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Iran says deal 'within reach' ahead of US talks
US abstains in UN vote voicing support for Ukraine
US abstains in UN vote voicing support for Ukraine

The UN General Assembly voiced support for Ukraine Tuesday on the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion, with the United States among countries abstaining from the vote.

February 24, 2026

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Lebanon fears Israeli strikes if Iran situation escalates
Lebanon fears Israeli strikes if Iran situation escalates

Lebanon's foreign minister said Tuesday his country fears its infrastructure could be hit by Israeli strikes if the situation with Iran escalates, after Israel intensified its attacks on Tehran-backed Hezbollah.

February 24, 2026

Trump seeks to strike back in crucial State of the Union
Trump seeks to strike back in crucial State of the Union

US President Donald Trump will try to sell voters on the economy during his State of the Union address Tuesday, despite suffering a series of stinging blows ahead of crucial midterm elections this year.

February 24, 2026

World-class Brook played 'the best innings of his life' - Afridi
World-class Brook played 'the best innings of his life' - Afridi

Shaheen Shah Afridi hailed Harry Brook's century as a "world-class knock" after it took England into the T20 World Cup semi-finals and floored Pakistan to leave their hopes of making the last four out of their own hands.

February 24, 2026

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Briiliant Brook 100 puts England into T20 World Cups semi-finals
Briiliant Brook 100 puts England into T20 World Cups semi-finals

Captain Harry Brook scored his first T20 international century to take England into the World Cup semi-finals with a nervy two-wicket win against Pakistan in the Super Eights in Kandy.

February 24, 2026

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Nearly an own gull! CPR performed on bird at Turkey football match
Nearly an own gull! CPR performed on bird at Turkey football match

A footballer acted on a wing and a prayer when he gave emergency CPR to a seagull after it was hit by a ball during a match in Istanbul this week -- reviving the bird.

February 24, 2026