Nicaragua ramping up repression of exiles: UN experts
While ramping up its repression at home, Nicaragua's government is also going after exiles abroad, with hundreds if not thousands of people affected, UN investigators said Tuesday.
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Iran vows to fight on and block all Gulf oil
Iran vowed on Tuesday that not one litre of oil would be exported from the Gulf while its war with the United States and Israel continues, in a stark rebuke to President Donald Trump's boast that the conflict was all but over.
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Lego posts record profit despite geopolitical turmoil: CEO to AFP
Denmark's Lego, the world’s number one toy maker, on Tuesday posted record sales and profits for its 2025 financial year, marking a "fantastic" year, despite global tensions, Lego's CEO told AFP.
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India team to pocket $14 million for T20 World Cup win
India's all-conquering men's cricket team will pocket $14 million after lifting the T20 World Cup for a record third time, the country's cricket board said on Tuesday.
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Crude plunges, stocks rally as Trump says war over 'very soon'
Oil prices sank and equities rallied Tuesday following a wild day of swings that came after Donald Trump said the US-Israel war on Iran would be ending earlier than thought.
Read moreAndreeva crashes out in angry end to Indian Wells title defense
Mirra Andreeva's Indian Wells title defense met a bad-tempered end on Monday in round three as Katerina Siniakova stunned the talented Russian teenager 4-6, 7-6 (7/5), 6-3.
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Disappearances multiply in strongman Doumbouya's Guinea
More than a year after his abduction in Guinea by men in fatigues, Abdoul Sacko is still grappling with the physical and psychological scars of the torture he endured.
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Iran vows to fight 'as long as needed' as Trump says war will end 'soon'
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tuesday his country would keep fighting as long as necessary, casting doubt on US President Donald Trump's insistence that the conflict would be over "soon."
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Alcaraz battles back to reach Indian Wells fourth round
Carlos Alcaraz had to dig deep to extend his 2026 unbeaten run, rallying from a set and a break down to beat Arthur Rinderknech 6-7 (6/8), 6-3, 6-2 in the third round at Indian Wells on Monday.
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Trump says will waive some oil sanctions as Iran war roils markets
US President Donald Trump said Monday that he will waive some sanctions on oil to boost supply and bring down prices, due to market turmoil over war in the Middle East.
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