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Israel says killed Iran's security chief Larijani
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Israel said Tuesday it had killed Iran's powerful national security chief, Ali Larijani, with Prime Minister Benjamin …
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Len Deighton, spy novelist who created the anti-Bond
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British writer Len Deighton, who has died at 97, created the sardonic working-class spy played by Michael Caine in the …
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Belgian diplomat ordered to stand trial over 1961 Congo leader murder
AFP - 1h ago
A Brussels court on Tuesday ordered a 93-year-old former Belgian diplomat to stand trial over the 1961 killing of …
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War in the Middle East: latest developments
AFP - 1h ago
Here are the latest developments Tuesday in the Middle East war:
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Afghan govt says 'around 400' killed in Pakistani strike on Kabul rehab clinic
AFP - 2h ago
The Afghan government said on Tuesday that about 400 people were killed in a Pakistani air strike on a drug …
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Middle East war: global economic fallout
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Here are the latest economic events in the Middle East war on Tuesday:
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Nigeria suicide bombings kill 23, wound more than 100
AFP - 3h ago
Coordinated blasts by suspected suicide bombers tore through a busy market and other areas in the Nigerian city of …
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Israel says killed Iran national security chief Larijani
AFP - 1h ago
Israel said Tuesday it had killed Iran's powerful national security chief, Ali Larijani, in what would be a huge blow to …
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Nigeria suicide attacks kill 23, wound more than 100
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Coordinated explosions staged by suspected suicide bombers tore through a busy market and other areas in Nigeria's …
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Strikes shake Tehran as Trump presses allies to help in Mideast war
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Loud explosions shook Tehran Tuesday after a night of bombing, as US President Donald Trump pressed allies to help in …
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Rescue workers comb ruins of Kabul drug clinic after Pakistan strike
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Rescue workers scrambled to recover bodies and survivors on Tuesday from a drug treatment centre in the Afghan capital, …
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Belgian court decides on holding trial over 1961 Congo leader murder
AFP - 6h ago
A Brussels court is to decide Tuesday whether a 93-year-old former Belgian diplomat should stand trial over the 1961 …
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Kabul drug rehab clinic in ruins after Pakistan strikes on Afghanistan
AFP - 1h ago
Crowds gathered on Tuesday outside a drug treatment centre in the Afghan capital, Kabul, in a bid for news of their …
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Israel strikes Tehran, Beirut as Iraq pulled deeper into Mideast war
AFP - 2h ago
Israel launched a wave of strikes on Tehran and Beirut on Tuesday while attacks in Baghdad drew neighbouring Iraq deeper …
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Iran 'negotiating' with FIFA over moving World Cup games to Mexico: embassy
AFP - 8h ago
Iran's football federation is "negotiating" with FIFA to relocate the country's first-round matches at the World Cup to …
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Sao Paulo AI policing nabs criminals, and a few innocents
AFP - 6h ago
In the heart of Sao Paulo, a "prisonometer" keeps a live tally of people jailed due to Latin America's largest AI …
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Sweden's prisons prepare to house young teens
AFP - 10h ago
North of Stockholm, the Rosersberg prison is making preparations to house children as young as 13 in response to a …
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Trump demands allies help secure Strait of Hormuz
AFP - 5h ago
President Donald Trump on Monday demanded that US allies help secure the Strait of Hormuz, but European powers pushed …
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Trump vows to 'take' Cuba as island reels from oil embargo
AFP - 14h ago
US President Donald Trump vowed Monday to "take" Cuba as the communist island plunged into darkness under a total power …
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Mbappe set for Real Madrid return against Man City
AFP - 14h ago
Kylian Mbappe is ready to return from injury as Real Madrid aim to eliminate Manchester City in the Champions League …
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Migrant workers bear brunt of Iran attacks in Gulf
AFP - 6h ago
Bangladeshi migrant Ahmad Ali, 55, was doing his regular round delivering drinking water to residents in the United Arab …
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Multiple suicide bombers hit Nigeria's Maiduguri city after years of calm
AFP - 6h ago
Multiple explosions from suspected suicide bombers rocked the northeastern Nigerian city of Maiduguri Monday evening, …
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Iran footballers train with Australia club and say 'everything will be fine'
AFP - 4h ago
Two Iranian women footballers have trained with the Australian club Brisbane Roar after seeking asylum in the country, …
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Afghanistan accuses Pakistan of deadly airstrike on drug rehab centre in Kabul
Mar 16 2026
Heavy casualties were feared on Tuesday after Afghanistan accused Pakistan of hitting a treatment centre for drug …
