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Iran says women's football captain withdraws Australia asylum bid

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War in the Middle East: latest developments

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Iran warns against wider war as Trump asks allies to escort ships

AFP - 3h ago

One-party Vietnam holds parliamentary election

AFP - 3h ago

Iran women's football captain withdraws Australia asylum bid: state media

AFP - 3h ago

Zelensky: EU pressure to open Russian oil pipeline is 'blackmail'

AFP - 5h ago

Trump says US not ready to agree deal to end Iran war

AFP - 2h ago

Trump seeks global backing to secure vital Gulf oil route

Mar 14 2026

Dowman makes history as Arsenal strike late, Man City held by West Ham

Mar 14 2026

F1 races in Bahrain, Saudi cancelled due to Iran war

Mar 14 2026

Dowman makes history as Arsenal strike late, Chelsea beaten

Mar 14 2026

Trump urges world powers to secure Iran shipping lane

Mar 14 2026

Trump says other countries 'must take care' of Hormuz

Mar 14 2026

Russian sports minister defends return of flag, anthem to Paralympics

Mar 14 2026

Israel says Iran war entering 'decisive phase'

Mar 14 2026

Hezbollah's 'existential' war against Israel could be its last

Mar 14 2026

US embassy in Iraq hit as Mideast War enters third week

Mar 14 2026

Middle East war: global economic fallout

Mar 14 2026

Iran, US threaten attacks on oil facilities

Mar 14 2026

Few easy ways out for US as war with Iran drags on

Mar 14 2026

Kharg Island bombed, Trump says US to escort ships through Hormuz soon

Mar 14 2026

Brazil revokes visa of US diplomat in Bolsonaro row

Mar 14 2026

Cuba releases prisoners, confirms talks with US

Mar 13 2026

Top narco trafficker Marset handed to US after Bolivia arrest

Mar 13 2026

Blasts hit Tehran as US said to be sending more ships, Marines to Mideast

Mar 13 2026

Germans head to Polish pumps as oil price bites

Mar 13 2026

Drone strike kills French soldier in Iraqi Kurdistan

Mar 13 2026

Iran drone kills French soldier in Iraqi Kurdistan

Mar 13 2026

Iran defiant, US vows even heavier bombing

Mar 13 2026

Oil-starved Cuba confirms talks with US

Mar 13 2026

Deadly blast rocks Iran as leaders rally in show of defiance

Mar 13 2026

Deadly blast rocks Iran as leaders attend rally in show of defiance

Mar 13 2026

Fresh wave of Israeli strikes on Iran, Gulf nations also hit

Mar 13 2026

South Sudan models dominate global catwalks but visas a problem

Mar 13 2026

Strikes target Gulf as French soldier killed in Iraq

Mar 13 2026

Thousands of Chinese boats mass at sea, raising questions

Mar 13 2026

French soldier killed in attack in Iraqi Kurdistan

Mar 13 2026

Assailant dead after ramming vehicle into Michigan synagogue

Mar 13 2026

Saudi forces down drones, French soldier killed in Iraq

Mar 13 2026

'Say a prayer and send it': Paralympic alpine skiers tackle fear

Mar 13 2026

Trump says Iran shouldn't come to World Cup for 'own life and safety'

Mar 13 2026

Fantastic Mr Stowaway: fox sails from Britain to New York port

Mar 13 2026

Spurs search for salvation, Arsenal ready for title charge

Mar 13 2026

Saudi forces down drones after Iran vows to target oil resources

Mar 13 2026

US jury to begin deliberations in social media addiction trial

Mar 12 2026

Iran says will make US regret war as oil prices soar

Mar 12 2026

Iran vows unrelenting war as oil prices soar

Mar 12 2026

Assailant dead after ramming car into Michigan synagogue

Mar 12 2026

Noma's star chef quits after claims that he hit and bullied staff

Mar 12 2026

New Iranian leader vows revenge, keeps oil shipping route shut

Mar 12 2026

US military 'not ready' to escort tankers through Hormuz Strait: energy secretary

