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Iran says can fight for months as Israel strikes Beirut hotel
USA rout Britain after nervy start in World Baseball Classic
USA rout Britain after nervy start in World Baseball Classic

A Kyle Schwarber homer and a five-run fifth inning helped the United States overpower Great Britain 9-1 in the World Baseball Classic on Saturday, but not before an early British lead tested American nerves.

March 08, 2026

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Young Chinese parents tighten belts as childcare costs rise
Young Chinese parents tighten belts as childcare costs rise

New mother Zhang Xiaofei wanted to be financially secure before having a baby, wary of high childcare costs that have been softened only a little by Chinese government cash incentives to boost record-low births.

March 08, 2026

Sony faces $2.7 bn class action from UK PlayStation users
Sony faces $2.7 bn class action from UK PlayStation users

Japanese entertainment giant Sony will face a £2 billion ($2.7 billion) class action lawsuit starting Tuesday in London, accused of allegedly breaching competition law by overcharging millions of UK PlayStation users.

March 08, 2026

Thunder secure 50th win as Gilgeous-Alexander nears record
Thunder secure 50th win as Gilgeous-Alexander nears record

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ensured the Oklahoma City Thunder became the first NBA team to collect 50 wins this season with a 104-97 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Saturday.

March 08, 2026

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US court voids mass layoffs at Voice of America parent
US court voids mass layoffs at Voice of America parent

A federal judge ruled Saturday that President Donald Trump's pick to oversee mass layoffs at Voice of America and other government-funded media was unlawfully appointed, rendering the job cuts invalid.

March 08, 2026

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Alcaraz cruises into Indian Wells third round as Djokovic fights through
Alcaraz cruises into Indian Wells third round as Djokovic fights through

World number one Carlos Alcaraz swept past Grigor Dimitrov 6-2, 6-4 to reach the third round of the Indian Wells ATP Masters on Saturday as Novak Djokovic battled back for a three-set victory over Kamil Majchrzak.

March 08, 2026