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The last 24 hours of eye-wateringly expensive missile duelling over the Persian Gulf has made one point above all.
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Last 24 hours show a prolonged Iran war could do calamitous damage to global economy
The last 24 hours of eye-wateringly expensive missile duelling over the Persian Gulf has made one point above all.
Social media blamed for stark decline in young people's happiness
Heavy social media use has led to a stark drop in happiness among young people, according to a major academic study.
Apple issues spyware alert to iPhone users
Apple is urging users to update their iPhones after the discovery of new spyware that can take over phones running older versions of the iOS operating system.
China not planning to invade Taiwan in 2027, US says
China is not currently planning to invade Taiwan next year, according to US spy agencies.
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Senegal vows to appeal 'unfair, unacceptable' ruling stripping it of African football trophy
Senegal says it will appeal the "unfair, unprecedented, and unacceptable decision" to strip it of its Africa Cup of Nations title after a chaotic final against host Morocco.
King says UK 'blessed' by Nigerian influence as he hosts state banquet for president
The King has paid tribute to the contribution of people of Nigerian heritage as he held a state banquet for the country's president.
Why do the attacks on the world's largest gas field matter?
With the world's largest gas field being set ablaze by Israeli strikes, the cost of the war with Iran is set to climb higher still.
Iranians out in strength as thousands attend funeral for security chief and navy crew
As Iran's government buried its fallen heroes, its supporters came out in strength.
Iranians defiant as thousands attend funeral for security chief and crew of sunken navy ship
As Iran's government buried its fallen heroes, its supporters came out in strength.
Israel suspected of using war weapon illegally in south Lebanon
More than a million people in Lebanon have been displaced and over 900 killed as Israel intensifies its offensive against the militant group Hezbollah.
Lebanon evacuation can be seen from space as Israel continues 'terrifying' operation
More than a million people in Lebanon have been displaced and over 900 killed as Israel intensifies its offensive against the militant group Hezbollah.
Displacement, strikes and Israeli troops: What is happening in southern Lebanon?
More than a million people in Lebanon have been displaced and over 900 killed as Israel intensifies its offensive against the militant group Hezbollah.
Five sporting results which were overturned - after Senegal drama
The Senegal national football side has just been stripped of the Africa Cup of Nations.
Senegal's football loss is only the latest sports row to change a result - here are five more
The Senegal national football side has just been stripped of the Africa Cup of Nations.
Pakistani government wants to 'create anarchy' in Afghanistan, claims Hamid Karzai
Hamid Karzai has claimed that the Pakistani government wants to promote "anarchy and weakness" in Afghanistan to ensure the country is "downtrodden".
Senegal stripped of Africa Cup of Nations
Senegal has been stripped of the Africa Cup of Nations for misconduct in the tournament final, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has ruled.
Senegal stripped of the Africa Cup of Nations
Senegal has been stripped of the Africa Cup of Nations after misconduct in the tournament final, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has ruled.
Senegal stripped of Africa Cup of Nations over misconduct in final
Senegal has been stripped of the African Cup of Nations after misconduct in the tournament final, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has ruled.
'Why did this happen to my innocent four-year-old?': Inside Iran's children's wards
The human cost of Israel and America's air campaign on Iran is mounting, nowhere more painfully felt than in the children's wards of its hospitals.
Princess of Wales celebrates St Patrick's Day with Irish Guards
The Princess of Wales wished the officers and guardsmen of the Irish Guards a happy St Patrick's Day as she presented them with traditional sprigs of shamrock.
Did America and Israel just ramp up the war in the Middle East?
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Inside Iran's children's wards: The painful human cost of US-Israel airstrikes
The human cost of Israel and America's air campaign on Iran is mounting, nowhere more painfully felt than in the children's wards of its hospitals.
Inside Iran's children's wards: The painful human cost of US-Israeli airstrikes
The human cost of Israel and America's air campaign on Iran is mounting, nowhere more painfully felt than in the children's wards of its hospitals.
Inside Iran's children's wards: The devastating human cost of US-Israeli airstrikes
The human cost of Israel and America's air campaign on Iran is mounting, nowhere more painfully felt than in the children's wards of its hospitals.
What we know about Joe Kent - the top US counterterrorism official who has resigned over Trump's Iran war
Donald Trump's most senior counterterrorism official has resigned, saying he "cannot in good conscience" support the Iran war and claiming the country posed "no imminent threat" to the United States.
Who is Joe Kent, the top US counterterrorism official who has resigned over Trump's Iran war?
Donald Trump's most senior counterterrorism official has resigned, saying he "cannot in good conscience" support the Iran war and claiming the country posed "no imminent threat" to the United States.
Bolsonaro moved out of intensive care after medical condition improves
Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro has been moved out of intensive care after his medical condition improved, his wife has said.
Trump fooled by fake AI video and fresh attack on Starmer - key takeaways from his latest appearances
There are plenty of things that could be highlighted from Donald Trump's latest public appearances.
Trump fooled by fake AI video - and three other takeaways from his latest appearances
There are plenty of things that could be highlighted from Donald Trump's latest public appearances.