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Trump announces 'very good' Iran talks, shelving power plant strikes
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President Donald Trump announced "very good" talks on Monday with an unidentified Iranian official after abruptly …
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Runway collision kills two pilots, shutters New York airport
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Two pilots were killed and dozens of people injured after an Air Canada plane collided with a fire truck on a runway at …
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War in the Middle East: latest developments
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Here are the latest developments in the Middle East war on Monday:
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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:
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'Stop, truck one, stop!': transcript of NY plane collision
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Moments before an Air Canada Express plane collided with a firetruck on the runway of New York's LaGuardia Airport, a …
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Trump calls off Iran strikes and announces 'very good' talks
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President Donald Trump shelved plans on Monday to attack Iran's power plants in a stunning about-turn sparked by what he …
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Far-right French president no certainty despite rise of extremes
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France's local elections show the appeal of political extremes is growing in France, but Marine Le Pen's far-right party …
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Trump announces 'very good' talks with Iran on ending war
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President Donald Trump said Monday the United States and Iran had held "very good" talks towards ending the three-week …
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Trump lifts Iran threat after 'very good' talks on ending war
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President Donald Trump said Monday the United States and Iran had held "very good" talks towards ending the three-week …
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Iran defies Trump Hormuz ultimatum with naval mine threat
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Iran threatened Monday to deploy naval mines in the Gulf and target power plants across the region as it defied US …
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Mideast war threatens energy crisis worse than 1970s oil shocks
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The world faces an energy crisis worse than both 1970s oil shocks combined if the Middle East war drags on, the head of …
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Pilot, co-pilot killed in runway collision at New York airport
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A plane carrying dozens of people collided with a fire truck late Sunday on a runway at New York's LaGuardia airport, …
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Plane, fire truck collide on runway at New York's LaGuardia Airport
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A plane carrying dozens of people collided with a fire truck late Sunday on a runway at New York's LaGuardia airport, …
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Russia's Max: The unencrypted super-app being forced on citizens
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Russia is pushing its Max messenger -- a social media platform without encryption -- onto its citizens with a massive …
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Global economy under 'major threat' from Strait of Hormuz crisis: IEA chief
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The global economy is under "major threat" from the energy crisis caused by the Middle East war and "no country will be …
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Planet trapped record heat in 2025: UN
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The amount of heat trapped by the Earth reached record levels in 2025, with the consequences of such warming feared to …
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Israel launches new strikes on Tehran as Iran takes aim at Gulf sites
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Israel launched a fresh wave of strikes on Monday at Iran, which threatened retaliation against vital infrastructure …
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France's leftists win mayoral elections in largest cities
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Leftists retained control of France's three largest cities while the far right failed to take any major urban centres in …
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Cuba restores power grid after latest blackout
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Cuba's power grid was restored Sunday, officials said, a day after the second nationwide blackout in a week as the …
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Slovenia liberal PM claims win over conservatives in tight vote
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Slovenia's incumbent liberal Prime Minister Robert Golob claimed victory in parliamentary elections on Sunday, as …
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Trump orders immigration agents to airports amid crippling budget standoff
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Immigration agents will be deployed in US airports beginning Monday, aiming to alleviate soaring congestion at security …
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Three talking points from the Premier League
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Tottenham's fears of a ruinous relegation from the Premier League deepened after a 3-0 home defeat to fellow strugglers …
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Hodgkinson headlines Britain's 'Super Sunday' at world indoors
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Keely Hodgkinson headlined a 'Super Sunday' for Britain at the world indoor championships as she stormed to victory in …
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Torrential rains in Kenya kill 81 in March: officials
