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Sam Kerr aiming to be at fifth World Cup in 2027 as Australia qualify
Sam Kerr aiming to be at fifth World Cup in 2027 as Australia qualify

Star striker Sam Kerr said she was aiming to play at a fifth World Cup in 2027 after Australia became the first team to qualify for the global showpiece in Brazil.

March 14, 2026

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US Republican leaders in spotlight over anti-Muslim rhetoric
US Republican leaders in spotlight over anti-Muslim rhetoric

Republican leaders in the US Congress are facing mounting pressure to respond to anti-Muslim rhetoric after a series of inflammatory remarks and policy proposals reignited debate over Islamophobia in American politics.

March 14, 2026

Trump, Xi prepare to meet amid Iran war, uncertain goals
Trump, Xi prepare to meet amid Iran war, uncertain goals

Just over two weeks before President Donald Trump is due to meet his counterpart Xi Jinping in Beijing, Chinese uncertainty over the US leader's goals and the impact of the Iran war hang over the highly anticipated state visit.

March 14, 2026

Dominicans advance to World Baseball Classic semis
Dominicans advance to World Baseball Classic semis

Austin Wells smashed the game-winning home run and unbeaten Dominican Republic advanced to the World Baseball Classic semi-finals with a 10-0 romp over South Korea on Friday.

March 14, 2026

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Aberg grabs two-stroke lead at PGA Players Championship
Aberg grabs two-stroke lead at PGA Players Championship

Ludvig Aberg fired a nine-under par 63, one off the course record, to seize a two-stroke lead after Friday's second round of the PGA Players Championship.

March 13, 2026

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Trump replaces head of troubled Kennedy Center
Trump replaces head of troubled Kennedy Center

US President Donald Trump announced Friday the replacement of the head of the Kennedy Center, the storied Washington arts venue he renamed after himself then closed for two years for refurbishment.

March 13, 2026