Return to Russian fuels would be ‘strategic blunder’ says top EU official

Returning to Russian fossil fuels would be a “strategic blunder” says European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen

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South African soldiers deploy in Johannesburg to tackle crime and gangs

First troops touch down nearly a month after President Ramaphosa said organised crime threatened country's democracy.

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Spain removes ambassador from Israel in protest to Iran war, Gaza genocide

Madrid recalls ambassador amid rising diplomatic tensions and criticism of US-Israeli actions in Iran.

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First Iraq footballers granted visas by Mexico for FIFA World Cup qualifier

Mexico issues visas to some Iraq footballers so they can play in FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier in Monterrey.

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UK home secretary bans al-Quds march in London after Met Police request

The police requested the ban citing public disorder risks, while the organisers decide to hold a static protest instead.

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‘Siren economy’: Why tactical wins fail to bring Israel strategic safety

Analyst refers to 'security achievement gap' of tactical assassinations that fail to bring Israel security.

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Al Jazeera visits Middle East’s first women-only mosque

Al Jazeera visited the first women-only mosque in the Middle East, in the Qatari capital Doha.

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Ukraine records first territorial gains since 2023 amid Russian army woes

As Kyiv liberates parts of Dnipropetrovsk and Zaporizhia, Zelenskyy says Russia losing up to 35,000 soldiers a month.

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Which countries have seen the highest petrol prices since the Iran war?

At least 85 countries have reported petrol price rises since the attacks on Iran by the US and Israel on February 28.

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Iran security chief warns against anti-government protests

Anti-government protesters will be treated as an “enemy” as US-Israeli attacks continue, says Iran’s security chief.

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How much a day of war on Iran costs the US

The US spent $3.7 billion in the first four days of bombing Iran. Here’s the bill.

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12 days: How 2025 Iran blueprint trapped US, Israel in longer war

Unlike the truce from last year's 12-day war, "decapitation" strikes have locked US and Israel in a war of attrition.

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4 day week, fewer car trips in Philippines as Iran fallout bites

Rising fuel prices are pushing more people to use public transport and prompting a four-day work week in Manila.

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UN aid worker killed in DR Congo’s rebel-held Goma

France's president said a French aid worker with UNICEF was killed, after M23 rebels said 'combat drone' hit the city.

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Iranian female footballer changes mind on Australian asylum offer

One member of the Iranian women’s football team offered asylum by Australia has decided to return home to Iran.

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Iran declares US-Israeli economic, banking interests in region are targets

IRGC releases a list of offices run by top US companies with Israeli links whose technology has been used militarily.

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Iran reports hospitals, civilians affected during war with US, Israel

The Iranian Red Crescent Society says nearly 20,000 civilian buildings affected, along with 77 healthcare facilities.

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Iran welcome to compete in FIFA World Cup, Trump tells Infantino

FIFA's Infantino says US president 'reiterates that the Iranian team is welcome' to participate in the tournament.

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India’s Supreme Court allows first-ever passive euthanasia death

Withdrawal of life support granted to family of 32-year-old man who has been in vegetative state for more than 12 years.

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Iran’s strategic patience tactic failed, what comes next could be far worse

Restraint didn't prevent war; new Iranian leadership may now look to much more dangerous approach to build a deterrent.

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