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Israel vows to find and 'neutralise' Iran's new supreme leader
Atletico boss Simeone defends Spurs star Romero
Atletico boss Simeone defends Spurs star Romero

Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone said he is a "big fan" of Cristian Romero as he defended the under-fire Tottenham captain ahead of Wednesday's Champions League last-16 second leg clash.

March 17, 2026

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Iran vets friendly ships for Hormuz passage: trackers
Iran vets friendly ships for Hormuz passage: trackers

Iran is selecting ships from friendly countries to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial trade waterway cut off by the Middle East war, data trackers indicated Tuesday.

March 17, 2026

Iran women's football team arrive in Turkey on way home
Iran women's football team arrive in Turkey on way home

The Iranian women's national football team landed at Istanbul Airport on Tuesday after several members of the delegation withdrew their asylum bids in Australia and decided to return home.

March 17, 2026

Mexico prepared to host Iran World Cup games, says president
Mexico prepared to host Iran World Cup games, says president

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Tuesday that her country is prepared to host Iran's first-round matches at the 2026 World Cup if needed due to the conflict in the Middle East.

March 17, 2026

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White House piles pressure on Cuba as island fights power cut
White House piles pressure on Cuba as island fights power cut

Washington piled pressure on Cuba's communist authorities Tuesday to allow free market reforms as the impoverished island scrambled to recover from a nationwide electricity blackout.

March 17, 2026

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SAS cancels flights after fuel prices surge
SAS cancels flights after fuel prices surge

Scandinavian airline SAS said Tuesday it has cancelled some hundred flights this week after the war in the Middle East sent fuel prices surging.

March 17, 2026