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With mild reported strike, Israel aims to bolster coalition to tackle Iran nuke threat
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With mild reported strike, Israel aims to bolster coalition to tackle Iran ...
Quick Glance: Israel and Iran Step Back
  • Iran and Israel pull back after attacks, avoiding direct escalation

  • Both Iran and Israel have shown limited responses so far to prevent full-scale war

  • Region remains tense, conflict between Israel and Iran remains precarious and unpredictable

  • While both sides aim to avoid all-out war, the situation remains volatile and dangerous
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Biden urges Congress to act on Israel aid, says Iran aims ‘to destroy Israel forever’
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Biden urges Congress to act on Israel aid, says Iran aims ‘to destroy ...
Quick Glance: Ukraine, Israel Aid Bill Advances in House
  • The House has advanced a foreign aid package of $95 billion for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan, and humanitarian support with rare bipartisan support.

  • Speaker Mike Johnson implemented a strategy to secure support for wartime funding, especially for Ukraine in its battle against Russia.

  • President Joe Biden and even Republican presumptive presidential nominee Donald Trump have endorsed the speaker's efforts.

  • To pass each bill, complex bipartisan coalitions need to be formed by Johnson due to his slim Republican majority in the House, relying on Democratic support.
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US mum on alleged IDF strike inside Iran, in apparent effort to de-escalate tensions
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Quick Glance: US imposes new sanctions on Iran's drone program
  • The United States imposed new sanctions Thursday on sixteen people and two entities associated with Iran’s drone program to punish Tehran for the weekend's attack on Israel.

  • The sanctions target executives of an engine manufacturer supplying Iran’s Shahad-131 drones, companies servicing the engines, and individuals providing the drones to Iranian proxy forces in the Middle East.

  • Coordinated with European allies, the new sanctions aim to disrupt Iran's missile and drone program and isolate the country globally.

  • President Joe Biden emphasized the US commitment to holding Iran accountable, utilizing economic tools to counter Iran's activities, as stated by Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen.
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Israel’s war on Gaza live: Israeli cabinet debates response to Iran attack: Iranian officials warn Israel of a larger attack should it respond to overnight drone ...
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Israel’s war on Gaza live: Israeli cabinet debates response to Iran attack
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British retail sales stagnate as shoppers cut back on groceries: Economists had expected 0.3% growth in March
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British retail sales stagnate as shoppers cut back on groceries
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Iranian FM: Israeli weapons are ‘toys for our children to play with’: Abdollahian said that the only reason that Iran had not successfully hit Haifa ...
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Iranian FM: Israeli weapons are ‘toys for our children to play with’
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Britain unveils its next-gen main battle tank: Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) has rolled out Europe’s most advanced tank, the latest Challenger 3 prototype ...
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Britain unveils its next-gen main battle tank
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‘Star Wars’ actor Warwick Davis pays tribute to wife Samantha who’s died aged 53: British actor Warwick Davis has paid tribute to his wife Samantha following her ...
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‘Star Wars’ actor Warwick Davis pays tribute to wife Samantha who’s died ...
Quick Glance: 'Harry Potter' Actor Mourns Loss of Beloved Wife
  • Actor Warwick Davis from 'Harry Potter' mourns the loss of his beloved wife, Samantha Davis, who passed away at the age of 53.

  • Samantha, described by Warwick as his 'soulmate' and 'favorite human,' passed away on March 24, as announced by Lucasfilm in an emotional statement.

  • Warwick emphasized his wife's caring spirit and community involvement as they co-founded the Little People U.K. charity together.

  • Together, they leave behind two children, Annabelle and Harrison, who honor their mother as their best friend and a source of love and happiness.
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Israel unlikely to retaliate against Iran until after Passover - report: Iranian security and political officials are said to be on high alert ...
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Israel unlikely to retaliate against Iran until after Passover - report
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Wirral celebrity baker Paul Hollywood 'very proud' to accept MBE: Star of the Great British Bake Off Paul Hollywood, from Wallasey, has been made an MBE for ...
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Wirral celebrity baker Paul Hollywood 'very proud' to accept MBE
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Iran’s Raisi reiterates warnings as Israel mulls response to air attack: As the world calls for calm, President Raisi vows ‘slightest attack’ will be met with a ...
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Iran’s Raisi reiterates warnings as Israel mulls response to air attack
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What We Know So Far About Israel’s Reported Attack on Iran Amid Fears of Escalation
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What We Know So Far About Israel’s Reported Attack on Iran Amid Fears of ...
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New British tank to be ‘apex predator of modern warfare’: With advanced armour and devastating firepower, the Challenger 3 boasts an impressive range of ...
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New British tank to be ‘apex predator of modern warfare’
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British passengers flying to Turkey drink all plane’s booze: The passengers were described as ‘hedonistic’ by the airline
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British passengers flying to Turkey drink all plane’s booze
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Rise of Brotox: Men turn to cosmetic treatments to stay youthful: Celebrities including Cillian Murphy and Liam Payne are inspiring others to book an appointment
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Rise of Brotox: Men turn to cosmetic treatments to stay youthful
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🔴 LIVE DAY 194 #Israel #Palestine - Israeli attacks overnight kill at least 25 in Gaza, including 8 children - US to impose new sanctions on Iran after weekend ... Show more
Live: Israel arrests 5,000 from Gaza, says local authority: Meanwhile, Netanyahu rejects 'claims about famine' in Gaza
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Live: Israel arrests 5,000 from Gaza, says local authority
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Airlines suspend flights due to Middle East tensions: Global airlines changed flight routes over Iran, canceled some flights, diverted others to alternate ...
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Airlines suspend flights due to Middle East tensions
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US mum on alleged IDF strike inside Iran, in apparent effort to de-escalate tensions
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US mum on alleged IDF strike inside Iran, in apparent effort to ...
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Courtney Love Says Taylor Swift Is 'Not Important' And Shades Beyoncé Too: The ex-Hole singer, who's the widow of Kurt Cobain, let her opinions fly in a British ...
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Courtney Love Says Taylor Swift Is 'Not Important' And Shades Beyoncé Too
Quick Glance: Rock Icon Criticizes Taylor Swift: 'Not Important'
  • Outspoken rock legend Courtney Love criticized Lana Del Rey, Madonna, and Taylor Swift in a new interview, stating that the latter is 'not important.'

