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- Anti-aircraft fire seen in eastern Lebanon amid Israeli incursion March 7, 2026Apparent anti-aircraft fire was seen in the Bekaa Valley of eastern Lebanon amid reports of an attempted Israeli attack.
- Massive explosions, fires from US-Israeli strikes on Tehran March 7, 2026Massive explosions and fires were seen across Tehran as US-Israeli strikes pummelled targets in the Iranian capital.
- Iranian missiles over Tel Aviv prompt sirens, interceptor launches March 7, 2026Witness videos captured Iranian projectiles soaring over Tel Aviv as sirens blared and Israeli interceptors launched.
- Iran’s legal case for striking the Gulf collapses under scrutiny March 7, 2026Claims of self-defence cannot justify missile attacks on neighbouring states that were not party to the conflict.
- Wake up before it’s too late: Oppose the unjust, cruel war on Iran March 7, 2026Silence in the face of US–Israeli aggression will destroy the international legal order and endanger global peace.
- ‘We stand with Israel’: Germany’s Friedrich Merz scolds protester March 7, 2026“We stand with Israel.” German Chancellor Friedrich Merz scolded a pro-Palestinian protester at an election rally.
- Iran’s strikes on the Gulf: Burning the bridges of good neighbourliness March 7, 2026The Gulf states didn't want this war, and they're the ones Iran needs to mediate an end to the conflict.
- Iran war is latest threat to a global economy rattled by Trump March 7, 2026Rising energy prices threaten to stoke inflation and hobble economic growth in countries around the world.
- Cuba announces fifth death after shootout with Florida-tagged speedboat March 7, 2026The government in Havana has claimed that the 10 people on board speedboat planned to 'unleash terrorism' in Cuba.
- Iran war live: Trump says no deal with Iran until ‘unconditional surrender’ March 7, 2026US-Israeli attacks on Iran continue as Israel's bombing of Lebanon kills at least 217 people, injures almost 800.
- Cuba closes Quito embassy after Ecuador’s Daniel Noboa expels its diplomats March 6, 2026Noboa's government gave Cuba's diplomats 48 hours to leave Ecuador, though it did not provide an explanation.
- Drone evades defences, ignites fire at southern Iraq oil facility March 6, 2026A drone evaded defences and ignited a massive fire at an oil facility for foreign companies in southern Iraq’s Basra.
- Real Madrid beat Celta Vigo to close on Barcelona with Valverde late goal March 6, 2026Federico Valverde scores in injury-time as Real Madrid win 2-1 at Celta Vigo to maintain their La Liga title chase.
- Iranian UN ambassador condemns US-Israeli ‘criminal war’ March 6, 2026Iranian Ambassador to the United Nations Amir-Saeid Iravani urged the UN Security Council to stop the US-Israeli war.
- Athletic Bilbao vs Barcelona: La Liga – teams, start, lineups, kickoff time March 6, 2026Barcelona were thumped in the Copa del Rey semifinal but return to La Liga on Saturday where they sit clear of Real.
- Mexico’s Sheinbaum pledges robust World Cup security in visit to Jalisco March 6, 2026The Mexican president says 100,000 security personnel will be deployed during upcoming football tournament.
- Qatar partially reopens airspace as Iranian strikes continue to hit Gulf March 6, 2026Evacuation and cargo flights to resume but scheduled services still suspended as US-Israeli war on Iran continues.
- Why did the US torpedo Iran’s ‘prize’ warship? March 6, 2026Why did the US sink Iran's prize destroyer, the IRIS Dena? Soraya Lennie explains.
- People are tracking this shepherd fleeing Israeli strikes in Lebanon March 6, 2026People are tracking a shepherd who has been walking with his herd for days across Lebanon, fleeing Israeli strikes.
- US issues limited licence for Venezuelan gold following high-level visit March 6, 2026The licence follows a push from US President Donald Trump to open Venezuela's resource sector to outside investment.
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- The most beautiful sections of China's Great Wall September 18, 2023Having lived in Beijing for almost 12 years, I've had plenty of time to travel widely in China.
- Look of the Week: Blackpink headline Coachella in Korean hanboks April 18, 2023Bringing the second day of this year's Coachella to a close, K-Pop girl group Blackpink made history Saturday night when they became the first Asian act to ever headline the festival. To a crowd of, reportedly, over 125,000 people, Jennie, Jisoo, Lisa and Rosé used the ground-breaking moment to pay homage to Korean heritage by […]
- Still haven't filed your taxes? Here's what you need to know April 14, 2023So far this tax season, the IRS has received more than 90 million income tax returns for 2022.
- Markets digest bank earnings after recent turmoil April 14, 2023
- Retail spending fell in March as consumers pull back April 14, 2023Spending at US retailers fell in March as consumers pulled back amid recessionary fears fueled by the banking crisis.
- Analysis: Fox News is about to enter the true No Spin Zone April 14, 2023This is it.
- Silicon Valley Bank collapse renews calls to address disparities impacting entrepreneurs of color April 13, 2023When customers at Silicon Valley Bank rushed to withdraw billions of dollars last month, venture capitalist Arlan Hamilton stepped in to help some of the founders of color who panicked about losing access to payroll funds.
- 'I was up to my waist down a hippo's throat.' He survived, and here's his advice April 12, 2023Paul Templer was living his best life.
- Michael Jordan's 1998 NBA Finals sneakers sell for a record $2.2 million April 12, 2023In 1998, Michael Jordan laced up a pair of his iconic black and red Air Jordan 13s to bring home a Bulls victory during Game 2 of his final NBA championship — and now they are the most expensive sneakers ever to sell at auction. The game-winning sneakers sold for $2.2 million at Sotheby's in […]
- How Playboy cut ties with Hugh Hefner to create a post-MeToo brand April 11, 2023Hugh Hefner launched Playboy Magazine 70 years ago this year. The first issue included a nude photograph of Marilyn Monroe, which he had purchased and published without her knowledge or consent.
