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Pakistani pilgrims evacuated from Iran walk across the Pakistan-Iran border at Taftan, in Balochistan province on June 18, 2025

Govts Scramble To Evacuate Citizens From Israel, Iran

Governments around the world are evacuating thousands of their nationals caught up in the rapidly spiralling Israel-Iran conflict, organising buses and planes and in some cases assisting people crossing borders on foot.
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Mo Chara and Moglai Bap at Coachella

Kneecap 'Unfazed' By Legal Problems, Says Friend And Director

Irish rappers Kneecap are "unfazed" by their legal problems and controversies kicked up by their anti-Israel pro-Palestinian statements, friend and film director Rich Peppiatt told AFP. Peppiatt helped create the Kneecap phenomenon with his 2024 semi-fictionalised film about the hip-hop group from Belfast, who are now playing major festivals around the world.
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has not ruled out killing Khamenei

Khamenei, Iran's Political Survivor, Faces Ultimate Test

Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has weathered a series of challenges but Israel's unprecedented strikes mark his most serious crisis yet, threatening both the clerical system he leads and his own physical survival.
Australian trainer Henry Dwyer (right) returns to Royal Ascot hoping Asfoora can repeat his success last year in the King Charles III Stakes

Royal Ascot Battling 'Headwinds' To Secure Foreign Aces: Racing Director

The "headwinds" of prizemoney and rival racing festivals are even more concerning than they were last year but nevertheless the quality of foreign runners at Royal Ascot is "pretty positive", director of racing Nick Smith told AFP. The five-day meeting -- described by Hong Kong-based Australian trainer David Hayes as "Melbourne Cup week on steroids" -- which starts on Tuesday is commemorating the 200th anniversary of the Royal Procession.
A plume of heavy smoke and fire rise over an oil refinery in southern Tehran, after an overnight Israeli strike

Israel-Iran Conflict: Latest Developments

Israel and Iran traded heavy fire for a third straight day on Sunday, with mounting casualties and expanding targets marking a sharp escalation in hostilities between the longtime foes.
This handout photo released by Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) official Sepah News Telegram channel on June 13, 2025 reportedly shows a building in Tehran hit in an Israeli strike

Israel Vows To Use 'Full Force' After Massive Attacks On Iran

Israel vowed to press on with "full force" on Friday after its unprecedented onslaught on Iran that killed several of the country's top military brass, with media in the Islamic republic reporting strikes and projectiles well into the evening.
Israeli tanks take position on the Gaza border amid calls from a far-right minister to use "full force" in the battered territory.

UN Warns All Of Gaza At Risk Of Famine

The UN warned Friday that the entire population of Gaza was at risk of famine, as an Israeli far-right minister urged the use of "full force" against Hamas.
People hold signs in rally in support of international students at Harvard University

Targeting Foreign Students, Trump Hits A US Lifeline

On the campaign trail last year, then-candidate Donald Trump proposed handing US residency cards automatically to international students when they earn diplomas, bemoaning that they were leaving to form successful companies in China and India.
Aid destined for Gaza awaits Israeli authorisation for transportation to Gaza.

Hamas Says Examining New US Deal For Gaza

Palestinian militant group Hamas on Thursday said it was examining a new deal proposed by a US envoy, as rescuers said at least 44 people were killed in Israeli attacks across the Gaza Strip.

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