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US says 'took out' Iran base threatening blocked Hormuz oil route
US says 'took out' Iran base threatening blocked Hormuz oil route

The US military declared on Saturday it had taken out an Iranian bunker housing weapons threatening oil and gas shipments in the Strait of Hormuz, as thousands of Iranians marked Eid al-Fitr with prayer.

March 21, 2026

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Di Giannantonio takes Brazil MotoGP pole ahead of Bezzecchi, Marquez
Di Giannantonio takes Brazil MotoGP pole ahead of Bezzecchi, Marquez

Italian Fabio Di Giannantonio took pole position for the Brazilian Grand Prix on Saturday, as reigning MotoGP world champion Marc Marquez was third fastest in qualifying.

March 21, 2026

Welbeck scores twice to dent Liverpool's top-five hopes
Welbeck scores twice to dent Liverpool's top-five hopes

Danny Welbeck scored twice as Brighton beat Liverpool 2-1 on Saturday to deal a major blow to the Reds' push for a Champions League spot next season.

March 21, 2026

US strikes Iran bases threatening blocked Hormuz oil route
US strikes Iran bases threatening blocked Hormuz oil route

The US military declared on Saturday it had damaged an Iranian bunker housing weapons threatening oil and gas shipments in the Strait of Hormuz, as thousands of Iranians marked Eid al-Fitr with prayer.

March 21, 2026

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Mbappe 100 percent, Bellingham fit, says Real Madrid's Arbeloa
Mbappe 100 percent, Bellingham fit, says Real Madrid's Arbeloa

Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa said Saturday he has "maximum confidence" in French superstar Kylian Mbappe ahead of the derby clash against Atletico Madrid.

March 21, 2026

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Italy's Paris claims first win of season in World Cup downhill finale
Italy's Paris claims first win of season in World Cup downhill finale

Dominik Paris powered to his first World Cup victory of the season in the final downhill race of the campaign in Lillehammer on Saturday.

March 21, 2026