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Trump says Iran president requests ceasefire, Tehran says 'false'
AFP - 47m ago
Donald Trump said Wednesday that Iran's president had asked for a ceasefire but insisted the Islamic republic must first …
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Trump says Iran president requests ceasfire, Tehran says 'false'
AFP - 13m ago
Donald Trump said Wednesday that Iran's president had asked for a ceasefire but insisted the Islamic republic must first …
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Astronauts strapped in for historic US lunar launch
AFP - 1h ago
Four astronauts strapped into their seats Wednesday as crews made final preparations for a historic lunar odyssey that …
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SpaceX files to go public, paving way for record stock offering
AFP - 2h ago
Elon Musk's SpaceX has filed papers with US regulators that set the stage for what could be the largest-ever public …
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Supreme Court skeptical of Trump bid to end birthright citizenship
AFP - 3h ago
The US Supreme Court appeared poised on Wednesday to reject Donald Trump's historic bid to end birthright citizenship …
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NASA's Moon flyby mission primed for launch
AFP - 2h ago
Four astronauts are set to embark Wednesday on a trip around the Moon marking humankind's deepest venture into space, an …
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Supreme Court hears landmark citizenship case -- with Trump in audience
AFP - 1h ago
The US Supreme Court was weighing Donald Trump's historic bid to end birthright citizenship on Wednesday -- with the …
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Trump says Iran asks for ceasefire as Tehran hit by fresh strikes
AFP - 2h ago
President Donald Trump said Wednesday that Iran had asked for a ceasefire, but ruled out any truce until the vital …
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Supreme Court hearing landmark citizenship case -- with Trump in audience
AFP - 2h ago
The US Supreme Court was weighing Donald Trump's historic bid to end birthright citizenship on Wednesday -- with the …
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Supreme Court to hear landmark citizenship case -- with Trump in audience
AFP - 1h ago
The US Supreme Court hears a politically explosive case Wednesday over Donald Trump's effort to end birthright …
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Trump says war could end in two, three weeks as Israel strikes Tehran
AFP - 2h ago
Tehran was rocked by a fresh wave of explosions on Wednesday, as US President Donald Trump said the war with Iran could …
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Florida tourists gather to 'witness history' ahead of Moon launch
AFP - 14h ago
Jason Heath had ventured with his family from northeastern Maine to the Sunshine State for a vacation -- but soon found …
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War in the Middle East: latest developments
AFP - 14h ago
Here are the latest developments in the Middle East war:
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Israel strikes Iran's capital as Trump set to address US on war
AFP - 3h ago
Israel struck Iran's capital on Wednesday ahead of US President Donald Trump's planned address to the American public on …
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Chinese robotaxis stall in apparent 'malfunction': police
AFP - 11h ago
A string of self-driving robotaxis owned by Chinese internet giant Baidu stalled in central China, stranding passengers …
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Russian women decry plans to therapise them into having children
AFP - 15h ago
Russian women say the idea of "therapising" them into having children is coercive, cruel and unworkable, and will do …
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NFL says will not scrap diversity measure despite Republican pressure
AFP - 13h ago
The NFL will not scrap pro-diversity policies that require teams to interview minority candidates, despite legal …
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DR Congo fans dance in the rain after sealing World Cup spot
AFP - 16h ago
Delirious football fans took to the soaked streets of the capital Kinshasa and danced into the night in the rain after …
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Middle East war: global economic fallout
AFP - 16h ago
Here are the latest economic events in the Middle East war:
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Trump to watch Supreme Court weigh challenge to birthright citizenship
AFP - 8h ago
President Donald Trump will watch the US Supreme Court hear a landmark case Wednesday weighing the constitutionality of …
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AI giant Anthropic says 'exploring' Australia data centre investments
AFP - 18h ago
Artificial intelligence giant Anthropic is eyeing data centre investments in Australia, saying Wednesday the nation was …
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It's happening: historic Moon mission set for launch
AFP - 4h ago
On Wednesday three men and one woman are set to embark on the first crewed journey to the Moon since 1972, a landmark …
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Trump says Iran war could end in 'two weeks, maybe three,' to address US
AFP - 5h ago
US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that the war with Iran may be over in two or three weeks and it will be up to …
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Golden toilet statue mocks Trump near renovated White House
AFP - 5h ago
Here's one monument President Donald Trump probably isn't too happy to see emblazoned with his name: a golden toilet …
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At gas stations, Americans say they're 'paying the price' of Iran war
AFP - 5h ago
At a gas station in the Washington suburbs, drivers confronted the harsh domestic repercussions of the war on Iran, as …
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Italy again miss out on World Cup as Bosnia, Turkey, Czechs and Sweden qualify
AFP - 4h ago
