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Israel under fire from Iran missiles as Trump issues new warning

Israel under fire from Iran missiles as Trump issues new warning

Israel said Friday it was under attack from a new barrage of Iranian missiles, as President Donald Trump warned the United States had yet to begin "destroying what's left" with more of the Islamic republic's infrastructure in his sights.

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Thunder crush Lakers as Doncic hurt, Cavs clinch NBA playoff berth

Thunder crush Lakers as Doncic hurt, Cavs clinch NBA playoff berth

The NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder embarrassed the Los Angeles Lakers 139-96 on Thursday in a blowout made more painful by the early exit of injured Lakers star Luka Doncic.

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Irish income scheme throws artists unique lifeline

Irish income scheme throws artists unique lifeline

In a maze of plywood artists' studios built into a Dublin warehouse, author and filmmaker Seanan Kerr stitches together a career that -- until recently -- had little guarantee of stability.

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Microsoft to invest $10 bn for Japan AI data centres

Microsoft to invest $10 bn for Japan AI data centres

Microsoft said Friday it will invest $10 billion in Japan over the next four years to build artificial intelligence data centres and related infrastructure.

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Spain rethinks how to turn tide against beach erosion

Spain rethinks how to turn tide against beach erosion

Every winter, storms wipe out swathes of the picturesque Spanish coast, undoing summer reconstruction work and threatening the foundations of the country's vital tourism industry.

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'Breathtaking': Artemis astronauts blast towards Moon

'Breathtaking': Artemis astronauts blast towards Moon

Four Artemis astronauts were zooming towards the Moon late Thursday after a major engine firing, a milestone that commits NASA to the first crewed lunar flyby in more than half a century.

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Dortmund out to end big-game woes against ascendant Stuttgart

Dortmund out to end big-game woes against ascendant Stuttgart

Borussia Dortmund's 2025-26 Bundesliga campaign is statistically among their best ever, but their hopes of major honours this season have been derailed by a poor record against top sides.

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Napoli and AC Milan face off as Italy licks its World Cup wounds

Napoli and AC Milan face off as Italy licks its World Cup wounds

Napoli and AC Milan will face off on Monday with Serie A leaders Inter Milan in their sights, but the return of domestic football over Easter has been completely overshadowed by the fallout from Italy failing to reach yet another World Cup.

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Barca need Yamal at best without Raphinha for Atletico 'trilogy'

Barca need Yamal at best without Raphinha for Atletico 'trilogy'

Barcelona winger Raphinha's untimely injury heaps further pressure on teenage star Lamine Yamal ahead of the club's triple-header against Atletico Madrid.

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Ex-Springbok Smith has Glasgow 'flying' with Scotland job on the horizon

Ex-Springbok Smith has Glasgow 'flying' with Scotland job on the horizon

Ex-South Africa fly-half Franco Smith's record at Glasgow Warriors has boosted his credentials amid rumours he could be in line for the Scotland head coach job.

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