Notable Events Around the World on - 2026-03-01

Blasts heard in Kabul as Pakistan-Afghanistan conflict continues

Kabul reports a thwarted strike on Bagram air base as international calls for a ceasefire go unheeded.

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Iranian missiles light up skies over Israel, occupied West Bank

Iranian missiles were seen over Tel Aviv and the occupied West Bank, reportedly breaking through Israeli defences.

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Trump vows to continue attacks on Iran, says more US troops ‘likely’ to die

US president says attacks will continue until 'all objectives' are met, despite earlier floating diplomatic off-ramps.

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Strike on Girls’ School Kills 115, Iranian State Media Says

Videos and images verified by The New York Times showed that at least half of the school was destroyed. It was not immediately clear why the school was hit, or which country’s forces had fired at it.

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Strike on Girls’ School Kills 115, Iranian State Media Says

Videos and images verified by The New York Times showed that at least half of the school was destroyed. It was not immediately clear why the school was hit, or which country’s forces had fired at it.

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Hundreds of UK teenagers to pilot social media bans and restrictions

Trials to form part of three-month consultation on Keir Starmer’s plans to tackle negative effects of smartphone useHundreds of teenagers will be enlisted to trial social media bans in the coming m...

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Investors brace for market tumult as Trump vows to keep striking Iran

Oil expected to rally as escalating conflict in Middle East halts activity in vital shipping lane

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UK to allow US to use British bases for defensive strikes against Iran

Keir Starmer says decision is due to Iran’s approach becoming more reckless and putting British lives at riskThe UK has agreed to let the US use British military bases to attack Iranian missile sit...

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‘That resentment is real’: Mahmood’s Denmark visit aims to hammer home tough line on immigration

On tour of returns centre, home secretary says ‘legitimate grievances’ have to be acknowledged as part of ‘responsible’ politicsThe UK home secretary, Shabana Mahmood, and Danish immigration offici...

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In Turn From Iran Talks to War, U.S. Casts Doubt on Diplomacy

President Trump, seen on Friday, has given little public explanation on why he cut off talks and attacked Iran.

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Stakes Quickly Rise for U.S. in Iran War, With 3 Service Members Killed

Smoke rose on Sunday near Erbil International Airport, which hosts U.S.-led coalition troops in Iraq’s autonomous Kurdistan region.

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15-year old WDF world no 1 Lawrie hits nine-darter

15-year-old Mitchell Lawrie hit a nine-darter on the JDC Advanced Tour after recently being crowned the youngest ever WDF world no 1.

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Iran’s Ballistic Missile Launchers Have Been Cut by Half, Israeli Official Says

A missile on display in Tehran in October.

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'It's cultural' - red cards and set-pieces wrecking Chelsea's season

Two set‑piece goals and a red card tell a familiar story for Chelsea, now six points adrift of the Premier League's top four and down to sixth in the table.

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Leaders taken wrong way by guide vehicle in race

The women's US Half Marathon Championship race in Atlanta ends in controversy after a guide vehicle took the leading athletes the wrong way.

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Strikes Destroyed Newly Built Structures at Khamenei’s Compound

Images showed new roofs and structures connecting existing buildings at the compound where Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed on Saturday.

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Injury puts England's Lawrence out of Italy game

A knee injury rules centre Ollie Lawrence out of England's Six Nations meeting with Italy in Rome on Saturday.

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Democrats Question Trump’s Urgency to Attack Iran

The War Powers Act requires the president to consult with Congress “in every possible instance” before taking military action abroad, and it limits the unilateral use of force to 60 days.

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OBR a backseat driver with out-of-date maps, thinktanks tell Rachel Reeves

Chancellor urged to reform Office for Budget Responsibility to open way to more public investmentRachel Reeves must reform the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) to open the way to more public...

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Iranian drone strikes US military facility in Kuwait

Footage captured the moment an Iranian drone struck the US military’s Camp Buehring in northwestern Kuwait.

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War photographer Paul Conroy dies as tributes paid

Jamie Doran played the photographer, who has died aged 61, in the 2018 movie A Private War.

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Foreign Office starts planning evacution of thousands of Britons in Middle East

About 76,000 nationals thought to be in the region as tensions rise after US-Israeli attacks on Iranian regimeUS-Israeli war on Iran: latest updatesThe Foreign Office is drawing up plans to evacuat...

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Ex-MP Jonathan Ashworth recovering after stroke

The former Labour MP says he is "on the mend" after becoming ill on New Year's Day.

