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Hillary Clinton to testify in US House panel's Epstein probe

Hillary Clinton to testify in US House panel's Epstein probe

Former US secretary of state Hillary Clinton is to testify behind closed doors Thursday before a congressional committee investigating the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and his accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell.

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US eases Cuba oil embargo but demands 'dramatic' change

US eases Cuba oil embargo but demands 'dramatic' change

The United States on Wednesday eased an oil embargo on Cuba but Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the communist-run island must change "dramatically," saying it had only itself to blame for an economic crisis.

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IMF urges US to work with partners to ease trade restrictions

IMF urges US to work with partners to ease trade restrictions

The IMF on Wednesday called on the United States to work with trading partners and find ways to mutually ease trade curbs, as it issued a review of the world's biggest economy.

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Brumbies not getting carried away by emphatic Super Rugby start

Brumbies not getting carried away by emphatic Super Rugby start

ACT Brumbies coach Stephen Larkham insists his team is not getting carried away with their unbeaten start to the Super Rugby season including snapping a 26-year winless drought in Christchurch.

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U.S. Polo Assn. Returns as Official Apparel and Jersey Sponsor of the 2026 Dubai Polo Gold Cup for Third Consecutive Year

U.S. Polo Assn. Returns as Official Apparel and Jersey Sponsor of the 2026 Dubai Polo Gold Cup for Third Consecutive Year

WEST PALM BEACH, FL AND DUBAI, UAE / ACCESS Newswire / February 26, 2026 / U.S. Polo Assn., the official sports brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA), proudly served as the Official Apparel and Jersey Sponsor of the 2026 Dubai Polo Gold Cup, held January 28 through February 14 at the renowned Al Habtoor Polo Club in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

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Juve lick wounds after painful Champions League exit

Juve lick wounds after painful Champions League exit

Juventus were left wondering what might have been after coming close to mounting an incredible comeback against Galatasaray with 10 men before eventually being knocked out of the Champions League, 7-5 on aggregate.

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Real Madrid victory for 'everyone against racism': Tchouameni

Real Madrid victory for 'everyone against racism': Tchouameni

Real Madrid midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni said his team's 2-1 win against Benfica on Wednesday to reach the Champions League last 16 was a victory for "everyone who is against racism".

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Wallabies skipper Wilson back from injury in clash of heavyweight coaches

Wallabies skipper Wilson back from injury in clash of heavyweight coaches

Wallabies skipper Harry Wilson returns from injury to reinforce the Queensland Reds against the Otago Highlanders on Friday in a a clash pitting the incoming Australia coach against a top contender to be his All Blacks counterpart.

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PSG coach Luis Enrique calls on team to raise their game in Champions League last 16

PSG coach Luis Enrique calls on team to raise their game in Champions League last 16

Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique admitted that his side still had considerable room for improvement after they edged past Monaco in the Champions League on Wednesday to set up a last-16 showdown against Barcelona or Chelsea.

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Nvidia smashes forecasts with record quarter as AI boom rolls on

Nvidia smashes forecasts with record quarter as AI boom rolls on

Nvidia on Wednesday reported blockbuster quarterly results that blew past Wall Street expectations, posting record revenue of $68.1 billion as insatiable demand for its artificial intelligence chips showed no sign of cooling.

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