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Iran says US ‘not serious’ about talks amid Tehran meeting
Officials from Iran, Pakistan, Turkiye and Saudi Arabia held talks in Tehran in an effort to stop further escalation.
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Families of victims killed in Jordanian strike deny links to church attack
Jordan said it targeted ‘terrorist hideouts’ in Syria, but relatives of those killed deny any link to last week’s church
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Why Jordan has struck Syria: What we know
Syria says Jordan did not coordinate with Damascus before launching operation in rural Deraa and Suwayda.
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North Korean howitzer guns spotted close to border with South Korea
The sighting comes after a mine blast wounded three South Korean soldiers in September.
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‘It’s magical’: London’s iconic Oxford Street goes vehicle-free
The cars have gone, and so have the buses, but while retailers expect a boost, residents worry about change.
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Heavy rains trigger massive flooding in Ecuador’s largest city
Parts of Ecuador’s largest city are underwater after severe rains battered the coast.
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WNBA Finals: Valkyries beat Dream to reach the brink of their first title
Kiah Stokes and Veronica Burton shine for Golden State as Angel Reese's Atlanta team was stifled by a strong defence.
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Kylian Mbappe loses Chinese sponsors for calling Mao ‘Chinese dictator’
Mbappe appears to say that the funniest internet meme he'd seen was of his face imposed on that of 'a Chinese dictator'.
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Israel election results 2026: When will we know who won and what’s next?
Exit polls are expected soon after voting closes late on Tuesday, but a final verdict might take days.
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Israelis begin voting as Netanyahu fights for political survival
Israelis vote as Netanyahu faces Gadi Eisenkot amid divisions over the wars in Gaza and Iran and growing isolation.
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Cruise ship crashes into two container ships during storm
A captain whose cruise liner collided with container ships in strong winds is being investigated by German police.