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'Dubai is safe': UAE pushes to contain fallout from Iran onslaught
'Dubai is safe': UAE pushes to contain fallout from Iran onslaught

Dubai is scrambling to preserve its image as a safe haven despite Iran's onslaught, with influencers rallying behind the government's message as authorities crack down on those sharing footage of strikes.

March 15, 2026

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Streak pressure not the problem in loss to Medvedev - Alcaraz
Streak pressure not the problem in loss to Medvedev - Alcaraz

Carlos Alcaraz said it wasn't pressure to extend his perfect start to 2026 but superb play from Daniil Medvedev that sent him spinning out of the Indian Wells semi-finals on Saturday.

March 15, 2026

North Korea conducts test of nuclear-capable rocket launchers
North Korea conducts test of nuclear-capable rocket launchers

North Korea tested nuclear-capable rocket launchers, state media reported on Sunday, a day after Seoul detected the launch of around 10 ballistic missiles.

March 15, 2026

Medvedev snaps Alcaraz win streak, sets Indian Wells final with Sinner
Medvedev snaps Alcaraz win streak, sets Indian Wells final with Sinner

Daniil Medvedev ended Carlos Alcaraz's perfect start to 2026, stunning the world number one 6-3, 7-6 (7/3) Saturday to book an Indian Wells title clash with Jannik Sinner.

March 15, 2026

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AI fakes about Iran-US war swirl on X despite policy crackdown
AI fakes about Iran-US war swirl on X despite policy crackdown

AI-created videos circulating on Elon Musk's X depict American soldiers captured by Iran, an Israeli city in ruins, and US embassies ablaze -- a surge of lifelike deepfakes despite a policy crackdown to curb wartime disinformation.

March 15, 2026

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Reds coach Kiss 'rapt for the boys' after rousing Super Rugby win
Reds coach Kiss 'rapt for the boys' after rousing Super Rugby win

Queensland Reds coach Les Kiss said he was "really rapt for the boys" after two tries in the last 10 minutes ensured a stirring 26-17 Super Rugby win over the NSW Waratahs.

March 15, 2026