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Trump asks China to delay Xi summit as Iran war rages
Mar 16 2026
US President Donald Trump said Monday he had asked China to delay his summit with Xi Jinping by around a month while he …
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Israel president says Europe should back fight against Hezbollah as troops operate in Lebanon
Mar 16 2026
Israel's President Isaac Herzog said on Monday that Europe should back his country's fight against Hezbollah, as Israeli …
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Israel president tells AFP Europe should back efforts to 'eradicate' Hezbollah
Mar 16 2026
Israel's President Isaac Herzog told AFP Monday that Europe should back his country's fight against Hezbollah, as …
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Trump demands more enthusiasm from allies for Hormuz mission
Mar 16 2026
President Donald Trump on Monday demanded that US allies help secure the Strait of Hormuz, but European powers pushed …
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Israel army says ground assault against Hezbollah underway in Lebanon
Mar 16 2026
Israel's military launched what it called a limited ground operation against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon on Monday, as …
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Afghanistan accuses Pakistan of killing civilians in Kabul strike
Mar 16 2026
The Afghan government on Monday accused Pakistan of killing civilians in fresh airstrikes on Kabul, but Islamabad said …
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Cuba hit by total blackout as US fuel blockade bites
Mar 16 2026
A power outage struck the entire island of Cuba on Monday, the state-owned electric company said, the latest blackout as …
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Afghan govt accuses Pakistan after new strikes on Kabul
Mar 16 2026
Afghan authorities on Monday accused neighbouring Pakistan of attacking Kabul, as AFP journalists heard loud explosions …
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US, China hold 'constructive' talks on trade, but Trump visit in doubt
Mar 16 2026
China and the US held what both sides described Monday as constructive talks aimed at addressing volatile trade ties …
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Western allies push back on Trump call for NATO help to reopen Hormuz
Mar 16 2026
NATO allies and other Western nations pushed back Monday on US President Donald Trump's demand that military alliance …
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Iran defiant as strikes hit Gulf transport, Trump to speak
Mar 16 2026
Iran said it was ready to take the Middle East war "as far as necessary" as it launched strikes across the region on …
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Iran defiant as strikes hit Gulf transport, energy hubs
Mar 16 2026
Iran said it was ready to take the Middle East war "as far as necessary" as it launched strikes across the region on …
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Indonesia firms in palm oil fraud probe supplied fuel majors
Mar 16 2026
Indonesian companies targeted in a palm oil fraud probe supplied European firms including Italian energy giant Eni and …
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Israel announces Lebanon ground assault against Hezbollah
Mar 16 2026
Israel said Monday it had launched ground operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon while US President Donald Trump piled …
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'Rein in your heart': I.Coast women trapped by divorce taboo
Mar 16 2026
Josy's life was turned upside down three years ago when she discovered that her husband had racked up crippling debts …
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Japan not currently mulling maritime ops despite Trump pressure over Hormuz
Mar 16 2026
Japan said Monday it was not currently thinking about ordering maritime security operations, after US President Donald …
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Trump pressures NATO, China over Iran's closure of key waterway
Mar 16 2026
President Donald Trump urged NATO partners and China to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz, the critical conduit for crude …
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Filipinas seek abortions online in largely Catholic nation
Mar 16 2026
Jane had been bleeding heavily for days before finally seeking help, not from a hospital but from the man who sold her …
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'One Battle After Another' dominates Oscars
Mar 16 2026
"One Battle After Another" triumphed at the Oscars on Sunday, winning six awards, including the coveted best picture …
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Stars bring glamour to Oscars red carpet
Mar 16 2026
Hollywood's best and brightest stars on Sunday hit the red carpet for the 98th Academy Awards, the movie industry's …
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English sides seek redemption from Champions League reality check
Mar 16 2026
Kings of the league phase, England's six Champions League sides were made to look like paupers in the first legs of the …
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It's 'Sinners' vs 'One Battle' as the Oscars begin
Mar 16 2026
The Oscars kicked off on Sunday after months of expensive campaigns, with all eyes on the race between "One Battle After …
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Blackened, wrecked Russian tanker nears Malta
Mar 16 2026
A liquified natural gas (LNG) carrier Russia claims was attacked by Ukraine in the Mediterranean is blackened by fire …
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Espressos and red wine: Italy's baseball team captivates Classic
Mar 16 2026
Home runs are greeted with a celebratory shot of espresso and the donning of an Armani jacket.
