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Global energy body discusses releasing strategic oil reserves

Global energy body discusses releasing strategic oil reserves

Member states of the International Energy Agency (IEA) were set to meet on Tuesday for crisis talks to assess security of supply and the potential release of emergency stocks as the Middle East war roils markets, the body's chief said.

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UAE closes biggest oil refinery as Iran vows to choke off crude exports

UAE closes biggest oil refinery as Iran vows to choke off crude exports

The UAE's largest oil refinery closed on Tuesday after a drone attack, as Iran defiantly vowed that no crude exports would leave the Gulf if the United States and Israel kept up their bombardment.

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Gunfire at US consulate in Toronto a 'national security incident': police

Gunfire at US consulate in Toronto a 'national security incident': police

Two men fired multiple shots at the US consulate in Toronto early Tuesday in what police described as a "national security incident," prompting beefed-up protection for US and Israeli diplomatic buildings in the city.

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Spain's Ayuso takes Paris-Nice race lead after team time-trial

Spain's Ayuso takes Paris-Nice race lead after team time-trial

Spanish rider Juan Ayuso pulled on the leader's yellow jersey on Tuesday after the third stage of the Paris-Nice cycling race.

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Oscar nominee Chalamet woos Chinese fans days before Best Actor bid

Oscar nominee Chalamet woos Chinese fans days before Best Actor bid

Oscar nominee Timothee Chalamet answered to "sweet tea" and praised a table tennis champion as he wooed Chinese fans on Tuesday in Beijing, days before the Academy Awards.

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'Heated Rivalry' stars condemn 'hateful' fan engagement

'Heated Rivalry' stars condemn 'hateful' fan engagement

A star of the massively popular Canadian show "Heated Rival" has hit back against an avalanche of hateful online posts, with the hockey drama's success stirring up a frenzy online.

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How is Trump's 'freedom' war seen by those it aimed to help?

How is Trump's 'freedom' war seen by those it aimed to help?

Shirin, a Tehran resident, was one of many who celebrated the death of Iranian supreme leader Ali Khamenei. She drank wine and danced with friends. But as the war drags on, she's begun to question its logic.

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Egyptians feel Iran war shockwaves as fuel prices jump

Egyptians feel Iran war shockwaves as fuel prices jump

Egyptians watched their everyday costs surge on Tuesday after the government raised fuel prices, blaming spiralling global energy markets due to the US-Israeli war on Iran.

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Walker retires from international duty after 96 England caps

Walker retires from international duty after 96 England caps

Kyle Walker announced his retirement from international football on Tuesday after winning 96 caps for England and featuring at five major tournaments.

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Borthwick makes one change as England seek to avoid worst Six Nations

Borthwick makes one change as England seek to avoid worst Six Nations

England have made just one change for their Six Nations meeting with defending champions France, bringing in Ollie Chessum at blindside flanker as they seek to avoid their worst-ever finish.

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