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Unpopularity of Iran war 'almost unprecedented' this early on, expert says

Speaking with FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney, Stephen Zunes, Professor of Politics and Programme Director for Middle Eastern Studies at the University of San Francisco, says that "even in the most controversial…

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Countries work to secure safe passage in the Strait of Hormuz

A container ship was struck off the coast of Oman on March 3rd while transiting the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's Revolutionary Guards claim to have full control of the key waterway for global oil transit,…

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'Leaving leadership in the hands of temporary council could protect Khamenei successor'

Speaking with FRANCE 24's Mark Owen about the succession plan in Iran, Sahar Razavi, Director of the Iranian and Middle East Studies Centre at California State University, says that "leaving leadership…

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Labour to end cooperation with Greens in 11 councils over ‘Zionism is racism’ policy

Deals with six Green council groups that have condemned the motion are to remain in place, says Labour UK politics live – latest updates Labour is to stop cooperating with the Green party in 11 councils across England following an ultimatum for Greens in local government to disown a new policy stating that “Zionism is racism”. A statement from Labour said coalitions or other deals with Greens would stop in all local authorities where they had refused to condemn the policy motion passed at their party conference last month, which also called for a single Palestinian state in place of Israel. Co

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Labour to end cooperation with Greens in 11 councils over ‘Zionism is racism’ policy

Deals with six Green council groups that have condemned the motion are to remain in place, says Labour UK politics live – latest updates Labour is to stop cooperating with the Green party in 11 councils across England following an ultimatum for Greens in local government to disown a new policy stating that “Zionism is racism”. A statement from Labour said coalitions or other deals with Greens would stop in all local authorities where they had refused to condemn the policy motion passed at their party conference last month, which also called for a single Palestinian state in place of Israel. Co

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Israel working to intercept missiles 'launched from Iran'

An Iranian warship was sunk by a US submarine on Wednesday amid intensified bombardment by Israel. The US targeted Hezbollah in Lebanon as well as Iran’s military infrastructure. Follow our liveblog…

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New Iranian attacks target Israel as war enters sixth day

Iran launched more missiles at Israel and U.S. bases as war in the Middle East enters a sixth day. Israel announced multiple incoming attacks early Thursday and said it was intercepting the missiles.…

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France introduces one‑euro canteen meals for all students

French university canteens began offering one-euro meals to all students regardless of income on Monday, in a measure designed to address financial hardship.

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The Take: What the world is getting wrong about what Iranians think

The US-Israeli war on Iran is exposing deep divisions among Iranians in the diaspora and in Iran.

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Anti-Bezos campaign urges Met Gala boycott in New York

Monday the Met Gala is happening in New York. This year, the star-studded event is being sponsored and co-chaired by the billionaire Jeff Bezos and his wife, Lauren Sanchez Bezos. That has prompted a…

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UAE calls new attacks 'dangerous escalation', reserves right to respond

A new round of missiles launched from Iran targeted various areas across the United Arab Emirates on Monday following multiple threat alerts from authorities warning people to take cover. Three of the…

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