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Milan-Cortina Paralympics end as a 'beacon of unity'
Mar 16 2026
The 2026 Winter Paralympics came to an end on Sunday with a glitzy closing ceremony in Cortina as China topped the medal …
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Israel launches fresh strike on south Beirut
Mar 15 2026
Israel launched a fresh strike on Beirut's southern suburbs late Sunday as Israel's military said it was striking …
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Israel says thousands of targets left as Iran warns others to avoid war
Mar 15 2026
Israel said Sunday it still has thousands of targets to strike inside Iran as the Islamic republic warned other …
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It's 'Sinners' vs 'One Battle' as Oscars day arrives
Mar 15 2026
After months of expensive campaigns, the stage is set for the Oscars on Sunday, with all eyes on the race between "One …
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Myanmar's post-coup parliament sits packed with junta allies
Mar 15 2026
Myanmar's parliament is set to convene Monday for the first time since a military coup five years ago, packed with …
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Iran warns countries to keep out of war as drone hits base used by Italy
Mar 15 2026
Iran on Sunday warned other countries against getting involved in its war with the United States and Israel, as Rome …
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Troubled Spurs snatch late draw at Liverpool, Man Utd boost top-four bid
Mar 15 2026
Troubled Tottenham rescued a 1-1 draw at Liverpool thanks to Richarlison's late leveller, while Manchester United …
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Iran says women's football captain withdraws Australia asylum bid
Mar 15 2026
The captain of the Iranian women's football team which played in the Asian Cup in Australia has withdrawn her bid for …
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It's 'Sinners' v 'One Battle' as Oscars day arrives
Mar 15 2026
After months of expensive campaigns, the Oscars finally arrive Sunday, with all eyes on the race between "One Battle …
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Iran warns against wider war as Trump asks allies to escort ships
Mar 15 2026
Iran on Sunday warned countries against getting involved in its war with the United States and Israel, after President …
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One-party Vietnam holds parliamentary election
Mar 15 2026
Voters in Vietnam cast their ballots on Sunday for members of the National Assembly, the country's top legislative body …
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Iran women's football captain withdraws Australia asylum bid: state media
Mar 15 2026
The captain of the Iranian women's football team which played in the Asian Cup in Australia has withdrawn her bid for …
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Zelensky: EU pressure to open Russian oil pipeline is 'blackmail'
Mar 15 2026
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told his European allies that pressure to re-open the Druzhba oil pipeline …
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Trump says US not ready to agree deal to end Iran war
Mar 15 2026
Donald Trump warned that he is not ready to seek a deal to end the war with Iran, as US ally Israel launched a new wave …
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Emotional Antonelli wins maiden grand prix with Mercedes 1-2 in China
Mar 15 2026
An emotional Kimi Antonelli won a grand prix for the first time on Sunday in China ahead of Mercedes teammate George …
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Trump urges other nations' warships to protect Gulf oil route
Mar 15 2026
US President Donald Trump called for other nations' warships to help protect world oil supplies passing through the …
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Trump seeks global backing to secure vital Gulf oil route
Mar 14 2026
US President Donald Trump urged other nations to help secure a vital shipping lane choked off by the war with Iran that …
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Dowman makes history as Arsenal strike late, Man City held by West Ham
Mar 14 2026
Max Dowman, 16, propelled Arsenal closer to the title by becoming the Premier League's youngest ever goalscorer in a …
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F1 races in Bahrain, Saudi cancelled due to Iran war
Mar 14 2026
Formula One races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia have been cancelled as the Middle East war engulfs the region, …
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Dowman makes history as Arsenal strike late, Chelsea beaten
Mar 14 2026
Max Dowman, 16, propelled Arsenal towards the title by becoming the Premier League's youngest ever goalscorer in a …
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Trump urges world powers to secure Iran shipping lane
Mar 14 2026
US President Donald Trump urged other nations to help secure a vital shipping lane choked off by the war with Iran that …
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Trump says other countries 'must take care' of Hormuz
Mar 14 2026
US President Donald Trump on Saturday said countries that rely on oil carried through the Hormuz strait should take …
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Russian sports minister defends return of flag, anthem to Paralympics
Mar 14 2026
Russian sports minister Mikhail Degtyarev on Saturday defended the return of the Russian flag and anthem to the …
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Israel says Iran war entering 'decisive phase'
Mar 14 2026
Israel said the war against Iran was entering its "decisive phase" on Saturday, as explosions rocked cities across the …
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Hezbollah's 'existential' war against Israel could be its last
Mar 14 2026
Hezbollah suffered heavy losses in a war with Israel more than a year ago, but the Shia movement has now regrouped only …
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US embassy in Iraq hit as Mideast War enters third week
Mar 14 2026
Explosions rocked cities across the Middle East on Saturday as the US embassy in Baghdad was hit by a drone strike and …
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Iran, US threaten attacks on oil facilities
Mar 14 2026