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US confirms three soldiers killed in Iran attacks

The US military has confirmed at least three of its soldiers have been killed in its war with Iran.

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Missile strikes continue as Iranian leaders project defiance after Khamenei

Strikes keep hitting Tehran, but Iran's surviving leaders are closing ranks and vowing revenge.

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Starmer faces greater quandary over ‘special relationship’ after Iran attack

PM is in diplomatically precarious position of declining to endorse US strikes while also refusing to condemn themUS-Israel war on Iran – latest updatesIt was perhaps naive for No 10 ever to positi...

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Let’s explore the best alternatives to Discord

With many users feeling uneasy about Discord's new age verification requirement, here are some alternatives that could be worth exploring.

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Iran foreign minister suggests new supreme leader may be chosen within days

Abbas Araghchi says constitutional process is under way as Tehran mourns Ali Khamenei and vows resistance to US, Israel.

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Trump Says He’s Open to Talks With Iran’s New Leadership

President Trump has kept a low profile since the United States and Israel struck Iran, except to call some individual reporters.

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Maersk to Halt Some Red Sea Shipping in Sign of War’s Disruption to Global Supply Chain

Maersk, a large shipping company, said on Sunday that it would stop sending some of its vessels through the Red Sea.

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Tehran: a city at war

A dispatch from Iran’s capital, where an eerie silence was broken by explosions, pro-regime marches and people fleeing

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India beat West Indies by five wickets to enter T20 World Cup semifinals

Samson hits 97 not out, West Indian bowling falters in Kolkata as India set up World Cup semifinal against England.

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Ireland beat Canada in opening FIH World Cup qualifier

Ireland's FIH Hockey World Cup qualification campaign starts brightly with a 5-2 victory over Canada in Santiago.

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India see off West Indies to set up semi-final clash with England

India beat West Indies by five wickets to qualify for the semi-finals of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, where the hosts will meet England at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

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The 5 Big ‘Known Unknowns’ of Donald Trump’s New War With Iran

The all-out air assault on the Islamic Republic might be the biggest gamble of the president’s career.

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Iran, the US, and a World Cup that starts in three months

What does the US conflict with Iran mean for what was already set to be a highly politicised World Cup this summer?

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Where the Strikes Leave Iranians

Iran is reeling a day after the United States and Israel carried out a large attack that killed Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Erika Solomon, the Iran bureau chief for The New York...

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India set up England semi-final at T20 World Cup

India secure a T20 World Cup semi-final showdown with England after a five-wicket victory over West Indies thanks to Sanju Samson's scintillating unbeaten 97.

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Hannah Green hangs on for second LPGA Singapore title

Hannah Green nearly opened the door for a fast-finishing Auston Kim but held on to win the HSBC Women's World Championship by one stroke.

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Penalty or not? Ball strikes Rice's arm before Raya wonder save!

Ball strikes Rice's arm before Raya wonder save during Arsenal's match against Chelsea in the Premier League.

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Investors spill what they aren’t looking for anymore in AI SaaS companies

TechCrunch spoke with VCs to learn what investors aren't looking for in AI SaaS startups anymore.

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'The art of set pieces has been MASTERED!' | Arsenal open scoring with corner!

Gunners open scoring with a corner against Chelsea in the Premier League.

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'Foul starts outside the box' - Glasner disputes Man Utd penalty

Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner says he does not believe the penalty awarded to Manchester United for a foul by Maxence Lacroix, who was shown a red card, should have been awarded.

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“Trump chose an avoidable war over a good deal.”

Trita Parsi says Iran had offered major nuclear concessions and that Trump could have claimed diplomatic victory.

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Protesters Try to Storm U.S. Consulate in Karachi, Pakistan

At least 22 people were killed in protests across Pakistan as Iran’s neighbors brace for turmoil and the fallout of a possible regional conflict.

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Military briefing: Iran’s new retaliation strategy

Islamic republic launches constant barrages at Israel while targeting civilian sites around the Gulf

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India set up T20 World Cup semi-final against England after edging West Indies

India produced a stunning run-chase victory over West Indies to secure a semi-final place and knock their opponents out of the T20 World Cup in a five-wicket victory in their last Super 8s match.

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Jarvis triumphs in home tournament at South African Open

Highlights from the final round of the Investec South African Open Championship at Stellenbosch Gold Club.

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Datacentre developers face calls to disclose effect on UK’s net emissions

Campaign groups write to technology secretary amid concerns that sites could double overall electricity demandDatacentre developers are facing pressure to reveal whether their projects will increas...

