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Equities plunge as energy prices soar on Mideast crisis

Equities plunge as energy prices soar on Mideast crisis

Stock markets plunged Monday as oil and gas prices soared on fears about supplies from the Middle East with the US-Israeli war against Iran continuing into a second week with no sign of letting up.

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Unstoppable India target Olympic gold after making World Cup history

Unstoppable India target Olympic gold after making World Cup history

Captain Suryakumar Yadav said gold in 2028 on cricket's return to the Olympics was India's next big aim after extending their T20 domination with back-to-back World Cup titles.

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Asian equities plunge as oil soars 30% on Mideast crisis

Asian equities plunge as oil soars 30% on Mideast crisis

Asian stock markets plunged Monday as oil prices soared 30 percent on fears about supplies from the Middle East as the US-Israeli war against Iran continued into a second week with no sign of letting up.

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Redknapp and The Jukebox Man the headline act at Cheltenham Festival

Redknapp and The Jukebox Man the headline act at Cheltenham Festival

England have high hopes of ending Ireland's dominance at the Cheltenham Festival, jumps racing's most prestigious meeting, which could climax with English football icon Harry Redknapp winning the blue-riband Cheltenham Gold Cup on Friday.

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Singer Rihanna's LA mansion struck by gunfire: reports

Singer Rihanna's LA mansion struck by gunfire: reports

Pop superstar Rihanna's Los Angeles home was hit by gunfire on Sunday after a woman opened fire on the property while the singer was reportedly inside, according to US media.

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Sinner sets up Fonseca clash, Zverev advances at Indian Wells

Sinner sets up Fonseca clash, Zverev advances at Indian Wells

World number two Jannik Sinner took another step toward a first Indian Wells Masters title on Sunday, easing past Denis Shapovalov 6-3, 6-2 to reach the fourth round and a clash with exciting Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca.

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Iran launches missiles as Khamenei's son takes charge

Iran launches missiles as Khamenei's son takes charge

Iran fired missiles at Israel and Gulf nations early Monday after the Islamic republic named Mojtaba Khamenei its new leader to succeed his late father despite threats by the United States and Israel to target him next.

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Gauff retires with 'scary' injury to send Eala through at Indian Wells

Gauff retires with 'scary' injury to send Eala through at Indian Wells

Coco Gauff retired from her third-round match at Indian Wells on Sunday with a "scary" left arm injury that "felt like it was on fire" but was optimistic she could sort out the problem in time to play in Miami.

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Sabalenka, Osaka set Indian Wells clash as Gauff retires injured

Sabalenka, Osaka set Indian Wells clash as Gauff retires injured

Aryna Sabalenka and Naomi Osaka lined up a fourth-round clash at Indian Wells on Sunday as fourth-ranked Coco Gauff retired with a left arm injury.

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Wemby shines as Spurs thrash Rockets, Lakers down Knicks

Wemby shines as Spurs thrash Rockets, Lakers down Knicks

Victor Wembanyama scored 29 points as the San Antonio Spurs laid down a playoff marker with a dazzling 145-120 thrashing of the Houston Rockets on Sunday.

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