Senior Iranian Officials Killed in Israeli Strikes as Questions Mount Over Khamenei's Status
Iranian defence minister and IRGC commander confirmed dead in Israeli attacks; foreign minister says supreme leader alive "as far as I know."
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Analysts Examine Strike Locations Inside Iran as Trump Defends Ordering Bombing
• BreakingRead article →Key Iranian sites targeted in US-Israeli strikes as questions increase over President Trump's decision to escalate Middle East conflict.
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US and Israel Strike Tehran: Will China Intervene to Defend Iran?
• PoliticsRead article →Following US-Israel strikes on Tehran, debate emerges over whether China would use military might to support its strategic partner Iran.
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Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei: The Ultimate Target in US-Israeli Strikes
• PoliticsRead article →Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's 86-year-old supreme leader, holds absolute power. Recent US-Israeli strikes near his office have made him a potential target in an escalating conflict.
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Russia Signals It Could Halt Peace Talks Unless Ukraine Cedes Territory
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France Restricts US Ambassador Charles Kushner's Access in Diplomatic Spat Over Interference
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MPs Grill Government Over £240m Palantir Defence Contract and Mandelson Links
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Robinhood Stock Falls After Q4 Revenue Miss, Despite Record Quarterly Results
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Trump Threatens to Block Gordie Howe Bridge Opening, Escalating US-Canada Tensions
• PoliticsRead article →President Donald Trump threatens to delay or block the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge, a vital trade link between Michigan and Ontario, citing unfairness to the US.
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Jimmy Lai Sentencing: 20-Year Prison Term Triggers Dispute Over Western Media Coverage
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Jimmy Lai Jail Sentence Sparks Global Backlash Over Hong Kong Press Freedom
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Top AI Stocks and ETFs to Buy in 2026: Investing in Nvidia, Microsoft, and the Artificial Intelligence Boom
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Costco Announces Major Australian Expansion with Plan for 20 New Stores
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Alphabet Resets AI Spending Bar with Massive $185 Billion Infrastructure Plan
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Bank of England Holds Interest Rates Steady Amid Stubborn UK Inflation
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Peter Mandelson Resigns Amid Epstein Links Scrutiny and Criminal Probe
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Uber Stock Falls Despite Q4 Revenue Beat as Outlook and Margins Weigh on Investors
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Major London Rail Disruption Sparks "Do Not Travel" Warnings After Derailment and Signalling Failures
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Anthropic AI Shock Triggers Global Tech Stock Plunge as AI Disruption Hits Software Industry
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China Orders Removal of US and Israeli Cybersecurity Software Citing National Security
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US Treasury Secretary Admits Sanctions Deliberately Crippled Iran’s Economy, Fuelling Protests
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No Winners in US Attack on Iran: Trump Warned of Global and Economic Fallout
• OpinionRead article →In a "Deep Dive" interview, Col Douglas Macgregor warns a US attack on Iran would trigger severe retaliation, global economic fragmentation, and lasting instability with no clear winners.
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Qantas Sells Jetstar Japan Stake, Exiting Asian Low-Cost Airline Market
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Peter Thiel Portfolio Shift: Reducing Nvidia Stake for Apple and Microsoft
• BusinessRead article →Recent portfolio filings show Peter Thiel has substantially reduced his holdings in Nvidia while increasing stakes in Apple and Microsoft, marking a significant tech investment reallocation.
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Ethereum Plunges Over 10% in Heavy Sell-Off Amid $3 Billion in Mass Liquidations
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RBA Faces Critical Rate Hike Decision Amid Intense Scrutiny Over Inflation Fight
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Gold and Silver Prices Slump Amid Fed Policy Shift and Chinese Speculative Pullback
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Israel to Terminate Doctors Without Borders (MSF) Operations in Gaza Over Staff List Dispute
• WorldRead article →Israel will ban Doctors Without Borders from Gaza after the medical charity refused to provide a list of its Palestinian staff, citing security concerns.
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No accountability for COVID, claims Jeffrey Sachs amid US government cover-up allegations
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Green Party's Zack Polanski Pushes Drug Legalisation, Clashes with Labour in PMQs
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Kevin Warsh as Trump's Potential Fed Chair Pick: What It Means for Interest Rates and Markets
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Ex-CIA Analyst Explains Why Trump Cancelled Planned Iran Military Strikes
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Iran Faces an Existential Threat as U.S. Escalation Gathers Pace
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Jeffrey Sachs Warns of US-Israel "Hybrid War" and Risk of Attack on Iran
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Microsoft Q2 Earnings Beat Expectations as AI and Cloud Demand Drive Growth
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Keir Starmer’s China Visit Signals UK–China Reset as Prime Minister Meets Xi Jinping
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US Dollar Plunges to Four-Year Low Amid Political Uncertainty and Market Reaction
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Commonwealth Bank App Suffers Major Outage, Disrupts Banking Services Nationwide
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Amazon Announces 16,000 Corporate Job Cuts in Latest AI-Driven Restructuring
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Valve Faces £656 Million UK Class-Action Lawsuit Over Steam’s Pricing and Commissions
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Gold Hits Record High as Global Market Volatility Spurs Safe-Haven Buying
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Massive 149 Million Password Leak Exposed, Posing Major Security Threat
• TechnologyRead article →A large collection of 149 million stolen usernames and passwords has been found unprotected online, creating a severe risk of widespread account takeover and credential stuffing attacks.
