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NBA, FIBA draw strong interest for proposed European league

An NBA ball goes through the basket before the game between the Boston Celtics and the Oklahoma City Thunder at TD Garden in Boston on March 25, 2026.
An NBA ball goes through the basket before the game between the Boston Celtics and the Oklahoma City Thunder at TD Garden in Boston on March 25, 2026.

Hungary's far-right party seen as potential kingmaker in April 12 election

Laszlo Toroczkai, leader of the far-right Our Homeland political party (Mi Hazank), attends a civil forum in Dunakeszi, Hungary, March 19, 2026. REUTERS/Marton Monus
Laszlo Toroczkai, leader of the far-right Our Homeland political party (Mi Hazank), attends a civil forum in Dunakeszi, Hungary, March 19, 2026. REUTERS/Marton Monus

British PM Starmer pledges push to reopen Strait of Hormuz as Trump aims more barbs

FILE PHOTO: Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer attends a meeting to discuss the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran and the impact on the Strait of Hormuz, in London, Britain, March 30, 2026. REUTERS/Jaimi Joy/Pool/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer attends a meeting to discuss the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran and the impact on the Strait of Hormuz, in London, Britain, March 30, 2026. REUTERS/Jaimi Joy/Pool/File Photo

France suspects pro-Iranian group HAYI was behind foiled attack on Bank of America Paris

A private security member stands outside Bank of America’s Paris offices, after French anti-terrorism prosecutors opened an investigation into attempted destruction by fire or other dangerous means in Paris, France, March 30, 2026. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier
A private security member stands outside Bank of America’s Paris offices, after French anti-terrorism prosecutors opened an investigation into attempted destruction by fire or other dangerous means in Paris, France, March 30, 2026. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier

Macron lauds Europe’s ‘predictability’ in seeming contrast to Trump

France's President Emmanuel Macron spoke of the “dramatic impacts on energy” as a result of the war.
France's President Emmanuel Macron spoke of the “dramatic impacts on energy” as a result of the war.

Singapore’s Olympic medallist Feng Tianwei to open table tennis academy in Fernvale

Singapore’s most bemedaled Olympian Feng Tianwei is set to open her first table tennis academy in Fernvale.
Singapore’s most bemedaled Olympian Feng Tianwei is set to open her first table tennis academy in Fernvale.

Singapore extradites ex-Wirecard Asia director to Germany in global fraud probe

Wirecard was one of four payment service providers that were used by criminal networks to process and launder transactions.
Wirecard was one of four payment service providers that were used by criminal networks to process and launder transactions.

Why the Iran war may force countries to rely less on natural gas

Analysts say that prices could rise significantly if Qatar, one of the world’s largest gas exporters, is unable to restart gas shipments relatively soon.
Analysts say that prices could rise significantly if Qatar, one of the world’s largest gas exporters, is unable to restart gas shipments relatively soon.

Twenty-two migrants die off Greek coast after six days at sea

Merz says he will fight for future of Franco-German fighter jet project

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz answers questions from lawmakers during a plenum session of the lower house of parliament, the Bundestag, in Berlin, Germany March 25, 2026.  REUTERS/Liesa Johannssen
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz answers questions from lawmakers during a plenum session of the lower house of parliament, the Bundestag, in Berlin, Germany March 25, 2026.  REUTERS/Liesa Johannssen

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