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Mideast war threatens to spark world energy crisis

Mideast war threatens to spark world energy crisis

Asia and Europe's oil reserves can soften the immediate impact of the Middle East war sparked by US and Israeli strikes on Iran, but a prolonged conflict could trigger major disruptions and sharp price increases, analysts warn.

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Unbeaten South Africa face 'fresh start' in semi-final: Markram

Unbeaten South Africa face 'fresh start' in semi-final: Markram

South Africa captain Aiden Markram on Tuesday said his team's win over New Zealand in the group phase will count for nothing in the T20 World Cup semi-final, which will be a "completely fresh start".

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Iran steps up attacks on Mideast economy in response to US-Israeli strikes

Iran steps up attacks on Mideast economy in response to US-Israeli strikes

Iran stepped up its attacks on economic targets and US missions across the Middle East on Tuesday as President Donald Trump warned it was "too late" for the Islamic republic to seek talks to escape the war.

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'We back ourselves': Underdogs New Zealand eye T20 World Cup final

'We back ourselves': Underdogs New Zealand eye T20 World Cup final

Underdogs New Zealand back themselves against anyone in "one-off games", declared captain Mitchell Santner Tuesday on the eve of their T20 World Cup semi-final against South Africa in Kolkata.

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UK cuts 2026 growth forecast, flags Iran war risk

UK cuts 2026 growth forecast, flags Iran war risk

The UK government cut its 2026 growth forecast on Tuesday, as Britain's finance minister delivered a fiscal update overshadowed by concerns over the economic fallout from the Iran war.

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Guardiola says Premier League teams must adapt to set-piece threat

Guardiola says Premier League teams must adapt to set-piece threat

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola said teams must adapt to deal with set pieces after Liverpool manager Arne Slot spoke about how they were sucking some of the "joy" out of the Premier League.

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Will Iran take part in the 2026 World Cup?

Will Iran take part in the 2026 World Cup?

The war in the Middle East triggered by US and Israeli strikes on Iran has raised the question of whether the Iranian national team will take part in the World Cup later this year, during which it is due to play group games in the United States.

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'Peaky Blinders' stars hit Brum red carpet for movie premiere

'Peaky Blinders' stars hit Brum red carpet for movie premiere

Oscar-winner Cillian Murphy and other stars have descended on Birmingham for the "Peaky Blinders" movie world premiere, with England's so-called second city in raptures over its signature show getting the Hollywood treatment.

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Brazil's Flamengo sack coach Filipe Luis despite 8-0 win

Brazil's Flamengo sack coach Filipe Luis despite 8-0 win

Flamengo shocked Brazilian football by sacking coach Filipe Luis just hours after an 8-0 win in the Campeonato Carioca semi-finals.

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England 'not fearing anything' against India, says Curran

England 'not fearing anything' against India, says Curran

England will go into their T20 World Cup semi-final against India with no fear, said all-rounder Sam Curran on Tuesday, adding that their first job would be to silence a raucous home crowd.

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