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Tuesday, 12 May 2026
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Updated 13:25 CST
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U.S. searches for airman shot down in Iran, while Trump posts ultimatum
At the start of the sixth week of war, U.S. forces search for a missing airman and President Trump reiterates his ultimatum for Iran to open the Straight of Hormuz.
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Tehran psychiatric hospital not usable after US-Israeli strike
A psychiatric hospital in Tehran is no longer functioning after a US-Israeli strike, the hospital chief says.
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Universities hit as US, Israel ramp up attacks on Iran’s infrastructure
Authorities say at least 30 universities impacted by US and Israeli strikes since the start of the war.
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Iran’s coastline: architecture of control
We take you on a walkthrough of Iran’s coastline and strategic islands marking its architecture of control.
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Vehicle engulfed in flames after Israeli drone strike in central Gaza
Palestinians in Gaza scrambled to extinguish a vehicle engulfed in flames after it was targeted by an Israeli drone.
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Israeli attacks on southern Lebanon kill two girls, damage hospital
Dozens of people wounded as Israel intensifies attacks in Lebanon, including in and around Tyre.
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Italy’s Meloni meets Qatar emir to discuss energy issues amid Iran war
Prime Minister Meloni is the first EU and NATO country leader to visit the region since the war began.
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Top diplomat Marco Rubio strips Qassem Soleimani’s niece of US residency
In a statement, the US State Department has accused Hamideh Soleimani Afshar of being an 'outspoken supporter' of Iran.
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New video reveals moment US-Israeli munitions impact Iranian bridge
New video shows the moment multiple US-Israeli strikes hit the B1 bridge in Iran's northern Alborz province on Thursday.
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Trump says Iran has 48 hours to make deal as search for US pilot continues
Trump does not reference a downed US jet in his post but points to a deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
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What the Iran-Iraq war can tell us about the US-Israeli war on Iran
Trump and Netanyahu are harbouring the same illusions Saddam Hussein had in 1980 when he invaded Iran.
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At least 15 killed in Russian attacks on Ukraine as Zelenskyy meets Erdogan
At least one person is killed in a Ukrainian attack on southern Russia's Rostov region.
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LIVE: Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona – La Liga
Follow our live updates, including team news coverage, before our text commentary stream of Spanish top flight match.
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Iran says US, Israel belong in Stone Age after Tehran university strike
Iranian minister said the US and Israel are the ones that belong in the Stone Age after an attack on Tehran university.
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Three suspects ordered to stay in UK custody over Jewish charity attack
The Metropolitan Police said the three men were charged with arson after setting ambulances on fire.