Latest developments in Iran: US and Israeli strikes, death of Khamenei

The United States and Israel launched waves of strikes Saturday against targets in Iran, sparking swift retaliation by the Islamic republic.

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From closed airspace to cancelled flights: US-Iran conflict flares

Flights across the Middle East were cancelled on Saturday as several countries closed their airspace after the United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran.

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Vladimir Putin: Russia's eternal leader defined by war and power

Putin's four-year-long invasion of Ukraine is the culmination of a quarter-century spent tightening his grip on power, crushing opponents and trying to expand Russia's influence.

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Strike kills four Iran-backed fighters, anger mounts in Iraq

Four Iran-backed fighters were killed on Sunday when their base in Iraq was struck as the region became embroiled in violence after the United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran.

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After Khamenei's killing, who is running Iran now?

Iran has announced transition plans following the killing of supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a joint Israeli-US attack of unprecedented scale.

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First US soldiers killed in operation against Iran

Three US soldiers killed, five seriously wounded during attacks on Iran on Saturday, Pentagon says, the first casualties of US personnel since the operation began.

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Iran's supreme leader killed in strikes, Israeli sources say

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that there are signs Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed in an attack on his compound as part of US-Israeli strikes.

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Israel, US carry out strikes against Iran

Israel and US launch joint strikes on Iran, explosions reported in Tehran; attack dashes hope for a diplomatic solution with Iran over its nuclear programme.

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US-Iran: more than four decades of enmity

The United States and Iran have been sworn enemies since the 1979 Islamic Revolution and the hostage crisis at the US embassy in Tehran.

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Trump says US aims to destroy Iran's military, topple government

US President Trump announced a major attack against Iran Saturday, vowing to "annihilate" the country's navy and missile sites, and urging Iranians to overthrow their government.

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US, Israel launch strikes on Iran, Tehran hits back across region

Iran's Revolutionary Guards, the ideological arm of the Islamic republic, said they had targeted the US Fifth Fleet in Bahrain, other American interests in the Gulf and Israel.

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Strikes on Iraq base kill two, group threatens to strike US

The United States and Israel launched a campaign against Iran early on Saturday, which retaliated with a barrage of missiles targeting Gulf states and Israel.

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Airspace closed, flights cancelled as US-Iran conflict flares

Carriers including Air France, Air India, Turkish Airlines, Norwegian, Air Algerie and Lufthansa announced widespread cancellations.

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Sacking Amorim could cost Manchester United Sh2.8 billion

Man United's decision to sack Ruben Amorim as their manager could end up costing the Premier League giants almost £16 million ($22 million)

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Locals in Niger say 'terrorists' killed 25 militia members

"There were 25 young self-defence fighters who lost their lives and three others who were wounded and evacuated" to hospitals in Tillaberi town and Niamey, the latter source said.

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Arsenal face Chelsea title test, troubled Spurs in spotlight

Premier League leaders Arsenal face a title test from London rivals Chelsea on Sunday. Manchester City can keep the pressure on Arsenal with a win at Leeds

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Real Madrid face Man City, PSG draw Chelsea in Champions League last 16

Real Madrid and Manchester City will face off in a Champions League knockout tie for the fifth season running after being drawn to play each other in the last 16

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Liverpool boss Slot says Salah victim of 'his own standards'

Salah may be experiencing the worst goal drought of his Premier League career but Liverpool boss Arne Slot believes the Egypt striker is paying the price for his own high standards.

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Gaza civil defence says Israeli strikes killed at least 7

It is the latest violence in the Palestinian territory to come despite a US-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hamas which came into effect in October.

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Bill Clinton denies wrongdoing at grilling on Epstein ties

Clinton did not name Trump directly but said "no person is above the law, even presidents -- especially presidents."

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US non-emergency staff allowed to leave Israel as Trump threatens Iran strikes

The New York Times reported that US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee sent an email to embassy staff on Friday morning saying that those wishing to leave "should do so TODAY".

