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Explosion in Iran’s Bandar Abbas caused by gas leak, official says
Local fire official says gas leak likely caused blast that ripped through residential building in Iranian port city.
Appropriating the death count: Manufacturing consent for an attack on Iran
Protest death toll speculations are used to rally support for an attack on Iran and downplay the genocide in Gaza.
US envoy Witkoff says Ukraine talks with Russia ‘productive’
The talks come just a day before a second round of US-mediated talks between Russia and Ukraine in Abu Dhabi.
Tributes pour in for beloved actress Catherine O’Hara
Actors and politicians honour O'Hara, who died this week at age 71, for her comedic 'brilliance' and generosity.
German football federation rules out World Cup boycott to oppose Trump
German football federation confirms it met to discuss a boycott of the FIFA 2026 World Cup, which is co-hosted by US.
Pakistan beat Australia to seal cricket series in T20 World Cup warm-up
Pakistan thump Australia by 90 runs in Lahore in second T20 of tour to seal three-match T20 series 2-0.
Bill Gates, Elon Musk, Howard Lutnick face new scrutiny over Epstein ties
New files suggest the men had more extensive contact with Epstein than previously known.
Real Madrid vs Rayo Vallecano: La Liga – teams, start, lineups
Real Madrid's turbulent season continued with UCL defeat at Benfica in midweek but now focus returns to La Liga title.
Sabalenka ‘really upset’ at blowing Australian Open final chances
Following back-to-back Australian Open wins, Aryna Sabalenka has now lost consecutive finals with Elena Rybakina defeat.
US journalists arrested for covering anti-ICE protest at church
Two journalists were arrested and taken to court in the US for covering an anti-ICE protest inside a Minnesota church.