U.S. counterterrorism agencies monitor suspected sleeper cells following joint strikes on Iran that killed Ayatollah Khamenei, amid fears of retaliation.

U.S. counterterrorism agencies monitor suspected sleeper cells following joint strikes on Iran that killed Ayatollah Khamenei, amid fears of retaliation.

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He joined world leaders in urging peace and a return to talks after US and Israel attacked Iran

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The slain service members have not been identified

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U.S. senator says no ‘large-scale’ American force will be deployed inside Iran and rejects notion that president needs a ‘plan’ for the future

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The killing of Iran’s supreme leader could be a blow for democracy – but there are many groups poised to fight for the future of the country, writes World Affairs Editor Sam Kiley

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Sitcom is set to return for a 15th series this year

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Rangers 2-2 Celtic: Reo Hatate’s late equaliser in stoppage time, after Jack Butland’s penalty save, left Hearts six points clear with nine games to go

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Fulham 2-1 Tottenham: Harry Wilson and Alex Iwobi gave the Cottagers an unassailable lead and Spurs couldn’t responde

Brighton 2-1 Nottingham Forest: Morgan Gibbs-White had cancelled out Diego Gomez’s early opener for the Seagulls

The UK government is set to face a battle in court which claims Starmer’s plans to hand over the Indian Ocean islands to Mauritius amount to ‘genocide’

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Authorities say three people were killed and 14 others were wounded. The suspect was killed by police at the scene

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Bruno Fernandes’ penalty cancelled out Palace’s early opener from Maxence Lacroix, who was sent off in the second half.

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The regime has every incentive to do what it must to ensure its survival

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From front-page news to powerful moments you may have missed, this gallery features compelling images from around the world published by The Associated Press in February.

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Pope Leo XIV has blasted the US and Israel’s joint strikes on Iran, warning that peace is not achieved with weapons and suffering.

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Celtic fought back from 2-0 down to force a 2-2 draw at Ibrox.

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Silvana Armani has presented her first signature Giorgio Armani collection without the iconic designer's input to close Milan Fashion Week

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The force declined to identify the suspect

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