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Winter Paralympics to start with icy blast as Ukraine lead ceremony boycott
Winter Paralympics to start with icy blast as Ukraine lead ceremony boycott

The Milan-Cortina Winter Paralympics start on Friday but the atmosphere at the opening ceremony has been dampened by Ukraine leading a boycott against the presence of a handful of Russian competitors in the competition.

March 05, 2026

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Sci-fi without AI: Oscar nominated 'Arco' director prefers human touch
Sci-fi without AI: Oscar nominated 'Arco' director prefers human touch

Oscar-nominated animated film "Arco" tells the story of a young boy in a future where humanity lives in harmony with nature, far from the robots and artificial intelligence shaping our present.

March 05, 2026

Ex-guerrillas battle low support in Colombia election
Ex-guerrillas battle low support in Colombia election

Colombia's bid to bring former guerrillas into the political fold faces a major test at Sunday's legislative elections, as ex-FARC fighters struggle to win over voters.

March 05, 2026

'She's coming back': Djokovic predicts Serena return
'She's coming back': Djokovic predicts Serena return

Novak Djokovic is convinced US tennis great Serena Williams will return to competition, and the 24-time Grand Slam champion is itching to see "one of the greatest athletes" back on court.

March 05, 2026

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After oil, US moves to secure access to Venezuelan minerals
After oil, US moves to secure access to Venezuelan minerals

US mining companies are lining up to invest in Venezuela, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said during a visit to Caracas on Wednesday as he pushed for greater access to critical minerals.

March 04, 2026

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Title race not over vows Guardiola after Man City held by Forest
Title race not over vows Guardiola after Man City held by Forest

Pep Guardiola insisted the Premier League title race is not over after Manchester City's shock 2-2 draw against lowly Nottingham Forest handed the initiative to leaders Arsenal.

March 04, 2026