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Trump says US forces yet to start 'destroying what's left' in Iran
Trump says US forces yet to start 'destroying what's left' i...
The US military "hasn't even started destroying what's left in Iran. Bridges next, then Electric Power Plants!" Trump posted on his Truth Social platform, several hours after he said Iran's tallest bridge had been destroyed.
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Hegseth asked US Army chief of staff to step down
Hegseth asked US Army chief of staff to step down
The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, confirmed a report from US broadcaster CBS that said George had been asked to take immediate retirement.
12 minutes ago
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'Extraordinary news': Dutch recover stolen gold Romanian helmet
'Extraordinary news': Dutch recover stolen gold Romanian hel...
Flanked by balaclava-clad police officers, a spokesman for Dutch prosecutors unveiled the 5th-century BC golden Helmet of Cotofenesti and two of the three gold bracelets stolen in January 2025.
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Macron says military operation to 'liberate' Strait of Hormuz 'unrealistic'
Macron says military operation to 'liberate' Strait of Hormu...
"There are those who advocate for the liberation of the Strait of Hormuz by force through a military operation, a position sometimes expressed by the United States," Macron said during a visit to South Korea.
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Iran vows 'crushing' attacks on US after Trump threats
Iran vows 'crushing' attacks on US after Trump threats
The war, which erupted more than a month ago with US-Israeli strikes on Iran, has spread throughout the Middle East and roiled the global economy, impacting hundreds of millions of people worldwide.
3 hours ago
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Australia announces crackdown on betting advertisements
Australia announces crackdown on betting advertisements
Sports betting advertisements are pervasive across the nation's airwaves, enticing people to risk their money on everything from surfing to greyhound racing.
12 hours ago
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Astronauts begin NASA lunar mission after climactic blast-off
Astronauts begin NASA lunar mission after climactic blast-of...
With a thunderous roar that reverberated far beyond the launchpad, the enormous orange-and-white rocket carried three Americans and one Canadian away from Florida's Kennedy Space Center at approximately 6:35 pm (2235 GMT) local time.
13 hours ago
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Burkina army, jihadists killed more than 1,800 civilians since 2023: HRW report
Burkina army, jihadists killed more than 1,800 civilians sin...
Burkina's ruling junta led by Captain Ibrahim Traore that took power in a September 2022 coup has been unable to stem violence waged by jihadist groups affiliated with Al-Qaeda and the Islamic State group, which have caused thousands of deaths over the past decade.
14 hours ago
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Too bright: Seoul to dim digital billboards after complaints
Too bright: Seoul to dim digital billboards after complaints
The number of these sometimes huge electronic screens -- often curved and showing waving K-pop stars or leaping dolphins in 3D -- has soared, driving buzz on social media.
14 hours ago
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Australia PM says Iran war objectives met, 'not clear' what more to achieve
Australia PM says Iran war objectives met, 'not clear' what...
Albanese called for de-escalation, noting that US-Israeli attacks had degraded Iran's air force, navy and military industrial base.
15 hours ago