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Iran women's football team return after asylum tussle

Iran women's football team return after asylum tussle

The Iranian women's football team, whose plight has become embroiled in the Middle East war, returned back to Iran on Wednesday where they were promised a welcome ceremony in Tehran.

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US launches new era of drug war with Latin American allies

US launches new era of drug war with Latin American allies

The United States and allies in Latin America and the Caribbean have ushered in a new phase of anti-drug cooperation including extraditions, shared intelligence and security plans despite criticism from international organizations.

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Pakistan and Afghanistan announce Eid 'pause' in hostilities

Pakistan and Afghanistan announce Eid 'pause' in hostilities

Pakistan and Afghanistan on Wednesday announced a halt in fighting during celebrations for the end of Ramadan, after the deadliest strike in their escalating conflict killed hundreds in Kabul earlier this week.

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How many cargo ships are passing Hormuz strait?

How many cargo ships are passing Hormuz strait?

Just a trickle of cargo ships and tankers has made it through the Strait of Hormuz since Iranian forces blocked the crucial trade route in the Middle East war.

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'Free France': Macron reveals name of Europe's largest warship

'Free France': Macron reveals name of Europe's largest warship

President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday announced that France's next nuclear-powered aircraft carrier will be called "France Libre" (Free France), as the country looks to reinforce its status as a major maritime power.

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Oil surges as Iran gas facilities hit, stocks slide

Oil surges as Iran gas facilities hit, stocks slide

Oil prices surged Wednesday following a strike on one of Iran's gas facilities that raised the spectre of a further escalation of attacks on energy infrastructure in the Gulf region.

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Foreign press group slams Israeli police for breaking journalist's wrist

Foreign press group slams Israeli police for breaking journalist's wrist

An international media association on Wednesday criticised an "unprovoked assault" by Israeli police on journalists in Jerusalem, which it said left a CNN producer with a fractured wrist.

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Aston Villa want to be more than 'maybe team' in Europa League quest

Aston Villa want to be more than 'maybe team' in Europa League quest

Aston Villa captain John McGinn wants his side to be remembered as more than a "maybe team" in their quest for Europa League glory.

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McIlroy happy with back injury recovery as Masters looms

McIlroy happy with back injury recovery as Masters looms

Rory McIlroy is pleased with his recovery from a back injury and excited to play the Masters in three weeks as defending champion after last year's emotional Augusta National triumph.

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Vinicius 'should be loved by everyone' says Donnarumma after celebration row

Vinicius 'should be loved by everyone' says Donnarumma after celebration row

Gianluigi Donnarumma has questioned why Vinicius Junior celebrated his goals at Manchester City on Tuesday in front of the home support, saying a player of his calibre "should be loved by everyone".

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