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Delays mar vote as crisis-hit Peru picks ninth president in decade
Trump orders blockade of Hormuz strait after Iran talks fail
Trump orders blockade of Hormuz strait after Iran talks fail

President Donald Trump ordered the US Navy on Sunday to block the crucial Strait of Hormuz shipping lane, furious with Iran's refusal to surrender its nuclear ambitions after peace talks in Pakistan broke down without an agreement.

April 12, 2026

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Rosenior admits Chelsea in 'difficult place'
Rosenior admits Chelsea in 'difficult place'

Liam Rosenior admitted Chelsea are in a "difficult place" after Sunday's dismal 3-0 defeat against Manchester City piled pressure on the Blues boss.

April 12, 2026

Man City must respect Arsenal in title showdown: Guardiola
Man City must respect Arsenal in title showdown: Guardiola

Pep Guardiola insisted Manchester City must respect Arsenal when they face the Premier League leaders in a seismic title showdown next weekend.

April 12, 2026

McIlroy begins Masters final round as repeat drama looms
McIlroy begins Masters final round as repeat drama looms

Co-leaders Rory McIlroy and Cameron Young began their final rounds at the Masters on Sunday as an afternoon shootout was set to unfold at firm and fast Augusta National.

April 12, 2026

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Man City rout Chelsea to close gap on leaders Arsenal
Man City rout Chelsea to close gap on leaders Arsenal

Manchester City ignited the Premier League title race with a second-half blitz that sealed a 3-0 win against Chelsea as they closed the gap on leaders Arsenal on Sunday.

April 12, 2026

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Koch pips Vos to win Paris-Roubaix Femmes
Koch pips Vos to win Paris-Roubaix Femmes

German Franziska Koch edged out cycling great Marianne Vos to win the Paris-Roubaix Femmes one-day classic race on Sunday.

April 12, 2026