- They bought an abandoned 'ghost house' in the Japanese countryside April 10, 2023He'd spent years backpacking around the world, and Japanese traveler Daisuke Kajiyama was finally ready to return home to pursue his long-held dream of opening up a guesthouse.
- Here's the real reason to turn on airplane mode when you fly April 7, 2023We all know the routine by heart: "Please ensure your seats are in the upright position, tray tables stowed, window shades are up, laptops are stored in the overhead bins and electronic devices are set to flight mode."
- 'A definitive backslide.' Inside fashion's worrying runway trend April 6, 2023Now that the Fall-Winter 2023 catwalks have been disassembled, it's clear one trend was more pervasive than any collective penchant for ruffles, pleated skirts or tailored coats.
- Relaxed entry rules make it easier than ever to visit this stunning Asian nation March 31, 2023Due to its remoteness and short summer season, Mongolia has long been a destination overlooked by travelers.
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- Palestinians Stream Back to Northern Gaza on Foot January 27, 2025Israel allowed displaced Gazans to begin crossing a military zone that bisects the enclave after a deadlock over hostage releases was broken.
- Leading China Property Developer Reports Huge loss, in Sign of Widening Real-Estate Woes January 27, 2025Troubles at Vanke raise questions about the continued spread of the property crisis and whether the Chinese state will step in.
- Freed Israeli Hostages Still Had Shrapnel in Their Bodies From Oct. 7 Attack January 27, 2025Some of the women were held alone for extended periods and spent eight months in tunnels, an Israeli medical official said.
- Suspected Sabotage of Deep-Sea Cable Triggers First NATO-Led Response January 27, 2025The alliance mounted its first coordinated response to a suspected sabotage campaign against critical infrastructure after another cable was severed in the Baltic Sea.
- Rwanda-Backed Rebels Enter Congo's Safe-Haven City January 27, 2025Residents of Goma reported gunfire and shelling after rebels overran Congolese troops. U.N. officials estimated that more than one million displaced people were now inside the city.
- Cocaine-Funded Gangs Shake Colombia Years After Peace Pact January 27, 2025Attacks by powerful militias against civilians reflect the state’s inaction eight years after a peace accord removed a powerful rebel group from the field.
- Italy Supports Saudi Arabia Joining Fighter-Jet Program, PM Meloni Says January 27, 2025The U.K., Italy and Japan have already partnered on the Global Combat Air Programme, which aims to put a new stealth fighter with supersonic capability in the skies by 2035.
- Kim Jong Un Is Doing Everything He Can to Keep North Korea's Youth in Line January 27, 2025The dictator, eager to shut out the influence of Hollywood and K-pop, has been exalting a “shock brigade” of 300,000 teens and 20-somethings drafted into flood reconstruction.
- Shippers Wary of Red Sea Routes Despite Houthi Pledge to End Targeting January 27, 2025The world’s top three container operators said they fear instability in Gaza and broader regional tensions mean continued danger.
- Trump Says Colombia Will Accept Deportees, Ending Tariff Standoff January 27, 2025The president has made immigration an early priority to start second term, with ICE making more than 900 arrests Sunday.
- Jeju Air Crash Probe Focuses On Engine Damage After Bird Strike January 27, 2025Pilots’ actions after that strike are an early focus of the investigation, according to people familiar with the probe.
- Germany's Economic Model Is Broken, and No One Has a Plan B January 27, 2025The country is focused on exports, but China is slowing imports and U.S. tariff threats are growing. Politicians are offering few alternatives.
- Trump Says He Wants to 'Clean Out' Gaza, Send Refugees to Egypt and Jordan January 26, 2025The president, calling the heavily bombed enclave “a demolition site,” proposed relocating Palestinians temporarily or long-term, a move rejected by Arab countries since the war began.
- Hamas Releases Four Female Israeli Soldiers Under Gaza Cease-Fire Deal January 25, 2025The hostages are the second set to be released since the multiphase agreement came into effect, raising hopes for a lasting end to the war.
- Hamas Took More Than 200 Hostages From Israel. Here's What We Know. January 25, 2025Israel says 91 hostages abducted on Oct. 7 remain in captivity, including the bodies of at least 34.
- U.N. and Congolese Troops Struggle to Halt Lightning Rebel Attack January 25, 2025Aid workers estimate as many as 300,000 people are fleeing advances by the Rwandan-backed M23 rebel group, which has taken two strategic towns on the approaches to Goma over the past several days.
- Who Are the Israeli Hostages Released by Hamas? January 25, 2025Israelis held their breath as four soldiers, all women, were released from the Gaza Strip, the second group to be freed as part of a fragile cease-fire agreement with Hamas.
- The Latest Gaza Hostages Freed: Women Whose Hamas Warnings Were Ignored January 25, 2025The swap for four soldiers stationed on the border of the Gaza Strip at Nahal Oz follows 15 months of captivity and a campaign by their families.
- Beijing Signals Readiness to Talk to Trump's Team, Even Old Foes January 25, 2025The Chinese foreign minister spoke by phone with Marco Rubio, the new secretary of state who has been a critic of Beijing.
- Canada Is Becoming a Fentanyl Exporter, and a Target for Trump January 24, 2025The drug is increasingly manufactured in and trafficked from the U.S.’s northern neighbor, though the numbers remain small compared with Mexico.