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Trump warns of longer Iran war as Riyadh, Beirut hit
Trump warns of longer Iran war as Riyadh, Beirut hit

US President Donald Trump warned that his attack on Iran could extend longer than a month, as the war spread Tuesday with Israel bombarding Lebanon and Tehran targeting US allies in the Gulf, including drones hitting the US embassy in Saudi Arabia.

March 03, 2026

Underground party scene: Israelis celebrate Purim in air raid shelters
Underground party scene: Israelis celebrate Purim in air raid shelters

As the sun set in the coastal Israeli city of Tel Aviv on Monday, air raid sirens warning of incoming Iranian missiles sent residents hurrying to shelters just as the Jewish holiday of Purim was starting.

March 03, 2026

Flowers, music, and soldiers at funeral of drug lord
Flowers, music, and soldiers at funeral of drug lord

The notorius Mexican drug lord Nemesio Oseguera was laid to rest in a simple grave Monday in a ceremony that featured trucks overflowing with flowers, traditional music and dozens of masked soldiers in armored vehicles.

March 03, 2026

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Trump warns of longer Iran war as violence spreads
Trump warns of longer Iran war as violence spreads

US President Donald Trump warned Monday that his attack on Iran could extend longer than a month, as the war spread with Israel bombarding Lebanon and Tehran targeting oil facilities in Gulf countries.

March 02, 2026

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Getafe deal flat Real Madrid La Liga title race blow
Getafe deal flat Real Madrid La Liga title race blow

Real Madrid fell to a damaging 1-0 defeat by Getafe at home in La Liga on Monday, leaving them four points behind leaders Barcelona.

March 02, 2026