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Friday, 13 March 2026 · Global Edition · Updated 23:25 CST
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Israel destroys bridge in Lebanon and threatens Gaza-scale devastation

Israeli attacks since early March have killed 773 in Lebanon as military expands assault to more Beirut neighbourhoods.

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What rats do’: US says Iranian leaders hiding as leaders appear in Tehran

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Iran’s leadership was “desperate and hiding,” after US-Israeli strikes.

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Lebanese father buries four daughters killed in Israeli strike

A Lebanese father mourned the death of his four daughters, who were killed in an Israeli strike.

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Success uncertain, but Israelis continue to back ‘heroic’ war with Iran

Israeli public overwhelmingly supports war with Iran, rallying behind Netanyahu despite political divisions.

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Ukraine, EU allies slam US decision to roll back Russia oil sanctions

Volodymyr Zelenskyy says move 'does not help peace' as Europe reels from soaring energy prices linked to Iran war.

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Ukraine finds new role as protector of US, Gulf allies amid Iran war

Having abandoned Ukraine, the US has sought Kyiv's support in defence from Iranian drones.

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Thousands march worldwide in solidarity with Palestine, Iran on al-Quds Day

Despite war, al-Quds Day marches in Tehran saw thousands protest, voicing anger against Israel and the US.

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Air attack hits as Iran’s chief justice gives lives interview at rally

An air attack hit in Tehran as Iran’s chief justice gave lives interview at an al-Quds rally

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A president suing himself? Why experts say Trump’s $10bn lawsuit might fail

Experts say Trump's decision to sue over his leaked tax returns risks putting him in charge of arranging his own payout.

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US’s Hegseth claims new Iran Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei injured

Pete Hegseth's remarks come a day after Khamenei pledged to keep fighting in first statement since he was named leader.

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Former Arsenal player Partey to plead not guilty to 2 new rape charges

Ghana international Thomas Partey faced initial charges of rape just days after leaving Arsenal last summer.

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Australia edge North Korea to set up China or Taiwan Asian Cup semifinal

Australia beat North Korea 2-1 to set up Women’s Asian Cup semi against China or Taiwan, and seal FIFA World Cup spot.

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All 6 U.S. crew are dead after a military aircraft goes down in Iraq

The U.S. military confirmed that all six crew members on an KC-135 aircraft died after the refueling plane went down in western Iraq, raising the U.S. death toll after two weeks of war with Iran.

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US’s new scramble for Africa is biomedical imperialism

From Zimbabwe to Zambia, US health deals are raising fears of a new era of biomedical extractivism.

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Huge pipe emerges from the ground in Japanese city

Traffic in Japan’s Osaka was brought to a standstill after residents discovered a huge steel pipe had emerged.

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