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Deadly blast rocks Iran as leaders attend rally in show of defiance
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Deadly explosions rocked Tehran close to a pro-government rally attended by top officials on Friday, as Israel and Iran …
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War in the Middle East: latest developments
AFP - 57m ago
Here are the latest events in the Middle East war on Friday:
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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 Friday:
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Fresh wave of Israeli strikes on Iran, Gulf nations also hit
AFP - 3h ago
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
AFP - 4h ago
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
AFP - 1h ago
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
AFP - 6h ago
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
AFP - 7h ago
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
AFP - 7h ago
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
AFP - 2h ago
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
AFP - 8h ago
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'
AFP - 8h ago
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
AFP - 4h ago
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
AFP - 8h ago
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
AFP - 3h ago
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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Iran says will make US regret war as oil prices soar
Mar 12 2026
Iran vowed Thursday to make the United States regret attacking the Islamic republic and said it would keep up a …
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Iran vows unrelenting war as oil prices soar
Mar 12 2026
Iran vowed Thursday to make the United States regret attacking the Islamic republic, and said it would keep up a …
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Assailant dead after ramming car into Michigan synagogue
Mar 12 2026
An unidentified assailant is dead after ramming his car on Thursday into a synagogue on the outskirts of Detroit, …
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Noma's star chef quits after claims that he hit and bullied staff
Mar 12 2026
Danish superchef Rene Redzepi -- whose Noma restaurant was long regarded as the world's best -- said he was stepping …
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New Iranian leader vows revenge, keeps oil shipping route shut
Mar 12 2026
Iran's new supreme leader ordered his forces to keep the vital Strait of Hormuz shipping lane shut on Thursday, as …
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US military 'not ready' to escort tankers through Hormuz Strait: energy secretary
Mar 12 2026
The US military is currently "not ready" to escort tankers through the critical Strait of Hormuz because all its assets …
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New Iranian supreme leader calls for defiance, keeps key waterway shut
Mar 12 2026
Iran's new supreme leader ordered the vital Strait of Hormuz oil shipping lane to remain closed on Thursday, while US …
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Russia jails 15 for life over IS-claimed 2024 concert hall attack
Mar 12 2026
A Russian court on Thursday handed life sentences to four gunmen from Tajikistan, and 11 others it said were their …
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War creating 'largest' oil shock in history as Iran hits new Gulf targets
Mar 12 2026
The Middle East war is creating the biggest oil supply shock in history, the International Energy Agency warned …
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Mideast oil shock 'largest' in history as Iran hits new Gulf targets
Mar 12 2026
The Middle East war has caused the biggest oil supply shock in history, the International Energy Agency warned Thursday, …
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Russia jails 15 for life over 2024 concert hall attack
Mar 12 2026
Russia on Thursday sentenced 15 men -- including four gunmen -- to life in prison over the Crocus concert hall attack …
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China approves 'ethnic unity' law condemned by rights groups
Mar 12 2026
China approved what it called an "ethnic unity" law on Thursday, which rights advocates warn could further marginalise …
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North Korea vow no more protests in Women's Asian Cup
Mar 12 2026
North Korea pledged Thursday there will be no more sideline protests during their Women's Asian Cup quarter-final with …
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Djokovic ousted by Draper at Indian Wells as Alcaraz marches on
Mar 12 2026
Novak Djokovic was dumped out by Jack Draper in a slugfest Wednesday as the defending champion won 4-6, 6-4, 7-6 (7/5) …
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China to approve 'ethnic unity' law condemned by rights groups
Mar 12 2026
China was set to approve Thursday what it called an "ethnic unity" law, which rights advocates warn could further …
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Checkpoints, air strikes and hope: a Tehran resident tells her story
Mar 12 2026
Torn between hope and fear, a Tehran resident in her 30s agrees to share her thoughts with AFP about the ongoing war and …
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Iran targets fuel facilities, sending oil soaring again
Mar 12 2026
Iran launched a new wave of attacks against Gulf energy targets on Thursday, hours after two oil tankers were hit, …
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Three crew 'believed trapped' aboard Thai ship attacked in Gulf: firm
Mar 12 2026
Three crew members believed to be trapped aboard a Thai bulk carrier hit by projectiles while travelling through the …
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Fear, boredom for Philippine sailors stuck in Hormuz strait
Mar 12 2026
Filipino sailor George Miranda was racing to help a stricken vessel aboard the tugboat Mussafah 2 when he last spoke to …
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North Korea unveils image of leader's daughter firing pistol
Mar 12 2026
North Korea released an image on Thursday of leader Kim Jong Un's teenage daughter firing a pistol, weeks after photos …
