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LIVE - Iranian strikes reported on Qatar and Saudi energy sites as US jets shot down by Kuwaiti 'friendly fire' The US defense secretary says American attacks on Iran will not lead to "endless war". Meanwhile in Cyprus, two drones were intercepted near a UK base, after an earlier attack on Sunday.

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Starmer seeks to carve out distinct UK approach to this conflict -- This is delicate terrain for the prime minister both in the UK and among international leaders too.

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Allies of US in the Gulf bear brunt of Iran attacks -- Iran's attacks on Gulf Arab states suggest the Islamic Republic is targeting not just the US military but also civilian infrastructure.

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Could Kim's teen daughter become North Korea's next leader? -- Kim Jue Ae is becoming more visible alongside her father, but much about her remains a mystery.

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Michael B Jordan upends Oscars race as Sinners wins big at Actor Awards -- The US star's best actor win for Sinners leaves the Oscars race too close to call.

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Oil prices jump and shares fall as conflict escalates -- Experts have warned that a prolonged conflict could push global energy prices even higher.

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India and Canada agree series of deals as Carney and Modi reset ties in Delhi - India and Canada aim to conclude a trade deal by the end of the year as their leaders reset strained relations in Delhi.

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Kidnapping of foreigners soars in Africa's lawless Sahel region -- Growing insecurity in the Sahel made 2025 one of the worst years on record for the abduction of foreigners in Africa.

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At least 153 dead after reported strike on school, Iran says -- Iran has blamed the US and Israel for the strike; the US is looking into reports of the incident, while the IDF says it is "not aware" of operations in the area.

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Nine dead in missile attack on Israel as Iran strikes region -- Several deaths are reported across the Middle East as Tehran retaliates for massive strikes by the US and Israel.

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Deadly Texas bar shooting 'potentially act of terrorism', FBI says -- Two people were killed and 14 injured, with the suspected gunman, identified by some media outlets, also shot dead.

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War photographer Paul Conroy dies as tributes paid -- Jamie Doran played the photographer, who has died aged 61, in the 2018 movie A Private War.

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Why is WhatsApp's privacy policy facing a legal challenge in India? -- A 2021 policy update requires users to share data with Meta for ads purposes to continue using the app.

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Iran's regime is still intact - the coming days will show if it can hold out -- Iran's surviving leaders are in crisis mode, battling to project security as US and Israel strikes continue.

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Months of planning behind US-Israeli mission to target Iran's supreme leader -- A piece of crucial intelligence arrived just hours before the attack on a compound in central Tehran.

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Ayatollah Khamenei's iron grip on power in Iran comes to an end -- Iranian state TV confirms the supreme leader has been killed on the first day of massive US and Israeli air strikes on the country.

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Where have Nepal's 'nepo kids' gone as corruption takes centre stage in election? -- The excess of politicians' children was front and centre of the anger that drove protests that toppled the government last year.

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How responsible are climbers for each other's safety? Mountaineers react to manslaughter -- A woman's death during a climbing trip has sparked debates about personal responsibility and risk.

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Watch: Video appears to show US F-15 fighter jet crashing in Kuwait -- The US says six of its F-15 jets were "mistakenly shot down by Kuwaiti air defenses", with all crew in a stable condition.

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Watch: Retaliations continue on day two of US-Israel attacks on Iran -- Donald Trump warned of more US deaths after three US service members have been killed in action on the second day of US-Israel attack on Iran.

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Watch: Moment Iran's state TV announces Supreme Leader has been killed -- Iran's state media has confirmed that Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has been killed.

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Watch: How US-Israel strikes on Iran unfolded... in two minutes -- Iran launched retaliatory attacks in the Middle East after US-Israel strikes across the country.

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Celebrations around the world after strikes on Iran -- People in the UK, Spain and the United States celebrated on Saturday following news of the strikes.

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Thousands more flights cancelled as Iran strikes continue -- The majority of flights to key Middle Eastern hubs have been cancelled for Monday as the conflict continues.

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Will Jessie Buckley's winning streak continue at the Oscars? -- At the Actor Awards on Sunday Buckley won the female actor in a leading role prize for Hamnet.

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UK will allow US to use bases to strike Iranian missile sites, PM says -- The prime minister says it remains the case that the UK will "not join offensive action now".

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€400m weight loss tablet factory to be built in Ireland -- Novo Nordisk, which is based in Denmark, says it will upgrade its facility at Athlone, County Westmeath.

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More than 100,000 Britons register for help in Middle East -- Foreign Office sources say no evacuation was imminent but the government is preparing for potential scenarios.

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Deepfake attack: 'Many people could have been cheated' -- The boss of the Bombay Stock Exchange was recently targeted in what is a growing global problem.

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A rap star might just beat a former PM - what this says about Nepal's Gen Z election -- Many hope the vote could bring change after protests last year, and shatter decades of political paralysis.

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