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Switzerland's Ehammer sets indoor heptathlon world record
World Athletics decision to hand Asia two world indoors 'strategic' - Coe
World Athletics decision to hand Asia two world indoors 'strategic' - Coe

World Athletics president Sebastian Coe said Saturday that the decision to hold the next two world indoor championships in Asia was "strategic", with both venues having come through tough evaluations.

March 21, 2026

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Trump threatens to use ICE agents for airport security control
Trump threatens to use ICE agents for airport security control

US President Donald Trump on Saturday threatened to use Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents to provide security at airports, amid a lingering budget standoff that has left regular security personnel going unpaid.

March 21, 2026

Kane moves closer to goals record as Bayern sink Union
Kane moves closer to goals record as Bayern sink Union

Serge Gnabry bagged a brace and Harry Kane inched closer to the Bundesliga single-season goals record as Bayern Munich beat Union Berlin 4-0 at home on Saturday.

March 21, 2026

Pogacar ends long wait for Milan-San Remo glory after edging epic
Pogacar ends long wait for Milan-San Remo glory after edging epic

Tadej Pogacar claimed another landmark victory by edging a thrilling Milan-San Remo on Saturday, finally adding a fourth of road cycling's five "Monument" races to his collection.

March 21, 2026

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US strikes Iran bases threatening blocked Hormuz oil route
US strikes Iran bases threatening blocked Hormuz oil route

The US military declared on Saturday it had damaged an Iranian bunker housing weapons threatening oil and gas shipments in the Strait of Hormuz, as thousands of Iranians marked Eid al-Fitr with prayer.

March 21, 2026

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Mbappe 100 percent, Bellingham fit, says Real Madrid's Arbeloa
Mbappe 100 percent, Bellingham fit, says Real Madrid's Arbeloa

Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa said Saturday he has "maximum confidence" in French superstar Kylian Mbappe ahead of the derby clash against Atletico Madrid.

March 21, 2026