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Mali attacks kill defence minister, deepening security crisis
Mali attacks kill defence minister, deepening security crisis

A fragile calm prevailed on Monday in the Malian capital, Bamako, and the ruling junta's stronghold of Kati, after two days of fierce fighting between the army and jihadists allied with Tuareg separatists, which have plunged the country into uncertainty over the military government's future.

April 27, 2026

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How remarkable Sawe made marathon history in London
How remarkable Sawe made marathon history in London

Sebastian Sawe became the first man to run under two hours for a marathon in race conditions thanks to extraordinary talent, a punishing training regime, and the lightest shoes in history.

April 27, 2026

British Open to be staged at Royal Lytham and St Annes in 2028
British Open to be staged at Royal Lytham and St Annes in 2028

The British Open will return to Royal Lytham and St Annes in 2028, tournament organisers the R&A announced on Monday, with Donald Trump's Turnberry course again overlooked.

April 27, 2026

Oil rises, stocks steady as US-Iran peace talk hopes wobble
Oil rises, stocks steady as US-Iran peace talk hopes wobble

Oil prices rose and stock markets were steady on Monday as peace talks between the US and Iran stalled, ahead of a week full of central bank decisions and corporate earnings.

April 27, 2026

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China blocks Meta's acquisition of AI firm Manus
China blocks Meta's acquisition of AI firm Manus

China has blocked Meta's acquisition of AI startup Manus, the top economic planning body said Monday, after a regulatory review that reportedly also saw Beijing restrict two co-founders from leaving the country.

April 27, 2026

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Teenage wonder Sooryavanshi says criticism 'affects me a bit'
Teenage wonder Sooryavanshi says criticism 'affects me a bit'

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi says criticism fuelled his latest IPL heroics, in a rare insight into how the 15-year-old handles the pressure of being the outstanding young talent in world cricket.

April 27, 2026