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Antonelli seeks sixth straight win at Barcelona Grand Prix

Antonelli seeks sixth straight win at Barcelona Grand Prix

Ten years after Max Verstappen announced his arrival by winning the 2016 Spanish Grand Prix, his apparent heir Mercedes' teenage ace Kimi Antonelli, will on Sunday seek a crushing sixth consecutive victory.

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ECB set to hike interest rates to tame Iran war inflation surge

ECB set to hike interest rates to tame Iran war inflation surge

The European Central Bank is set to hike interest rates Thursday for the first time since 2023 as the Iran war fuels inflation, despite concerns the move could hit growth in the struggling eurozone.

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Pilots demand answers ahead of Air India crash anniversary

Pilots demand answers ahead of Air India crash anniversary

India's aviation accident probe agency is facing renewed criticism from pilot groups ahead of the anniversary of the 2025 Air India Boeing-787 crash in Ahmedabad, which killed 260 people.

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All in on Musk, SpaceX's self-declared 'dream weaver'

All in on Musk, SpaceX's self-declared 'dream weaver'

When SpaceX lists on Wall Street, expected on Friday, Elon Musk will serve simultaneously as chief executive, chief technology officer and board chairman of the rocket and AI company.

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South Africa brace for Azteca test against Mexico

South Africa brace for Azteca test against Mexico

South Africa coach Hugo Broos has challenged his players to block out an expected wall of sound on Thursday when they take on co-hosts Mexico in their World Cup opener.

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SpaceX on cusp of record IPO that could make Musk a trillionaire

SpaceX on cusp of record IPO that could make Musk a trillionaire

SpaceX enters the final stretch Thursday before its expected trading on Wall Street as part of the biggest initial public offering in history, which could propel co-founder Elon Musk to trillionaire status.

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Singer Taylor Swift courtside as Knicks duel Spurs in NBA Finals

Singer Taylor Swift courtside as Knicks duel Spurs in NBA Finals

Pop diva Taylor Swift was courtside at Madison Square Garden to cheer on the New York Knicks in game four of the NBA Finals on Wednesday.

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Milestone-man McKenzie ready to 'rip' into Crusaders in Super semi

Milestone-man McKenzie ready to 'rip' into Crusaders in Super semi

All Blacks star Damian McKenzie says the Waikato Chiefs are pumped up and ready to "rip" into the Canterbury Crusaders with a place in the Super Rugby final at stake when they meet on Friday.

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Son keeping 'fired-up' South Koreans calm as World Cup kicks off

Son keeping 'fired-up' South Koreans calm as World Cup kicks off

South Korea captain Son Heung-min said on Wednesday his teammates were so excited about their World Cup opener against the Czech Republic he could "feel it in their eyes".

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US renews Iran attacks, Tehran says it closed Strait of Hormuz

US renews Iran attacks, Tehran says it closed Strait of Hormuz

The United States launched a new wave of attacks against Iran on Wednesday night as efforts to end the three-month old war sputtered, and Tehran hit back saying it will target any ship going through the Strait of Hormuz.

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