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Stocks firm, oil steadies after sell-off on Middle East turmoil

Stocks firm, oil steadies after sell-off on Middle East turmoil

US and European stock markets firmed and energy prices steadied Wednesday after President Donald Trump sought to ease oil supply concerns triggered by the conflict between the United States and Iran.

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War in the Middle East: latest developments

War in the Middle East: latest developments

Here are the latest main events related to the war in the Middle East:

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Scotland's Steyn expects Six Nations 'fun' against France

Scotland's Steyn expects Six Nations 'fun' against France

Kyle Steyn believes players and fans alike are in for an entertaining encounter when his Scotland side face tournament leaders France in Saturday's much-anticipated Six Nations clash in Edinburgh.

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Iran war exiles describe terror of daily strikes

Iran war exiles describe terror of daily strikes

Terrified travellers fleeing war in Iran for the safety of neighbouring countries have described the extent of US and Israeli air strikes around the country, which have pummelled many regional cities as well as the capital Tehran.

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Tudor tells Spurs that relegation battle isn't real pressure

Tudor tells Spurs that relegation battle isn't real pressure

Tottenham interim boss Igor Tudor insists fighting to avoid relegation is not real pressure as he urged his struggling team to show the "courage" required to win their survival battle.

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UK MP's husband among three accused of spying for China

UK MP's husband among three accused of spying for China

British police on Wednesday arrested three men on suspicion of spying for China, including the husband of a lawmaker from the ruling Labour party.

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Argentine sub in 2017 implosion was seaworthy, trial told

Argentine sub in 2017 implosion was seaworthy, trial told

The Argentine naval submarine that imploded in 2017, killing 44 sailors, was seaworthy, the highest-ranking of four former officers said Wednesday on the second day of their trial.

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Latest developments in Iran war: Bodies found after Iran warship hit

Latest developments in Iran war: Bodies found after Iran warship hit

Dozens of bodies were recovered from an Iranian warship torpedoed by US forces on Wednesday, the fifth day of a regional war sparked by US-Israeli attacks on Iran.

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Jansen fifty lifts South Africa to 169-8 against New Zealand

Jansen fifty lifts South Africa to 169-8 against New Zealand

Marco Jansen hit an unbeaten 55 to lift South Africa from a precarious 77-5 to 169-8 against New Zealand in the first semi-final of the T20 World Cup on Wednesday.

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Next week before UK warship heads to Cyprus: officials

Next week before UK warship heads to Cyprus: officials

A UK warship due to be sent to Cyprus amid the US and Israel's war with Iran will not set sail from Britain until next week, Western officials said Wednesday.

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