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Russia jails 15 for life over 2024 concert hall attack
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Russia on Thursday sentenced 15 men -- including four gunmen -- to life in prison over the Crocus concert hall attack …
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War in the Middle East: latest developments
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Here are the latest events in the Middle East war:
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China approves 'ethnic unity' law condemned by rights groups
AFP - 1h ago
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
AFP - 2h ago
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
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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
AFP - 1h ago
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
AFP - 3h ago
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
AFP - 4h ago
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
AFP - 4h ago
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
AFP - 4h ago
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
AFP - 6h ago
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
AFP - 8h ago
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
AFP - 4h ago
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
AFP - 6h ago
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
AFP - 6h ago
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
AFP - 4h ago
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
AFP - 6h ago
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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Middle East war: global economic fallout
Mar 11 2026
Here are the latest economic events in the Middle East war on Wednesday:
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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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Search called off after Indonesia landfill collapse kills seven
Mar 10 2026
Indonesian rescuers have called off the search for victims of a landslide at the country's largest open landfill after …
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What we know about alleged strike on Iran school
Mar 10 2026
A new investigation by the New York Times has shed more light on events surrounding a reported attack on a school in …
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AI-enhanced images of real events distort view of Mideast war
Mar 10 2026
The Middle East war has unleashed a torrent of AI-driven disinformation. Beyond entirely fabricated visuals, another …
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Viral drone video fuels debate about Rio favela tourism
Mar 10 2026
A line of tourists touch up their makeup before strutting across a rooftop in Rio de Janeiro's largest favela, posing …
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No Mbappe, no chance? Real Madrid on ropes against Man City
Mar 10 2026
Rarely do record 15-time winners Real Madrid enter a Champions League clash as underdogs but this is the situation when …
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Trump vows Iran war will 'end very soon'
Mar 10 2026
President Donald Trump said Monday that US military operations in Iran would be ending soon, reassuring markets that …
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Four years after banning Russia, FIFA and IOC passive in the face of war
Mar 10 2026
Four years after world sport rushed to ban Russia for invading Ukraine, the leading governing bodies are reacting …
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Live Nation settles antitrust case with US Justice Dept, states object
Mar 10 2026
Live Nation reached a tentative settlement with the US Justice Department on Monday in the federal antitrust case …
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US stocks end wild session higher as Trump says Iran war 'pretty much' over
Mar 09 2026
Comments from President Donald Trump declaring the Middle East war "pretty much" over sent US stocks skyward at the end …
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Australia grants asylum to Iran women footballers
Mar 09 2026
Australia has granted asylum to some of Iran's visiting women's football team over fears they faced persecution at home …
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Trump hints end of Iran war in sight, saying operations 'very complete'
Mar 09 2026
President Donald Trump indicated for the first time Monday that US military operations in Iran could be coming to an …
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Iran war sends crude prices soaring as Khamenei son takes charge
Mar 09 2026
The Iran war sent oil prices soaring on Monday after Tehran, under new leader Mojtaba Khamenei, fired a new barrage of …
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France, allies preparing bid to 'gradually' reopen Strait of Hormuz
Mar 09 2026
France and its allies are preparing a "defensive" mission to reopen the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, President …
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Trump says Australia will grant asylum to Iran women footballers
Mar 09 2026
US President Donald Trump said Monday that Australia had agreed to grant asylum to some of Iran's visiting women's …
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EU lawmakers back 'return hubs' for migrants
Mar 09 2026
EU lawmakers on Monday gave preliminary backing to a tightening of Europe's immigration policy, paving the way for …
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Zelensky says 11 countries asking Ukraine for drone help against Iran
Mar 09 2026
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Monday that 11 countries had tapped Kyiv for help in how to counter Iranian …
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Stocks slide as oil soars past $100 on Mideast war
Mar 09 2026
Stock markets slumped as energy prices soared on Monday as supply disruptions from the Middle East war drove volatility …
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Landmark trial opens for Turkish opposition champion Imamoglu
Mar 09 2026
The trial of Istanbul's jailed mayor Ekrem Imamoglu began on Monday in a sprawling corruption case critics say is a …
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Iran war sends oil price soaring as Khamenei son takes charge
Mar 09 2026
The Iran war sent oil prices spiralling above $100 a barrel on Monday after Tehran under new leader Mojtaba Khamanei …
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Dead on arrival: South Sudan's devastated health system
Mar 09 2026
South Sudan's healthcare system has been so crippled by years of corruption that when a state governor experienced high …
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EU lawmakers set to greenlight 'return hubs' for migrants
Mar 09 2026
A tightening of Europe's immigration policy paving the way for so-called "return hubs" for failed asylum-seekers is …
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Water emerges as a dangerous new war target
Mar 09 2026
Attacks on water systems are uncommon in wartime, but they have appeared in the war in the Middle East with strikes on …
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Ukrainian bank worker detained by Hungary was forcibly medicated: Kyiv
Mar 09 2026
Kyiv on Monday accused Hungary of grossly violating the rights of seven Ukrainian bank employees -- including by …
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Khamenei's son takes charge as Iran war sends oil price soaring
Mar 09 2026
Iran marked the appointment of Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei to replace his father as its supreme leader with a new barrage …
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