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No country 'formally' boycotting Paralympics ceremony: organisers
No country 'formally' boycotting Paralympics ceremony: organisers

Organisers of the Milan-Cortina Paralympics said on Sunday that no countries are "formally" boycotting the closing ceremony in protest at Russian athletes being allowed to compete under their own flag.

March 15, 2026

Hundreds rally in London for banned pro-Palestinian march
Hundreds rally in London for banned pro-Palestinian march

Hundreds of people turned out in London Sunday for a pro-Palestinian march banned by the government after police said it was organised by a group "supportive of the Iranian regime".

March 15, 2026

Iran says women's football captain withdraws Australia asylum bid
Iran says women's football captain withdraws Australia asylum bid

The captain of the Iranian women's football team which played in the Asian Cup in Australia has withdrawn her bid for asylum, state media said Sunday, making her the fifth member of the delegation to change her mind.

March 15, 2026

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Spain, Argentina 'Finalissima' clash cancelled: UEFA
Spain, Argentina 'Finalissima' clash cancelled: UEFA

The 'Finalissima' clash between Euro 2024 winners Spain and world champions Argentina set to take place on March 27 in Qatar has been cancelled, UEFA said on Sunday.

March 15, 2026

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Iran warns against wider war as Trump asks allies to escort ships
Iran warns against wider war as Trump asks allies to escort ships

Iran warned more countries against getting involved in its war with the United States and Israel on Sunday, after President Donald Trump urged world powers to escort oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz chokepoint in the Gulf.

March 15, 2026