Democrats Demand Accountability From Hegseth on Iranian School Strike
A majority of Senate Democrats called on Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth to carry out a “swift investigation” into the deadly attack on the first day of the war.
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The US-Israeli strategy failed to defeat Iran quickly – now they are moving to plan B | Paul Rogers
It’s called the Dahiya doctrine – and the IDF and US air force are using it to destroy domestic support in IranPaul Rogers is emeritus professor of peace studies at Bradford University and author of Losing Control: International Security in the 21st Ce…
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IEA orders largest ever release of stockpiled oil to reduce crude price
Members agree unanimously to release about 400m barrels amid market volatility caused by Iran warBusiness live – latest updatesMiddle East crisis live – latest updatesThe International Energy Agency has ordered the largest release of government oil res…
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ICC rejects bias claims from stranded South Africa, West Indies cricketers
Frustrated players say they were left in the dark for days over their travel while England flew out within two days.
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‘Titanic’ Trump-Epstein statue appears in Washington DC
A statue was placed in Washington DC depicting US President Donald Trump and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
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Russia kills two in Ukraine’s Kharkiv; war grinds on, focus on Middle East
At least seven injured in the northeastern city of Kharkiv after a drone hit a 'civilian enterprise', officials say.
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World Heritage Sites Hit in Airstrikes on Iran
Revered cultural icons that have withstood the upheavals of history are being hit hard in the war being waged by Israel and the United States.
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Tehran’s Smothering Smoke Has Roots in ‘Mazut,’ an Unusually Dirty Fuel
The low-grade oil has been used to fuel power plants amid Iran’s international isolation. Tanks of mazut may now be burning near the city.
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Video: North Korea conducts cruise missile test for destroyer
Cruise missiles were seen launching into the sky as North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw naval tests.
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Europe’s hard right fractures over US-Israel war on Iran
Far-right forces are split over nationalism, foreign policy and ties to US President Donald Trump.