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The Guardian view on the cost of Trump’s war on Iran: the world’s poor will pay most dearly | Editorial
ByEditorial March 12, 2026

The economic fallout of the US-Israeli assault and Tehran’s retaliation is spreading fast, and pushing the most vulnerable towards disasterSoaring prices at the pump, the scrapping of mortgage deals, and the prospect of higher prices for everything fro…

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How oil is at the center of the US-Israel war with Iran
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera March 12, 2026

As oil prices rise, the US, Israel and Iran seem ready to keep fighting no matter the costs.

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Iraq vents anger at strikes on former militias now under government control.
ByErika Solomon March 12, 2026March 12, 2026

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FBI reports ‘active shooter situation’ at Michigan synagogue in the US
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera March 12, 2026

Authorities report car ramming at Temple Israel Synagogue in West Bloomfield Township, Michigan, assailant killed.

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Israel launches air attack on Beirut during live Al Jazeera broadcast
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera March 12, 2026

An Israeli air attack struck a building during a live Al Jazeera broadcast in a new "wave of attacks" on Hezbollah.

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Israel attacks central Beirut in escalation of deadly assault on Lebanon
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera March 12, 2026

Israel targets centre of Lebanese capital in escalation of military campaign that has killed nearly 700 people.

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Two in critical condition after shooting at Old Dominion University in US
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera March 12, 2026

Authorities say suspect is dead after opening fire in university building in latest shooting on US university campus.

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Israel drops charges against soldiers in Palestinian detainee abuse case
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera March 12, 2026

Charges dropped against five soldiers accused of sexually abusing a Palestinian detainee at a military facility.

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Trump says not ‘appropriate’ for Iran to participate in the World Cup in US
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera March 12, 2026

US president, who won the FIFA Peace Prize says Iran would be welcome but should not come for its players' safety.

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British tourist among 20 charged in Dubai over videos of Iranian missile strikes
ByPeter Beaumont and agencies March 12, 2026

UAE cybercrime law means sharing images or footage of war can bring jail, prison time and deportationA British man is among 20 people who have been charged in the United Arab Emirates under cybercrime laws in connection with filming and posting materia…

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