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Key to Scotland win over France was fast start, says Steyn
Key to Scotland win over France was fast start, says Steyn

Scotland winger Kyle Steyn said the key to his side's stunning 50-40 Six Nations victory over France on Saturday was striking first.

March 07, 2026

Iran fires at Gulf neighbours as Trump threatens more strikes
Iran fires at Gulf neighbours as Trump threatens more strikes

Iran launched waves of missile and drone attacks on its Gulf neighbours hosting US forces on Saturday and vowed no surrender despite threats from President Donald Trump to widen the conflict.

March 07, 2026

Scotland stun France 50-40 to take Six Nations to wire
Scotland stun France 50-40 to take Six Nations to wire

Wingers Darcy Graham and Kyle Steyn scored two tries each as Scotland ensured the Six Nations title race will go to the final day of the tournament with a superb 50-40 bonus-point win at home to France on Saturday.

March 07, 2026

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'Fun day' for Olympic champion Braathen in giant slalom win
'Fun day' for Olympic champion Braathen in giant slalom win

Brazil's Olympic champion Lucas Pinheiro Braathen won the World Cup giant slalom in Kranjska Gora on Saturday to close the gap on discipline leader Marco Odermatt.

March 07, 2026

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Questions over AI capability as tech guides Iran strikes
Questions over AI capability as tech guides Iran strikes

The latest bout of fighting between the United States, Israel and Iran has seen AI deployed as never before to sift intelligence and select targets, although the technology's use in war remains hotly debated.

March 07, 2026