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LIVE - US unleashes powerful bombs on Iran's missile sites as Tehran vows retaliation for security chief's death - The military says it used "deep penetrator munitions" to hit Iran's missile sites along the Strait of Hormuz, as Tehran launches deadly strikes against Israel.

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Scotland's assisted dying bill rejected after emotional debate -- Scotland would have become the first part of the UK to legalise the process had MSPs backed the proposals. -- Scotland Politics

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Top US counterterrorism official resigns over Iran war, urging Trump to 'reverse course'

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Trump thanked by Irish PM for affirming US and Ireland's 'tremendous bond'

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Italy warns Russian tanker could explode in Mediterranean at any time

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Trump says Nato making 'foolish mistake' over Iran -- The US president expresses frustration that US allies are not helping secure the Strait of Hormuz.

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Iranian security chief Ali Larijani killed in air strike -- His death is confirmed on state TV, alongside that of another senior figure, Gholamreza Soleimani

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What have US allies and China said about sending ships to the Strait of Hormuz? -- US allies have either pushed back or remained cautious on Trump's initial request to send ships to the crucial oil route.

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Why the B-52s are trading their Love Shack for Downton Abbey -- The new wave pranksters plan a final visit to the UK, with detours to their favourite TV show sets.

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Chelsea's cheating - was a fine too lenient? -- Sports editor Dan Roan analyses whether Chelsea's record fine for a raft of Premier League rule breaches was lenient.

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My dad stabbed my mum to death - but then I had to move back in with him -- Gemma Ahern was three when her dad killed her mum - and at six she had to live with him again.

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Moment suspected meteor is spotted over Ohio and Pennsylvania

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Watch: Sean Penn receives 'Oscar' in Ukraine after skipping US ceremony

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Parades, rivers and the White House fountain: US celebrates St Patrick's Day

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Watch: Timothée Chalamet, Michael B Jordan turn heads on Oscars red carpet

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Watch: Iranians show daily life under air strikes and regime crackdown

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Suspected stray bullet from military drill hits girl at playground -- South Korea's military has since halted all shooting drills involving small firearms.

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Water supply cut in Moldova after oil spill blamed on Russian strike in Ukraine -- Moldova has imposed a 15-day state of alert in the Dniester river basin as a precaution.

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Aspiring female Zambian politicians were asked for sexual favours, official says -- These reports harm attempts to close the wide gender representation gap in Zambia, activists say.

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'Babe, they're AI' - Zendaya says it wasn't just fans fooled by fake wedding photos -- The star has spoken about the viral images that appeared to show her marrying partner Tom Holland.

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Belgian court clears way for trial over 1961 killing of Congo PM Lumumba -- Etienne Davignon, a 93-year-old ex-diplomat, is accused of involvement in the assassination of the independence hero.

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US Attorney General Bondi formally summoned to Congress in Epstein case

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India's cheap weight-loss drugs could reshape global obesity fight

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Death of Ali Larijani deepens crisis at heart of Iran's leadership

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Chile's president begins building border barrier less than week into term

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When will we get home? Stranded in New Zealand due to Iran war

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Spanish king reopens debate on conquest of Mexico by acknowledging 'abuse'

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Total repression and air strikes bring unrelenting dread for Iranians

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Higgs Boson breakthrough was UK triumph, but British physics faces 'catastrophic' cuts

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Morocco awarded Afcon title after Senegal's win overturned -- Morocco declared the winners of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after the Confederation of African Football overturns the result of their final defeat to Senegal.

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Will Champions League be Guardiola's Man City regret? -- Pep Guardiola is one of the greatest managers of all time, but will his Champions League record be a cause for frustration?

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Bodo/Glimt's fairytale run comes to crashing halt -- Bodo/Glimt's dream run in this season's Champions League may be over, but they bow out with their heads held high after making history.

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I must have done things wrong if fans not happy - Slot -- Head coach Arne Slot says he "must have done a lot of things wrong" for Liverpool fans to be "frustrated" at their recent form.

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Chelsea blown away by PSG to exit Champions League - Chelsea suffer their joint-heaviest defeat in a two‑legged European tie, losing 8-2 on aggregate and 3-0 on the night to European champions Paris St‑Germain at Stamford Bridge.

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Rice 'The Horse' epitomises relentless Arsenal -- Declan Rice is called "The Horse" by his Arsenal team-mates and his performance in the 2-0 win against Bayer Leverkusen again showed why he has more than earned that nickname.

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Real Madrid defeat leaves Man City with season-defining run -- Manchester City's season stands on the brink following a demoralising Champions League exit at the hands of familiar foes Real Madrid.

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