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Lebanon’s Palestinian refugees suffer amid war, facing insecurity and trauma, in camps under attack. Share Save Tripoli, Lebanon – In 1948, Manal Matar’s grandparents fled Akka (Acre) in what was then northern Palestine and crossed into Lebanon. They thought they would soon return, but the borders c…

Iran is targeting ships in response to US attacks -- despite Trump's promises, can the US stop it? Share Save

All the build-up and live updates from the first 2026 Women’s Asian Cup semifinal between China and Australia. Share Save

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Attacks hit three southern Beirut neighbourhoods, fighting in the south of the country intensifies as Hezbollah engages Israeli army. Share Save Israeli air attacks have rained down on three neighbourhoods in Beirut, Lebanese state media reported, as the beleaguered nation says more than one million…

The US and Israel continue to attack across Iranian cities as the conflict spreads to the region and causes a global energy crisis. Share Save The United States-Israel war on Iran continues to intensify as attacks on multiple cities kill civilians, including a newborn baby and his two-year-old siste…

The Fujairah oil hub has been hit repeatedly by Iranian drones as the US-Israeli war continues to ignite instability in the region. Share Save A drone attack has sparked a fire at the Fujairah Oil Industry Zone in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), as Iran continues to launch sustained attacks on Gulf …

From the ancient tomb of Erythras to its modern ‘Missile Cities’, the Gulf’s largest island has become the strategic anchor of the US-Israel war on Iran. Share Save Beneath the labyrinthine salt caves and emerald mangrove forests of Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz, a different kind of architect…

The civil trial centres on a class-action lawsuit filed just before Musk took control of Twitter, which was renamed X. Share Save Closing arguments are set to begin in a trial in the United States pitting Elon Musk against shareholders of Twitter, now known as X, who say the world’s richest man enga…

For more than a year, Scottish politicians have been grappling with matters of life and death as they debated one of the most contested bills in the history of devolution. Tuesday's final Scottish Parliament vote on the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill is seen as too close to…

As war engulfs Iran, neighbouring states quietly prepare for a potential refugee exodus across already fragile borders. Share Save Islamabad, Pakistan — The war launched by the United States and Israel on Iran has killed more than 1,400 people in the country, set off retaliatory attacks by Tehran ta…

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Landing in Caracas, it might seem that little has changed since the US strikes on 3 January and the seizure by US forces of former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. The airport walls are plastered with "wanted" posters for the last election's opposition candidate, Edmundo González, accusing him o…

Reform UK has promised to scrap VAT and green levies on household energy bills if the party wins power. It said the move would save the average family £200 a year. There has been a renewed focus on energy costs since the outbreak of the war in Iran, with fears a sustained rise in the price of oil wi…

Late sex offender urged US-Canadian billionaire Mortimer Zuckerman to enter guardianship or conservatorship, files show. Share Save Jeffrey Epstein urged Canadian-American media and real estate mogul Mortimer Zuckerman to relinquish control of his financial affairs over what he claimed was the magna…

The national football federation wants to relocate its group matches to Mexico due to the ongoing US-Israel war on Iran. Share Save Iran’s ‌football federation is in discussions with FIFA ⁠about moving ⁠its World Cup 2026 matches from the United States to tournament co-host Mexico due to concerns ⁠a…

EU says Iran is 'not Europe's war' EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said there is no appetite to expand Europe’s naval mission to the Strait of Hormuz. She said the bloc is not part of the war but remains focused on restoring key energy and trade routes. Share Save

Israel's military says its troops have begun "limited and targeted ground operations" against the Iran-backed armed group Hezbollah in southern Lebanon. The military said operations had targeted "key Hezbollah strongholds" in recent days with the aim of strengthening the defence of Israeli border co…

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Marine turned anti-war protester says Trump wrong on Israel, Iran “Right is right, wrong is wrong, and Trump’s wrong.” Former Marine Brian McGinnis, whose hand was broken by police and a congressman earlier this month in a protest at the US Capitol, says Donald Trump is “wrong” when it comes to the …

After he was handed a statuette for best actor at the Academy Awards, Michael B Jordan received another golden prize - a cheeseburger. The actor, who won for his performance in the vampire-blues film Sinners, stopped by fast food chain In-N-Out Burger after the Hollywood ceremony. Still dressed in h…

