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Kendrick Lamar, Bad Bunny, Lady Gaga triumph at Grammys

Kendrick Lamar, Bad Bunny, Lady Gaga triumph at Grammys

Rapper Kendrick Lamar on Sunday won four Grammys while Bad Bunny and Lady Gaga won two each -- but all three still were in the hunt for history on music's biggest night.

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Japan says rare earth found in sediment retrieved on deep-sea mission

Japan says rare earth found in sediment retrieved on deep-sea mission

Sediment containing rare earth was retrieved from ocean depths of 6,000 metres (20,000 feet) on a Japanese test mission, the government said Monday, as it seeks to curb dependence on China for the valuable minerals.

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San Siro prepares for last dance with Winter Olympics' opening ceremony

San Siro prepares for last dance with Winter Olympics' opening ceremony

One of the world's most famous stadiums is set for a last hurrah on the international stage with the opening ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympics at the San Siro on Friday.

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France great Benazzi relishing 'genius' Dupont's Six Nations return

France great Benazzi relishing 'genius' Dupont's Six Nations return

French rugby federation (FFR) vice-president Abdelatif Benazzi says the sport needs "genius" Antoine Dupont as Les Bleus' superstar prepares to make his Six Nations return against Ireland on Thursday.

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Grammy red carpet: black and white, barely there and no ICE

Grammy red carpet: black and white, barely there and no ICE

The best in music strutted their stuff Sunday on the red carpet at the 68th Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, celebrating the industry's biggest night in a swirl of black and white, barely-there lace and a dash of political anger.

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Oil tumbles on Iran hopes, precious metals hit by stronger dollar

Oil tumbles on Iran hopes, precious metals hit by stronger dollar

Oil prices tanked Monday on easing US-Iran tensions while precious metals swung wildly following last week's dollar-fuelled collapse sparked by Donald Trump's hawkish pick to lead the Federal Reserve.

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South Korea football bosses in talks to avert Women's Asian Cup boycott

South Korea football bosses in talks to avert Women's Asian Cup boycott

South Korea football bosses said on Monday they were in talks with players to avert a boycott of next month's Women's Asian Cup and expected the national team to train for the tournament as scheduled.

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Level playing field? Tech at forefront of US immigration fight

Level playing field? Tech at forefront of US immigration fight

Technology has become a key battleground in the confrontation between US authorities and migrants along with their supporters, with both sides innovating to try to gain the upper hand.

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British singer Olivia Dean wins Best New Artist Grammy

British singer Olivia Dean wins Best New Artist Grammy

British singer-songwriter Olivia Dean -- who topped charts at home and abroad with her monster hit "Man I Need" -- on Sunday won the Grammy for Best New Artist.

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Hatred of losing drives relentless Alcaraz to tennis history

Hatred of losing drives relentless Alcaraz to tennis history

Carlos Alcaraz says that his absolute hatred of losing drives him to keep making landmarks after becoming the youngest man to win all four Grand Slam tournaments.

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