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Markram, Pooran lead Lucknow to IPL win over Gujarat
Markram, Pooran lead Lucknow to IPL win over Gujarat

Opener Aiden Markram and Nicholas Pooran struck half-centuries as Lucknow Super Giants beat Gujarat Titans by six wickets for their third straight win in the IPL on Saturday.

April 12, 2025

First US-Iran nuclear talks in years take place in Oman
First US-Iran nuclear talks in years take place in Oman

The United States and Iran went into high-stakes talks on Tehran's nuclear programme on Saturday with President Donald Trump threatening military action if they fail to produce a deal.

April 12, 2025

Boulard double takes Women's Six Nations contenders France past Wales
Boulard double takes Women's Six Nations contenders France past Wales

Winger Emilie Boulard scored twice in 11 minutes as France powered past Wales 42-12 in the Women's Six Nations on Saturday to keep pressure on title favourites England.

April 12, 2025

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UK lawmakers hold emergency debate to save British Steel
UK lawmakers hold emergency debate to save British Steel

UK lawmakers held a rare Saturday parliamentary debate as the government seeks to pass emergency legislation to stop the last British factory that can make steel from scratch shutting down.

April 12, 2025

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Asian football chief fears 'chaos' if 2030 World Cup expands to 64 teams
Asian football chief fears 'chaos' if 2030 World Cup expands to 64 teams

Asian Football Confederation (AFC) president Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa, on Saturday opposed a South American request to expand the 2030 World Cup to 64 teams, saying such increases in numbers would lead to "chaos".

April 12, 2025