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Iranian state media says air defence systems were activated in several cities including Isfahan and Tabriz. Also: people in India... more
President William Ruto declares 3 days of national mourning. Two survivors have been taken to hospital. Also: A Palestinian bid... more
Talks on the Italian island of Capri also include the Middle East crisis. Also: We hear from an Israeli hostage... more
The vote on the 95 billion dollar bill is set for Saturday and includes more military funding for Israel, as... more
President Zelensky calls for more air defences after a missile attack kills at least 14. He described the attack in... more
All aid for Gaza is subject to strict Israeli security checks. The UN is also calling on Israel to do... more
As Israel's war cabinet meets to decide how to respond to Iran's drone attack, its allies urge restraint. Also: fighting... more
The former US President Donald Trump denies trying to disguise a hush money payment to an adult film star in... more
Almost nine million people have been displaced and the UN is warning of looming famine. Also: Israel is still considering... more
The UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres, was speaking at a Security Council emergency meeting on Iran's missile and drone attacks... more