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'Superman Sanju' toast of India after T20 World Cup heroics

'Superman Sanju' toast of India after T20 World Cup heroics

India on Monday hailed Sanju Samson as a "game-changer" after the opener's batting masterclass in Kolkata took the defending champions into the T20 World Cup semi-finals.

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Travel chaos, but F1 season-opener in Australia 'ready to go'

Travel chaos, but F1 season-opener in Australia 'ready to go'

Australian Formula One chief Travis Auld said Monday travel chaos due to US-Israeli strikes on Iran is not expected to impact the season-opening Grand Prix, but some 1,000 race staff have had to scramble and change flights.

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Lunar New Year heartache for Chinese team at Women's Asian Cup

Lunar New Year heartache for Chinese team at Women's Asian Cup

Skipper Wu Haiyan said Monday the Chinese team was trying not to dwell on missing Lunar New Year celebrations with family as they prepare to defend their Women's Asian Cup title.

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El Nino may return in 2026 and make planet even hotter

El Nino may return in 2026 and make planet even hotter

The warming El Nino weather phenomenon could form later this year, potentially pushing global temperatures to record heights.

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Bangladesh tackle gender barriers to reach Women's Asian Cup

Bangladesh tackle gender barriers to reach Women's Asian Cup

Bangladesh's national football team face daunting odds at their first-ever Women's Asian Cup, but have already scored a major victory by qualifying.

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'Sinners' wins top prize at Screen Actors Guild awards

'Sinners' wins top prize at Screen Actors Guild awards

"Sinners" scooped the top prize at the Screen Actors Guild gala in Los Angeles on Sunday, tightening the race to the Oscars with two weeks to go before Hollywood's awards season finale.

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New rules, same old suspects as F1 revs up for 2026 season

New rules, same old suspects as F1 revs up for 2026 season

The start of any Formula One season is a game of smoke and mirrors: this one, which gets underway in Melbourne on March 8, has the added intrigue of sweeping changes that could shake up the established order.

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World Cup tickets: Huge demand and sky-high prices

World Cup tickets: Huge demand and sky-high prices

From almost $900 for the opening game to over $8,000 for the final, match tickets are far from cheap for the World Cup which begins in North America in 100 days.

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List of key Actor Award winners

List of key Actor Award winners

Here are the winners in key categories for the Actor Awards, which were handed out on Sunday.

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UK toughens asylum rules to discourage migration

UK toughens asylum rules to discourage migration

The United Kingdom's overhaul of its asylum program takes effect on Monday, the Home Office announced, with the new rules drastically cutting protections for refugees and their children.

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