Mar 12 2026

New Iranian supreme leader calls for defiance, keeps key waterway shut

Mar 12 2026

Russia jails 15 for life over IS-claimed 2024 concert hall attack

Mar 12 2026

War creating 'largest' oil shock in history as Iran hits new Gulf targets

Mar 12 2026

Mideast oil shock 'largest' in history as Iran hits new Gulf targets

Mar 12 2026

Russia jails 15 for life over 2024 concert hall attack

Mar 12 2026

China approves 'ethnic unity' law condemned by rights groups

Mar 12 2026

North Korea vow no more protests in Women's Asian Cup

Mar 12 2026

Djokovic ousted by Draper at Indian Wells as Alcaraz marches on

Mar 12 2026

China to approve 'ethnic unity' law condemned by rights groups

Mar 12 2026

Checkpoints, air strikes and hope: a Tehran resident tells her story

Mar 12 2026

Iran targets fuel facilities, sending oil soaring again

Mar 12 2026

Three crew 'believed trapped' aboard Thai ship attacked in Gulf: firm

Mar 12 2026

Fear, boredom for Philippine sailors stuck in Hormuz strait

Mar 12 2026

North Korea unveils image of leader's daughter firing pistol

Mar 12 2026

One surprise after another? Oscars night set to be unpredictable

Mar 12 2026

Iran threatens prolonged war as Trump says it is near defeat

Mar 12 2026

War disrupts fertiliser supplies, puts food security at risk

Mar 12 2026

All-conquering Mullins lands Champion Chase with Il Etait Temps

Mar 12 2026

Despite reputation, bonobos are aggressive, particularly toward males: study

Mar 12 2026

Three brothers arrested over US embassy blast in Oslo

Mar 12 2026

Real Madrid batter Man City as PSG sink Chelsea in Champions League

Mar 11 2026

US takes first steps towards new global trade penalties

Mar 11 2026

Iran says war could destroy global economy, Trump vows to 'finish' job

Mar 11 2026

Senegal parliament doubles penalty for same-sex relations

Mar 11 2026

Real Madrid run riot as Valverde treble stuns Man City

Mar 11 2026

'Happy (and safe) shooting!': Study says AI chatbots help plot attacks

Mar 11 2026

Oil prices jump despite strategic reserve release

Mar 11 2026

Iran warns of long war that would 'destroy' world economy

Mar 11 2026

French aid worker killed in DR Congo air strike

Mar 11 2026

Hard-right Chile leader sworn in on promise of change

Mar 11 2026

Chile's Kast, most right-wing president since Pinochet, takes office

Mar 11 2026

Arctic sea ice among lowest on record: AFP review of US data

Mar 11 2026

IEA to launch largest-ever release of oil reserves

Mar 11 2026

North America 'heat dome' left winners and losers: study

Mar 11 2026

Iran warns ready for long war that would 'destroy' world economy

Mar 11 2026

Man set himself alight in fatal Swiss bus fire: prosecutor

Mar 11 2026

IEA says members to release 400 mn barrels from oil reserves

Mar 11 2026

Trump's 'racist hate speech' fuelling rights abuses: UN watchdog

Mar 11 2026

Oil jumps, stocks drop as Mideast war prolongs market volatility

Mar 11 2026

Iran hits ships in Gulf chokepoint as G7 dips into oil reserves

Mar 11 2026

Iran women footballers evacuate from safe house in Australia

Mar 11 2026

Trade ships hit as Iran threatens Gulf oil chokepoint

Mar 11 2026

Germany, Japan to unblock oil reserves as G7 stands 'ready' to act

Mar 11 2026

Trump said Iran 'welcome to compete' in World Cup, says Infantino

Mar 11 2026

UK govt to release first batch of Mandelson files

Mar 11 2026

G7 inches closer to tapping oil reserves to tackle price rise

Mar 11 2026

Iran's new supreme leader injured but 'safe', says president's son

Mar 11 2026

Poland starts human trafficking probe into Epstein ring

Mar 11 2026

Cargo vessels hit as Iran threatens to close Gulf oil chokepoint

Mar 11 2026

Italy stun USA to leave hosts on brink at World Baseball Classic

Mar 11 2026

Shabby beauty: Inside Japan's oldest, defiant student dorm

Mar 11 2026

Seoul says can deter threats from North if US weapons shifted to Mideast

Mar 11 2026

Italy stun United States 8-6 in World Baseball Classic

Mar 11 2026

New wave of Iran attacks as oil reserve release weighed

Mar 11 2026

Trump-Infantino 'bromance' tested by Middle East war

Mar 11 2026

Kharg Island: Iran's vital oil hub in the crosshairs?

Mar 11 2026