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Equities drop as traders keep wary eye on Middle East crisis

Equities drop as traders keep wary eye on Middle East crisis

Asian markets extended last week's sell-off Monday on fears of a regional conflict in the Middle East and worries that US interest rates will remain elevated for longer than initially thought.

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Djokovic and Swiatek to begin 2024 season in Perth

Djokovic and Swiatek to begin 2024 season in Perth

Novak Djokovic and Iga Swiatek will both open their 2024 campaigns in Perth, Australia, after Serbia and Poland were drawn in the city for the mixed teams United Cup on Monday.

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Garcia grand slam sets up Texas-Houston MLB showdown

Garcia grand slam sets up Texas-Houston MLB showdown

Adolis Garcia smashed a grand slam home run and the Texas Rangers beat defending champion Houston 9-2 on Sunday to force a winner-take-all showdown in the Major League Baseball playoffs.

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Eagles sink Dolphins, Patriots stun Bills in key NFL games

Eagles sink Dolphins, Patriots stun Bills in key NFL games

Jalen Hurts threw for two touchdowns and rushed for one more as the Philadelphia Eagles overpowered the Miami Dolphins 31-17 in their marquee NFL clash on Sunday.

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'Gory' dog bite injury sidelines Australia's Healy

'Gory' dog bite injury sidelines Australia's Healy

Alyssa Healy has undergone finger surgery after trying to break up a fight between her dogs, with the acting Australia skipper admitting Monday her injury looked like "a crime scene".

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ECB set to hold rates as inflation drifts downwards

ECB set to hold rates as inflation drifts downwards

For the first time in over a year, European Central Bank policymakers are expected to decide against raising interest rates again when they gather in Athens on Thursday.

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Did a computer write this? Book industry grapples with AI

Did a computer write this? Book industry grapples with AI

From low-quality computer-written books flooding the market to potential copyright violations, publishing is the latest industry to feel the threat from rapid developments in artificial intelligence.

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Lillard and Giannis unite to make Bucks an NBA title threat

Lillard and Giannis unite to make Bucks an NBA title threat

Damian Lillard and Giannis Antetokounmpo, two of the NBA's top scorers, have united into a dynamic duo that make the Milwaukee Bucks a formidable threat for the 2024 NBA title.

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LeBron eyes return to summit as 21st NBA season beckons

LeBron eyes return to summit as 21st NBA season beckons

LeBron James heads into 21st season in the NBA hungrier than ever as he looks to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a record-breaking 18th championship.

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Wembanyama heads Spurs revival as NBA season tips off

Wembanyama heads Spurs revival as NBA season tips off

Victor Wembanyama launches his bid to lead the San Antonio Spurs back to basketball's top table while the defending champion Denver Nuggets are chasing a dynasty as the NBA season tips off on Tuesday.

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