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Cuba restores power grid after latest blackout
Middle East war to dominate Houston's 'Davos of Energy'
Middle East war to dominate Houston's 'Davos of Energy'

Energy industry leaders will converge on Texas this week for an annual conference dominated by oil and gas supply disruptions from the war launched by the United States and Israel against Iran.

March 23, 2026

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Korda sends Alcaraz to another early exit in Miami, Sabalenka advances
Korda sends Alcaraz to another early exit in Miami, Sabalenka advances

Sebastian Korda stared down Carlos Alcaraz on Sunday, sending the world number one crashing out of the Miami Open third round 6-3, 5-7, 6-4.

March 23, 2026

Kim holds off Korda charge to win LPGA Founders Cup
Kim holds off Korda charge to win LPGA Founders Cup

South Korea's Kim Hyo-joo held off a final day charge from Nelly Korda to clinch a one-shot victory at the LPGA Tour's Fortinet Founders Cup tournament in California on Sunday.

March 23, 2026

Slovenia liberal PM claims win over conservatives in tight vote
Slovenia liberal PM claims win over conservatives in tight vote

Slovenia's incumbent liberal Prime Minister Robert Golob claimed victory in parliamentary elections on Sunday, as results put his party just slightly ahead of the conservatives.

March 23, 2026

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Iran awaits Trump threat to blow up power plants
Iran awaits Trump threat to blow up power plants

Iran on Monday faces a deadline by President Donald Trump to open up the crucial Strait of Hormuz or face a major US assault on power plants, as Israel warned of weeks more of war.

March 22, 2026

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Slovenia PM claims election win as results show neck and neck finish
Slovenia PM claims election win as results show neck and neck finish

Slovenia's incumbent liberal Prime Minister Robert Golob on Sunday claimed victory in parliamentary elections, even as official results showed a neck-and-neck finish with the conservatives of Donald Trump admirer Janez Jansa.

March 22, 2026