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Lakers edge Nuggets in OT while Wemby sparks Spurs win
Lakers edge Nuggets in OT while Wemby sparks Spurs win

Luka Doncic sank a baseline jumper with half a second remaining in overtime on Saturday to give the Los Angeles Lakers a dramatic 127-125 NBA victory over Denver for their fifth consecutive triumph.

March 15, 2026

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Kazakhstan to vote on constitution overhaul
Kazakhstan to vote on constitution overhaul

Kazakhs will cast ballots on Sunday in a constitutional referendum that authorities brand as democratising -- though several proposed amendments appear to strengthen presidential powers in Central Asia's richest country.

March 15, 2026

The environment, another casualty of war in the Mideast
The environment, another casualty of war in the Mideast

From the jet fuel used in bombing raids to acrid smoke from burning oil depots, the conflict in the Middle East is inflicting a significant toll on nature and the climate.

March 15, 2026

French right-wing ex-minister vies for Paris city hall
French right-wing ex-minister vies for Paris city hall

Leftist mayors have transformed Paris over the past 25 years to include countless cycling lanes, a cleaner Seine river, and even fresher air.

March 15, 2026

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Medvedev snaps Alcaraz win streak, sets Indian Wells final with Sinner
Medvedev snaps Alcaraz win streak, sets Indian Wells final with Sinner

Daniil Medvedev ended Carlos Alcaraz's perfect start to 2026, stunning the world number one 6-3, 7-6 (7/3) Saturday to book an Indian Wells title clash with Jannik Sinner.

March 15, 2026

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AI fakes about Iran-US war swirl on X despite policy crackdown
AI fakes about Iran-US war swirl on X despite policy crackdown

AI-created videos circulating on Elon Musk's X depict American soldiers captured by Iran, an Israeli city in ruins, and US embassies ablaze -- a surge of lifelike deepfakes despite a policy crackdown to curb wartime disinformation.

March 15, 2026