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One surprise after another? Oscars night set to be unpredictable
Mar 12 2026
With "Sinners" and "One Battle After Another" neck-and-neck for best picture and several acting races far too close to …
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Iran threatens prolonged war as Trump says it is near defeat
Mar 12 2026
Iran warned it could wage a prolonged war with the United States and Israel that would "destroy" the world economy, even …
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War disrupts fertiliser supplies, puts food security at risk
Mar 12 2026
With production in the Gulf countries at a standstill and gas prices rising, the war in the Middle East is disrupting …
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All-conquering Mullins lands Champion Chase with Il Etait Temps
Mar 12 2026
Irish trainer Willie Mullins's juggernaut motored on as Il Etait Temps won the Queen Mother Champion Chase, the feature …
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Despite reputation, bonobos are aggressive, particularly toward males: study
Mar 12 2026
Historically considered a more peaceful species than their chimpanzee cousins, bonobos are actually just as aggressive …
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Three brothers arrested over US embassy blast in Oslo
Mar 12 2026
Norwegian police said Wednesday three brothers had been arrested on suspicion of a "terrorist bombing" over a weekend …
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Real Madrid batter Man City as PSG sink Chelsea in Champions League
Mar 11 2026
Federico Valverde scored an unlikely hat-trick as Real Madrid trounced Manchester City 3-0 in the first leg of their …
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US takes first steps towards new global trade penalties
Mar 11 2026
The United States announced new investigations Wednesday into what it considers unfair trade practices by dozens of …
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Iran says war could destroy global economy, Trump vows to 'finish' job
Mar 11 2026
Iran warned it could wage a prolonged war with the United States and Israel that would "destroy" the world economy, even …
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Senegal parliament doubles penalty for same-sex relations
Mar 11 2026
Senegal's parliament on Wednesday passed legislation doubling the maximum penalty for same-sex relations, making them …
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Real Madrid run riot as Valverde treble stuns Man City
Mar 11 2026
Federico Valverde's superb first-half hat-trick helped Real Madrid demolish Manchester City 3-0 in a surprise Champions …
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'Happy (and safe) shooting!': Study says AI chatbots help plot attacks
Mar 11 2026
From school shootings to synagogue bombings, leading AI chatbots helped researchers plot violent attacks, according to a …
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Oil prices jump despite strategic reserve release
Mar 11 2026
The International Energy Agency's announcement Wednesday of a record release of oil from strategic reserves failed to …
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Iran warns of long war that would 'destroy' world economy
Mar 11 2026
Iran warned Wednesday it could wage a long war with the US and Israel that would "destroy" the world economy, as it …
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French aid worker killed in DR Congo air strike
Mar 11 2026
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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Hard-right Chile leader sworn in on promise of change
Mar 11 2026
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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Chile's Kast, most right-wing president since Pinochet, takes office
Mar 11 2026
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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Arctic sea ice among lowest on record: AFP review of US data
Mar 11 2026
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
Mar 11 2026
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
Mar 11 2026
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
Mar 11 2026
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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Man set himself alight in fatal Swiss bus fire: prosecutor
Mar 11 2026
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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IEA says members to release 400 mn barrels from oil reserves
Mar 11 2026
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
Mar 11 2026
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
Mar 11 2026
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
Mar 11 2026
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
Mar 11 2026
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
Mar 11 2026
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
Mar 11 2026
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
Mar 11 2026
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
Mar 11 2026
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
Mar 11 2026
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
Mar 11 2026
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
Mar 11 2026
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
Mar 11 2026
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
Mar 11 2026
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
Mar 11 2026
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
Mar 11 2026
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
Mar 11 2026
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
Mar 11 2026
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
Mar 11 2026
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?
Mar 11 2026
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
Mar 11 2026
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
Mar 11 2026
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
Mar 11 2026
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
Mar 11 2026
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
Mar 11 2026
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
Mar 11 2026
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
Mar 11 2026
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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