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Torrential storms that have triggered flash floods in Kenya have killed at least 81 people this month, authorities said …
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Cuba starts to restore power after new blackout
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Cuban authorities started to gradually restore power to the island Sunday after the second nationwide blackout in a …
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Leftists win mayoral elections in Paris and Marseille
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France's two top cities look set to remain under leftist control after mayoral elections on Sunday, exit polls suggest, …
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Iran awaits Trump threat to blow up power plants
Mar 22 2026
Iran on Monday faces a deadline by President Donald Trump to open up the crucial Strait of Hormuz or face a major US …
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Slovenia PM claims election win as results show neck and neck finish
Mar 22 2026
Slovenia's incumbent liberal Prime Minister Robert Golob on Sunday claimed victory in parliamentary elections, even as …
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Slovenia liberals, conservatives in neck and neck race
Mar 22 2026
The liberals of Slovenia's incumbent Prime Minister Robert Golob were running neck and neck with the conservatives of …
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Leftists win mayoral elections in Paris and Marseille: projections
Mar 22 2026
France's two top cities look set to remain under leftist control after mayoral elections, pollsters predicted on Sunday, …
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Israel warns weeks of fighting ahead in Mideast war
Mar 22 2026
Israel warned its citizens Sunday to expect weeks more fighting against Iran, after Washington and Tehran traded threats …
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Slovenia liberals take narrow election lead over conservatives: exit poll
Mar 22 2026
The liberals of Slovenia's incumbent Prime Minister Robert Golob are on course to narrowly edge out the conservatives of …
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French elect mayors in key cities including Paris
Mar 22 2026
Voters cast their ballots for mayors in major French cities on Sunday, with the left battling to keep Paris while the …
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Iran threatens Mideast infrastructure after Trump ultimatum
Mar 22 2026
Iran on Sunday vowed to "irreversibly" destroy key infrastructure across the Middle East if US President Donald Trump …
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US, Iran trade threats to target infrastructure in Middle East
Mar 22 2026
Iran threatened on Sunday to "irreversibly destroy" key infrastructure across the Middle East if US President Donald …
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Slovenia votes in tight polls, with conservatives eyeing comeback
Mar 22 2026
Slovenians were voting on Sunday in tight parliamentary elections, with the conservatives of veteran politician Janez …
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Iran threatens Middle East infrastructure after Trump ultimatum
Mar 22 2026
Iran threatened on Sunday to attack key infrastructure across the Middle East if US President Donald Trump follows …
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Records shattered as US heatwave moves eastward
Mar 22 2026
A record-breaking heatwave afflicting the western half of the United States moved eastward Saturday toward the center of …
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Trump gives Iran 48 hours to open Hormuz as Tehran strikes Israel
Mar 22 2026
US President Donald Trump on Saturday gave Iran 48 hours to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to shipping or face the …
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Iran missiles hit southern Israel, injuring more than 100
Mar 21 2026
Two Iranian missiles struck southern Israel on Saturday, injuring more than 100 people in the most destructive attack of …
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Robert Mueller, ex-FBI chief who led Trump-Russia probe, dead at 81
Mar 21 2026
Robert Mueller, the former FBI director who led a politically explosive investigation into Donald Trump's election …
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Liverpool, Chelsea slip up in Champions League race
Mar 21 2026
Chelsea failed to take advantage of another Liverpool stumble in the race to qualify for next season's Champions League …
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Robert Mueller, ex-FBI chief who led Trump-Russia inquiry, dead at 81
Mar 21 2026
Robert Mueller, the former FBI director who led a politically explosive investigation into Donald Trump's election …
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Sweden's Duplantis wins fourth world indoor pole vault title
Mar 21 2026
Sweden's pole vault king Armand Duplantis returned to the scene of his first world record in Torun, Poland, to win a …
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Iran missile hits Israeli town home to nuclear site after Natanz strike
Mar 21 2026
An Iranian missile on Saturday hit the Israeli town of Dimona, home to a nuclear facility, in what the Islamic republic …
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US says 'took out' Iran base threatening blocked Hormuz oil route
Mar 21 2026
The US military declared on Saturday it had taken out an Iranian bunker housing weapons threatening oil and gas …
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US strikes Iran bases threatening blocked Hormuz oil route
Mar 21 2026
The US military declared on Saturday it had damaged an Iranian bunker housing weapons threatening oil and gas shipments …
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Iranians mark Eid as Tehran reports strike on nuclear plant
Mar 21 2026
Thousands of Iranians held Eid al-Fitr prayers on Saturday to mark the end of the Ramadan fast, as Tehran reported a …
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Iranians mark Eid as Trump mulls winding down war
Mar 21 2026
Thousands of Iranians held Eid al-Fitr prayers on Saturday to mark the end of the Ramadan fast, against the backdrop of …
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Matisse's last years cut out -- but not pasted -- at Paris expo
Mar 21 2026
The final years of Henri Matisse's artistic life, marked by the Nazi occupation of France and a brush with death and …
