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Nations backing fossil fuel exit 'a new power': conference host Colombia
Nations backing fossil fuel exit 'a new power': conference host Colombia

Around 60 nations are attending a world-first conference in Colombia to tackle an issue that has deadlocked the UN climate talks -- how to exit the fossil fuels that cause global warming.

April 27, 2026

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Rockets thrash Lakers, Wembanyama triumphant on Spurs return
Rockets thrash Lakers, Wembanyama triumphant on Spurs return

The Houston Rockets routed the Los Angeles Lakers 115-96 on Sunday to stay alive in the NBA playoffs as San Antonio's Victor Wembanyama made a triumphant return to put the Spurs on the brink of advancing.

April 27, 2026

ECB set to hold rates steady with eye on Iran crisis
ECB set to hold rates steady with eye on Iran crisis

The European Central Bank is expected to hold interest rates steady again this week as it waits to see if the inflation spike triggered by the Middle East war will prove temporary or begin to weigh on growth.

April 27, 2026

Team-first Kane propelling Bayern to glory as PSG showdown looms
Team-first Kane propelling Bayern to glory as PSG showdown looms

Having decisively ended his own silverware drought with back-to-back Bundesliga titles, Harry Kane's team-first approach has been key for a Bayern Munich side now chasing club football's biggest prize.

April 27, 2026

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'Heartbroken' Xavi Simons out of World Cup and Spurs relegation fight
'Heartbroken' Xavi Simons out of World Cup and Spurs relegation fight

Xavi Simons is out of Tottenham's Premier League relegation fight and this summer's World Cup with a knee injury, the Dutch star said, describing himself as "heartbroken".

April 27, 2026

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Japan inflation cools demand for vending machine drinks
Japan inflation cools demand for vending machine drinks

From post offices and parks to stations and even the summit of Mount Fuji, Japan's vending machines are ubiquitous. But with the rapid pace of inflation cooling demand for their drinks, operators are being forced to rethink the business.

April 26, 2026