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Trump says will waive some oil sanctions as Iran war roils markets

Trump says will waive some oil sanctions as Iran war roils markets

US President Donald Trump said Monday that he will waive some sanctions on oil to boost supply and bring down prices, due to market turmoil over war in the Middle East. The US-Israel strikes on Iran and Tehran's retaliatory attacks across the Gulf region have upended the

Disappearances multiply in strongman Doumbouya's Guinea

Disappearances multiply in strongman Doumbouya's Guinea

More than a year after his abduction in Guinea by men in fatigues, Abdoul Sacko is still grappling with the physical and psychological scars of the torture he endured. Now in exile, the activist is one of the rare critics of the country's authoritarian government to have been

Iran vows to fight 'as long as needed' as Trump says war will end 'soon'

Iran vows to fight 'as long as needed' as Trump says war will end 'soon'

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tuesday his country would keep fighting as long as necessary, casting doubt on US President Donald Trump's insistence that the conflict would be over "soon." The remarks from one of Iran's top leaders, who also ruled

Alcaraz battles back to reach Indian Wells fourth round

Alcaraz battles back to reach Indian Wells fourth round

Carlos Alcaraz had to dig deep to extend his 2026 unbeaten run, rallying from a set and a break down to beat Arthur Rinderknech 6-7 (6/8), 6-3, 6-2 in the third round at Indian Wells on Monday. The big-serving Frenchman's aggressive game forced

Arsenal favourites against Leverkusen in Champions League last 16

Arsenal favourites against Leverkusen in Champions League last 16

Wednesday's Champions League action sees Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea meet for the first time since last year's Club World Cup final, while Real Madrid host Manchester City in the first leg of their last-16 tie as the sides clash in a knockout tie for

Gilgeous-Alexander equals scoring record as Thunder roll Nuggets

Gilgeous-Alexander equals scoring record as Thunder roll Nuggets

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander equalled Wilt Chamberlain's 63-year-old 20-point scoring record on Monday as the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Denver Nuggets 129-126 in a pulsating clash of the Western Conference titans. Gilgeous-Alexander finished with 35 points, 15 assists and nine rebounds to pull

Search called off after Indonesia landfill collapse kills seven

Search called off after Indonesia landfill collapse kills seven

Indonesian rescuers have called off the search for victims of a landslide at the country's largest open landfill after pulling seven bodies out from under debris, an official said Tuesday. Rescuers recovered three bodies on Sunday and four more on Monday, Jakarta search and rescue agency head Desiana