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Trump says Iran war projected to last 4 to 5 weeks, could go ‘far longer’

In latest statement, Trump says US was 'very nearly under threat' from Iran, drawing immediacy of attacks into question.

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US warns shippers not to pay Hormuz tolls, even in charity form

The US Treasury on Friday warned shippers not to pay tolls to Iran for passage through the Strait of Hormuz, including charitable donations to organisations such as the Iranian Red Crescent Society,…

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Sudan's medicine crisis worsens

The latest war in the Middle East is having wide-ranging consequences that extend well beyond the region, including in countries already devastated by their own conflicts. Sudan has been among the hardest…

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Sudan's medicine crisis worsens

The latest war in the Middle East is having wide-ranging consequences that extend well beyond the region, including in countries already devastated by their own conflicts. Sudan has been among the hardest…

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Dazn secures exclusive deal on global streaming rights for 2029 Club World Cup

Deal deepens company’s relationship with Fifa Dazn paid $1bn for global rights for the 2025 tournament Dazn has secured an exclusive option for global streaming rights for the next men’s Club World Cup in 2029 in a development that deepens its partnership with Fifa. The Saudi Arabia-backed ­streaming company came to Fifa’s aid before the inaugural 32-team Club World Cup in the US last year by agreeing to pay $1bn (£745m) for global rights for the tournament after many ­linear broadcasters and other streamers had declined to bid. Continue reading...

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Dazn secures exclusive deal on global streaming rights for 2029 Club World Cup

Deal deepens company’s relationship with Fifa Dazn paid $1bn for global rights for the 2025 tournament Dazn has secured an exclusive option for global streaming rights for the next men’s Club World Cup in 2029 in a development that deepens its partnership with Fifa. The Saudi Arabia-backed ­streaming company came to Fifa’s aid before the inaugural 32-team Club World Cup in the US last year by agreeing to pay $1bn (£745m) for global rights for the tournament after many ­linear broadcasters and other streamers had declined to bid. Continue reading...

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How Iran fights an imposed war

Regime's strategy is not battlefield victory but raising the regional and global costs of any attempt to overthrow it.

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Israel detains two Gaza activists after intercepting aid flotilla in international waters

Israel on Saturday said it had brought two Gaza flotilla activists in for questioning after having intercepted the aid operation in international waters Thursday. Spain slammed the detention of one of…

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South Korean stock market plunges over potential Iran-related energy crisis

In a shock for South Korea, the country's KOSPI index dropped by over 12 percent Wednesday in its worst sell off ever. Share prices took a dive as investors panicked about a potential energy crisis if…

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Starwatch: Catch the striking trifecta of Venus, the moon and Spica at break of dawn

The brilliant planet is about to join the waning crescent moon and the brightest star in the Virgo constellation Early risers have a beautiful sight to look forward to this week as brilliant Venus joins the waning crescent moon and the star Spica in the morning sky. The chart shows the view looking east-south-east from London at 0600 GMT on 7 November. Venus will be the easiest object to identify, shining brilliantly. Next to it will be Spica, the brightest star in the constellation of Virgo, the virgin, situated about 250 light years from Earth. Continue reading...

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Starwatch: Catch the striking trifecta of Venus, the moon and Spica at break of dawn

The brilliant planet is about to join the waning crescent moon and the brightest star in the Virgo constellation Early risers have a beautiful sight to look forward to this week as brilliant Venus joins the waning crescent moon and the star Spica in the morning sky. The chart shows the view looking east-south-east from London at 0600 GMT on 7 November. Venus will be the easiest object to identify, shining brilliantly. Next to it will be Spica, the brightest star in the constellation of Virgo, the virgin, situated about 250 light years from Earth. Continue reading...

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Trump says US will ‘help free up’ ships stuck in Hormuz Strait

US president says any interference with operation, which will start on Monday, will 'have to be dealt with forcefully'.

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Ukrainian drones strike Russia's Primorsk oil port

Ukrainian drones struck Russia's Primorsk port and a number of vessels in the Baltic Sea on Sunday as part of a wave of attacks targeting Russian energy infrastructure. Ukraine's President Volodymyr…

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