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Augusta boss eyes tradition and innovation balance at Masters

In Trump war on Iran, tactical wins and long-term damage to US

Argentine MPs to debate watered-down glaciers protection

Brazilian police dog sniffs out 48 tons of marijuana in record bust

Leicester close to third tier after points deduction appeal dismissed

In the heart of Beirut, buildings in flames and charred cars

Dilemma over crossings as fate of Hormuz ships remains uncertain

Laurance 'becomes someone else' to nab Tour of the Basque Country stage win

Mediators to 'fragile' US-Iran truce urge restraint as violations reported

Laurance pips Arrieta to Tour of the Basque Country third stage win

US, Iran ceasefire sees Israel's war goals left hanging

'Unfinished business': Opponents anxious, bitter after Iran ceasefire

President Donald Trump promised "regime change" in Iran but the Islamic republic has emerged intact from the US-Israeli war, leaving opponents and activists disappointed and frightened.

Dutch minister says not planning to bar Kanye West

There are no plans as yet to bar the rapper Kanye West, also known as Ye, from the Netherlands, a minister said Wednesday after Britain banned him over past antisemitic outbursts.

France unveils rearmament boost to face Russia threat

France is to ramp up explosive drone stocks by up to 400 percent by 2030, draft legislation showed Wednesday, as the country seeks to accelerate rearmament to face an aggressive Russia.

Suspect remains silent in Swiss bar fire probe

A former fire safety official in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana remained silent when questioned Wednesday by prosecutors investigating a deadly New Year blaze, his lawyer said.

Italy great Parisse appointed Azzurri forwards coach

Former Italy captain Sergio Parisse will take over as the Azzurri's assistant forwards coach later this year, the Italian Rugby Federation (FIR) announced on Wednesday.

Medvedev thrashed 6-0, 6-0 by Berrettini, Zverev battles through

Daniil Medvedev slipped to an embarrassing 6-0, 6-0 thrashing by Matteo Berrettini in the Monte Carlo Masters second round on Wednesday, as Alexander Zverev dug deep to beat Cristian Garin.

Iran truce spurs hopes for world economy, but recovery will be rocky

The ceasefire agreed between Iran and the United States should bring some relief to a world economy that has been roiled since the start of hostilities on February 28, even if not all sectors will rebound at the same pace.

BAFTA racial slur was breach of BBC editorial standards: internal probe

The BBC breached its own editorial standards by broadcasting a racial slur during the BAFTA awards ceremony, an internal probe found Wednesday.

Red or black: Thai men tempt fate at military draft draw

Nearly 70 young Thai men sat on flimsy plastic chairs, faces tense as they waited to draw their fate from a jar -- an annual ritual deciding whether they will serve in the military.

Iran hits Gulf states after agreeing 'fragile' truce with US

US Vice President JD Vance warned the truce between Washington and Tehran remained "fragile" Wednesday as several Gulf nations endured fresh attacks just hours after the rivals agreed a two-week ceasefire.

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