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Oil prices jump despite strategic reserve release
AFP - 4m ago
A record release of oil from strategic reserves by IEA nations failed to ease concerns about the impact from the Middle …
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Arctic sea ice among lowest on record: AFP review of US data
AFP - 15m ago
Arctic sea ice is headed for one of its smallest winter peaks on record, an AFP review of US data showed Wednesday, as …
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IEA to launch largest-ever release of oil reserves
AFP - 20m ago
The International Energy Agency said on Wednesday its member countries would unlock 400 million barrels of oil from …
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North America 'heat dome' left winners and losers: study
AFP - 29m ago
Billions of mussels scorched and baby birds dropping from sweltering nests: North America's 2021 heatwave caused a …
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Iran warns ready for long war that would 'destroy' world economy
AFP - 33m ago
Iran said Wednesday it was ready for a long war of attrition that would "destroy" the world economy, after firing on two …
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Chile's Kast, most right-wing president since Pinochet, takes office
AFP - 18m ago
Chile's most right-wing president in over three decades, Jose Antonio Kast, was sworn in Wednesday on a promise to …
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War in the Middle East: latest developments
AFP - 55m ago
Here are the latest events in the Middle East war:
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Man set himself alight in fatal Swiss bus fire: prosecutor
AFP - 8m ago
An inferno on a Swiss bus that killed six people was seemingly started by a "disturbed" man on board who set himself …
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Middle East war: global economic fallout
AFP - 1h ago
Here are the latest economic events in the Middle East war on Wednesday:
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French aid worker killed in DR Congo air strike
AFP - 1h ago
A French aid worker for the UN children's agency has been killed in an air strike in the eastern Democratic Republic of …
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IEA says members to release 400 mn barrels from oil reserves
AFP - 1h ago
The International Energy Agency said Wednesday its member countries would unlock 400 million barrels of oil from their …
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Trump's 'racist hate speech' fuelling rights abuses: UN watchdog
AFP - 2h ago
A UN watchdog warned on Wednesday that racist hate speech by US President Donald Trump and other political leaders …
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Oil jumps, stocks drop as Mideast war prolongs market volatility
AFP - 1h ago
Oil prices rallied and equities largely dropped Wednesday as traders assessed the latest impact for global markets from …
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Iran hits ships in Gulf chokepoint as G7 dips into oil reserves
AFP - 2h ago
Iran fired on two commercial ships in the Gulf on Wednesday, setting at least one vessel on fire, as it pressed its …
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Iran women footballers evacuate from safe house in Australia
AFP - 3h ago
Iranian women footballers claiming asylum in Australia evacuated from their safe house on Wednesday after one team …
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Trade ships hit as Iran threatens Gulf oil chokepoint
AFP - 56m ago
New attacks hit three commercial ships in the Gulf on Wednesday, setting at least one vessel on fire, as Iran pressed …
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Germany, Japan to unblock oil reserves as G7 stands 'ready' to act
AFP - 2h ago
Japan and Germany said Wednesday they would tap into their oil reserves to tackle the rise in crude prices due to the …
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Trump said Iran 'welcome to compete' in World Cup, says Infantino
AFP - 3h ago
US President Donald Trump has said that Iran is "welcome" to participate at the upcoming World Cup in North America, …
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UK govt to release first batch of Mandelson files
AFP - 4h ago
Britain's government was due Wednesday to publish the first tranche of documents relating to Prime Minister Keir …
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G7 inches closer to tapping oil reserves to tackle price rise
AFP - 1h ago
The Group of Seven advanced economies inched closer Wednesday to tapping strategic oil reserves to tackle the rise in …
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Iran's new supreme leader injured but 'safe', says president's son
AFP - 5h ago
Iran's new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei is injured but "safe and sound", the son of the president said Wednesday, …
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Poland starts human trafficking probe into Epstein ring
AFP - 5h ago
Polish prosecutors said Wednesday they were investigating human trafficking tied to Jeffrey Epstein they suspect took …
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Cargo vessels hit as Iran threatens to close Gulf oil chokepoint
AFP - 2h ago
Three commercial ships took fire in the Gulf on Wednesday as Iran launched strikes against its oil-exporting neighbours, …
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Italy stun USA to leave hosts on brink at World Baseball Classic
AFP - 5h ago
Italy pulled off a stunning 8-6 upset over the United States in the World Baseball Classic on Tuesday, leaving the …
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Shabby beauty: Inside Japan's oldest, defiant student dorm
AFP - 5h ago
Graffiti defaces tattered clay walls and trash piles up in Japan's oldest student dormitory, but Masako Ueda is …
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Seoul says can deter threats from North if US weapons shifted to Mideast
AFP - 6h ago
South Korea said Wednesday it could deter threats from the North even if the United States relocated some of its …
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Italy stun United States 8-6 in World Baseball Classic
AFP - 24m ago
Italy pulled off a stunning 8-6 upset over the United States in the World Baseball Classic on Tuesday, leaving the …
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New wave of Iran attacks as oil reserve release weighed
AFP - 3h ago
Iran unleashed a wave of attacks against Israel and Gulf nations on Wednesday, including targeting a Saudi oilfield, as …
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Trump-Infantino 'bromance' tested by Middle East war
AFP - 6h ago
The US-Israeli war on Iran represents a serious challenge to FIFA chief Gianni Infantino's relationship with President …
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Kharg Island: Iran's vital oil hub in the crosshairs?