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Israel strikes Tehran, Beirut as Trump mulls 'winding down' war
Mar 21 2026
Israel launched fresh strikes on Tehran and Beirut on Saturday after US President Donald Trump said he was considering …
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Record-breaking heat wave grips western US
Mar 21 2026
A record early heat wave striking the west of the United States on Friday is a one-in-500-years type event and all but …
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Trump says considering 'winding down' Iran war, US eases oil sanctions
Mar 21 2026
President Donald Trump said Friday that he was considering "winding down" military operations against Iran, as the …
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Trump says considering 'winding down' Iran war but rules out ceasefire
Mar 20 2026
President Donald Trump said Friday that the United States was considering "winding down" military operations against …
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Chuck Norris, roundhouse-kicking action star, dead at 86
Mar 20 2026
Chuck Norris, the US martial artist and Hollywood tough guy most famous for his role in the "Walker, Texas Ranger" …
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Supreme leader says Iran dealt enemies 'dizzying blow'
Mar 20 2026
Iran's supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei said on Friday the country had dealt its enemies a "dizzying blow" in the war …
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Gulf's decades-long strategy of sporting investment rocked by Mideast war
Mar 20 2026
Around 80,000 fans were hoping to see Lionel Messi take on Lamine Yamal in Doha, while thousands more were gearing up …
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Coroner 'not satisfied' boxer Hatton intended to take own life
Mar 20 2026
A coroner said Friday she "cannot be satisfied" that former boxing world champion Ricky Hatton intended to take his own …
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Chuck Norris, roundhouse-kicking action star, dead at 86: family
Mar 20 2026
Chuck Norris, the US martial artist and Hollywood tough guy most famous for his role in the "Walker, Texas Ranger" …
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French jihadist jailed for life for Islamic State crimes against Yazidis
Mar 20 2026
A French jihadist was sentenced to life in jail on Friday for involvement in Islamic State group atrocities against the …
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IRA bomb victims drop civil court claim against Gerry Adams
Mar 20 2026
Three victims of IRA bombings in England on Friday dropped their civil claim for damages against former Irish republican …
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Chuck Norris, action man who inspired endless memes, dead at 86: family
Mar 20 2026
Chuck Norris, the US martial artist and Hollywood action star most famous for his role in "Walker, Texas Ranger," has …
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Action movie star Chuck Norris has died: family statement
Mar 20 2026
Chuck Norris, the US martial artist and Hollywood action star most famous for his role in "Walker, Texas Ranger," has …
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Kuwait refinery hit as Iran marks New Year under shadow of war
Mar 20 2026
Firefighters battled another blaze at a Kuwait oil refinery on Friday after a fresh drone attack from Iran where …
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India to tackle global obesity with cheap fat-loss jabs
Mar 20 2026
A deluge of weight‑loss drugs is set to transform the global fight against obesity as India prepares to unleash low‑cost …
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New BTS album drops ahead of comeback mega-gig
Mar 20 2026
K-pop megastars BTS released a new album Friday, as buzz built ahead of their open-air comeback concert in Seoul that …
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Kuwait refinery hit as Iran says missile production 'no concern'
Mar 20 2026
Firefighters battled a blaze at a giant oil refinery in Kuwait on Friday after a fresh drone attack as Iran kept up a …
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Somaliland centre saves cheetahs from trafficking to Gulf palaces
Mar 20 2026
The 127 cheetahs living in a Somaliland sanctuary were all torn away from their mothers to be kept as pets in the Gulf, …
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Israel strikes 'decimated' Iran as war roils markets
Mar 20 2026
Israel launched a new wave of strikes on Tehran on Friday after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Iran was being …
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New BTS album to drop ahead of comeback mega-gig
Mar 20 2026
K-pop megastars BTS release an album Friday billed as reflecting the maturing boy band's Korean roots and identity, as …
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Troubled Spurs face Forest showdown, Chelsea need top-four surge
Mar 20 2026
Relegation-haunted Tottenham face a crunch clash against fellow strugglers Nottingham Forest as the fight for Premier …
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Trump gets approval for gold coin in his likeness
Mar 20 2026
An advisory commission hand-picked by President Donald Trump has approved the design of a commemorative gold coin …
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'Blackmail': EU leaders round on Orban for stalling Ukraine loan
Mar 20 2026
Outraged EU leaders rounded on Viktor Orban after the Hungarian nationalist refused to lift his veto on funds for …
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Italy, Germany and France offer help with Hormuz only after ceasefire
Mar 20 2026
Six major international powers said Thursday they were ready "to contribute to" ensuring safe passage through the Strait …
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US-backed airstrikes leave Ecuador border communities in fear
Mar 20 2026
A US-backed crackdown on drug cartels along the Ecuador-Colombia border has sparked accusations that security forces …
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Netanyahu says Iran 'decimated,' Tehran targets Gulf petro-facilities
Mar 20 2026
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday that Iran is being "decimated" and it is unclear who is in …
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Displacement, bombs and air raid sirens weigh on Mideast Eid celebrations