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Pentagon Announces First Three U.S. Deaths in War With Iran

President Trump on Friday. He said that the campaign against Iran could result in American deaths.

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Iranian missile strike on Israel’s Beit Shemesh kills nine people

Explosions heard in Tel Aviv as Israeli rescue services report casualties in Beit Shemesh missile attack.

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What Happens if Iran Shuts Down the Strait of Hormuz?

The Strait of Hormuz is one of the most sensitive pressure points in the global economy. Conflict in Iran could put it at risk indefinitely.

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Honor says its ‘Robot phone’ with moving camera can dance to music

Honor first teased its “Robot phone” with a movable camera arm earlier this year. Ahead of the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, the Chinese company provided more details about...

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Who are Iran’s senior figures killed in US-Israeli attacks?

Iran's defence minister and the commander-in-chief of the IRGC are among those killed in the US and Israel's attack.

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Honor launches its new slim foldable Magic V6 with a 6,600 mAh battery

Honor also previewed battery tech that could take foldable batteries over 7,000 mAh mark

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Iran federation says participation in WC in doubt

The president of Iran's soccer federation says he does not know if the national team can play World Cup matches in the United States following the surprise U.S. and Israeli bombardment of his country.

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Jarvis gets Masters, Open spots with S. Africa win

Casey Jarvis shot a 3-under 67 to win the South African Open on the DP World Tour, earning a spot in the Masters and the Open Championship later this year.

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Oil prices forecast to jump despite Opec+ pledge to raise output

Analysts say Iran conflict likely to increase cost of crude by 5-15% when markets reopen on Sunday

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The months-long, US-Israeli mission to find and kill Iran's Supreme Leader

A piece of crucial intelligence arrived just hours before the attack on a compound in central Tehran.

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US-Israel attacks on Iran: Death toll and injuries live tracker

Preliminary figures are 201 dead and 747 injured in Iran and at least nine killed and 121 injured in Israel.

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Iranian attack on Beit Shemesh kills several in Israel

An Iranian missile attack on the Israeli town of Beit Shemesh has killed at least nine people and wounded dozens more.

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Iran war will test the vulnerability of oil markets

While there are buffers of supply, spare capacity will come under pressure in the event of any further escalation

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Green party membership in UK passes 200,000 after byelection victory

Party leader Zack Polanski says surge in numbers ‘proves that the future of progressive politics belongs to the Greens’The Green party said its membership has passed 200,000 this weekend in the wak...

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'Astonishing!' | Welbeck strike sees Brighton back into the lead!

Danny Welbeck's strike sees Brighton back into the lead against Nottingham Forest in their Premier League clash!

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Should it have stood? Wilson hammers home early goal despite push on Dragusin

Wilson hammers home an early goal against Spurs despite Jimenez's push on Dragusin in the build-up.

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‘It’s Surreal’: Iranians in Disbelief After Supreme Leader Assassinated

A rally to mourn Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the supreme leader of Iran, in Tehran on Sunday.

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SaaS in, SaaS out: Here’s what’s driving the SaaSpocalypse

What's behind the SaaSpocalypse? It simply seems a new supreme has risen.

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Hatate rescues Celtic in Old Firm classic

Reo Hatate scored a late equaliser to rescue a point for Celtic as they came from two goals down to draw 2-2 with Rangers in a pulsating Old Firm clash at Ibrox.

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Who was Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei?

Iranian state media confirmed that Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s supreme leader was killed in a joint US-Israeli strike

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T20 World Cup: South Africa beat Zimbabwe; set up New Zealand semifinal

South Africa win by five wickets despite Sikandar Raza's all-round heroics; will play the first semi in Kolkata.

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Kerr scores first international goal in 28 months in Australia win

Sam Kerr scores her first international goal in 28 months as Australia open their Asian Cup campaign with a 1-0 win over the Philippines in Perth.

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South Africa power past Zimbabwe to seal Super 8s top spot

South Africa beat Zimbabwe by five wickets to finish top of Group 1 in the Super 8s and set up a semi-final against New Zealand.

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Smoke rises above Qatar capital Doha after Iranian missiles shot down

Loud explosions have been heard in Doha, the capital of Qatar, as defence systems shot down incoming Iranian missiles.

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World reacts to killing of Iran’s Khamenei by US, Israel forces

Several nations, global bodies and prominent groups respond to killing of Iran's supreme leader, urging de-escalation.

