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Could the Iran war keep Netanyahu in power for longer?
Huge support in Israel for joint US bombing campaign in Iran.
Colombia’s Petro accuses Ecuador of bombing near border
Leaders of Colombia and Ecuador trade allegations after Gustavo Petro says 27 charred bodies found on country's border.
Diners witness drone interception attempt overhead in Baghdad
Diners at a restaurant in Baghdad witnessed the moment a C-RAM air defence system attempted to intercept a drone.
Rubio says Cuba needs to ‘get new people in charge’ as US ratchets pressure
Washington continues to block fuel to island nation, as Trump floats 'doing something with Cuba very soon'.
FIFA rejects Iran’s request to move World Cup matches from US to Mexico
The 2026 World Cup matches will be played as per schedule announced last year, the football organisation says.
Who was Ali Larijani, Iran’s powerful insider?
Iran has confirmed that security chief Ali Larijani has been killed.
Trump says US does not ‘need’ Strait of Hormuz help, despite appeal
US president strikes defiant tone as allies reject joining coalition, does not name countries he says 'on their way'.
Trump says it’s a ‘good thing’ counterterrorism director resigned over Iran
US President Trump reacted to the resignation of the US National Counterterrorism Centre’s director, Joe Kent.
US lawmakers Murphy, Casar push legislation to regulate prediction markets
The legislation aims to prevent bets made based on insider knowledge of wars, economic policy and controllable events.
Congolese President Sassou Nguesso wins fifth term: Provisional results
Congolese President Denis Sassou Nguesso's election success will extend his nearly 42 years in power.