Iran war live: US launches new attacks; Hegseth says war has cost $37.5bn
Trump threatens to bomb a suspected Iranian nuclear site called Pickaxe Mountain 'very heavily'.
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US strikes Iran for ’11th consecutive night’
Explosions reported to have been heard in northwestern Iran's Tabriz, as well as capital Tehran and southern Iran.
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Lebanese army deploys in ‘pilot zones’ under US-backed plan
The Lebanese army has begun deploying in three southern towns as part of a US-backed framework agreement with Israel.
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Trump administration attacks US left, alleging Cuba ties: Key takeaways
US report says the beleaguered government in Havana is the 'connective tissue' of a global 'anti-American coalition'.
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Moldova chooses new prime minister as it pushes for EU membership
Political newcomer Vasile Tofan inherits Moldova's push to join the European Union by 2030.
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Zelenskyy replaces Ukraine military chief after protests
Replaced military chief Syrskii clashed with former Defence Minister Fedorov, whose removal last week led to protests.
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Drone shows scorched landscape after Spain wildfire
A drone has revealed what remains of this forest after a wildfire burned through over 30,000 hectares of it.
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US defence chief Hegseth puts Iran war cost at $37.5bn so far
Latest cost comes as Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Caine seek a $1.5 trillion budget, including $70bn for Iran war.
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Iran holds funerals for children killed in Minab school strike
Iran has held funerals for 32 children killed in a US strike on a school in Minab, Iran on February 28.
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How will Khalil al-Hayya’s leadership shape Hamas?
Newly named Hamas leader al-Hayya faces pressure to cede power amid Gaza's fragile ceasefire.
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Guyana reports ferry disaster death toll rises to 41
Search continues for dozens more people unaccounted for after the MV Barima capsized on Saturday night.
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Daytime Russian strike kills three in Zaporizhzhia
A Russian guided aerial bomb attack on Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, killed at least three people and injured 13 others.
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French parliament passes social media ban for under-15s
President Emmanuel Macron, who has championed the initiative, wants the ban in effect before the upcoming school year.
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US funding cuts deal blow to global HIV treatment: Report
UNAIDS chief calls for 'radical change' as aid cuts gut HIV clinics and treatment worldwide.
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Deposed Turkish opposition leader plans new party
Ozgur Ozel hopes to launch new main opposition after court removed him as leader of the CHP.
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Carney says he and Trump have agreed to ‘intensify’ trade negotiations
Relations between Canada and its largest trading partner have been tested by Trump's repeated jibes, threats and tariffs
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Spain battles latest in series of major wildfires near Madrid
Fire breaks out amid Spain's third heatwave of the summer, with temperatures forecast to rise above 40C.
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Kuwaitis ration electricity after Iranian strikes hit power grid
Kuwaitis are rationing electricity after Iranian strikes on power infrastructure are raising fears of outages
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US judge blocks Trump bid to strip work permits from immigrants
The order prevents thousands from El Salvador, Sudan and Ukraine from losing work authorisation while lawsuit proceeds.
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India tunnel collapse kills 10 as toxic gases hamper rescue
At least 10 people have died and 17 remain trapped after a suspected gas explosion caused a tunnel to collapse.
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US agency proposes ending racial and gender workforce data collection
Republican-led EEOC proposal to end workforce diversity reporting heads to public commentary amid sharp criticism.
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Can mediators broker a truce between the US and Iran?
With every new round of attacks raising political cost of compromise, analysts warn the window for peace may be closing.
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Rescuers search for flood survivors in Afghanistan
Rescuers in eastern Afghanistan are searching through mud and rubble after flash floods and a landslide
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Trump says he’s open to talks with Hezbollah, vows to help Lebanon
US President Trump said he is open to direct talks with Hezbollah.
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Instagram on trial for allegedly harming kids
The trial between the state of Tennessee and Instagram is kicking off this week.
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