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Pakistan cricketer Naseem fined record $71,500 for minister criticism

China teen diving prodigy nearly retired after 'reaching mental limit'

Russian tanker set to deliver oil to crisis-hit Cuba

Wembanyama sets record as Spurs beat Bulls, Shai rescues Thunder

Indonesia summons Google, Meta for 'not complying' with teen social media ban: minister

Wembanyama at the double as Spurs beat Bulls

Hindu devotional clubbing sways India's youth

Oil slips, stocks rise as report says Trump willing to end war

Mind games: How football stars are fuelling chess boom

Indonesia trims meals programme: what next?

'A very big deal': Canadian astronaut reflects on historic Moon mission

US pro table tennis league blasts niche sport into spotlight

Don't call it the "Marty Supreme" effect: table tennis is a growing sport in the United States, in part because of a new professional league giving the parlor game an ultra-competitive edge.

NASA begins countdown to April 1 Moon launch

NASA began its two-day countdown Monday ahead of what is slated to be its first crewed moonshot in more than half a century, a long-anticipated loop around Earth's satellite that is to pave the way for future exploration.

NBA Bulls fire Ivey after anti-LGBTQ comments

Chicago Bulls guard Jaden Ivey was sacked by the team on Monday after condemning the NBA's support for the LGBTQ community.

Iraq coach shielding players from war ahead of World Cup bid

Iraq coach Graham Arnold said Monday he is trying to shield his squad from news of the war in the Middle East as they prepare for a crunch 2026 World Cup playoff against Bolivia.

Undav rescues Germany late in Ghana friendly

A last-gasp Deniz Undav goal saved Germany's blushes in an unconvincing 2-1 win over Ghana in a friendly in Stuttgart on Monday.

Messi to start for Argentina in World Cup send-off: Scaloni

Lionel Messi will start for Argentina in a friendly against Zambia on Tuesday in what is the reigning world champions' final game on home soil before they defend their World Cup crown.

Oil rises on Trump's Iran threats, stocks mixed

Oil prices rose as the Middle East crisis escalated Monday with US President Donald Trump threatening to destroy Iran's main export terminal, and after the entry of Yemen's Houthi rebels into the war.

After pope's remark, White House defends praying for US troops

The White House on Monday defended praying for US troops engaged in the Iran war after Pope Leo XIV warned that God rejects the prayers "of those who wage war."

Celine Dion announces comeback following health struggle

Megastar singer Celine Dion on Monday announced her return to performing after a lengthy break prompted by a rare health condition, calling the comeback news revealed on her birthday "the best gift".

Teen Suryavanshi shines as Rajasthan hammer Chennai in IPL

Teenage sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi lived up to the hype with a 17-ball 52 as Rajasthan Royals thrashed Chennai Super Kings by eight wickets in their opening IPL match on Monday.

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