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US and Israel attack Iran as it vows to ‘respond decisively’ — as it happened

United States President Donald Trump said on Saturday that the United States had started "major combat operations" in Iran."Our objective is to defend...

‘Sometimes you have to use force’: Trump on Iran

President Donald Trump has expressed disappointment about US negotiations with Iran ‌over its nuclear program and warned "sometimes you have to use force,"...

Taliban says it’s open to talks after Pakistan bombs Kabul and other Afghan towns

Key PointsPakistan has struck the Afghan capital, Kabul, and the city of Kandahar, where Taliban leaders are based.That followed Afghan drone strikes on...

Trump raises prospect of ‘friendly takeover’ of Cuba

US President Donald Trump has raised the prospect of a "friendly takeover" of Cuba, telling reporters at the White House that ‌Secretary of...

Queen Mary to begin Australia state visit next month in Uluru

Mary mania is set to sweep Australia.Tasmania's own Danish queen and husband, King Frederik, will next month embark on a six-day state visit...

Ali’s friend died awaiting a visa. A new pathway could help LGBTQI+ refugees like him

Ali fled Iran with his longtime partner 10 years ago.Facing severe hardship, discrimination and fearing for their lives, the pair first sought asylum...

Worse than a prison sentence: The stateless British schoolgirl with lessons for Australia’s ‘ISIS brides’

In briefShamima Begum is a British Bangladeshi girl who made international headlines after travelling to Syria to join IS in February 2015."People in...

The ‘ISIS bride’ who was rendered stateless and couldn’t return home

In briefShamima Begum made international headlines after travelling to Syria to join IS in February 2015.She is still there in a situation "worse...

Video: Mapping the Risks of Attacking Iran

Our national security correspondent David E. Sanger maps Iran’s options for retaliation if the United States or Israel strikes.By David E. Sanger, Coleman...

Pakistan declares ‘open war’ with Afghanistan after launching airstrikes in multiple cities

Key PointsA Taliban spokesperson said Pakistan carried out airstrikes in parts of Kabul, Kandahar and Paktia.The two countries are engaged in a dispute...

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