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Venezuela is through to its first World Baseball Classic final and will play the host nation for the title in Florida. Share Save Maikel Garcia hit a tie-breaking ‌single in the seventh inning for Venezuela, which advanced to the ⁠World Baseball Classic (WBC) ⁠championship game by beating Italy 4-2 …

South African fruit exports face delays as Iran war disrupts global shipping routes South Africa’s fruit exporters are facing mounting losses and disruption as the US-Israel war on Iran enters its fourth week, threatening a $1.3 billion market in the Middle East. Al Jazeera’s Fahmida Miller reports …

Cuba also says it is removing impediments to US businesses and other foreign investors. Share Save Cuba has extended an invitation to Cuban Americans and other exiles living abroad to invest in and own businesses on the island, saying the “doors are open” to a community that has traditionally agitat…

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Cuba faces nationwide blackouts amid US oil blockade Cuba’s national power grid has collapsed amid an ongoing US-imposed oil blockade, causing blackouts across the country. Cuba has not received oil shipments since early January. Share Save

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Millions in Cuba have been left without power after the national electric grid collapsed on Monday, the country's power operator says. This the latest in a series of widespread power outages to hit the country, whose chronic fuel shortages have been exacerbated by a recent US blockade on oil shipmen…

CNN’s Kasie Hunt on Monday aired a montage showing Donald Trump contradicting himself multiple times within a matter of minutes on the ongoing crisis in the Strait of Hormuz caused by his Iran war. Trump’s demand that traditionally allied nations send warships to help the U.S. Navy safeguard the nar…

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Apparently, Costco is universally loved by all tax brackets. "Of course, they own a lot of expensive things like furniture, makeup, clothes, and use our service as many times as they want, or go to events whenever they want. I know that not all rich people are like this, but this is what I noticed a…

Top Democrat in US House slams Trump’s ‘reckless war of choice’ “Reckless war of choice.” US House of Representatives Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries criticised Donald Trump for what he called a failure to adequately prepare for the consequences of launching a war on Iran. Share Save

Pro-Israel groups pour millions into Democratic primaries in the Chicago area as support for the US ally hits a historic low. Share Save Washington, DC – Pro-Israel groups in the United States are spending millions of dollars in elections to assert their influence over the rising anger towards Israe…

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Dozens of people are feared dead or injured at a drug treatment centre in Afghanistan's capital after an air strike that the Taliban government blamed on Pakistan. The hospital in Kabul was hit on Monday evening, killing some people and injuring others, the government's spokesman said on X. Pakistan…

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Fox News senior strategic analyst Jack Keane joined 'America's Newsroom' to discuss his take on Operation Epic Fury as the U.S. and Israel continue to dismantle Iran's military infrastructure. The U.S. military has devastated Iran and all but destroyed its military effectiveness. Period. Full stop. …

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Donald Trump raised eyebrows and drew ridicule with a post suggesting Venezuela could become the 51st U.S. state. After Venezuela defeated Italy 4–2 in the World Baseball Classic semifinal on Monday, the president wrote on his Truth Social platform: “Wow! Venezuela defeated Italy tonight, 4-2, in th…

US President Donald Trump said on Monday that he is planning to delay a high stakes visit to China later in March by about a month because of the Iran war. "We've requested that we delay it a month or so," he told reporters at the White House, adding that it was important that he remained available …

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Palestinian activist Leqaa Kordia released from ICE detention Palestinian activist Leqaa Kordia was released from an ICE detention facility in Texas after a year in custody. The 33-year-old from the occupied West Bank was the last person connected to the Columbia University anti-genocide protests st…

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Iran says wars are not won on social media Ebrahim Zolfaghari, spokesperson for Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters said wars are decided on the battlefield, not on social media, in response to comments by US President Donald Trump. He also derided the US campaign name “Epic Fury” as better…

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The cost of fixing all the potholes on local roads in England and Wales would be an estimated £18.6bn, the industry body that oversees road surfacuing has warned. Research from the Asphalt Industry Alliance (AIA) found that just 51% of the local road network that is maintained by local councils were…

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Twice on Monday, President Donald Trump said he’d wrangled a confession of sorts from an Oval Office predecessor who he said had expressed regret in a private conversation about not attacking Iran the way Trump has been doing for more than two weeks. But there’s just a little probl…

