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OPEC+ hikes oil production by more than expected following outbreak of Iran war

OPEC+ hikes oil production by more than expected following outbreak of Iran war

Key members of the OPEC+ oil cartel announced a greater-than-expected increase to production quotas on Sunday following US and Israeli strikes on Iran that triggered retaliation by Tehran across the Middle East.

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Goggia tightens grip on World Cup super-G with victory in Andorra

Goggia tightens grip on World Cup super-G with victory in Andorra

Italian skier Sofia Goggia moved a step closer to her first ever women's World Cup super-G title with victory in Soldeu, Andorra, on Sunday.

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Belgium seizes Russian 'shadow fleet' tanker

Belgium seizes Russian 'shadow fleet' tanker

Belgium's special forces boarded and seized an oil tanker from the "shadow fleet" Russia uses to circumvent Western sanctions over the war in Ukraine, in an overnight operation announced Sunday.

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Raza steers Zimbabwe to 153-7 against South Africa

Raza steers Zimbabwe to 153-7 against South Africa

Skipper Sikandar Raza hit 73 to guide Zimbabwe to 153-7 against South Africa in their last T20 World Cup Super Eights match on Sunday.

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Cheers, music, anger: World reacts as Iran's Khamenei is killed

Cheers, music, anger: World reacts as Iran's Khamenei is killed

Cheers in Tehran. Retaliation and mourning by Iran. Protests in some parts of the Muslim world, celebrations in others.

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Kerr on target as Australia make winning start to Women's Asian Cup

Kerr on target as Australia make winning start to Women's Asian Cup

Star striker Sam Kerr hit the target as Australia made an unconvincing start to the Women's Asian Cup on Sunday with a 1-0 win over a gallant Philippines in front of a record crowd at Perth Stadium.

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Marquez says 'unlucky' to retire from MotoGP season opener

Marquez says 'unlucky' to retire from MotoGP season opener

MotoGP world champion Marc Marquez said he was "unlucky" after a damaged wheel forced him out of the season-opening Thailand grand prix late in the race on Sunday.

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9 killed in pro-Iran protest at US consulate in Pakistan's Karachi

9 killed in pro-Iran protest at US consulate in Pakistan's Karachi

At least nine people were killed during pro-Iran protests at the United States consulate in the Pakistan megacity of Karachi on Sunday, according to a hospital toll seen by AFP.

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Green clinches Singapore title with help from caddie husband

Green clinches Singapore title with help from caddie husband

Australia's Hannah Green lifted the LPGA Tour's HSBC Women's World Championship for a second time --with her husband Jarryd Felton playing a decisive role on her bag -- at Sentosa Golf Club in Singapore on Sunday.

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More flights cancelled as Iran conflict shuts Mideast hubs

More flights cancelled as Iran conflict shuts Mideast hubs

The biggest disruption to global air transport since the Covid pandemic continued Sunday, with thousands of flights affected and busy Middle Eastern hubs including Dubai and Doha shuttered as Iran lashed out after US-Israeli strikes.

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