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OPEC+ hikes oil production quotas, issues warning
OPEC+ hikes oil production quotas, issues warning

The OPEC+ oil cartel agreed on Sunday to again increase oil production quotas, while warning that repairing energy facilities, such as those damaged in the Middle East war, is "costly and takes a long time".

April 05, 2026

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British PM slams London event for booking Kanye West, sponsor quits
British PM slams London event for booking Kanye West, sponsor quits

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has expressed concern about planned concerts in London by US rapper Kanye West, who has a history of antisemitic outbursts.

April 05, 2026

Pogacar wins joint-record third Tour of Flanders
Pogacar wins joint-record third Tour of Flanders

World champion Tadej Pogacar won a record-equalling third Tour of Flanders on Sunday after dropping his main rival Mathieu van der Poel with 18km to ride.

April 05, 2026

Trump threatens 'hell' for Iran over Strait of Hormuz
Trump threatens 'hell' for Iran over Strait of Hormuz

US President Donald Trump threatened in an expletive-laden post on Sunday to strike Iran's power plants and bridges if it does not reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz, after announcing the rescue of an airman in a "miraculous" operation.

April 05, 2026

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Van Dijk apologises for Liverpool thumping by Man City
Van Dijk apologises for Liverpool thumping by Man City

Virgil Van Dijk apologised to Liverpool fans after admitting his side gave up during their FA Cup quarter-final defeat against Manchester City.

April 05, 2026

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Revellers parade giant penises to dash stigma in Japan's fertility festival
Revellers parade giant penises to dash stigma in Japan's fertility festival

Showcasing phallus-shaped portable shrines and pink penis candies, Japan's annual fertility festival teemed Sunday with tourists, couples and families elated by its open display of sex.

April 05, 2026