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Fears of Mideast war as US-Iran conflict flares
AFP, Published on 01/03/2026
» PARIS (FRANCE) - Countries around the world voiced fears of a Middle East conflagration after the United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran Saturday, and Iran targeted US bases in the region in retaliation.
US begins ‘major combat operations’ in Iran
The New York Times, Published on 28/02/2026
» The United States and Israel attacked Iran on Saturday, US and Israeli officials said, following weeks of threats by President Donald Trump to launch a major assault.
15 dead as cash-packed plane crashes in Bolivia
AFP, Published on 28/02/2026
» LA PAZ - At least 15 people were killed on Friday when a Bolivian military cargo plane carrying banknotes crashed while landing near the capital city La Paz, authorities said, prompting police to repel bystanders who were grabbing cash.
French prosecutors probe Al-Fayeds over sex trafficking
AFP, Published on 27/02/2026
» PARIS (FRANCE) - He traded on the glamour of owning Harrods, the Paris Ritz and luxury yachts, but Mohamed Al-Fayed was at the centre of a dark web of alleged abuse, say French lawyers for women who liken him to US sexual predator Jeffrey Epstein.
UK Labour party loses parliamentary seat to left-wing Greens
AFP, Published on 27/02/2026
» MANCHESTER (UNITED KINGDOM) - Britain's ruling Labour party on Friday lost a crunch local poll in one of its traditional northern English heartlands to the left-wing Greens, adding to the woes of unpopular Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
Emails to Chinese dancers allegedly threatened Australian PM
AFP, Published on 27/02/2026
» SYDNEY — A security scare at the Australian prime minister's residence this week was sparked by a bomb threat against an anti-Beijing Chinese dance troupe, the act's hosts said Friday.
Pakistan bombs Kabul after Afghanistan attacks border
AFP, Published on 27/02/2026
» ISLAMABAD (PAKISTAN) - Pakistan bombed major cities in Afghanistan including the capital Kabul on Friday, with Islamabad's defence minister declaring the neighbours at "open war" following months of tit-for-tat clashes.
Cuba vows to counter 'terrorist' attacks after clashing with US-based boat
AFP, Published on 26/02/2026
» HAVANA — Cuba vowed Thursday to defend against "terrorist and mercenary" attacks after reporting it had killed four gunmen on a US-registered boat -- a bloody incident that added to deepening tensions between Havana and Washington.
Imprisoned Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai wins rare appeal
Bloomberg News, Published on 26/02/2026
» A Hong Kong court has overturned former media mogul Jimmy Lai’s conviction in a fraud case, in a rare win for the pro-democracy advocate serving a 20-year sentence for national security charges.
US women's ice hockey captain responds to 'distasteful' Trump remark
AFP, Published on 26/02/2026
» LOS ANGELES (UNITED STATES) - Hilary Knight, captain of the victorious US women's Olympic ice hockey team, said Wednesday it was unfortunate that a "distasteful joke" by President Donald Trump had overshadowed the achievements of US athletes at the Milan-Cortina Games.