Oil prices sink as US mulls tapping reserves; equities fall
Oil prices tumbled on Thursday on reports that the United States is considering tapping reserves to combat a supply crisis sparked by the Ukraine war.
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Biden set to order record release of US oil reserves: reports
President Joe Biden was expected Thursday to announce the release of a record million barrels of oil a day from US strategic stockpiles in a dramatic attempt to cushion the political fallout from soaring crude prices due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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Ton-up McDermott propels Australia to 348-8 in second ODI
Ben McDermott smashed a maiden century Tuesday to guide Australia to a massive 348-8 in the second day-night international against Pakistan in Lahore.
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Premier League to introduce five subs from next season
Premier League clubs will be able to make five substitutions from the 2022/23 season after they belatedly agreed to the rule change on Thursday.
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Nine foreign judges to stay on Hong Kong's top court
Nine foreign judges from Britain, Australia and Canada confirmed Thursday they will stay on Hong Kong's top court after two senior British justices resigned to avoid endorsing China's crackdown on political freedoms in the financial hub.
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FIFA faces new attack over rights in World Cup host Qatar
Lingering divisions over FIFA's decision to hold the World Cup in Qatar overshadowed the annual congress of football's world governing body on Thursday, forcing its president Gianni Infantino to insist that the event had already brought change to the Arab state.
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Biden weighs record release of US oil reserves: reports
President Joe Biden plans to announce a potentially record release of oil from US strategic stockpiles to counter elevated gasoline prices in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, US media reported Thursday.
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Vettel cleared to race in Australian GP after Covid absence
Sebastian Vettel has been declared fit to take part in next week's Australian Grand Prix after he missed the opening two races of the season following a bout of coronavirus.
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Hamilton 'struggling mentally' after tough start to F1 season
Lewis Hamilton has revealed he is "struggling mentally and emotionally" after a tough start to the Formula One season.
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Bangladesh hit back after South Africa start well
Bangladesh hit back with three wickets during the first afternoon of the first Test against South Africa at Kingsmead on Thursday.
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