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Pakistan thrash Bangladesh by 128 runs in rain-hit second ODI

Pakistan thrash Bangladesh by 128 runs in rain-hit second ODI

Pakistan defeated Bangladesh by 128 runs via the Duckworth–Lewis–Stern (DLS) method in the rain-affected second ODI at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Friday.

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Mullins and Townend the golden boys of Cheltenham

Mullins and Townend the golden boys of Cheltenham

Gaelic Warrior eased home to win the Cheltenham Gold Cup, the blue-riband event of steeplechasing, and give trainer Willie Mullins a record-equalling fifth win in the race on Friday.

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Mideast war cuts Hormuz strait transit to 77 ships: maritime data firm

Mideast war cuts Hormuz strait transit to 77 ships: maritime data firm

Only 77 ships have so far crossed the Strait of Hormuz in March as the Mideast war disrupts one of the world's most vital shipping routes, a maritime data firm reported Friday.

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Top narco trafficker Marset handed to US after Bolivia arrest

Top narco trafficker Marset handed to US after Bolivia arrest

Notorious Latin American narco trafficker Sebastian Marset, who eluded police for years, was handed over to US authorities after his arrest Friday in Bolivia.

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How will US oil sanctions waiver help Russia?

How will US oil sanctions waiver help Russia?

The United States has eased some restrictions on Russia's oil sales as it tries to stabilise global energy markets, upended by Iran blocking the Strait of Hormuz amid the war in the Middle East.

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Oil stays above $100, stocks slide tracking Mideast war

Oil stays above $100, stocks slide tracking Mideast war

Oil prices stayed under $100 Friday with no end in sight to the disruption in supplies of crude, while stock markets slid lower.

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Tejada enjoys first big win as Vingegaard keeps Paris-Nice lead

Tejada enjoys first big win as Vingegaard keeps Paris-Nice lead

Colombian climber Harold Tejada attacked 4.5 kilometres from the finish in Apt on Friday to win the sixth stage of the Paris-Nice cycling race as Jonas Vingegaard retained a comfortable lead.

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Dupont wary of 'dangerous' England side in Six Nations finale

Dupont wary of 'dangerous' England side in Six Nations finale

France captain Antoine Dupont is wary of a "dangerous" and "physical" England side with nothing to lose in the Six Nations finale on Saturday.

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How Iranians are communicating through internet blackout

How Iranians are communicating through internet blackout

Iran's latest internet blackout has lasted more than 14 days, connectivity monitor Netblocks said Friday.

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Arsenal's Arteta backs 'incredible' Saka despite patchy form

Arsenal's Arteta backs 'incredible' Saka despite patchy form

Mikel Arteta said Arsenal "fully trust and love" Bukayo Saka despite an underwhelming season for the England winger.

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