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Oil surges, stocks mixed as Trump dashes hopes of quick end of war

Oil surges, stocks mixed as Trump dashes hopes of quick end of war

Oil prices surged Thursday after US President Donald Trump threatened more heavy strikes on Iran, while global equity markets reacted indecisively to the latest developments in the conflict.

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Mickelson withdraws from Masters over family matter

Mickelson withdraws from Masters over family matter

Phil Mickelson, a six-time major winner and three-time Masters champion, said Thursday he will not compete in next week's 90th Masters due to a family health issue.

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NASA gives Artemis crew green light to head towards Moon

NASA gives Artemis crew green light to head towards Moon

NASA gave the four Artemis astronauts circling Earth the green light on Thursday to head for the Moon and carry out the first crewed lunar flyby in more than 50 years.

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Blues rugby player retires after terminal cancer diagnosis

Blues rugby player retires after terminal cancer diagnosis

Auckland Blues forward Cameron Suafoa announced his retirement from rugby aged 27 on Friday, after receiving a terminal cancer diagnosis.

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Trump ballroom approved by panel, remains stalled by judge

Trump ballroom approved by panel, remains stalled by judge

US President Donald Trump's White House ballroom received final planning approval on Thursday, but construction remains in limbo following a judicial order handed down earlier this week.

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Resilient Pegula reaches WTA Charleston quarters with tiebreak win

Resilient Pegula reaches WTA Charleston quarters with tiebreak win

Defending champion and top seed Jessica Pegula fought back to reach the WTA Charleston Open quarter-finals on Thursday, requiring a final-set tiebreak to see off Italy's Elisabetta Cocciaretto 1-6, 6-1, 7-6 (7/1).

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Pakistan hikes petrol, diesel prices due to Middle East war

Pakistan hikes petrol, diesel prices due to Middle East war

Pakistan's government on Thursday drastically raised fuel prices in response to spiking global energy prices caused by the Iran war, the country's petroleum minister said in a press conference.

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Trump orders new pharma tariff, reshapes metal duties

Trump orders new pharma tariff, reshapes metal duties

US President Donald Trump on Thursday ordered new tariffs on certain medicines, alongside an overhaul of metal duties, doubling down on his trade agenda a year after unleashing trade wars on virtually all partners.

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Bielle-Biarrey voted best player of Six Nations for second time

Bielle-Biarrey voted best player of Six Nations for second time

France winger Louis Bielle-Biarrey has been voted best player of the Six Nations Championship for the second season running, organisers announced Thursday.

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Veteran QB Cousins to join Raiders: reports

Veteran QB Cousins to join Raiders: reports

Veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins is joining the Las Vegas Raiders, where he is expected to team up with likely top NFL Draft pick Fernando Mendoza, his agent told US media on Thursday.

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