Italy failed to qualify for a third consecutive World Cup as a play-off defeat on penalties to Bosnia and Hercegovina on …
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Italy's World Cup nightmare continues after shoot-out defeat to Bosnia
AFP - 0m ago
Italy will miss out on a third straight World Cup after falling to Bosnia and Hercegovina in Tuesday's breathless …
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Woods 'stepping away' to focus on health after DUI arrest
AFP - 4h ago
Golf superstar Tiger Woods said Tuesday he was "stepping away" to seek treatment and focus on his health after his …
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Trump says war with Iran could end in 'two weeks, maybe three'
AFP - 38m ago
US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that the war with Iran may be over in two or three weeks, and it will be up to …
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Trump says US to leave Iran 'very soon,' deal or not
Mar 31 2026
President Donald Trump said Tuesday that US forces would end operations in Iran "very soon," evoking a timeline of two …
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Netanyahu vows Israel will 'crush Iran's terror regime'
Mar 31 2026
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Tuesday that the more than month-long military campaign against Tehran …
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Russian oil tanker docks in Cuba after US blockade relief
Mar 31 2026
A Russian oil tanker docked in a Cuban port on Tuesday to deliver the first crude shipment to the crisis-hit island …
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Iran has 'will' to end war, but seeks guarantees, president says
Mar 31 2026
Iran has the "necessary will" to end the war with the United States and Israel, President Masoud Pezeshkian said …
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Woods says was looking at phone before crash: accident report
Mar 31 2026
Golf superstar Tiger Woods told authorities he was looking at his phone and changing radio channels before his car crash …
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Iran Guards say will target US tech firms if more leaders killed
Mar 31 2026
Iran's Revolutionary Guards warned Tuesday they would retaliate against leading US tech firms such as Google, Meta and …
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US Supreme Court rules against ban on 'conversion therapy' for LGBTQ minors
Mar 31 2026
The US Supreme Court ruled Tuesday against a Colorado state law banning "conversion therapy" for LGBTQ minors, siding …
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'Iran will be at World Cup' and play in US, FIFA's Infantino tells AFP
Mar 31 2026
FIFA president Gianni Infantino told AFP Tuesday that Iran "will be at the World Cup" and will play their group matches …
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Wave of US-Israeli strikes hit key Iran sites
Mar 31 2026
Iranian media reported Tuesday that a wave of US-Israeli strikes hit military bases, a religious site and a cancer drug …
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Trump says other countries should 'just take' the Strait of Hormuz
Mar 31 2026
US President Donald Trump said Tuesday the countries that have not joined the Middle East war but are struggling with …
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Next days in Iran war will be 'decisive': Pentagon chief
Mar 31 2026
Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth said Tuesday that the next days of the Iran war will be "decisive" while refusing to rule …
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Russian tanker brings oil to Cuba as US eases blockade
Mar 31 2026
A Russian oil tanker arrived in a Cuban port on Tuesday to deliver the first crude shipment to the island since January …
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Massive US-Israeli strikes hit Iran after Trump threat
Mar 31 2026
US and Israeli strikes hit military facilities in central Iran, damaged a major religious site in the northwest and …
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Iran fires missiles across Middle East as Trump threatens oil hub
Mar 31 2026
Iran fired missiles across the Middle East on Tuesday as its capital was hit by fresh explosions, after US President …
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Hindu devotional clubbing sways India's youth
Mar 31 2026
In India's capital, Hindu "bhajan clubbing" is electrifying nightlife, with revellers dancing to traditional devotional …
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Australia investigates tech giants over social media ban breaches
Mar 31 2026
Australia is investigating Facebook, TikTok and YouTube for possible breaches of the country's under-16 social media …
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Mind games: How football stars are fuelling chess boom
Mar 31 2026
Erling Haaland and Mohamed Salah are among the Premier League stars "addicted" to chess, helping to spark a surge in the …
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Iran defiant as Trump threatens to destroy oil island
Mar 31 2026
Iran fired new missiles early Tuesday as it vowed defiance against US President Donald Trump, who threatened to destroy …
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'Is it Kafka?' US judge baffled by new Pentagon press policy
Mar 31 2026
The New York Times and Trump administration clashed in a federal court on Monday over restrictions imposed by the …
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Italy hoping to scale World Cup 'Everest' ahead of Bosnia play-off showdown
Mar 31 2026
Italy have one last obstacle standing between them and a return to the World Cup in the shape of Bosnia and Herzegovina, …
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Cubans ready for Russian oil but some say not enough
Mar 31 2026
Cubans on Monday cautiously welcomed the imminent arrival of a Russian oil shipment, with some warning it would do …
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Trump threatens to destroy Iran oil island despite claims of talks
Mar 30 2026
US President Donald Trump threatened Monday to destroy Iran's key oil export hub of Kharg Island along with power and …
