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The Oscars 2026 ceremony marked many firsts as luminaries from Hollywood and beyond made moving speeches and powerful political statements. While K-pop's global recognition finally got an official nod from the Academy, Autumn Durald Arkapaw blazed a trail with her Cinematography win as the first woman and woman of colour to receive this award in a largely male-dominated field of the industry. Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan won the audience's hearts and applause with their heartwarming speeches while Javier Bardem sent across an important reminder with his message of "Free Palestine" that art is never divorced from politics.

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Find today's news in pics from India and around the world for March 16, 2026

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Team USA secured a narrow 2-1 victory over the Dominican Republic on Sunday night to reach its third consecutive World Baseball Classic final. Despite an early solo shot from Junior Caminero that gave the Dominicans a lead, the Americans responded with home runs from Gunnar Henderson and Roman Anthony. Paul Skenes earned the win after a gritty start, while Mason Miller closed out a tense ninth inning to eliminate a star-studded Dominican squad managed by Albert Pujols. Manager Mark DeRosa acknowledged that while the offense has yet to fully explode, the team’s resilient pitching and elite defence have carried them through. The United States now awaits the winner of the Italy-Venezuela semifinal for Tuesday's championship game. Watch some of the best pictures from the match below.

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Venezuela secured a historic 8-5 victory over defending champions Japan to advance to the World Baseball Classic semifinals for the first time since 2009. Wilyer Abreu’s three-run homer in the sixth inning proved decisive, overturning a 5-2 deficit sparked by Shota Morishita’s earlier blast. Despite Shohei Ohtani’s 427-foot home run, Japan’s 11-game winning streak ended as Daniel Palencia forced Ohtani to pop out for the final out. Maikel Garcia and Ronald Acuña Jr. also homered for Venezuela, who now face Italy on Monday. This win also clinches Venezuela’s spot in the 2028 Olympic baseball tournament alongside the U.S. and Dominican Republic. Watch some of the best pictures below.

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The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Indiana Pacers 134-123 on March 16 at Fiserv Forum, snapping a four-game losing streak despite an injury scare to Giannis Antetokounmpo. Bobby Portis starred off the bench with 29 points and 10 rebounds, while Antetokounmpo produced 31 points, 14 rebounds and eight assists in just 23 minutes before leaving in the third quarter after hurting his left leg. Milwaukee seized control with a dominant 40-point third quarter, with Giannis’ back-to-back dunks sparking the surge as the Bucks held off the struggling Pacers to secure the much-needed win.

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At Anfield, Richarlison’s late equalizer forced Liverpool to settle for a 1-1 draw against an under pressure and relegation threatened Tottenham Hotspur side. The Reds dominated early possession and took the lead in the 17th minute when Dominik Szoboszlai curled a magnificent 25-yard free-kick into the top corner. Despite creating several chances to double their lead, Arne Slot’s men lacked clinical finishing in the final third. Spurs remained resolute under new pressure and snatched a point in the 90th minute. Richarlison pounced on a squared ball from Kolo Muani to silence the home crowd and dent Liverpool's top-four ambitions. Catch some of the best pictures from the match below.

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The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, concluded on March 8 with India successfully defending their title. In a dominant final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, India defeated New Zealand by 96 runs to become the first three-time champions and the first team to win the trophy on home soil. Sanju Samson was named Player of the Tournament for his historic run, including a record-breaking 89 in the final. Pakistan’s Sahibzada Farhan finished as the leading run-scorer with 383 runs, while Jasprit Bumrah topped the bowling charts with 14 wickets. See some of the best batting photos from the tournament. 

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The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 109-103 on Monday, 16 March, holding off a late comeback to secure the win. Quentin Grimes led the 76ers with 31 points, while rookie VJ Edgecombe knocked down two clutch mid-range jumpers in the closing minutes to seal the result for a depleted Philadelphia side missing Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid. Deni Avdija scored 25 to lead Portland and Jerami Grant added 20, but turnovers and missed free throws down the stretch proved costly as the Blazers’ late rally fell short.

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The New York Knicks defeated the Golden State Warriors 110–107 on Monday, 16 March, rallying from a 21-point deficit as Jalen Brunson led the comeback with 30 points and nine assists. Karl-Anthony Towns added 17 points and 12 rebounds while OG Anunoby and Jordan Clarkson scored 14 each to help the Knicks secure their third straight win. Brandin Podziemski top-scored with 25 for the Warriors, with Quentin Post (22) and Gui Santos (20) also contributing, but a depleted Golden State side, missing several regulars including Stephen Curry, blew an early 21-point lead and failed to get a final shot after Anunoby’s late free throws sealed the result.

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Barcelona secured a statement 5-2 win over Sevilla in a La Liga 2025-26 Matchday 28 fixture at Camp Nou on Sunday, March 15, 2026. Raphinha shone with a hat-trick to fire the hosts four points clear at the top of the table. Barcelona struck early when Raphinha converted a penalty in the ninth minute and added a second from the spot in the 20th. Dani Olmo extended the lead in the 38th minute, but Oso pulled one back before the break to give the visitors some hope. However, that hope didn't last long as Raphinha completed his hat-trick with a fine finish after the restart. Joao Cancelo, who won both the penalties in the first half, added a fifth at the hour mark. Djibril Sow scored a consolation goal in the 90th minute, but it proved to be of little value.

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