Mar 20 2026
Aziza Ahmad hasn't planned anything -- no family meal, no gifts for the children. In Lebanon, between the war and …
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FIFA planning for World Cup to 'go ahead as scheduled' amid Iran uncertainty
Mar 20 2026
FIFA president Gianni Infantino on Thursday underlined the body's commitment to making sure the World Cup goes ahead "as …
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New FIFA ruling boosts prospects for women coaches
Mar 20 2026
All teams participating in a women's tournament organised by FIFA will be required to have a female head coach or …
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Japan PM placates Trump on Iran, but faces Pearl Harbor surprise
Mar 20 2026
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi sailed smoothly past a potential clash with Donald Trump over Iran on Thursday, …
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BTS to drop new album ahead of comeback mega-gig
Mar 20 2026
K-pop megastars BTS release a new album Friday a day ahead of a huge comeback concert in Seoul, a record billed as …
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US, Israel tactics diverge on Iran as Trump's goals still 'fuzzy'
Mar 19 2026
US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu both praise their relationship as excellent, but …
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Netanyahu says Iran decimated as Tehran warns of 'zero restraint' in energy attacks
Mar 19 2026
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday that Israel's military attacks had "decimated" Iran and that the Middle …
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EU summit fails to rally Orban behind stalled Ukraine loan
Mar 19 2026
EU leaders failed to persuade Hungary's Viktor Orban to lift his block on a massive loan to support Ukraine's war effort …
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Iran warns of 'zero restraint' amid heightened gas and oil attacks
Mar 19 2026
Iranian attacks on the world's largest LNG plant in Qatar and refineries in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait sent shock waves …
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Iran attacks on gas and oil refineries heighten fears over war fallout
Mar 19 2026
Iranian attacks on the world's largest LNG plant in Qatar and refineries in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait sent shock waves …
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Energy prices soar, Iran and US trade threats after Qatar gas hit
Mar 19 2026
Oil and gas prices soared Thursday after Iran hit the world's largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility in Qatar and …
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Oil soars 10% after Qatar energy sites hit in Mideast war
Mar 19 2026
Oil prices soared 10 percent Thursday after Qatar reported "extensive" damage to the world's largest liquefied natural …
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Defiant Orban digs in over blocked Ukraine loan at EU talks
Mar 19 2026
A defiant Hungarian leader Viktor Orban vowed Thursday to keep blocking a massive loan for Ukraine despite heavy …
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Iran causes 'extensive' damage to Qatar gas hub, sparks Trump warning
Mar 19 2026
Qatar reported "extensive" damage on Thursday to the site of the world's largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility …
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Trump threatens to destroy Iran's largest gas field
Mar 19 2026
US President Donald Trump threatened to "massively blow up" a vast Iranian gas field unless Tehran stops striking Qatari …
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Asian Games cruise ship and wooden huts will be 'unique experience'
Mar 19 2026
Athletes at the Asian Games in Japan will have "a unique experience" staying on a cruise ship and in wooden containers, …
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Key Middle East energy sites under fire
Mar 19 2026
Qatar's main gas facility has suffered extensive damage after several rounds of Iranian strikes, causing new energy …
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Wild possum shelters with plush toys in Australian airport shop
Mar 19 2026
A wild possum joined stuffed furry friends in an Australian airport gift shop this week, surprising travellers in an …
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'No oil, no money': Orban brings Ukraine standoff to Brussels
Mar 19 2026
EU leaders converge on Brussels Thursday hoping to unlock a massive loan for Kyiv, with the much-needed funding ensnared …
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Messi scores 900th career goal but Miami crash out
Mar 19 2026
Argentine superstar Lionel Messi bagged the 900th goal of his glittering career on Wednesday but could not prevent Inter …
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Senegal demands 'corruption' probe over AFCON decision as Morocco defend appeal
Mar 19 2026
Senegal's government said on Wednesday it wanted an "independent international investigation" into corruption after its …
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Iran targets Gulf energy sites after gas field strike
Mar 19 2026
Iran targeted energy facilities across the Gulf and threatened further destructive attacks after a key gas field was …
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The platypus is even weirder than thought, scientists discover
Mar 19 2026
They already have the bill of a duck, the tail of a beaver, lay eggs like reptiles and have venom like snakes.
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Barcelona, Liverpool, Bayern and Atletico reach Champions League quarter-finals
Mar 18 2026
Barcelona hit Newcastle United for seven to reach the Champions League quarter-finals on Wednesday, while Liverpool …
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Iran targets Gulf energy sites after intel chief killed
Mar 18 2026
Iran targeted oil and gas facilities across the Gulf on Wednesday after Israel killed the Islamic republic's …
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US Fed raises inflation outlook over 'uncertain' Iran war impact
Mar 18 2026
The US Federal Reserve raised its inflation forecast Wednesday as it held interest rates steady, citing an "uncertain" …
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