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Strait of Hormuz forms part of front line in Mideast war
Strait of Hormuz forms part of front line in Mideast war

Attacks targeting commercial vessels in or near the Strait of Hormuz have put the blockaded waterway on the front line of the Middle East war, with spreading economic repercussions.

March 15, 2026

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Spain, Argentina 'Finalissima' clash cancelled: UEFA
Spain, Argentina 'Finalissima' clash cancelled: UEFA

The 'Finalissima' clash between Euro 2024 winners Spain and world champions Argentina set to take place on March 27 in Qatar has been cancelled, UEFA said on Sunday.

March 15, 2026

England players back Borthwick '100 per cent' despite turgid Six Nations
England players back Borthwick '100 per cent' despite turgid Six Nations

England ended a sluggish Six Nations campaign with a thrilling 48-46 loss to champions France in Paris after a record-breaking campaign, for the wrong reasons.

March 15, 2026

Shiffrin claims Are World Cup slalom victory
Shiffrin claims Are World Cup slalom victory

Three-time Olympic champion Mikaela Shiffrin secured her 109th World Cup victory after winning the slalom event in Are, Sweden on Sunday.

March 15, 2026

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Kazakhstan votes on constitution overhaul
Kazakhstan votes on constitution overhaul

Kazakhs began voting Sunday in a constitutional referendum that authorities brand as democratising -- though several proposed amendments appear to strengthen presidential powers in Central Asia's richest country.

March 15, 2026

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Odermatt wins super-G title as bad weather cancels Courchevel
Odermatt wins super-G title as bad weather cancels Courchevel

The penultimate super-G race of the World Cup season was called off at Courchevel on Sunday leaving Swiss racer Marco Odermatt as winner of the individual event in the season standings.

March 15, 2026