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Iran defiant as strikes hit Gulf transport, energy hubs
AFP - 1h ago
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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Western allies push back on Trump call for NATO help to reopen Hormuz
AFP - 2h ago
NATO allies and other Western nations pushed back Monday on US President Donald Trump's demand that alliance members …
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Indonesia firms in palm oil fraud probe supplied fuel majors
AFP - 4h ago
Indonesian companies targeted in a palm oil fraud probe supplied European firms including Italian energy giant Eni and …
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Middle East war: global economic fallout
AFP - 5h ago
Here are the latest economic events in the Middle East war on Monday:
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War in the Middle East: latest developments
AFP - 6h ago
Here are the latest events in the Middle East war:
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Israel announces Lebanon ground assault against Hezbollah
AFP - 3h ago
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
AFP - 7h ago
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
AFP - 9h ago
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
AFP - 2h ago
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
AFP - 10h ago
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
AFP - 10h ago
"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
AFP - 8h ago
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
AFP - 12h ago
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
AFP - 3h ago
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
AFP - 7h ago
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
AFP - 14h ago
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'
AFP - 2h ago
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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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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