US issues 30-day waiver to allow Indian refiners to buy Russian oil; IDF says it is striking Dahiya neighborhood in southern suburbs of Beirut

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Donald Trump has pushed back against Iranian claims that it is ready for a ground invasion by US and Israeli forces.

“It’s a waste of time,” the US president told NBC News. “They’ve lost everything. They’ve lost their Navy. They’ve lost everything they can lose.”

Qatar Emiri Air Defense Forces successfully intercepted a drone attack targeting Al-Udeid Air Base.

Sam Ruthe, 16, was the youngest person to break the four-minute mile in 2025 and this year the ‘remarkable’ running talent extended his record streak

Before the teenage New Zealand runner, Sam Ruthe, took to Boston University’s famous indoor track in January, he told his father he was aiming to run a 3.48-minute mile.

The 16-year-old had already stunned the athletics world in 2025, when he became the youngest person ever to break the four-minute mile barrier – aged 15 – but his father, Ben Ruthe, raised his eyebrows over his son’s aspirations for his next race, which if achieved could mean he will be considered for New Zealand Commonwealth Games selection.