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Garcia warned after Masters meltdown

Garcia warned after Masters meltdown

Sergio Garcia's frustration boiled over in a tantrum-laced final round at the Masters on Sunday that saw him handed a warning for smashing his driver to pieces. The Spanish star -- whose lone major victory came at the Masters in 2017 -- lost his cool on the par-five

Irish government announces tax cuts after fuel cost protests

Irish government announces tax cuts after fuel cost protests

Ireland's government announced fresh tax cuts on petrol and diesel at an emergency cabinet meeting Sunday after fuel cost protests that had threatened the functioning of the country's emergency services. Since Tuesday, hauliers and agricultural contractors have launched a series of protests over spiralling petrol and

Galactic 'Super Mario' rules N. America box office for second week

Galactic 'Super Mario' rules N. America box office for second week

"The Super Mario Galaxy Movie" -- based on Nintendo's popular video game franchise -- reigned supreme at North America's box office, stomping competitors for a second straight week, industry estimates showed Sunday. The animated sequel from Universal and Illumination Studios tracks the adventures of Mario, Luigi

Trump orders US naval blockade of Strait of Hormuz

Trump orders US naval blockade of Strait of Hormuz

President Donald Trump on Sunday ordered a US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz in the wake of failed peace talks with Iran -- a significant escalation that would test an already fragile ceasefire. In lengthy social media posts and an interview on Fox News, Trump acknowledged that the marathon

Haiti fort stampede kills at least 30: authorities

A stampede at an historical fortress in Haiti has killed at least 30 people, a government minister told AFP on Sunday, with the crush reportedly involving several young visitors. "The Minister of Culture and Communication has confirmed the deaths of 30 people at the Citadelle Henri on Saturday, April

Legendary Indian singer Asha Bhosle dies aged 92

Legendary Indian singer Asha Bhosle dies aged 92

Legendary Indian playback singer Asha Bhosle, whose voice defined Bollywood music through the 1970s and 80s, died Sunday in Mumbai aged 92, her family said. Two-time Grammy nominee Bhosle breathed her last at the Breach Candy hospital where she was admitted with complaints of "extreme exhaustion" and

Imagine Dragons frontman chases childhood video game dream

Imagine Dragons frontman chases childhood video game dream

A childhood dream of making video games is becoming a reality this week for Imagine Dragons' singer Dan Reynolds, as his company's debut title "Last Flag" is released Tuesday. Games had been a passion of Reynolds and his brother and band manager Mac long before