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Keir Starmer abandoned net zero to court Reform voters. He failed

After byelection defeat and with right-leaning advisers gone, will PM return to his instincts and embrace Labour ‘DNA’ on climate?Less than a year ago, Keir Starmer stood in front of an audience of...

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South Africa beat Zimbabwe to set up NZ semi-final

South Africa produce an unconvincing performance with the bat as they beat Zimbabwe by five wickets to set up a semi-final against New Zealand

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What will war in Iran do to the global economy?

Conflict has exposed how much growth depends on energy supplies through the Strait of Hormuz

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Trump has no realistic plan for Iran’s future

The US president has not understood the lessons of past wars for regime change in Iraq and Afghanistan

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Labour is stubborn in defeat because it knows this: we face the belated end of the political 20th century | John Harris

In Gorton and Denton, I heard again and again that people wanted seismic political change – Labour and the Tories are no longer part of that conversationIn the wake of Labour’s third-place showing...

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The U.S.-Israeli attacks have killed a number of Iranian leaders.

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s supreme leader, was killed in an Israeli strike on Saturday.

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Sources: Vikings to trade or cut Jones, Hargrave

The Vikings have informed running back Aaron Jones and defensive tackle Javon Hargrave that, barring a trade, they will be released at the start of the 2026 league year, sources told ESPN's Adam Sc...

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Boring or bust: Reeves aims to project calm competence in spring budget

After 18 months of policy U-turns and political turmoil we are told not to expect any last-minute policy rabbitsPoliticians tend to hate being boring but Rachel Reeves will be delighted if Tuesday’...

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Video: Smoke rises above Tehran after latest US-Israeli attacks

The Israeli Air Force has launched a new wave of attacks on Tehran.

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How US-Israel attacks on Iran threaten the Strait of Hormuz, oil markets

About 20-30 percent of global oil and gas supplies are shipped through the Strait of Hormuz.

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Green wins LPGA title with husband as caddie

Australia's Hannah Green wins the LPGA's Women's World Championship in Singapore after her husband steps in as her caddie.

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The US-Israeli war on Iran could rewrite Gulf security calculations

A prolonged conflict is bound to disrupt the model of regional stability and economic prosperity the Gulf has pursued.

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Phoenix Dance Theatre: Interplay review – mixed bill draws on hip-hop, classical greats and 2000s nostalgia

York Theatre RoyalFrom an ode to the pure goodness of the dancefloor to clapping rhythms, playful duets and retro classicsMarcus Jarrell Willis wants us to rewind. Back to the good old days. The Ph...

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Under the shadow of the Iran war, Israel finds another way to punish Gaza

NGO ban and the blocking of aid due to closure of the border crossings are meant as another collective punishment.

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Scientists just created chocolate honey packed with surprising health perks

Scientists in Brazil have transformed cocoa waste into a functional chocolate-infused honey packed with antioxidants and natural stimulants. Using ultrasound waves, they enhanced honey’s ability to...

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Man accuses Israel of war crimes as he holds remains of girl killed in Iran

An Iranian man accused Israel of war crimes as he cradled remains of a girl killed in an attack on an elementary school.

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‘US and Israel’s war on Iran is based on a flawed strategy’

'US and Israel's war on Iran is based on a flawed strategy'

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Few will mourn leader of ‘evil’ regime Ali Khamenei, says UK defence secretary

John Healey says there is ‘real and rising threat’ from Iran as US and Israeli military action divides political opinionUS-Israel war on Iran – latest updatesThe UK defence secretary has said few w...

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Cards' Marmol gets 2-year extension amid rebuild

Oliver Marmol, who has a 325-323 record as manager of the Cardinals over four seasons, has agreed to a two-year extension that includes a club option for 2029.

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LIVE: India vs West Indies – T20 World Cup Super Eights

Follow our live updates, with toss and team news coverage, ahead of our live text commentary stream of the Group 1 game.

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UK troops and civilians put at risk by Iran strikes, Healey says

British military personnel at a base in Bahrain were "within several hundred yards" of a strike, the defence secretary says.

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Beyond amyloid plaques: AI reveals hidden chemical changes across the Alzheimer’s brain

Scientists at Rice University have produced the first full, dye-free molecular atlas of an Alzheimer’s brain. By combining laser-based imaging with machine learning, they uncovered chemical changes...

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Why Diplomacy Was Doomed: Trump’s Issue Was Iran’s Leadership Itself

The “radical Shia clerics” leading Iran could not be trusted, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in recent weeks.

