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Iran war spreads across region as US, Israel suffer losses
Iran war spreads across region as US, Israel suffer losses

The United States hit hundreds of targets across Iran, and Israel expanded its bombing to Lebanon on Monday as President Donald Trump vowed to avenge the first US deaths in the war he launched to topple Tehran's ruling clerics.

March 02, 2026

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Miriam Margolyes tackles aging in Oscar-nominated short
Miriam Margolyes tackles aging in Oscar-nominated short

At 84 years old, Miriam Margolyes knows what it's like to be elderly.

March 02, 2026

Recognition, not competition, for Oscar-nominated foreign filmmakers
Recognition, not competition, for Oscar-nominated foreign filmmakers

Foreign films used to be almost an Oscars afterthought, but the directors of the five movies nominated for the best international feature prize say they increasingly feel like part of a new normal on Hollywood's biggest night.

March 02, 2026

Israel, Hezbollah trade fire: latest developments in Iran war
Israel, Hezbollah trade fire: latest developments in Iran war

Israel and Hezbollah traded fire, while President Donald Trump vowed to avenge the deaths of US service members and said the war with Iran could last for weeks.

March 02, 2026

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Aubameyang strikes twice as Marseille edge Lyon in Ligue 1
Aubameyang strikes twice as Marseille edge Lyon in Ligue 1

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored twice as Marseille fought back to win 3-2 at home to Lyon in Ligue 1 on Sunday to reignite their Champions League push.

March 01, 2026

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France, Germany, UK ready to take 'defensive action' against Iran
France, Germany, UK ready to take 'defensive action' against Iran

France, Germany and the UK said Sunday they were ready to defend their interests and those of its allies in the Gulf if necessary by taking "defensive action" against Iran.

March 01, 2026