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100+ International Law Experts Say US Strikes on Iran Violate UN Charter, Could Be War Crimes
More than 100 legal scholars have signed an open letter condemning US military actions in Iran, citing violations of the UN Charter and international humanitarian law. The experts point to attacks on civilian infrastructure, schools, and hospitals as potential war crimes.
Read MoreGas Prices Surge Past $4 as Iran War Sends Oil Markets Into Turmoil
The U.S. national average for gasoline has topped $4 per gallon for the first time in three years, driven by an 11% spike in crude oil prices following President Trump's vow to intensify military strikes on Iran.
Read MoreIran Strikes Kuwait's Desalination Plant and Oil Refinery in Escalating Gulf Conflict
Iranian attacks hit Kuwait's critical infrastructure twice within 24 hours, targeting the Mina al-Ahmadi oil refinery and a power and desalination plant. The strikes threaten water supplies and energy security as the US-Israel war on Iran enters its 35th day.
Read MoreTrump Fires Bondi, Seeks $1.5 Trillion Military Budget as Army Chief Dismissed
President Trump removed Attorney General Pam Bondi and requested a historic $1.5 trillion defense budget as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth fired Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George amid growing turmoil in the administration.
Read MoreIran Claims US F-35 Pilot Captured After Jet Downed Over Territory
Iranian state media claims a US F-35 fighter jet was shot down over central Iran, with the pilot possibly captured. The US military has not confirmed the incident, which would mark a major escalation in the five-week conflict.
Read MoreDefense Secretary Hegseth Ousts Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has removed Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George from his position, forcing his immediate retirement along with two other senior Army generals in a sweeping wartime leadership shakeup.
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Italy Blocks US Military Aircraft from Sicily Base Amid Iran War Tensions
Italy has denied US military aircraft access to its Sigonella air base in Sicily, citing lack of proper authorization as American bombers sought to transit through the base en route to Middle East operations against Iran.
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Valverde's Stunning Hat-Trick Leaves Manchester City on the Brink
Federico Valverde scored a brilliant first-half hat-trick as Real Madrid demolished Manchester City 3-0 in their Champions League Round of 16 first leg at the Bernabéu, leaving Pep Guardiola's side facing a monumental task in the return fixture.
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F1 Chinese Grand Prix 2026: Complete Schedule, Start Times and How to Watch
Formula 1 heads to Shanghai for the second race of 2026, featuring the season's first sprint weekend. Mercedes leads after George Russell's dominant Australian GP win, while Ferrari debuts a radical new wing design.
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