On nearly every occasion President Trump has found himself in front of a camera in the last few days, he has had a pop at the prime minister and at the UK. We have long known the current occupier of the White House is rarely a man of subtlety, but the frequency with which he has repeated his critici…

Attempts to open Strait of Hormuz by force would be ‘almost suicidal' “I don’t think 2,500 [US] Marines will make any difference whatsoever to opening up the strait.” Andreas Krieg, Associate Professor at King’s College London, says that US plans to deploy 2,500 marines to the Gulf is unlikely to re…

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This isn't your grandpa's boiled cabbage. We're giving you braises, dumplings, pancakes, and gratins made with this affordable winter staple. Roasting cabbage is one of the first things we recommend for cabbage lovers looking to move beyond the world of coleslaw and boiled leaves. This version takes…

Afghanistan accuses Pakistan of air strike on drug rehab centre Rescuers are combing through the wreckage of a drug rehabilitation centre in Kabul where Afghan officials say a Pakistani strike has killed at least 400 people. Share Save

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Indian technology stocks have seen an unprecedented rout over the past few weeks over fears of artificial intelligence upending the traditional outsourcing model that powers the country's $300bn (£223bn) back-office industry. The sell-off - part of a global correction in traditional software and IT …

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Police deploy explosives’ clearance teams to three sites following suspected suicide attacks in the northeastern city. Footage shows the aftermath of deadly blasts in Maiduguri in northeastern Nigeria Share Save Multiple blasts have struck Nigeria’s northeastern city of Maiduguri, killing and woundi…

Moving English tests online for migrants who want a visa to come to the UK could open the door to fraudsters and criminal gangs, the largest international providers of English language exams have warned. Under the new £816m contract, which could be operational by December, English exams for Home Off…

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Twice on Monday, President Donald Trump said he'd wrangled a confession of sorts from an Oval Office predecessor who he said had expressed regret in a private conversation about not attacking Iran the way Trump has been doing for more than two weeks. But there's just a little probl…

Temperatures in parts of the UK are set to rise close to 20C later this week and bring the warmest weather of the year so far. After a colder period with some wintry weather for some parts of the country, spring-like weather makes a return. It will also coincide with the spring equilux where day and…

As the U.S. war with Iran drags on, much of the focus has been on a crucial waterway: the Strait of Hormuz. The Strait is a narrow channel that links the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman. It’s bordered by Iran from the north and Oman from the south, and it spans roughly 21 miles at its tightest poi…

Experts say global response may evolve over Hormuz security Donald Trump called for international help to keep the Strait of Hormuz open, but the proposal has drawn a lukewarm response. Experts say pressure could grow if disruption to the vital energy route continues. Share Save

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A New York man was freed from prison Monday after having spent nearly two decades behind bars for a robbery he didn't commit. Kenneth Windley was linked to the 2005 crime after he bought his mother a stove with a money order that he didn't know was stolen. Windley, 61, was convicted of second-degree…

Footage shows the aftermath of deadly blasts in Maiduguri in northeastern Nigeria. Footage shows the aftermath of deadly blasts in Maiduguri in northeastern Nigeria. Authorities in Borno state say suspected suicide bombings hit two local markets and a university. Share Save

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In the third week of the joint US-Israeli war against Iran, Donald Trump faces decisions that could define the rest of his presidency. But if the American commander-in-chief is grappling with a war of choice that seems in danger of spiralling in ways he can't control, those concerns are not playing …

Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on FoxNews.com. A bipartisan group of Minnesota lawmakers has proposed a bill seeking to ban warrants allowing law enforcement to gather data revealing which cellphones and other devices that were near a crime scene at a specific time.…

Thousands of people have been fleeing the South Sudanese town of Akobo and surrounding parts of Jonglei state, where the army says it has intensified strikes on its enemies to regain control. The latest fighting has led the UN to warn of a possible return to full-blown civil war in the world's young…

The US artificial intelligence (AI) firm Anthropic is looking to hire a chemical weapons and high-yield explosives expert to try to prevent "catastrophic misuse" of its software. In other words, it fears that its AI tools might tell someone how to make chemical or radioactive weapons, and wants an e…

