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At least 87 dead after US sinks Iranian warship

At least 87 dead after US sinks Iranian warship

A US submarine sank an Iranian warship off the coast of Sri Lanka on Wednesday, killing at least 87 sailors and leaving dozens missing, officials said.

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US says submarine sank Iranian warship off Sri Lanka

US says submarine sank Iranian warship off Sri Lanka

A US submarine torpedoed and sank an Iranian warship off the coast of Sri Lanka on Wednesday, the Pentagon said, as more nations were sucked into the Middle East war.

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Farrell makes changes for Wales game, Gibson-Park set for 50th Ireland cap

Farrell makes changes for Wales game, Gibson-Park set for 50th Ireland cap

Ireland coach Andy Farrell has made five changes to the starting XV that hammered England last month, for Friday's Six Nations match at home to Wales.

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Stocks firm, oil dips after sell-off on Middle East turmoil

Stocks firm, oil dips after sell-off on Middle East turmoil

US and European stock markets firmed and energy prices dipped on Wednesday after President Donald Trump sought to ease oil supply concerns triggered by the conflict between the United States and Iran.

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Latest developments in Iran war: Israel plans on 'one, two weeks' of strikes

Latest developments in Iran war: Israel plans on 'one, two weeks' of strikes

The Israeli military is planning on at least "one or two" more weeks of strikes on Iran, Israeli media reported on Wednesday, the war's fifth day, while launching a fresh wave of attacks in Lebanon against Tehran-backed Hezbollah militants.

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Turkey says missile launched from Iran destroyed by NATO

Turkey says missile launched from Iran destroyed by NATO

A ballistic missile launched from Iran and heading toward Turkish airspace via Iraq and Syria was destroyed by NATO air defence systems, Turkish officials said Wednesday.

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Starmer says US planes flying out of UK bases 'special relationship in action'

Starmer says US planes flying out of UK bases 'special relationship in action'

Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Wednesday defended his handling of the US-Israeli war against Iran after President Donald Trump launched a scathing attack over the British leader's initial refusal to allow the Americans to use UK air bases.

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Hungary presses Russia not to hike energy prices amid Iran turmoil

Hungary presses Russia not to hike energy prices amid Iran turmoil

Hungary wants guarantees from Russia that it will not charge Budapest more for oil and gas, despite global prices jumping due to conflict in the Middle East, Hungary's foreign minister said Wednesday.

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India are rightly favourites, but anything can happen in T20: Brook

India are rightly favourites, but anything can happen in T20: Brook

Harry Brook conceded on Wednesday that India were favourites to win the T20 World Cup on home soil, but warned them that England's "perfect performance" was "just around the corner".

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Donald to captain Europe again at 2027 Ryder Cup

Donald to captain Europe again at 2027 Ryder Cup

Luke Donald will captain Europe again at the 2027 Ryder Cup at the Adare Manor course in Ireland as he bids to become the first man to lead a side to three consecutive wins in the competition, officials announced Wednesday.

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