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Trump orders negotiators to Pakistan, but Iran on the fence over talks
Slot hails Liverpool mentality after last-gasp derby winner
Slot hails Liverpool mentality after last-gasp derby winner

Arne Slot praised the mentality of his Liverpool team after they grabbed a last-gasp winner against Everton on Sunday to close in on a Champions League qualification spot.

April 19, 2026

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Top boss vows 'no sitting still' as rugby bids to conquer US
Top boss vows 'no sitting still' as rugby bids to conquer US

World Rugby chair Brett Robinson told AFP that the sport "can't sit still" if it wants to grow, including conquering the "challenge" that is the United States with the 2031 World Cup.

April 19, 2026

Fils wins on Barcelona clay with French Open looming
Fils wins on Barcelona clay with French Open looming

Up-and-coming Frenchman Arthur Fils beat Russian Andrey Rublev 6-2, 7-6 (7/2) to lift the Barcelona clay-court title on Sunday with Roland Garros just a month away.

April 19, 2026

'Super Mario Galaxy' rules N. America box office for third week
'Super Mario Galaxy' rules N. America box office for third week

"The Super Mario Galaxy Movie" -- based on Nintendo's popular video game franchise -- topped North America's box office for the third week in a row, industry estimates showed Sunday.

April 19, 2026

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Rabiot fires AC Milan past Verona to verge of Champions League return
Rabiot fires AC Milan past Verona to verge of Champions League return

Adrien Rabiot boosted AC Milan's bid to return to the Champions League with the only goal in Sunday's 1-0 win at Verona, which moved his team back up to second in Serie A.

April 19, 2026

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Trump again threatens Iran infrastructure as he orders negotiators to Pakistan
Trump again threatens Iran infrastructure as he orders negotiators to Pakistan

US President Donald Trump said he was sending a delegation to Pakistan on Monday for negotiations with Iran, while renewing his threats to destroy the country's vital infrastructure if it didn't agree a deal.

April 19, 2026