AFP - 6h ago
Kharg Island, a scrubby stretch of land in the northern Gulf, handles almost all of Iran's crude exports and any attempt …
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'Stealth hit' Pokemon game sends Nintendo shares soaring
AFP - 5h ago
Fan buzz around life-simulation game "Pokemon Pokopia" sent Nintendo shares soaring on Wednesday, with some hailing the …
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Bangladesh sari weaving tradition hangs by a thread
AFP - 7h ago
Bangladesh's Tangail sari is fighting for survival as weavers warn that automation and economic pressures are pushing …
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New wave of Iran attacks as IEA weighs oil reserve release
AFP - 2h ago
Iran unleashed early Wednesday defiant new strikes around the region including drones targeting a Saudi oilfield, as the …
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'Put our faith in God': Tehran residents adapt to wartime
AFP - 5h ago
With daily attacks shaking the city, schools shuttered for days and many shops closed, Tehran residents are trying to …
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Yamal denies Newcastle, Liverpool lose and Atletico thrash Spurs in Champions League
AFP - 4h ago
Lamine Yamal's last-gasp penalty earned Barcelona a 1-1 draw at Newcastle United in the first leg of their Champions …
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US says wouldn't be 'happy' if Russia giving Iran intel
AFP - 6h ago
The White House said Tuesday that President Donald Trump would not be "happy" if Russia is sharing intelligence with …
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US targets Iran mine-laying as war causes oil market havoc
AFP - 2h ago
The United States said Tuesday it was striking Iranian ships capable of mining the crucial Strait of Hormuz and …
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Will Trump blink on Iran as pressure mounts?
Mar 10 2026
US President Donald Trump has built a potential off-ramp by suggesting the Iran war could end soon, but the world is …
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At least five Iran women footballers take asylum in Australia
Mar 10 2026
At least five players from Iran's visiting women's football team claimed asylum in Australia on Tuesday, seeking …
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White House says US Navy has not escorted tanker through Strait of Hormuz
Mar 10 2026
The United States has not escorted any oil tanker through the Strait of Hormuz, the White House said Tuesday, after the …
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Iran not seeking ceasefire as Trump steps up threats
Mar 10 2026
Iran remained defiant as fresh explosions thundered out in Tehran on Tuesday, insisting it was not seeking a ceasefire …
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Liverpool rocked by Galatasaray defeat in last 16 first leg
Mar 10 2026
Liverpool suffered a 1-0 defeat against Galatasaray in the Champions League last 16 first leg on Tuesday as Mario …
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Ukraine says hit 'key' Russian military factory in missile strike
Mar 10 2026
Ukraine hit a "key" military factory in a missile strike Tuesday on Russia's western city of Bryansk, Ukrainian …
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Blasts rock Tehran as US says strikes to intensify
Mar 10 2026
Explosions thundered out in Tehran on Tuesday after the Pentagon chief warned US strikes on Iran would reach their …
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US energy secretary's post saying US escorted tanker in Hormuz deleted
Mar 10 2026
A post by US Energy Secretary Chris Wright saying that the US Navy had escorted an oil tanker through the Strait of …
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UAE closes biggest oil refinery as Iran vows to choke off crude exports
Mar 10 2026
The UAE's largest oil refinery closed on Tuesday after a drone attack, as Iran defiantly vowed that no crude exports …
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Russia committed 'crimes against humanity' in deporting Ukrainian children: UN inquiry
Mar 10 2026
Moscow's deportation and forcible transfer of thousands of children from Ukraine to Russia amounts to a crime against …
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Defiant Iran vows to block Gulf oil until US-Israel bombing stops
Mar 10 2026
Iran vowed on Tuesday that not one litre of oil would be exported from the Gulf while the United States and Israel …
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Italy buys rare Caravaggio portrait for 30 million euros
Mar 10 2026
Italy has paid 30 million euros for a Caravaggio painting of the future pope Urban VIII, the culture ministry said …
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Five Iran women footballers take asylum in Australia
Mar 10 2026
Five players from Iran's visiting women's football team claimed asylum in Australia on Tuesday, seeking protection after …
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Iran vows to fight on and block all Gulf oil
Mar 10 2026
Iran vowed on Tuesday that not one litre of oil would be exported from the Gulf while its war with the United States and …
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Trump says will waive some oil sanctions as Iran war roils markets
Mar 10 2026
US President Donald Trump said Monday that he will waive some sanctions on oil to boost supply and bring down prices, …
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Iran vows to fight 'as long as needed' as Trump says war will end 'soon'
Mar 10 2026
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tuesday his country would keep fighting as long as necessary, casting doubt …
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Arsenal favourites against Leverkusen in Champions League last 16
Mar 10 2026
