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The story Tehran wants you to read
A new narrative about Iran’s leadership mistakes continuity for change - and echoes the regime’s own preferred framing.
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Japan builds up its ‘southern shield’ as faith in US security cover falters
Japan is pushing the legal limit of 'defence' as it faces its 'most severe and complex security environment' since 1945.
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UK rights groups slam ‘authoritarian’ conviction of pro-Palestine activists
Ruling against Ben Jamal and Chris Nineham will spawn a 'broader chilling effect', groups such as Amnesty and HRW warn.
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Timberwolves take 2-1 NBA playoff lead over Nuggets, Hawks down Knicks
Elsewhere, Toronto Raptors beat Cleveland Cavaliers, snapping a 12-game playoff losing streak against the Cavs.
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Elderly married couple killed in Russian attack on Ukraine’s Odesa
Ukrainian officials say residential buildings and bulk carrier also hit in overnight assault.
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World Cup 2026: Human rights organizations warn visitors to America of the dangers and abuses that could affect them
Human rights organizations on Thursday warned travelers heading to the United States to attend the 2026 World Cup that they could be subjected to arbitrary detention or deportation, among “other human rights violations.” Warnings indicate...
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Tokyo urges government workers to swap suits for shorts to counter energy costs
Government workers in Tokyo have new dress code rules that allow them to wear shorts to the office in a bid to cut air conditioning costs, an official said on Friday, as the Middle East war drives up…
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Drawing news: Meanwhile, in the Strait of Hormuz…
For almost two months and the outbreak of the war against Iran led by the United States and Israel, traffic has been at a standstill in the Strait of Hormuz, through which 20% of oil and…
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Sports – Lamine Yamal forfeits for the end of the season with Barcelona, but expected at the World Cup
FC Barcelona have confirmed that Lamine Yamal, forced to leave the field on Wednesday against Celta Vigo, suffers from a biceps femoris injury in his left leg. The club specifies, however, that its participation…
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German Cup: Stuttgart qualifies for the final and faces Bayern Munich to defend its title
On Thursday, Portuguese substitute Thiago Tomas led Stuttgart, which won the title last season, to the German Football Cup final, by scoring the 2-1 victory against Freiburg in the 119th minute of the semi-final match. And he will face...
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Trump’s May 1 deadline: Can he continue war on Iran after that?
Trump is obliged under the War Powers Act to limit the conflict after 60 days with congressional approval.
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Iran war: What’s happening on day 56 after Trump extended ceasefire?
The Israel-Lebanon ceasefire is extended by three weeks after White House talks with Israeli and Lebanese envoys.
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