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California jury finds Meta, YouTube liable in social media addiction trial

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Jurors further found that both companies had acted with malice, oppression or fraud, a finding that sets the stage for a separate punitive damages phase.

Trump gives Iran 48 hours to open Hormuz as Tehran strikes Israel

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US President Donald Trump on Saturday gave Iran 48 hours to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to shipping or face the destruction of its energy infrastructure, as Tehran ...

Watch VideoBarcelona, Liverpool, Bayern and Atletico reach Champions League quarter-finals

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Barcelona, Liverpool, Bayern Munich, and Atletico Madrid advance to the Champions League quarter-finals after impressive victories, setting up exciting matchups ...

Stripping Senegal of AFCON title a 'disgrace for Africa' say fans

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Fans are up in arms following CAF's decision to strip Senegal of the AFCON title.

Watch VideoMan City dumped out by Real Madrid, Arsenal march into Champions League last eight

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Real Madrid and Arsenal advanced to the Champions League quarter-finals with decisive victories, while PSG crushed Chelsea and Sporting staged a remarkable comeback ...

Gulf Tensions Spike: Qatar intercepts missile, explosions heard in Dubai

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Qatar said it had intercepted a missile attack, as Iran continued its retaliatory campaign over US-Israeli strikes that killed its supreme leader.

Watch Video6.31m! Armand Duplantis masters stiffer pole to break pole vault record for 15th time

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Armand " Mondo" Duplantis continues to rewrite the history books, securing his 15th world record with a clinical performance in Sweden.

Elon Musk: Richest person ever eyes $1 trillion milestone

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Elon Musk again topped the Forbes World's Billionaires list as the world’s richest person, with his net worth reaching a record-breaking $839 billion in March 2026. ...

Oil plunges, stocks surge as Trump says Iran war is 'pretty much' complete

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Oil prices fell dramatically and stock markets surged as President Trump announced an unexpected early conclusion to the US-Israel war on Iran, sending shockwaves ...

Escalating tensions: Trump vows to intensify bombing while Iran vows no surrender

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Amid escalating conflict, President Trump threatens intensified bombing of Iran, while Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian vows unwavering resistance, following ...

Trump says only Iran's 'unconditional surrender' can end war

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US President Donald Trump declares that only Iran's unconditional surrender can halt the escalating Middle East war, which has already caused significant turmoil ...

Trump fires homeland security chief Kristi Noem

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Upset with how she's handled the recent operation against undocumented migrants in Minnesota, President Trump has fired Kristi Noem.

Eva Modika Stranded in Dubai Amid US–Israel Strikes on Iran; DIRCO Confirms SA Nationals Accounted For as Flights Cancelled ...

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The recent strikes that killed Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, confirmed by Iranian state media, reveal a complex web of US and Israeli military strategy. ...

How CIA intel led to the assassination of Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

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The recent strikes that killed Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, confirmed by Iranian state media, reveal a complex web of US and Israeli military strategy. ...

MIDDLE EAST AT WAR |Eight killed as protesters storm US consulate in Pakistan's Karachi

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At least eight people were killed during pro-Iran protests at the US consulate in Karachi, igniting fears of escalating violence in the region. Eyewitness accounts ...

MIDDLE EAST AT WAR |Ayatollah Ali Khamenei killed in US and Israeli strikes on Iran

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Iranian state television confirmed Khamenei's death early Sunday, hours after President Donald Trump announced the killing of the 86-year-old cleric he described ...

Netanyahu says 'many signs' Khamenei is dead after Israel, US attack Iran

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Iran Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei may have been killed in US and Israeli attacks on Iran, Israel Prime Minister Netanyahu has said.

US, Israel launch strikes on Iran, Tehran hits back across region

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In a dramatic escalation, the United States and Israel have launched military strikes against Iran, targeting key leaders and military installations, while Tehran ...

How Jeffrey Epstein forged powerful connections in Africa

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Recent US government files reveal the extent of Jeffrey Epstein's influence in Africa, showcasing his connections with powerful figures like Karim Wade and Nina ...

Bali flooding prompts tourist evacuation

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Intense rains triggered flooding since late Monday across several Bali districts and the provincial capital city of Denpasar.

Ramaphosa thanks Putin for return of men lured into Russia war

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President Cyril Ramaphosa expresses heartfelt gratitude to Russian President Vladimir Putin for facilitating the return of South African men lured into the conflict ...

US Supreme Court rules against Trump’s tariffs on global trade

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The US Supreme Court's recent ruling has significant implications for global trade, as it blocks Donald Trump's authority to impose tariffs under the International ...

Paw patrol: Larry the cat marks 15 years at 10 Downing Street

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Larry the cat, the UK's most famous feline, marked 15 years on Sunday as that country's chief mouser patrolling the corridors of power around number 10 Downing Street. ...

Cyclone Gezani leaves trail of destruction in Madagascar

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Cyclone Gezani has struck Madagascar, unleashing winds of up to 250 km/h and leaving Toamasina in ruins. Residents describe the devastation as 'monstrous,' with ...

Brain training reduces dementia risk, study says

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A recent study suggests that a simple brain-training exercise may reduce the risk of developing dementia by 25%, but experts urge caution in interpreting these promising ...