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Man City win to close on Arsenal as Liverpool hit five

Man City win to close on Arsenal as Liverpool hit five

Manchester City shrugged off the absence of Erling Haaland to close to within two points of Premier League leaders Arsenal with a 1-0 win at Leeds on Saturday, while Liverpool beat West Ham 5-2 to climb into fifth. Haaland was absent for the trip to the city of

Trump learns to love the bomb -- and his hard-right supporters cry foul

Trump learns to love the bomb -- and his hard-right supporters cry foul

Right-wing Americans who once relished President Donald Trump's promises of ending foreign military adventures are now furious that bombs are raining down on Iran. Trump has solid backing for his war from establishment Republicans. But while those same Republicans had long dreamed of regime change in Tehran,

Residents flee as Iran missiles stun peaceful Gulf cities

Residents flee as Iran missiles stun peaceful Gulf cities

A barrage of Iranian strikes caused havoc across the Gulf on Saturday, shattering the aura of peace so highly prized by the oil-rich region's wealthy rulers. Missiles streaked across clear desert skies as smoke plumed from US bases in Manama and Abu Dhabi and loud thuds shook

Could the US-Israel war on Iran drag on?

Could the US-Israel war on Iran drag on?

The US-Israeli strikes launched on Iran Saturday could become an extended operation, with strategic goals both multiple and complex -- aiming to decapitate the Islamic republic and eviscerate its security capabilities. In the 12-day war in June last year, the Israelis, backed by the Americans, carried out targeted strikes

Iranians abroad jittery but jubilant at US, Israeli strikes

Iranians abroad jittery but jubilant at US, Israeli strikes

"War is no good but it's better than the regime killing our children," said a 39-year-old Iranian in Istanbul, saying he was "happy" US and Israeli warplanes were attacking Iran. Like many Iranians exiled to neighbouring Turkey, Reza, who did not want

Vietnam AI law takes effect, first in Southeast Asia

Vietnam AI law takes effect, first in Southeast Asia

A law regulating artificial intelligence went into effect in Vietnam on Sunday, making it the first country in Southeast Asia with a comprehensive framework on the booming technology. Passed by the National Assembly in December, the law focuses on the risks posed by generative AI, requiring human oversight and control

Republicans back Trump, Democrats attack 'illegal' Iran war

Republicans back Trump, Democrats attack 'illegal' Iran war

Republicans largely welcomed strikes launched Saturday by US forces and ally Israel against Iran but prominent Democrats condemned what they called an illegal aggression. "Today, Iran is facing the severe consequences of its evil actions," including "terrorism," the murder of Americans and the regime's