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Embiid, George make triumphant NBA returns in Sixers win
Russian oil arrives as Philippines battles 'energy emergency'
Russian oil arrives as Philippines battles 'energy emergency'

A ship carrying more than 700,000 barrels of Russian crude oil has arrived in the Philippines, a source with knowledge of the matter told AFP Thursday, days after the country declared a national energy emergency over the Middle East war.

March 26, 2026

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G7 meets in France to narrow transatlantic Iran split
G7 meets in France to narrow transatlantic Iran split

Foreign ministers from the G7 meet outside Paris from Thursday with European nations and allies seeking to narrow differences with the US on the Middle East war while keeping other crises like Ukraine and Gaza high on the agenda.

March 26, 2026

WTO mulls future of global trade under cloud of Mideast war
WTO mulls future of global trade under cloud of Mideast war

The World Trade Organization's 166 members appeared deeply divided as ministers gathered in the Cameroonian capital for a key conference starting Thursday, amid global economic turmoil linked to the Middle East war.

March 26, 2026

Former Australian Rules player first to come out as gay
Former Australian Rules player first to come out as gay

A former Australian Rules player has come out as the sport's first openly gay man, with Leigh Ryswyk praised Thursday for "challenging our idea of who a footballer is supposed to be".

March 26, 2026

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MLS dreams of global fanbase after World Cup showcase
MLS dreams of global fanbase after World Cup showcase

Major League Soccer clubs must attract fans overseas to capitalize on the explosion of US football, officials said Wednesday, as the country prepares to co-host the World Cup.

March 26, 2026

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Multi-Billion-Dollar Sports Brand U.S. Polo Assn. Launches Global Polo Shirt Campaign: An Icon Born from the Game
Multi-Billion-Dollar Sports Brand U.S. Polo Assn. Launches Global Polo Shirt Campaign: An Icon Born from the Game

WEST PALM BEACH, FLA. / ACCESS Newswire / March 26, 2026 / U.S. Polo Assn., the official sports brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA) founded in 1890, today announced the launch of its Global Polo Shirt Campaign, An Icon Born from the Game. The global campaign is a powerful tribute to the iconic polo shirt's authentic sports origins and its evolution into one of the world's most enduring style essentials.

March 26, 2026