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G7 meets in France to narrow transatlantic Iran split

G7 meets in France to narrow transatlantic Iran split

Foreign ministers from the G7 meet outside Paris from Thursday with European nations and allies seeking to narrow differences with the US on the Middle East war while keeping other crises like Ukraine and Gaza high on the agenda.

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WTO mulls future of global trade under cloud of Mideast war

WTO mulls future of global trade under cloud of Mideast war

The World Trade Organization's 166 members appeared deeply divided as ministers gathered in the Cameroonian capital for a key conference starting Thursday, amid global economic turmoil linked to the Middle East war.

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Former Australian Rules player first to come out as gay

Former Australian Rules player first to come out as gay

A former Australian Rules player has come out as the sport's first openly gay man, with Leigh Ryswyk praised Thursday for "challenging our idea of who a footballer is supposed to be".

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McKellar tells Waratahs to 'roll sleeves up' against rivals Brumbies

McKellar tells Waratahs to 'roll sleeves up' against rivals Brumbies

NSW Waratahs coach Dan McKellar has called on his side to "roll our sleeves up and be hungry" as they bid to halt a run of three straight Super Rugby defeats on Friday.

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Iran says 'no negotiations' as US warns to accept 15-point deal

Iran says 'no negotiations' as US warns to accept 15-point deal

US President Donald Trump is ready to "unleash hell" if Iran does not accept a deal to end the nearly four-week Middle East war, the White House warned Wednesday, but a defiant Tehran said it did not intend to negotiate.

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Postecoglou 'not done yet' as he watches Spurs and Forest battle relegation

Postecoglou 'not done yet' as he watches Spurs and Forest battle relegation

Ange Postecoglou said Thursday he was "not done yet" while admitting it was hard to watch as the two clubs that dumped him last year battle to avoid English Premier League relegation.

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US activists work to connect Iranians via Starlink

US activists work to connect Iranians via Starlink

With the war in Iran leading to a near-total internet blackout in the country, activists around the world -- especially in the United States -- are mobilizing to help Iranians stay connected via Starlink.

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MLS dreams of global fanbase after World Cup showcase

MLS dreams of global fanbase after World Cup showcase

Major League Soccer clubs must attract fans overseas to capitalize on the explosion of US football, officials said Wednesday, as the country prepares to co-host the World Cup.

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Sabalenka and Rybakina to clash again in Miami semi-final

Sabalenka and Rybakina to clash again in Miami semi-final

World number one Aryna Sabalenka and second-ranked Elena Rybakina on Wednesday booked a blockbuster semi-final at the Miami Open.

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Former Australian Rules player is first to come out as openly gay

Former Australian Rules player is first to come out as openly gay

A former Australian Rules star has come out as the sport's first openly gay player, with Leigh Ryswyk praised Thursday for "challenging our idea of who a footballer is supposed to be".

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