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Prof. Jiang Xueqin Predicts US Empire Collapse in 2026, Cites Iran War Risk and Military Overstretch
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The Truth Behind Russia and China's UN Security Council Abstentions
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Mark Carney Emerges as Global Realist, Offers Lessons for Starmer Amid New Economic Era
• PoliticsRead article →Former Bank of England Governor Mark Carney is advocating for a new, pragmatic economic approach for a volatile world, urging leaders like Keir Starmer to move beyond the “failed promise” of neoliberalism.
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UK Approves China's 'Mega Embassy' in Central London Despite Security Concerns
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China Builds "Copper Empire" to Counter US Tariffs and Wall Street Speculation
• BusinessRead article →China is establishing a strategic copper hub in Shandong to secure supply, as US tariffs fuel speculation and create shortages for manufacturers globally.
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Rising US Yields and China's Treasury Exit Spark Fear of EU's $10 Trillion Asset Sell-Off
• EconomyRead article →China accelerates US Treasury sales, reducing holdings to a 7-year low, as EU allies consider divesting from dollar assets in response to escalating geopolitical tensions.
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Amazon to Remotely Disable Fire TV Blaster Devices by End of March
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Netflix Makes All-Cash Offer for Warner Bros. Discovery in Major Streaming Acquisition Move
• BusinessRead article →Netflix's all-cash acquisition offer for Warner Bros. Discovery could redefine the streaming wars, as the company also reports strong advertising revenue growth ahead of earnings.
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Yulia Tymoshenko Released on $760,000 Bail in High-Profile Corruption Case
• PoliticsRead article →A Kyiv court orders former Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko to post $760,000 bail on bribery charges, which she dismisses as politically motivated ahead of elections.
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Trump Tariff Threat Rattles Markets as Trade Tensions Rise
• EconomyRead article →Global financial markets turn cautious after Donald Trump's renewed tariff threats, reviving fears of a trade war and adding to investor uncertainty over US economic policy.
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Trump’s Greenland Tariff Threat Triggers Coordinated Backlash from NATO Allies
• WorldRead article →Donald Trump’s threat to impose tariffs on eight European NATO allies over Greenland has drawn sharp global condemnation, raising fears of a diplomatic and trade crisis.
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Trump's Renewed Greenland Ambitions Raise Fears of Transatlantic Crisis and Global Fallout
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Trump Imposes Tariffs on European NATO Allies in Dispute Over Greenland Acquisition Plan
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Pompeo Comments Fuel Debate Over Israel-Gaza War Narrative and Historical Legacy
• PoliticsRead article →A debate over how history will record the Israel-Gaza war is intensifying, focusing on civilian casualties, legal accountability, and plans for Gaza's future governance.
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Yoon Suk-yeol sentenced in South Korea’s first martial law verdict
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Trump escalates Greenland push with envoy visit and tariff threats
• WorldRead article →Donald Trump has intensified pressure over Greenland, appointing a US envoy and warning of tariffs, raising tensions with Denmark and sparking international concern.
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Craig Guildford’s departure raises wider concerns for UK policing leadership
• PoliticsRead article →Craig Guildford’s exit has reignited debate over political pressure on police leaders, raising concerns about independence, accountability and public trust.
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China applies to launch 200,000 satellites, sparking global alarm
• TechnologyRead article →China has proposed deploying up to 200,000 satellites into low Earth orbit, prompting international concern over security risks, congestion, and gaps in space governance.
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Hong Kong and Shenzhen push cross-border data corridor to boost AI and fintech
• TechnologyRead article →Hong Kong and Shenzhen are deepening cooperation through a secure cross-border data corridor aimed at unlocking new AI and fintech growth across the Greater Bay Area.
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US approves Nvidia H200 chip exports to China under new AI rules
• TechnologyRead article →The US has cleared Nvidia to sell its H200 AI chips to China under new export rules, easing restrictions while keeping conditions tied to national security.
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Hillary Clinton defies subpoena in Jeffrey Epstein investigation, risking contempt proceedings
• PoliticsRead article →Hillary Clinton has declined to comply with a subpoena to testify in the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, raising the prospect of contempt proceedings and legal escalation.
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Iran Minister Alleges US and Israel Orchestrated Unrest to Trigger Intervention
• WorldRead article →Iran’s foreign minister claims audio recordings, documents and confessions show US- and Israel-linked actors fuelled protest violence to raise deaths and justify intervention.