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Iranian media confirms death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
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Flights in and out of Middle East cancelled and diverted after Iran strikes
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Trump says he is 'not happy' with the Iran nuclear talks but indicates he'll give them more time
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What next for Salah and Liverpool?
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Man charged after Churchill statue defaced, police say
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Israel and the U.S. launch strikes against Iran
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Pakistan's defense minister says that there is now 'open war' with Afghanistan after latest strikes
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Hillary Clinton tells House panel she 'had no idea' of Epstein's crimes
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Minneapolis woman who Ilhan Omar took to State of the Union needed medical care after arrest
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France moves to bar US Ambassador Charles Kushner from direct government access
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Trump's new global tariff comes into effect at 10%
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BBC says racial slur shouted at 'Sinners' actors during BAFTAs was result of Tourette syndrome
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Call for 'treason' probe into Andrew's Epstein links
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