Homeland Security adviser Stephen Miller said on Monday that “people who don’t belong here” are responsible for the United States’ growing national debt. During an executive order signing to address supposed fraud within federal programs, Miller attributed the debt to undocumented immigrants who rec…

Train travellers who buy discounted tickets using railcards will face additional checks, as part of a trial to crack down on ticketing fraud starting in April. If the trial is successful, the plan will save £20m a year in lost revenue, while preventing confused passengers from being prosecuted for f…

British holidaymakers are rebooking Easter trips away from Dubai due to the war in neighbouring Iran, causing a spike in demand for "reassuring" destinations, travel firms have told the BBC. There is mass disruption to passenger flights across the Middle East and warnings not to travel to large part…

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has told the BBC she wants to stop top British technology firms and scientists "drifting abroad" to make money. She said she wants "the pattern to end", adding that the government was investing £2.5bn in quantum computing and artificial intelligence (AI). At a lecture to bus…

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‘For 40 years, we’re protecting you’: US President Donald Trump criticises allies’ reluctance to commit forces to open the key waterway for Gulf oil exports. Al Jazeera Live Share Save

Venezula defeated Italy to advance to the World Baseball Classic Final, where they face the United States. Team USA has its opponent for the World Baseball Classic (WBC) final on Tuesday night.  Venezuela ended Italy’s magical WBC run on Monday night, coming from behind to defeat them, 4-2 at loanDe…

Dallas Police released dash camera footage of the SWAT standoff with a man who worked security for Rep. Jasmine Crockett, in which the suspect was killed after raising a firearm. (Dallas Police Dept via X) The man who worked security for Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, but was killed in a standoff w…

Gregory Bovino, the former commander-at-large of the U.S. Border Patrol, is set to retire from federal service at the end of March, CBS News first reported, citing two unnamed sources familiar with the matter. A Department of Homeland Security spokesperson told HuffPost, “Chief Bovino has not submit…

Former MLB star Mark Teixeira discusses his GOP primary win in Texas’ 21st congressional district, President Donald Trump’s endorsement, border security and more on ‘Fox & Friends Weekend.’ Johan Rojas will officially be suspended 80 games without pay by Major League Baseball after an unsuccessful a…

Fox News Flash top entertainment and celebrity headlines are here. "Back to the Future" star Matt Clark has died, Fox News Digital confirmed. He was 89. Matt's daughter, Aimee Clark, confirmed her father's death.  According to TMZ, Matt died at his home in Austin, Texas after "complications after ba…

Demonstrators attempt to burn the Communist Party headquarters in Morón, Cuba, after authorities allegedly opened fire on protesters without prior warning. (Credit: Obtained by Fox News Digital) Cuba plunged into an unprecedented blackout after its entire electrical grid suddenly suffered a total co…

William La Jeunesse reports on programs setting aside cash for minority groups The organization working behind the scenes of a guaranteed income program that’s operating in the largest county in Illinois wants "economic protections" for illegal immigrants. Community Change Action, the advocacy arm o…

Urban Meyer joins Colin Cowherd to debate College Football Playoff expansion, whether Fernando Mendoza can lead the Las Vegas Raiders back to the playoffs, and if college football needs a commissioner to guide the sport’s future. Rex Culpepper, a former Syracuse Orange quarterback, died this past we…

A group of agitators were seen cursing at agents looking for an illegal immigrant wanted on an arrest warrant for child rape. (ICE source) An illegal immigrant from El Salvador wanted for alleged child rape and living near a school was arrested last week, a month after anti-ICE agitators blew an ope…

Jeff Paul reports on Utah mom accused of lacing her husband's drink with fentanyl. Kouri Richins, the Utah children’s book author accused of poisoning her husband with a fentanyl-laced drink before publishing a book about grief for their children, was found guilty in his 2022 death. Prosecutors alle…

Irish Prime Minister Taoiseach Micheàl Martin discusses Irish investment in the United States, perception of the conflict in Iran and more on ‘Special Report.’ Irish Prime Minister Taoiseach Micheál Martin addressed how Europeans are perceiving the United States war on Iran as Operation Epic Fury en…

Special Report executive editor Bret Baier has the latest on Netflix dropping its bid to buy Warner Bros. Actress Jane Fonda protested a merger between Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD), CNN's parent company, during an Oscars after-party Sunday night. Variety spoke to Fonda about h…

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