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Fils surprises Auger-Aliassime to set Zverev quarter-final clash
Fils surprises Auger-Aliassime to set Zverev quarter-final clash

Artur Fils's injury comeback continued to gather pace as the Frenchman upset Felix Auger-Aliassime to book an Indian Wells quarter-final with fourth-ranked Alexander Zverev.

March 10, 2026

Will Trump blink on Iran as pressure mounts?
Will Trump blink on Iran as pressure mounts?

US President Donald Trump has built a potential off-ramp by suggesting the Iran war could end soon, but the world is still guessing about whether he will take it -- and whether Tehran will let him.

March 10, 2026

Mideast tanker escort: high-risk mission for US Navy
Mideast tanker escort: high-risk mission for US Navy

US Navy escorts could help increase the flow of tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, but American warships accompanying slow-moving commercial vessels would face threats including mines, missiles and drones in the narrow waterway bordering Iran.

March 10, 2026

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Oil plunges, stocks mostly rise as Trump says Iran war over 'very soon'
Oil plunges, stocks mostly rise as Trump says Iran war over 'very soon'

Oil prices sank and equities mostly rose Tuesday following a volatile session that came after President Donald Trump signaled that the US-Israeli war on Iran could end sooner than previously thought.

March 10, 2026

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Liverpool rocked by Galatasaray defeat in last 16 first leg
Liverpool rocked by Galatasaray defeat in last 16 first leg

Liverpool suffered a 1-0 defeat against Galatasaray in the Champions League last 16 first leg on Tuesday as Mario Lemina's goal left the Reds in danger of a shock exit.

March 10, 2026