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Thousands of Chinese boats mass at sea, raising questions

Thousands of Chinese boats mass at sea, raising questions

Thousands of Chinese fishing boats have been massing in geometric formations in the East China Sea, in coordinated actions that experts believe are part of Beijing's preparations for a potential regional crisis or conflict.

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Singapore turns tide in evolving fight against scams

Singapore turns tide in evolving fight against scams

Building his cryptocurrency holdings over eight years and helping out defrauded traders, Singaporean investor Mark Koh had thought he was savvy enough to spot a scam. Until he fell prey to one.

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Takaichi to be 'candid' with Trump as war hurts Japan

Takaichi to be 'candid' with Trump as war hurts Japan

Japan is hurting from the Iran war ahead of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's visit to Washington next week. She has promised to be "candid" with the US president.

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Saudi forces down drones, French soldier killed in Iraq

Saudi forces down drones, French soldier killed in Iraq

Saudi forces intercepted more than two dozen drones on Friday after renewed Iranian threats against oil facilities, as the regional conflict killed a French soldier in Iraqi Kurdistan.

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Gilgeous-Alexander sets NBA record with 127th consecutive 20-point game

Gilgeous-Alexander sets NBA record with 127th consecutive 20-point game

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander broke the NBA record for consecutive 20-point games by recording his 127th in a row on Thursday in an Oklahoma City Thunder home match against the Boston Celtics.

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France fired up by chance to retain Six Nations

France fired up by chance to retain Six Nations

Head coach Fabien Galthie says France have a Six Nations to win and that is motivation enough for their clash with fierce rivals England in the tournament finale on Saturday.

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Cool 'cat' Irish wing Baloucoune making up for lost time

Cool 'cat' Irish wing Baloucoune making up for lost time

Robert Baloucoune is nicknamed the 'Cat' and the Ireland wing thought he had used up his nine lives with regard to Test rugby until Andy Farrell gave him another chance in this season's Six Nations match with Italy.

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Election draws spotlight as Barca host Sevilla

Election draws spotlight as Barca host Sevilla

Barcelona welcome Sevilla on Sunday aiming to maintain their La Liga lead on Real Madrid, but the stakes are even higher off the field with the club's next president to be named that night.

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Wales seek end to Six Nations woe against resurgent Italy

Wales seek end to Six Nations woe against resurgent Italy

Wales may be on a 15-game losing streak in the Six Nations but it would sum up an unpredictable 2026 Championship were they to beat Italy in their tournament finale.

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Oil holds above $100 and stocks fall as Khamenei targets Hormuz

Oil holds above $100 and stocks fall as Khamenei targets Hormuz

Oil prices held around $100 Friday and most equity markets dropped after Iran's leader called for the blocking of the crucial Strait of Hormuz and opening up of new fronts in the war against the United States and Israel.

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