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Erdogan gifts Trump gold-plated revolver during Nato summit

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Spain styles itself as Israel's most fervent adversary, but its sanctions are far from comprehensive

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Iran accuses US of violating international law after strike on nuclear plant

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ICC's Khan probe 'reduced to political referendum', Palestinian rights groups warn

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Will the Iran-US MoU reshape economic relations in the Gulf?

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IRGC says it hit US special operations unit in Syria as bombs fall on Iran for sixth night

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Iran strikes US base in Jordan as American bombardment continues

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US strikes hit Iran for a third night killing three people

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UK politicians call for sanctions on Israel as Starmer's Gaza legacy slammed

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Pen America chief resigns, accuses literary institution of erasing Palestinians

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Israel's death towers: Gaza civilians killed by remote attacks during ceasefire

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Muslim footballers are challenging Europe's identity debate at the World Cup

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Did hydration breaks derail Arab teams' World Cup campaigns?

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Israel's war on Lebanon

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World Cup 2026: Fifa 'crossed a red line' after decision to overturn ban for US striker's red card

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Backlash as Lloyds 'debanks' independent media outlet The Canary 'with no explanation'

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Iran leaves World Cup with dignity despite unprecedented political pressure and logistical hurdles

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The Israeli unmaking of the Ibrahimi Mosque

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