Iran warns of long war that would 'destroy' world economy
Iran warned Wednesday it was ready for a long war of attrition that would "destroy" the world economy, after firing on two commercial ships and threatening vessels transiting through the Strait of Hormuz.
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Lebanon village wants army protection from Israel, Hezbollah
After narrowly escaping death in her border village, Myriam Nohra is among the people in south Lebanon imploring the army for protection from the war between Israel and Hezbollah.
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Mexico considering social media restriction for minors: minister to AFP
Mexico is considering implementing an Australia-style social media restriction for minors, Public Education Secretary Mario Delgado told AFP.
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New crackdown feared in Iran after police chief brands protesters 'enemies'
Campaigners fear Iranian authorities are intent on launching a new crackdown on opponents even under wartime conditions, after the police chief threatened to shoot protesters and treat them as enemies.
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Strategic oil reserves, a crisis cushion
The 32 member countries of the International Energy Agency (IEA) decided on Wednesday to unlock 400 million barrels of oil from their reserves to ease the impact of the Middle East war.
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Greek appeals court hands neo-Nazi leaders 13-year sentences
A Greek appeals court on Wednesday handed 13-year prison terms to leaders of the neo-Nazi Golden Dawn party in a landmark case over crimes committed at the height of the country's economic crisis.
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Dortmund extend deal with in-demand Nmecha until 2030
Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday announced the extension of Felix Nmecha's contract by two years until 2030.
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All-conquering Mullins lands Champion Chase with Il Etait Temps
Irish trainer Willie Mullins's juggernaut motored on as Il Etait Temps won the Queen Mother Champion Chase, the feature race on the second day of the Cheltenham Festival, on Wednesday.
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Albania TikTok ban violated free speech, court rules
An almost year-long ban on TikTok by the Albanian government violated freedom of expression and press freedom, Albania’s Constitutional Court ruled on Wednesday in a decision praised by journalists.
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German central bank abandons controversial overhaul
Germany's central bank said Wednesday it was abandoning a project to renovate its historic Frankfurt headquarters after furious criticism over costs that could spiral into the billions, and would instead move permanently to a new site.
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