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NASA begins countdown to April 1 Moon launch
Mar 30 2026
NASA began its two-day countdown Monday ahead of what is slated to be its first crewed moonshot in more than half a …
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Australian regulator probes Facebook, YouTube over teen social media ban
Mar 30 2026
A host of tech giants including Facebook and YouTube are under investigation for potentially breaching Australia's …
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Trump threatens to destroy Iran oil island despite price surge
Mar 30 2026
US President Donald Trump threatened Monday to destroy Iran's Kharg Island, a crude oil export hub, along with oil wells …
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Celine Dion announces comeback following health struggle
Mar 30 2026
Megastar singer Celine Dion on Monday announced her return to performing after a lengthy break prompted by a rare health …
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French masonic lodge at heart of murky murder trial
Mar 30 2026
Twenty-two people went on trial in France on Monday on charges of murder and other serious crimes centred on members of …
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Iran and Israel trade strikes as US mulls Gulf ground assaults
Mar 30 2026
Israel and Iran exchanged more missile fire Monday as concerns that the United States might escalate the Middle East …
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Israel PM restores access after Latin Patriarch blocked from Holy Sepulchre
Mar 30 2026
Israel said the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem would regain access to Christianity's holiest site after the decision to …
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Israel strikes Tehran as Trump says Iran deal may be reached 'soon'
Mar 30 2026
Israel said Monday it was striking military targets across Tehran, a day after US President Donald Trump insisted a deal …
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Italy chase World Cup spot as Kosovo bid to make debut
Mar 30 2026
Four-time World Cup winners Italy hope to end a 12-year absence from football's biggest stage on Tuesday, while Kosovo …
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Australian fugitive shot dead by police after seven-month manhunt
Mar 30 2026
Australian police said Monday they shot a fugitive wanted for killing two officers, ending a seven-month manhunt for one …
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US military building 'massive complex' beneath White House ballroom project: Trump
Mar 30 2026
President Donald Trump said Sunday the US military was planning to construct a large complex beneath the new ballroom he …
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Premier League fans feel the pinch from ticket price hikes
Mar 30 2026
The Premier League's global appeal is built on packed stadiums and electric atmospheres but as the arms race for talent …
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Trump says Iran deal may be reached 'soon'
Mar 30 2026
US President Donald Trump said Sunday that the US-Israel war against Iran has achieved regime change and a deal could be …
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Trump says Russia can deliver oil to Cuba
Mar 30 2026
US President Donald Trump said Sunday that Moscow could send oil to Cuba despite Washington's de facto fuel blockade, as …
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Dubious AI detectors drive 'pay-to-humanize' scam
Mar 30 2026
Feed an Iranian news dispatch or a literary classic into some text detectors, and they return the same verdict: …
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Australian police shoot dead fugitive wanted for killing officers
Mar 30 2026
Australian police said Monday they shot dead a fugitive gunman wanted for killing two officers, ending a seven-month …
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Forty new migratory species win international protection: UN body
Mar 30 2026
The UN Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS) on Sunday approved the listing of 40 …
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UK police question suspect after car hits pedestrians in English city
Mar 30 2026
British police were on Sunday questioning a 36-year-old man arrested for attempted murder after a car ploughed into …
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Russian tanker heads to Cuba despite US oil blockade
Mar 29 2026
A Russian oil tanker under US sanctions is due to arrive in Cuba by Tuesday despite a de facto American fuel blockade of …
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Strikes knock out power in Tehran, Iran says US plotting ground invasion
Mar 29 2026
Airstrikes knocked out electricity to parts of Tehran and its surroundings on Sunday as a top Iranian official accused …
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Hungary's anxious rural voters will decide Orban's fate
Mar 29 2026
In the village of Pusztavacs in central Hungary, election posters on electricity poles remind voters of a looming poll, …
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Two more arrests over attempted attack on US bank HQ in Paris
Mar 29 2026
Police have arrested two more people over an apparent bid to explode a homemade device outside the Paris branch of the …
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Iran accuses US of plotting ground attack despite diplomatic talk
Mar 29 2026
The speaker of Iran's parliament accused the United States on Sunday of plotting a ground attack despite publicly …
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Iran parliament speaker says US planning ground attack
Mar 29 2026
Iran's parliament speaker on Sunday accused the United States of plotting a ground attack despite talking about …
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Iran claims aluminium plant attacks in Gulf as Houthis join war
Mar 29 2026
Iran claimed on Sunday attacks on two major aluminium plants in the Gulf, further raising the economic stakes of the …
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Houthis missile attacks on Israel widen Middle East war
Mar 29 2026
Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels joined the month-old Middle East war, claiming two missile attacks on Israel that …
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Massive protests against Trump across US on 'No Kings' day
Mar 29 2026
Huge crowds of protesters rallied across the United States on Saturday against President Donald Trump, venting their …
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Houthis claim missile attacks on Israel, entering Middle East war
Mar 28 2026
Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels joined the month-old Middle East war on Saturday, claiming two missile attacks on …
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Israel hits Iran naval research site, fresh blasts rattle Tehran
Mar 28 2026
The Israeli military said it had struck an Iranian research facility for naval weapons, while a series of loud …
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Crowds protest against Trump across US on 'No Kings' day
Mar 28 2026
Huge crowds rallied Saturday against US President Donald Trump from coast to coast, venting their fury over what they …
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French police foil Paris bomb attack outside US bank
Mar 28 2026
French police stopped an apparent bomb attack outside a US bank in Paris early Saturday when they arrested a person …
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Anti-Trump protests launch on 'No Kings' day in US
Mar 28 2026
Massive protests against President Donald Trump kicked off Saturday across the United States and beyond, as millions of …
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Pope denounces widening gap between the rich and poor on Monaco visit
Mar 28 2026
Pope Leo XIV on Saturday denounced the widening gap between the haves and have-nots as he visited Monaco, a …
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Yemen's Houthis enter war as attacks take economic toll
Mar 28 2026
Yemen's Houthi rebels announced their entry into the Middle East war on Saturday by launching a ballistic missile …
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Yemen's Houthi enter war as Iran strikes disrupt shipping
Mar 28 2026
Yemen's Houthi rebels announced their entry into the Middle East war on Saturday by launching a ballistic missile …
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Sweet heist? Nestle says 12 tonnes of KitKat stolen
Mar 28 2026
A huge shipment of Nestle's crunchy KitKat chocolate bars was stolen in Europe, the brand said, warning that the heist …
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Yemen's Houthi enter war with missile targeting Israel
Mar 28 2026
Yemen's Houthi rebels announced their entry into the Middle East war on Saturday by launching a ballistic missile …
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Attacks across Middle East as Iran war enters second month
Mar 28 2026
Gulf countries and Israel came under missile fire and Israeli forces struck Iran on Saturday, as the war raged into its …
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Tiger Woods arrested, charged with DUI after Florida crash
Mar 28 2026
Tiger Woods was arrested and charged with driving under the influence Friday after a rollover crash near his Florida …
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Tiger Woods arrested, charged with DUI after Florida crash: police
Mar 28 2026
Tiger Woods' turbulent career veered into fresh turmoil on Friday when the golf icon was arrested and charged with …
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US envoy predicts Iran talks as war enters second month
Mar 28 2026
US President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff said Friday he believes Iran will hold talks with Washington …
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US envoy hopeful on Iran talks as strikes target nuclear facilities
Mar 27 2026
US President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff said Friday he believes Iran will hold talks with Washington …
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'Strait of Trump': US president says Iran must open key waterway
Mar 27 2026
US President Donald Trump on Friday insisted Iran must open up the Strait of Hormuz to oil traffic to make a peace deal …
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Rubio sees G7 building 'coalition' against Iran strait control
Mar 27 2026
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Friday he saw European readiness to help form a coalition against Iranian control …
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Israel hits Iran nuclear sites as Washington trails end to war
Mar 27 2026
US-Israeli strikes hit two Iranian nuclear facilities on Friday, as America's top diplomat left a meeting with his G7 …
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G7 urges end to attacks on civilians in Middle East war
Mar 27 2026
G7 allies on Friday urged a stop to attacks against civilians in the Middle East war, after a foreign ministers' meeting …
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US and Israel hit nuclear sites as Rubio trails end to Iran war
Mar 27 2026
US-Israeli strikes hit two Iranian nuclear facilities on Friday, as America's top diplomat left a meeting with his G7 …
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Oil climbs, stocks fall as markets see no end to war
Mar 27 2026
Oil prices rose and stocks fell Friday as initial optimism over US President Donald Trump's decision to again delay his …
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Lebanon at risk of 'humanitarian catastrophe': UN
Mar 27 2026
Nearly a month into the Middle East war, Lebanon is facing a deepening humanitarian crisis that now risks teetering over …
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Whale filmed giving birth, with a little help from her friends
Mar 27 2026
Scientists have managed to film a spectacular event rarely witnessed by humans: a sperm whale giving birth while other …
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Tehran accuses US of 'calculated' assault on school
Mar 27 2026
Iran's foreign minister on Friday branded a deadly strike on an Iranian school on the first day of the Middle East war …
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