Wednesday's Champions League action sees Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea meet for the first time since last year's Club …
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Search called off after Indonesia landfill collapse kills seven
Mar 10 2026
Indonesian rescuers have called off the search for victims of a landslide at the country's largest open landfill after …
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What we know about alleged strike on Iran school
Mar 10 2026
A new investigation by the New York Times has shed more light on events surrounding a reported attack on a school in …
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AI-enhanced images of real events distort view of Mideast war
Mar 10 2026
The Middle East war has unleashed a torrent of AI-driven disinformation. Beyond entirely fabricated visuals, another …
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Viral drone video fuels debate about Rio favela tourism
Mar 10 2026
A line of tourists touch up their makeup before strutting across a rooftop in Rio de Janeiro's largest favela, posing …
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No Mbappe, no chance? Real Madrid on ropes against Man City
Mar 10 2026
Rarely do record 15-time winners Real Madrid enter a Champions League clash as underdogs but this is the situation when …
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Trump vows Iran war will 'end very soon'
Mar 10 2026
President Donald Trump said Monday that US military operations in Iran would be ending soon, reassuring markets that …
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Four years after banning Russia, FIFA and IOC passive in the face of war
Mar 10 2026
Four years after world sport rushed to ban Russia for invading Ukraine, the leading governing bodies are reacting …
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Live Nation settles antitrust case with US Justice Dept, states object
Mar 10 2026
Live Nation reached a tentative settlement with the US Justice Department on Monday in the federal antitrust case …
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US stocks end wild session higher as Trump says Iran war 'pretty much' over
Mar 09 2026
Comments from President Donald Trump declaring the Middle East war "pretty much" over sent US stocks skyward at the end …
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Australia grants asylum to Iran women footballers
Mar 09 2026
Australia has granted asylum to some of Iran's visiting women's football team over fears they faced persecution at home …
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Trump hints end of Iran war in sight, saying operations 'very complete'
Mar 09 2026
President Donald Trump indicated for the first time Monday that US military operations in Iran could be coming to an …
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Iran war sends crude prices soaring as Khamenei son takes charge
Mar 09 2026
The Iran war sent oil prices soaring on Monday after Tehran, under new leader Mojtaba Khamenei, fired a new barrage of …
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France, allies preparing bid to 'gradually' reopen Strait of Hormuz
Mar 09 2026
France and its allies are preparing a "defensive" mission to reopen the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, President …
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Trump says Australia will grant asylum to Iran women footballers
Mar 09 2026
US President Donald Trump said Monday that Australia had agreed to grant asylum to some of Iran's visiting women's …
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EU lawmakers back 'return hubs' for migrants
Mar 09 2026
EU lawmakers on Monday gave preliminary backing to a tightening of Europe's immigration policy, paving the way for …
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Zelensky says 11 countries asking Ukraine for drone help against Iran
Mar 09 2026
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Monday that 11 countries had tapped Kyiv for help in how to counter Iranian …
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Stocks slide as oil soars past $100 on Mideast war
Mar 09 2026
Stock markets slumped as energy prices soared on Monday as supply disruptions from the Middle East war drove volatility …
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Landmark trial opens for Turkish opposition champion Imamoglu
Mar 09 2026
The trial of Istanbul's jailed mayor Ekrem Imamoglu began on Monday in a sprawling corruption case critics say is a …
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Iran war sends oil price soaring as Khamenei son takes charge
Mar 09 2026
The Iran war sent oil prices spiralling above $100 a barrel on Monday after Tehran under new leader Mojtaba Khamanei …
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Dead on arrival: South Sudan's devastated health system
Mar 09 2026
South Sudan's healthcare system has been so crippled by years of corruption that when a state governor experienced high …
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EU lawmakers set to greenlight 'return hubs' for migrants
Mar 09 2026
A tightening of Europe's immigration policy paving the way for so-called "return hubs" for failed asylum-seekers is …
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Water emerges as a dangerous new war target
Mar 09 2026
Attacks on water systems are uncommon in wartime, but they have appeared in the war in the Middle East with strikes on …
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Ukrainian bank worker detained by Hungary was forcibly medicated: Kyiv
Mar 09 2026
Kyiv on Monday accused Hungary of grossly violating the rights of seven Ukrainian bank employees -- including by …
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Khamenei's son takes charge as Iran war sends oil price soaring
Mar 09 2026
Iran marked the appointment of Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei to replace his father as its supreme leader with a new barrage …
