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Shakira concerts give multimillion-dollar boost to Mexico
Shakira concerts give multimillion-dollar boost to Mexico

Shakira fans flocking to see the Colombian star in concert are generating tens of millions of dollars for Mexico, according to the local chamber of commerce, underscoring the economic signicifance of major musical events.

March 24, 2025

Zverev marches on in Miami, Osaka falls
Zverev marches on in Miami, Osaka falls

Top seed Alexander Zverev recovered from a slow start to power into the fourth round with a 7-5, 6-4 win against Australia's Jordan Thompson at Hard Rock Stadium on Monday.

March 24, 2025

Journalist for Al Jazeera killed in Gaza, 7 days into Israeli offensive
Journalist for Al Jazeera killed in Gaza, 7 days into Israeli offensive

An Israeli air strike on Gaza killed a journalist working with Al Jazeera, according to the network and Gaza's civil defence rescue agency, seven days into renewed Israeli bombardment and ground operations in the Palestinian territory.

March 24, 2025

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Teenager Brennan claims Tour of Catalonia first stage
Teenager Brennan claims Tour of Catalonia first stage

Matthew Brennan sprinted to victory in the first stage of the Tour of Catalonia in pouring rain on Monday, pipping Tibor del Grosso as the 104th edition of the race began.

March 24, 2025

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Police question French rapper over drug baron's prison break
Police question French rapper over drug baron's prison break

Police interrogated on Monday well-known French rapper Koba LaD over the deadly escape from prison of a suspected drugs boss last year, sources told AFP.

March 24, 2025