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India need 'special effort' to beat England in semi-final: Gambhir
India need 'special effort' to beat England in semi-final: Gambhir

Head coach Gautam Gambhir hailed Sanju Samson for keeping India's T20 World Cup hopes alive with his match-winning innings against the West Indies on Sunday, but told AFP it would take another "special effort" to beat England in the semi-final.

March 01, 2026

'A terrible day,' says Israel community shaken by deadly Iranian strike
'A terrible day,' says Israel community shaken by deadly Iranian strike

Ilana Malka doesn't know if her three great-nephews are alive after an Iranian missile struck a shelter in her city of Beit Shemesh, in central Israel, leaving a crater in the ground and a void in the community.

March 01, 2026

17 killed at pro-Iran protests across Pakistan
17 killed at pro-Iran protests across Pakistan

At least 17 people were killed Sunday across Pakistan as protesters outraged over the death of Iran's supreme leader took to the streets, with some attempting to storm US diplomatic buildings.

March 01, 2026

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Thousands stranded as Iran conflict shuts Mideast hubs
Thousands stranded as Iran conflict shuts Mideast hubs

The biggest disruption to global air transport since the Covid pandemic snarled travel for a second day on Sunday, with thousands of flights affected and busy Gulf hubs including Dubai and Doha shuttered as Iran lashed out after US-Israeli strikes.

March 01, 2026

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Leweling doubles up as Stuttgart sink sorry Wolfsburg
Leweling doubles up as Stuttgart sink sorry Wolfsburg

Jamie Leweling grabbed a first-half brace and Deniz Undav scored again as Stuttgart cruised to a 4-0 home victory over Wolfsburg in the Bundesliga on Sunday.

March 01, 2026