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Ghanaian government says 55 citizens killed after being lured into Ukraine war

"We were informed that 272 Ghanaians are believed to have been lured into battle since 2022 for which an estimated 55 have been killed and two captured as prisoners of war."

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Israel Supreme Court lifts ban on Gaza foreign aid organisations

"Without taking any position, a temporary interim order is hereby issued," the court said in a ruling responding to a petition from more than a dozen NGOs.

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Juventus lick wounds after painful Champions League exit

Juventus were left wondering what might have been after coming close to mounting an incredible comeback against Galatasaray with 10 men before eventually being knocked out

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Manchester United financial results show profit increase after job cuts

Man United CEO Omar Berrada highlighted the "positive financial impact of our off-pitch transformation" after the club recorded a profit increase following their recent job cuts.

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Snoop Dogg given hero's welcome in first trip to Swansea since becoming co-owner

Snoop Dogg was welcomed with a blaze of whirling white towels and a guard of honour on Tuesday in his first visit to Swansea since becoming a co-owner of the Welsh club.

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Real Madrid victory for 'everyone against racism', says Tchouameni

Real Madrid midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni said his team's 2-1 win against Benfica on to reach the Champions League last 16 was a victory for "everyone who is against racism".

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Japan PM Takaichi under pressure over gifts to MPs

Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi was under pressure after it emerged she gave congratulatory gift catalogues to lawmakers from her ruling LDP following its landslide election victory.

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Sri Lanka's ex-spy boss arrested over 2019 Easter bombings

A whistleblower told the network that he had permitted the attack to proceed with the intention of influencing that year's presidential election in favour of Rajapaksa.

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India PM Modi heads to Israel to 'strengthen cooperation'

India's Adani Group, operates the Mediterranean port of Haifa, while Israeli military drone technology played a pivotal role during India's May 2025 clash with Pakistan.

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Trump claims Iran working on missiles that could hit US

"They've already developed missiles that can threaten Europe and our bases overseas, and they're working to build missiles that will soon reach the United States of America."

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Five moments from Trump's record-breaking State of the Union address

US President Donald Trump decided to go long, broaching everything from the economy to Iran during his one hour and 47 minute speech to Congress.

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Inside the Mexican resort that was the final hideout of 'El Mencho'

The roar of machine guns and drone of helicopters shook the luxurious resort where Mexico's most-wanted cartel boss hid on Sunday, plunging tourists into panic.

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Mourinho, the unwelcome guest at Madrid's home

Jose Mourinho has not set foot in the Santiago Bernabeu since leaving Real Madrid in 2013, but his Champions League homecoming with Benfica on will be complicated.

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FIFA boss 'very reassured' about World Cup in Mexico despite violence

FIFA president Gianni Infantino says he is “very reassured” about Mexico hosting matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup despite recent violence following the killing of a drug cartel leader.

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UN Security Council sanctions four RSF commanders over El-Fasher atrocities

UN Security Council sanctions four top RSF commanders, including Hemedti's brother, Abdelrahim Daglo, over alleged October 2025 El-Fasher city takeover.

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Carrick hails 'ruthless' Manchester United match-winner Sesko

Manchester United boss Michael Carrick praised the impact of super-sub Benjamin Sesko after the Slovenian's cool finish earned a 1-0 win at Everton on Monday night.

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Moscow war against Ukraine 'triple failure for Russia': Macron

Vladimir Putin's war against Ukraine is a "triple failure for Russia," President Macron said on Tuesday to mark the four-year anniversary of Russia's invasion of the Western-backed country.

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Torrential rains leave 20 dead in Brazil, dozens missing

Torrential rains in southeastern Brazil have left at least 20 people dead and dozens missing in flooding and landslides, officials said Tuesday.

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Mayweather to fight Pacquiao in Las Vegas in September

Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao will meet in a long-awaited rematch of the highest-grossing clash in boxing history this September at the Sphere in Las Vegas

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