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Singer Rihanna's LA mansion struck by gunfire: reports
Mar 09 2026
Pop superstar Rihanna's Los Angeles home was hit by gunfire on Sunday after a woman opened fire on the property while …
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Pressure builds for Australia to offer Iran women's football team asylum
Mar 09 2026
Australia must protect the visiting Iranian women's football team, the son of the nation's late shah urged Monday, …
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Hezbollah says fighting Israeli forces who landed in east Lebanon
Mar 09 2026
Hezbollah said on Monday it was fighting Israeli forces who landed in eastern Lebanon by helicopter across the Syrian …
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Iran launches missiles as Khamenei's son takes charge
Mar 09 2026
Iran fired missiles at Israel and Gulf nations early Monday after the Islamic republic named Mojtaba Khamenei its new …
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Liverpool go back to Galatasaray cauldron in Champions League last 16
Mar 09 2026
AFP Sport looks ahead to Tuesday's Champions League last-16, first-leg clashes, as Liverpool go to Istanbul for the …
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Osaka tops Osorio to set Indian Wells Sabalenka clash
Mar 09 2026
World number one Aryna Sabalenka powered past Romania's Jaqueline Cristian 6-4, 6-1 on Sunday to line up a fourth-round …
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Fake AI satellite imagery spurs US-Iran war disinformation
Mar 09 2026
The satellite image posted by an Iranian news outlet looked real: a devastated US base in Qatar. But it was an …
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Iran fires new missiles as Khamenei's son takes charge
Mar 09 2026
Iran fired missiles at Israel early Monday in the name of the Islamic republic's new leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, who was …
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Shelter rankings and shower-timing apps: Israelis, Palestinians adjust to Iranian rockets
Mar 09 2026
What is Israel's best bomb shelter? And when is the best time of day to shower without interruption from a missile …
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Iran names Khamenei's son as new supreme leader
Mar 08 2026
Iran's ruling clerics on Sunday appointed their slain leader's son, Mojtaba Khamenei, as the country's new supreme …
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Macron to visit Cyprus as French warships deploy to counter Iran threat
Mar 08 2026
President Emmanuel Macron will visit Cyprus on Monday, his office said, as France deploys warships to the Mediterranean …
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10 vessels attacked in Hormuz Strait: analysts
Mar 08 2026
About 10 vessels in or near the Strait of Hormuz have come under attack since Iran blocked the strategic waterway in …
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NY police say device thrown near anti-Islam protest was homemade bomb
Mar 08 2026
An improvised explosive thrown near anti-Islam protesters outside the New York mayor's residence was a viable device …
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NY police say device thrown near anti-Islam protest was IED
Mar 08 2026
A homemade explosive thrown near anti-Islam protesters outside the New York mayor's residence was a viable device "that …
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Trump says new Iran leader won't last long without his approval
Mar 08 2026
US President Donald Trump warned on Sunday that Iran's next supreme leader would not last long without his approval, as …
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India crush New Zealand to win third T20 World Cup title
Mar 08 2026
India won a record third T20 World Cup title and became the first team to defend their crown with a 96-run thumping of …
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Possible terror motive in US embassy blast, say Norway police
Mar 08 2026
Oslo police said Sunday an explosion at the US embassy in Norway overnight may have been an act of terror, but stressed …
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Kuwait airport, Bahrain desalination unit struck as Iran presses Gulf attacks
Mar 08 2026
Iran struck Gulf infrastructure Sunday, hitting fuel tanks at Kuwait's airport and a desalination plant in Bahrain, with …
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Iran prepares to name new leader as Tehran fuel dumps burn
Mar 08 2026
Iran was preparing to name a successor to its slain supreme leader on Sunday, after US-backed Israeli strikes destroyed …
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Norway police says possible terror motive in US embassy blast
Mar 08 2026
Oslo police said Sunday an explosion at the US embassy in Norway overnight that caused no injuries and minor material …
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Iran prepares to name new supreme leader as fuel dumps burn
Mar 08 2026
Iran was preparing to reveal its new supreme leader on Sunday, after US-Israeli air strikes destroyed fuel dumps and …
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Explosion rocks US embassy in Oslo, police hunt perpetrators
Mar 08 2026
The US embassy in Oslo was hit by an explosion in the early hours of Sunday that caused no injuries and only "minor …
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Tehran fuel dumps burn as Iran warns it can fight for months
Mar 08 2026
Huge fireballs and clouds of thick smoke erupted over Tehran on Sunday after US-Israeli air strikes hit fuel depots in …
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Dominant Russell wins Australian Grand Prix in Mercedes 1-2
Mar 08 2026
George Russell kept his cool to win a frantic season-opening Australian Grand Prix on Sunday from Mercedes teammate Kimi …
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