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Syrian leader pledges to work with Germany on migration, recovery
G7 ministers tackle economic fallout of Mideast war
G7 ministers tackle economic fallout of Mideast war

G7 ministers and central bank officials gathered Monday to tackle the economic consequences of the war in the Middle East that has sent energy prices soaring and has triggered fears for the world economy.

March 30, 2026

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Trump threatens to destroy Iran oil island despite price surge
Trump threatens to destroy Iran oil island despite price surge

US President Donald Trump pushed concerns about surging world prices aside Monday and threatened to destroy Iran's oil wells, power plants and main export terminal if Tehran does not quickly accept a peace deal.

March 30, 2026

Tottenham close in on De Zerbi as next boss - reports
Tottenham close in on De Zerbi as next boss - reports

Tottenham have targeted Roberto De Zerbi as their preferred candidate to lead the troubled Premier League club's fight to avoid relegation, according to reports on Monday.

March 30, 2026

Kenya's former NY marathon champion Korir gets 5-year doping ban
Kenya's former NY marathon champion Korir gets 5-year doping ban

Kenya's 2021 New York marathon champion Albert Korir has been banned for five years after he admitted using a banned performance-enhancing drug, the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) said on Monday.

March 30, 2026

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Russia expels UK diplomat on spying allegations
Russia expels UK diplomat on spying allegations

Russia on Monday kicked out a British diplomat over allegations he was working as a spy -- charges rejected by London as "complete nonsense".

March 30, 2026

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G7 ministers set to tackle financial fallout of Mideast war
G7 ministers set to tackle financial fallout of Mideast war

Ministers from the G7 will hold talks on Monday to unpack the economic consequences of the war in the Middle East, the French government said, as oil and gas prices continue to soar.

March 30, 2026