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Ex-minister adds to UK calls for ban on political donations in cryptocurrency

Exclusive: Labour’s Rushanara Ali plans to intervene in elections bill amid warnings of foreign interferenceA former Labour minister has added her voice to those of a growing list of experts and se...

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‘I never had those deep chats in the smoking area’: Arlo Parks on embracing late night life with her hedonistic new album

In her teens, the Mercury prize-winning musician was stuck on tour buses when she should have been on the dancefloor. Now she is throwing herself into club culture – and living on her own termsUnti...

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Israel launches new military strikes as Iran retaliates after Khamenei’s killing.

People taking shelter in Tel Aviv on Sunday as air-raid sirens warned of another Iranian missile and drone attack.

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Do USWNT up-and-comers have a shot at the Women's World Cup roster?

The USWNT's roster for the SheBelieves Cup had eight players with six caps or less. Are these youngsters competing for World Cup spots?

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US-Israel attacks on Iran, day 2: Khamenei is killed, Iran retaliates

Iran carries out retaliatory attacks as supreme leader is killed in US and Israeli attacks pushing the region on edge.

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‘By 18 I was having sex to the music of Brian Eno’: Tim Booth’s honest playlist

The James frontman fell for Leonard Cohen as a child and would do Val Doonican at karaoke. But which singer taught him that ‘music could be medicine’?The first song I fell in love with My old...

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How do Lionesses solve full-back succession problem?

Will the Lionesses find a solution for their full-back problem in time for the 2027 Women's World Cup?

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Kosgei wins Tokyo Marathon in record time

Kenya's Brigid Kosgei sets a new course record of 2:14:29 with a commanding victory at the Tokyo Marathon.

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For the first time, light mimics a Nobel Prize quantum effect

Scientists have pulled off a feat long considered out of reach: getting light to mimic the famous quantum Hall effect. In their experiment, photons drift sideways in perfectly defined, quantized st...

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Ranking MLB's best at every position for 2026: Olney's top 10s

As a new baseball season approaches, we compare the elite at every spot on the diamond.

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At least 9 killed in pro-Iran protest at US consulate in Pakistan’s Karachi

Protest erupted following assassination of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in joint US and Israeli strike.

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Green wins Women's World Championship for second time

Australian Hannah Green won the HSBC Women's World Championship for a second time after holding off fast-finishing American Auston Kim to claim a one-stroke victory.

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Predict F1 drivers' and constructors' championships

With the 2026 F1 season ushering in a new era of cars and regulations, make your predictions for how the drivers' and constructors' championships will finish.

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Politics chat: Trump delivers on threat to strike Iran, calls for regime change

President Trump delivered on his threat to strike Iran and announced a military campaign there on Saturday assisted by Israel. He also called for regime change.

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A faint cosmic hum could solve the Universe’s expansion mystery

Astronomers have long known the universe is expanding—but exactly how fast remains one of the biggest mysteries in cosmology. Different techniques for measuring the Hubble constant stubbornly disag...

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'You can't avoid the political climate' - Fishlock on EuroGames 'honour'

Jess Fishlock, generally regarded as Wales' greatest ever female footballer, says she felt compelled to become an ambassador for the 2027 EuroGames in Cardiff due to the "political climate right no...

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Everything we heard during NFL combine week: Latest on QB markets, trade talks, sleeper free agents

What will the Vikings, Cardinals, Colts and Dolphins do at QB? Has the A.J. Brown and Maxx Crosby trade buzz quieted? Which free agents are getting interest?

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Thousands in Iran mourn Khamenei’s killing

Supreme leader killed in US-Israeli strikes; IRGC pledges fierce retaliation across the region.

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Thousands of pollution incidents in England downgraded without site visit, data suggests

Exclusive: Whistleblower figures show large rise in ‘serious’ to ‘minor’ downgrades based on water company evidenceEnvironment Agency (EA) staff have downgraded thousands of serious pollution incid...

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Nelson: Fury is still the second best heavyweight in the world

Tyson Fury remains the second best heavyweight in the world, but he still has come to terms with his loss to Oleksandr Usyk, says former world champion and Sky Sports boxing expert Johnny Nelson...

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Arsenal set to celebrate St Totteringham's Day earlier than ever

The day it becomes impossible for Spurs to finish above Arsenal in the Premier League, St Totteringham's Day is set to arrive earlier than ever.

