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Oscars to leave Hollywood in 2029: Academy

Lagos secures flood insurance for 4 million at-risk Nigerians

In crime-hit Peru, candidates vie to be 'meanest sheriff'

Kadioglu fires Turkey past Romania, to brink of World Cup

Sinner rips Tiafoe to reach Miami Open semis

Joy, scepticism across west Africa after UN vote on slave trade

Salah would be 'asset' says San Diego FC owner

Parmesan exports doing grate... but sales melt in Italy

US cannot meet Iran war-induced LNG shortfall: industry leaders

IOC's new gender testing throws up multiple questions

Malinin back to his best as third world skating title beckons

U.S. Mined and Refined Metals as well as Rare Earth Elements to Be Tokenized in Historic American Strategic Minerals and Datavault AI Deal

Partnership Sets the Stage for the Launch of an International Elements Exchange Powered by Patented AI PlatformDatavault AI and American Strategic Minerals debut minting of up to $2 billion USD of refined Antimony-backed stable coins will be followed by the strategic development of future projects in silver, gold, and other American refined Rare Earth Elements the companies have targeted for expansion

Video shows Chiefs star Mahomes making progress in NFL comeback

Three-time Super Bowl champion quarterback Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs showed his progress toward an NFL comeback on Wednesday, releasing a video clip of an indoor throwing workout.

Bayern beat Man Utd in five-goal women's Champions League thriller

Pernille Harder struck twice to put Bayern Munich on course for the semi-finals of the women's Champions League after a 3-2 win over Manchester United at Old Trafford.

Wales would be 'massive asset' to World Cup, says Bellamy

Craig Bellamy believes Wales would add to the spectacle of the World Cup should they progress through the play-offs to take their place in North America.

NFL champion Seahawks to open season on September 9

Reigning NFL champion Seattle will kickoff the 2026 campaign at home on September 9, a Wednesday date one day earlier than recent seasons, the league announced on Wednesday.

Silver vows NBA tanking solution before draft, seeks Euroleague partnership

The NBA will have a solution by June to teams "tanking" to try and obtain a better NBA Draft spot, commissioner Adam Silver vowed on Wednesday.

Day of reckoning arrives for social media after US court loss

A Los Angeles jury's ruling that Meta and YouTube contributed to a teenage girl's depression marks a potential turning point in the years-long legal battle against social media giants -- one that could carry an enormous price tag.

World Cup concerns are exaggerated, says FIFA vice-president

Widespread political and security concerns surrounding the upcoming World Cup are nothing new and will be forgotten once the first ball is kicked, FIFA vice-president Victor Montagliani said Wednesday.

Oil prices slip, stocks rally as Washington, Tehran bicker over talks

Oil prices fell and stock markets rallied Wednesday on reports of a US plan to end the war with Iran -- which promptly rejected Washington's overtures, according to state media.

NBA team owners approve exploring expansion to Seattle and Las Vegas

The NBA Board of Governors voted on Wednesday to authorize the league to explore potential expansion teams for Las Vegas and Seattle that would bring the league to 32 clubs.

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