Iran threatened Saturday to reduce US-linked oil facilities to "a pile of ashes" as the two-week-old Middle East war …
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Few easy ways out for US as war with Iran drags on
Mar 14 2026
US-Israeli strikes killed Iran's leader but have not toppled the government, which now, from its perch on the Strait of …
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Kharg Island bombed, Trump says US to escort ships through Hormuz soon
Mar 14 2026
President Donald Trump said Friday that the United States had heavily bombed military targets on Iran's oil hub Kharg …
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Brazil revokes visa of US diplomat in Bolsonaro row
Mar 14 2026
Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Friday banned a US diplomat who wanted to visit the jailed former …
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Cuba releases prisoners, confirms talks with US
Mar 13 2026
Cuba's communist authorities on Friday began a prisoner release negotiated with the Vatican and confirmed that talks …
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Top narco trafficker Marset handed to US after Bolivia arrest
Mar 13 2026
Notorious Latin American narco trafficker Sebastian Marset, who eluded police for years, was handed over to US …
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Blasts hit Tehran as US said to be sending more ships, Marines to Mideast
Mar 13 2026
Heavy blasts shook Tehran late Friday, hours after the United States vowed intensified air strikes against Iran and …
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Germans head to Polish pumps as oil price bites
Mar 13 2026
Frugal Germans are crossing into Poland to buy petrol as pump prices rise as a result of Iran choking off global oil …
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Drone strike kills French soldier in Iraqi Kurdistan
Mar 13 2026
A drone strike killed a French soldier in Iraq's autonomous Kurdistan region, France's armed forces ministry said on …
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Iran drone kills French soldier in Iraqi Kurdistan
Mar 13 2026
An Iranian drone has killed a French soldier in Iraq's autonomous Kurdistan region, his commanding officer said on …
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Iran defiant, US vows even heavier bombing
Mar 13 2026
Iranian officials led a pro-government rally in Tehran as explosions rocked the city on Friday, while the United States …
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Oil-starved Cuba confirms talks with US
Mar 13 2026
Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel confirmed Friday that his government had held talks with the United States, which is …
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Deadly blast rocks Iran as leaders rally in show of defiance
Mar 13 2026
Deadly explosions rocked Tehran close to a pro-government rally attended by top officials Friday, as Israel and Iran …
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Deadly blast rocks Iran as leaders attend rally in show of defiance
Mar 13 2026
Deadly explosions rocked Tehran close to a pro-government rally attended by top officials on Friday, as Israel and Iran …
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Fresh wave of Israeli strikes on Iran, Gulf nations also hit
Mar 13 2026
Fresh strikes rocked Iran and several Gulf countries Friday, as Israel and the Islamic republic unleashed a new wave of …
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South Sudan models dominate global catwalks but visas a problem
Mar 13 2026
Heels click on cracked paving stones as fantastically long-limbed men and women practice moves they hope will whisk them …
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Strikes target Gulf as French soldier killed in Iraq
Mar 13 2026
New waves of attacks struck Iran and Gulf nations on Friday after Tehran renewed its threats on oil facilities, while …
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Thousands of Chinese boats mass at sea, raising questions
Mar 13 2026
Thousands of Chinese fishing boats have been massing in geometric formations in the East China Sea, in coordinated …
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French soldier killed in attack in Iraqi Kurdistan
Mar 13 2026
A French soldier was killed in an attack in Iraq's autonomous Kurdistan region, President Emmanuel Macron said on …
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Assailant dead after ramming vehicle into Michigan synagogue
Mar 13 2026
A 41-year-old man was killed Thursday after ramming his pickup truck into a synagogue on the outskirts of Detroit, …
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Saudi forces down drones, French soldier killed in Iraq
Mar 13 2026
Saudi forces intercepted more than two dozen drones on Friday after renewed Iranian threats against oil facilities, as …
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'Say a prayer and send it': Paralympic alpine skiers tackle fear
Mar 13 2026
What does it take to rocket down an icy sheet of Dolomite rock at over 100 kilometres per hour (62 mph) when missing a …
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Trump says Iran shouldn't come to World Cup for 'own life and safety'
Mar 13 2026
US President Donald Trump warned Iran's football team Thursday their "life and safety" would be at risk if they took …
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Fantastic Mr Stowaway: fox sails from Britain to New York port
Mar 13 2026
A red fox that managed to slip onto a US-bound ship in Britain was discovered by customs officers in the Port of New …
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Spurs search for salvation, Arsenal ready for title charge
Mar 13 2026
Troubled Tottenham head to Liverpool on Sunday searching for salvation in their increasingly desperate fight against …
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Saudi forces down drones after Iran vows to target oil resources
Mar 13 2026
Saudi forces intercepted more than two dozen drones Friday after Iran vowed to attack oil resources in the Middle East …
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US jury to begin deliberations in social media addiction trial
Mar 12 2026
Jury deliberations are set to begin Friday in a landmark social media addiction trial accusing Meta and YouTube of …
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