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Despite antiwar MAGA wing, Trump gets Republican support for Iran strikes

Conservative opposition to war on Iran remains minimal as hawks heap praise on Trump for bombing, killing Khamenei.

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Celebrations around the world after strikes on Iran

People in the UK, Spain and the United States celebrated on Saturday following news of the strikes.

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Watch trailer for Ben Youngs Investigates: How Safe Is Rugby?

Watch the trailer for new BBC documentary Ben Youngs Investigates: How Safe Is Rugby?

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Transfer rumors, news: MLS an option as Salah 'increasingly likely' to leave Liverpool

MLS and the Saudi Pro League are both "possible options" for Liverpool's Mohamed Salah this summer. Transfer Talk has the latest.

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The best theatre to stream this month: a decade of Dom Coyote’s spellbinding stage music

The composer’s new album features tracks from Hamlet and Everyman, while The Importance of Being Earnest with Ncuti Gatwa has a free week on YouTubeDom Coyote says “electronics, acoustics, voice an...

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Christina Applegate on how MS made her an ‘honesty missile’: ‘I won’t lie and say any of this is a blessing’

When the Emmy-winning comedy star was diagnosed, her body started giving up on her. She writes about losing control, gaining weight – and refusing to be a ‘good girl’In 2021 I was diagnosed with mu...

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Watch: Moment Iran's state TV announces Supreme Leader has been killed

Iran's state media has confirmed that Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has been killed.

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World Cup qualifiers mean a fresh start for Wales

The beginning of World Cup qualifying means a fresh start for Rhian Wilkinson's Wales.

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In Ukraine, a Community of ‘Simple Believers’ Shuns the Modern World

Laying a foundation for a house in the village of Kosmyryn, in western Ukraine, in November.

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Harry Styles, fake stage invaders and a censored Peter Mandelson joke: the biggest moments at the Brit awards

The ITV censors had their work cut out in a protest-filled, relatively edgy ceremony that hosted ultra-expressive performances from Rosalía, Wolf Alice and more• Brit awards 2026: the full list of...

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Iran says US and Israel strikes hit school killing 108

There is no confirmation by the US or Israel of the strike on the school located near elite military troops.

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Watch: How US-Israel strikes on Iran unfolded

Iran launched retaliatory attacks in the Middle East after US-Israel strikes across the country.

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Iranians Take to Streets to Celebrate Khamenei’s Death

Some Iranians said on social media that they were privately mourning the supreme leader. But displays of exuberance broke out in cities across the country.

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Netanyahu’s war? Analysts say Trump’s Iran strikes benefit Israel, not US

War with Iran contradicts the US president's own criticism of regime change policies in the Middle East, analysts say.

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Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s supreme leader, 1939-2026

Hardline cleric who led Islamic Republic since 1989 projected power across the region and suppressed protests at home

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US strikes on Iran lead to renewed demands for war powers legislation

Democratic lawmakers have largely condemned the strikes on Iran, emphasising the lack of congressional approval.

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Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Hard-Line Cleric Who Made Iran a Regional Power, Dies at 86

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who ruled for more than three decades, shaped Iran’s Islamic revolution far more than the Islamic Republic’s founder, Ayatollah Khomeini.

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How responsible are climbers for each other's safety? Mountaineers react to manslaughter

A woman's death during a climbing trip has sparked debates about personal responsibility and risk.

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Wellness peptide craze: Why people are injecting drugs 'not for human consumption'

Growing numbers of people are injecting unregulated peptides for health reasons - but one expert says they are "lab rats".

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After Iran Attacks, Ship Traffic Plummets in Strait of Hormuz

One of the world’s most vital maritime arteries saw a 70 percent drop in vessel traffic.

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New Yorkers protest US strikes on Iran

New Yorkers protested Saturday hours after US President Donald Trump ordered a wave of deadly strikes on Iran.

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Why is WhatsApp's privacy policy facing a legal challenge in India?

A 2021 policy update requires users to share data with Meta for ads purposes to continue using the app.

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Iranian Ambassador to UN calls US-Israeli attacks a ‘war crime’

Iranian Ambassador to the United Nations, Amir-Saeid Iravani denounced US-Israeli military strikes across the country.

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'World-class save' - How Pickford & Everton thwarted Newcastle

Match of the Day pundits Alan Shearer and Ashley Williams react to Jordan Pickford's "remarkable" injury-time save against Newcastle.

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Chris Mason: Trump calls Starmer as US and Europe diverge on Iran strikes

The UK was not involved in, nor has it endorsed, the strikes on Iran by Israel and the US.

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