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Crude sinks after Netanyahu tries to reassure on Iran war

Crude sinks after Netanyahu tries to reassure on Iran war

Crude prices fell more than two percent Friday after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Iran was being "decimated" and that the war would end earlier than many feared.

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Three charged with sneaking Nvidia AI chips from US into China

Three charged with sneaking Nvidia AI chips from US into China

Employees of a US computer company raked in billions of dollars diverting Nvidia artificial intelligence chips to China in violation of export controls, according to an indictment unsealed Thursday.

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Swiatek stunned at Miami Open by 50th-ranked Linette

Swiatek stunned at Miami Open by 50th-ranked Linette

Iga Swiatek crashed out of the Miami Open second round Thursday as 50th-ranked fellow Pole Magda Linette fought back for a 1-6, 7-5, 6-3 victory over the six-time Grand Slam champion.

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Italy, Germany and France offer help with Hormuz only after ceasefire

Italy, Germany and France offer help with Hormuz only after ceasefire

Six major international powers said Thursday they were ready "to contribute to" ensuring safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, though three stressed that any initiative would take place post-ceasefire.

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James ties NBA record for most regular-season games played

James ties NBA record for most regular-season games played

Basketball superstar LeBron James tied the NBA record for most regular-season games played as his Los Angeles Lakers took on the Miami Heat on Thursday.

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BTS to drop new album ahead of comeback mega-gig

BTS to drop new album ahead of comeback mega-gig

K-pop megastars BTS release a new album Friday a day ahead of a huge comeback concert in Seoul, a record billed as reflecting the maturing boy band's "beginnings and identity".

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Carrick uncertain if Man Utd defender De Ligt will return this season

Carrick uncertain if Man Utd defender De Ligt will return this season

Michael Carrick admits he doesn't know if Manchester United defender Matthijs de Ligt will play again this season as he struggles with a "difficult" back injury.

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Forest survive shoot-out to reach Europa League quarters, Villa advance

Forest survive shoot-out to reach Europa League quarters, Villa advance

Nottingham Forest reached the Europa League quarter-finals after Midtjylland missed all three of their penalties in the last-16 second-leg shoot-out, while John McGinn inspired Aston Villa's 2-0 win against Lille on Thursday.

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US stocks cut losses on Netanyahu war comments as energy prices soar again

US stocks cut losses on Netanyahu war comments as energy prices soar again

Energy prices soared during a volatile session Thursday, while Wall Street stocks trimmed losses after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the war with Iran could finish sooner than expected.

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Forest beat Midtjylland on penalties to reach Europa League quarters

Forest beat Midtjylland on penalties to reach Europa League quarters

Nottingham Forest reached the Europa League quarter-finals after Midtjylland missed all three of their penalties in the last-16 second-leg shoot-out on Thursday.

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