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World news
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Iranian minister says country will not play in World Cup

Iran's Sports Minister declares the country cannot participate in the 2026 World Cup due to security concerns and ongoing regional conflict following the assassination of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
World news
fromIrish Independent
6 days ago

Donald Trump says war could be over soon - but defiant Iran to step up attacks

Iran's new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei faces international opposition while domestic crowds rally behind him, as military tensions escalate and markets react volatilely to geopolitical uncertainty.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
1 week ago

Chronicles of a Needless War

Israeli and US airstrikes damage Tehran's UNESCO World Heritage Golestan Palace, while DC's Epstein installation highlights accountability, and AI copyright protections remain legally unresolved.
NYC parents
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Trump War Chief Hegseth Confronted Over Attack on Girls' School That Killed 160 Children

Secretary of Defense Hegseth acknowledged investigating a reported strike on an Iranian girls' school that killed at least 175 people, including 160 children, while stating the U.S. does not intentionally target civilians.
History
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago

Today in History: October 26, Newborn receives baboon heart in experimental transplant

October 26 features diverse historical events from political milestones and violent incidents to medical experiments and major sports and judicial moments spanning 1774–2024.
History
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 months ago

Today in History: October 7, Matthew Shepard beaten and left tied to a Wyoming fencepost

Oct. 7 marks major events: Matthew Shepard's 1998 murder, Stamp Act Congress (1765), Ford's 1913 assembly line, and 2023 Israel-Hamas attacks.
History
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 months ago

Today in History: September 24, First U.S. national monument established

September 24 is associated with multiple significant historical events, including U.S. legal and presidential actions, military and cultural milestones, disasters, and political conflicts.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

We must not let the shooting of Charlie Kirk become Trump's Reichstag fire | David Van Reybrouck

Escalating international incidents and domestic political violence in 2025 undermined norms, increased risk of interstate conflict, and deepened US political polarization and extremism.
US politics
fromPoynter
7 months ago

Covering the war in Ukraine: a Q&A with NewsNation's Robert Sherman - Poynter

The war in Ukraine remains critical but is often overshadowed by other global events.
NYC parents
fromMiami Herald
8 months ago

Miami woman stranded in Israel returns, says 'I can breathe again'

Dahlia Bendavid returned to Miami after being stranded in Israel due to escalating conflict, reflecting on the mixed emotions of safety and guilt.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
8 months ago

Attorney general warns UK joining war on Iran may be illegal

The UK's potential involvement in US attacks on Iran raises significant legal concerns, emphasizing the importance of protecting allies without engaging in offensive operations.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 months ago

Conflict between countries will dominate next 20 years, says former top UK government official

The next two decades may be marked by international conflict, requiring enhanced UK nuclear deterrence capabilities.
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