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Lebanon village wants army protection from Israel, Hezbollah

Mexico considering social media restriction for minors: minister to AFP

New crackdown feared in Iran after police chief brands protesters 'enemies'

Strategic oil reserves, a crisis cushion

Greek appeals court hands neo-Nazi leaders 13-year sentences

Dortmund extend deal with in-demand Nmecha until 2030

All-conquering Mullins lands Champion Chase with Il Etait Temps

Albania TikTok ban violated free speech, court rules

German central bank abandons controversial overhaul

Kneecap rapper wins new court victory over 'witch hunt' terror charge

IEA to launch largest-ever release of oil reserves

Iran 'welcome to compete' in World Cup, says Trump

US President Donald Trump would "welcome" Iran's participation at the upcoming World Cup in North America, despite the ongoing Middle East war, the White House said on Wednesday.

Scotland can handle Six Nations pressure, says Darge

Rory Darge says Scotland can handle the intense pressure as they prepare for Saturday's Six Nations clash against Ireland with a chance to win the title.

Vingegaard seizes control of Paris-Nice with stage 4 win

Two-time Tour de France winner Jonas Vingegaard took control of the Paris-Nice stage race with victory on Wednesday's fourth stage marred by lashing rain, cross-winds and crashes.

North America 'heat dome' left winners and losers: study

Billions of mussels scorched and baby birds dropping from sweltering nests: North America's 2021 heatwave caused a cascade of ecological damage, some of it catastrophic, some unexpected, a new study showed Wednesday.

Iran warns ready for long war that would 'destroy' world economy

Iran said Wednesday it was ready for a long war of attrition that would "destroy" the world economy, after firing on two commercial ships and threatening any vessels from the US or its allies.

Bayern trio Musiala, Davies and Urbig sidelined with injuries

Bayern Munich's Jamal Musiala, Alphonso Davies and Jonas Urbig will all miss matches after picking up fresh injuries in Tuesday's 6-1 Champions League win at Atalanta.

UN urges 'exemptions' to get aid through Strait of Hormuz

The United Nations aid chief warned Wednesday that the Middle East war was impacting aid routes and called for "exemptions" so humanitarian supplies could get through.

Oil prices jump despite strategic reserve release

A record release of oil from strategic reserves by IEA nations failed to ease concerns about the impact from the Middle East war, with crude prices pushing further higher and stocks sliding.

Earth's ice is melting: where and how fast?

Melting glaciers and ice sheets are raising sea levels while the Arctic is poised to log one of its worst winters on record.

Arctic sea ice among lowest on record: AFP review of US data

Arctic sea ice is headed for one of its smallest winter peaks on record, an AFP review of US data showed Wednesday, as climate change shrinks the region's frozen cover and heightens geopolitical tensions.

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