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Messi bags double as Miami battle back to down Orlando
Messi bags double as Miami battle back to down Orlando

Lionel Messi scored twice as Inter Miami fought back from 2-0 down to complete a 4-2 victory over Orlando City in Major League Soccer's Florida derby on Sunday.

March 02, 2026

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Greenland is 'open for business' -- kind of, says business leader
Greenland is 'open for business' -- kind of, says business leader

As Greenland's rare earths and minerals are sized up, the head of the Arctic territory's main business group has warned against deals simply shipping its resources and profits overseas.

March 02, 2026

Canada's Carney to mend rift, boost trade as he meets India's Modi
Canada's Carney to mend rift, boost trade as he meets India's Modi

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will seek to reset strained ties and push efforts to diversify trade beyond the United States when he meets his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi on Monday.

March 02, 2026

Crude soars, stocks drop after US strikes on Iran
Crude soars, stocks drop after US strikes on Iran

Oil prices soared and stocks fell in Asia on Monday after US-Israeli strikes on Iran sent investors fleeing the prospect of an extended conflict in the crude-rich Middle East.

March 02, 2026

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Israel strikes Tehran: latest developments in Iran war
Israel strikes Tehran: latest developments in Iran war

Israel announced new "large-scale" strikes on Iran, while President Donald Trump vowed to avenge the deaths of US service members and said the war could last for weeks.

March 02, 2026

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Infantino says players who cover mouths when speaking could be sent off
Infantino says players who cover mouths when speaking could be sent off

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has suggested players who cover their mouths while talking to opponents could be sent off, in light of racism allegations against Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni.

March 01, 2026