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Iran missile barrage sparks explosions over Tel Aviv
The latest Iranian missile barrage sparked a wave of explosions across Tel Aviv as firefighters worked to contain a blaze at a residential building near Israel's commercial hub on Friday.
Economy
US says Venezuela to protect mining firms as diplomatic ties restored
Venezuela has promised safe conditions for foreign mining companies keen to invest in the country, a US official said Thursday, as Washington announced it will restore diplomatic ties with Caracas.
Sports
Trump honors Messi and MLS Cup champion Miami teammates
Argentina's superstar Lionel Messi and his Inter Miami teammates were feted by President Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday in honor of their 2025 MLS Cup championship.
Sports
Dismal Spurs can still avoid relegation vows Tudor
Igor Tudor claims troubled Tottenham's dismal 3-1 defeat against Crystal Palace on Thursday has convinced him they will avoid relegation from the Premier League.
Sports
Berger sets early pace at Arnold Palmer with 'unbelievable' 63
Daniel Berger made nine birdies in a flawless round as he stormed to an impressive three-stroke lead on day one of the Arnold Palmer Invitational in Florida.
Sports
Morocco part company with coach Regragui as World Cup looms
Morocco parted company with coach Walid Regragui on Thursday, three months before the World Cup, with the country's football federation naming Mohamed Ouahbi as his replacement.
Sports
Lens beat Lyon on penalties to reach French Cup semis
Lens kept their dream of an unlikely French league and cup double alive, beating Lyon 5-4 on penalties on Thursday to reach the semi-finals after their last-eight tie had ended in a 2-2 draw.
Politics
El Salvador's Bukele holding dozens of political prisoners: rights group
The government of El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele, known for a harsh crackdown on street gangs and dissent, is holding dozens of political prisoners, a rights group charged Thursday.
Politics
With Iran war, US goes it alone like never before
When the United States fought the 1991 Gulf War, president George H.W. Bush boasted of building a broad coalition unseen in decades. When his son attacked Iraq in 2003, he faced wide criticism but secured several steadfast US allies.
Sports
Spurs slip deeper into relegation trouble after loss to Palace
Troubled Tottenham plunged deeper into relegation danger as Micky van de Ven's moment of madness triggered a damaging 3-1 defeat against Crystal Palace on Thursday.
Economy
European, US stocks back in sell-off mode as oil prices surge
Oil prices pushed higher while US and European stocks dropped on Thursday as investors tracked developments on the sixth day of the Middle East war.
Politics
Pete Hegseth: Trump's Iran war attack dog
Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth, a self-declared opponent of "undefined wars" and regime change, is now going on the offensive against critics of President Donald Trump's attack on Iran, while unapologetically backing the conflict.
Sports
Celtics' Tatum could make injury return on Friday
Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum could make his NBA season debut on Friday, less than 10 months after suffering a ruptured Achilles tendon in last year's playoffs.
Politics
'Enemy at home': Iranian authorities tighten grip as war rages
War has emptied the usually traffic-jammed streets of Iran's capital, but Islamic republic authorities have filled them with checkpoints and security forces as they tighten their grip on the population.
Sports
Bethell set for 'hell of a career', says England captain Brook
Jacob Bethell is going to have "a hell of a career" with England, said captain Harry Brook, after the left-hander's brilliant 105 on Thursday almost took his side to a record chase against India in the T20 World Cup semi-final.
Sports
France coach Galthie slams Scotland for 'smallest changing room in the world'
France coach Fabien Galthie criticised the size of Murrayfield's away dressing room as his Grand Slam-chasing side travel to Scotland for what promises to be the stand-out match of the 2026 Six Nations.
Politics
Medvedev arrives in Indian Wells after being stranded in Dubai
Russian tennis player Daniil Medvedev has made it to Indian Wells for the ATP/WTA hardcourt Masters 1000 after being stuck in Dubai for several days amid Israel and the United States' war with Iran.
Politics
Trump fires homeland security chief Kristi Noem
US President Donald Trump on Thursday fired Kristi Noem as head of the Department of Homeland Security, the agency responsible for carrying out his sweeping immigration crackdown.
Politics
Mideast war risks pulling more in as conflict boils over
The Middle East war unleashed by US-Israeli attacks on Iran has swelled outwards to Cyprus, Sri Lanka, Turkey and Azerbaijan, and risks drawing more countries into the conflict.
Sports
Wales' James Botham 'sledged' by grandfather Ian Botham after Six Nations error
Wales flanker James Botham has revealed how his "gut-wrenching" Six Nations mistake led to a FaceTime smirk and a 'sledge' from his famous grandfather, Ian Botham.
Sports
India hero Samson eyes 'one more' big knock in T20 World Cup final
Opener Sanju Samson said Thursday he wants "one more" match-winning knock to enable India to defend the T20 World Cup, after his 89 helped edge England in a thrilling semi-final.
Boulevard
Britney Spears detained on suspicion of driving while intoxicated
Pop superstar Britney Spears was released from police custody Thursday morning after being arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated near Los Angeles, according to legal filings and US media reports.
Nature
Grooming makes Crufts debut as UK dog show widens offer
With her nose pointing high in the air, back arched and legs suitably astride, Raven stood proud on the grooming table as an expert judge appraised her condition.
Sports
Townsend insists Scots' focus solely on France not Six Nations title race
Gregor Townsend is adamant his only concern when Scotland face France in the Six Nations in Edinburgh on Saturday is overseeing a winning performance, regardless of what it means for the destiny of the title.
Politics
UK sends more fighter jets to Gulf: PM
Britain is sending additional fighter jets to Qatar amid the widening war in the Middle East, Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced Thursday as his defence minister visited Cyprus.
Trump demands say on Iran's next leader as Mideast war spirals
US President Donald Trump insisted on Thursday that he have a say in picking Iran's next supreme leader, as the war triggered by the US-Israeli campaign that killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei reverberated throughout the Middle East and beyond.
Politics
EU to ban plant-based 'bacon' but veggie 'burgers' survive chop
EU member states and lawmakers agreed Thursday to ban using meat-related terms such as "steak" and "bacon" to market plant-based foods -- but spared veggie "burgers" and "sausage".
Sports
Leagues Cup to hold matches in Mexico for first time
Lionel Messi's Inter Miami will face Mexican sides Atletico San Luis, Monterrey and Leon on the first phase of the 2026 Leagues Cup, which will feature matches in Mexico for the first time.
Sports
India reach T20 World Cup final after England fail in epic chase
India clung on to beat England by seven runs in a thrilling T20 World Cup semi-final in Mumbai on Thursday, despite Jacob Bethell's superb 105 that put Harry Brook's side within a whisker of pulling off a record chase.
Boulevard
Conservative Anglicans press opposition to Church's first woman leader
Conservative Anglican bishops opposed to the Church of England appointing a woman as its head for the first time said Thursday they had created a new body to lead them.
Boulevard
Sri Lanka takes control of Iranian ship fearing new US sub attack
Sri Lanka has offloaded crew of an Iranian navy vessel and assumed countrol of it, the South Asian nation's president said Thursday, a day after a deadly US submarine attack on another ship.
Sports
Iran players sing anthem and salute at Women's Asian Cup
Iran's players sang the national anthem and saluted before their defeat to Australia in the Women's Asia Cup on Thursday, after staying silent before their opening game.