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Pakistan promise final flourish as they await T20 World Cup fate
Pakistan promise final flourish as they await T20 World Cup fate

Fast bowler Salman Mirza vowed on Friday that Pakistan will finish the Super Eights with a flourish against already-eliminated Sri Lanka, whether or not they still have hopes of reaching the semi-finals.

February 27, 2026

Kurdish Iranian groups in Iraq eye opportunity for change at home
Kurdish Iranian groups in Iraq eye opportunity for change at home

In the Iraqi mountains near Iran, an exiled Kurdish Iranian commander told AFP that whether or not the US launches strikes on Iran, he will still seek regime change in order to win self-determination for the Kurds.

February 27, 2026

Suter wins as Aicher closes gap on absent Vonn in downhill title race
Suter wins as Aicher closes gap on absent Vonn in downhill title race

Germany's Emma Aicher reduced the gap to World Cup downhill leader Lindsey Vonn, whose season ended with her horror crash at the Olympics, after finishing fourth behind race winner Corinne Suter in Soldeu on Friday.

February 27, 2026

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Starmer vows to take fight to rivals after 'seismic' UK Labour heartlands loss
Starmer vows to take fight to rivals after 'seismic' UK Labour heartlands loss

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer vowed on Friday to fight "the extremes in politics" after left-wing and hard-right parties both beat his ruling Labour in a crunch vote in a traditional stronghold.

February 27, 2026

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Stocks mostly rise, oil jumps tracking AI and Iran
Stocks mostly rise, oil jumps tracking AI and Iran

Stock markets mostly rose Friday with traders relieved by the tech sector holding firm despite concerns over massive AI investments.

February 27, 2026