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Champions League: Barcelona handball claim against Atletico Madrid rejected
Barca were unhappy with an alleged handball by Atletico's Marc Pubill in quarterfinal first leg but UEFA rejects appeal.
How many ships have passed the Strait of Hormuz and how many were attacked?
Ship-tracking data shows 279 ships have passed through the strait and 22 have been attacked since the war on Iran began.
How much will US Hormuz blockade hurt Iran, and does Tehran have an escape?
Iran earned $5bn in oil exports in past month while it shut the strait for most other ships. That revenue is at risk.
Iran remains an obstacle to the ‘Greater Israel’ project
Israel wants to expand in the Middle East. Its failure to defeat Iran is a major setback for its hegemonic plans.
India cricket slammed for ‘Orwellian’ control of global game by Wisden
UK-based Wisden Cricketers' Almanack takes dim view of an unhealthy and politicised Indian dominance of the global game.
Russia’s Lavrov visits China as US pressures Iran with Hormuz blockade
China and Russia have been vocal critics of the US-Israel war on Iran, an ally of both world powers.
Maradona’s childhood home becomes soup kitchen for those in need
Neighbours gather at Maradona's birthplace for meals, keeping compassion alive in the Buenos Aires suburb of Fiorito.
Sanctioned tankers transit Strait of Hormuz amid US blockade
Chinese-owned tanker Rich Starry becomes the first sanctioned vessel to exit the Gulf after the US blockade.
Iran slams YouTube ban on pro-Iranian group’s Lego-style AI videos
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman says the move aims to 'suppress the truth about their illegal war on Iran'.
Israel-Lebanon direct talks in the US: All to know
Israel and Lebanon hold first direct talks since 1993, but Hezbollah's rejection threatens the US-brokered effort.