  • Love expressed negative views on Taylor Swift, calling her 'not important' and uninteresting as an artist, despite potentially being a safe space for girls.

  • She also mentioned her ongoing feud with Madonna, dating back to their awkward encounter on MTV in 1995.

  • Furthermore, Love harshly criticized Lana Del Rey, suggesting she delay the release of her upcoming album 'Lasso' until 2031 due to perceived overexposure.
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Iran downplays reported Israeli attack; US 'not involved,' Blinken says: Live updates
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Iran downplays reported Israeli attack; US 'not involved,' Blinken says: ...
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Yorkshire couple Razan Alsous and Raghid Sandouk win Channel 4’s Aldi’s Next Big Thing with business Yorkshire Dama Cheese as fans react to the episode
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Yorkshire couple Razan Alsous and Raghid Sandouk win Channel 4’s Aldi’s ...
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A Middle East defense alliance is as vital for Israel as the air we breathe: It's time for Israel to face reality: If it weren't for our regional partners ...
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A Middle East defense alliance is as vital for Israel as the air we ...
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Jewish NPR editor resigns after criticizing network for bias on Israel coverage: The NPR editor's colleagues argued his critique was unfair and inaccurate ...
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Jewish NPR editor resigns after criticizing network for bias on Israel ...
Quick Glance: NPR Suspends Senior Editor Following Critical Substack Analysis
  • Senior business editor Uri Berliner at NPR was suspended due to critical remarks about the broadcaster.

  • Berliner faced a five-day suspension after releasing an analysis claiming NPR's coverage was influenced by liberal bias.

  • NPR accused Berliner of breaching company policies by publishing his work outside the organization without approval.

  • Following the essay's release, NPR employees lost confidence in Berliner, and the network's new CEO came under scrutiny from conservative activists.
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Sophie Kinsella, best-selling ‘Shopaholic’ author, has brain cancer: The British author says she is receiving treatment for a form of aggressive brain cancer ...
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Sophie Kinsella, best-selling ‘Shopaholic’ author, has brain cancer
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At UN, Iran says it will make Israel 'regret' reprisals - Region - World: Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian on Thursday warned that ...
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At UN, Iran says it will make Israel 'regret' reprisals - Region - ...
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Liz Truss says Donald Trump ‘has to’ win: Britain’s shortest-serving prime minister gives Republican hopeful her backing.
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Liz Truss says Donald Trump ‘has to’ win
Quick Glance: Liz Truss: From Premiership to Resignation in 49 Days
  • Liz Truss became Prime Minister and resigned after just 49 days, despite her husband's prediction that 'it would all end in tears'.

  • Truss assumed office on September 6, 2022, succeeding Boris Johnson, but faced early challenges and personal struggles.

  • Despite implementing economic measures and facing political turbulence, Truss resigned after a mini-budget led to a pensions crisis.

  • She reflects on her failed tenure, attributing blame to structural issues and drawing parallels to the controversial football manager Brian Clough.
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Iran fires air defence batteries as Israel reportedly strikes Isfahan: Iran activates air defences across major cities following explosions in central Isfahan ...
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Iran fires air defence batteries as Israel reportedly strikes Isfahan
Quick Glance: Israeli Missile Strikes Iran
  • Following an unprecedented Iranian attack, 300 drones and missiles were launched at Israel.

  • Explosions near an army base in Isfahan activated local air defense systems.

  • US officials report that Israel conducted a missile strike on Iran.

  • Flights were suspended over several Iranian cities as Israel responded to an attack.
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Iran has launched a drone attack on Israel, Israeli officials say: The Saturday launch, a major escalation in the conflict in the Middle East ...
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Iran has launched a drone attack on Israel, Israeli officials say
Quick Glance: Israel artist calls for Gaza ceasefire
  • The representative of Israel at the international art fair is calling for an immediate ceasefire in Israel’s war on Gaza.

  • Ruth Patir’s video installation called (M)otherland was scheduled to open on Saturday at Israel’s national pavilion at the international art show but will remain closed for now.

  • Patir stated on her website that the artist and curators are showing solidarity with the families of the hostages and the large community in Israel calling for change, rather than canceling themselves or the exhibition.

  • It is believed that there are still individuals in Gaza, including 129 captives taken during the attacks led by Hamas on Israel on October 7, with 34 of them presumed dead.
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Israel Will Attack Rafah, but Will Still Lose the War – ANALYSIS: The invasion of Rafah is back in the news, following a short hiatus related to the Iranian ...
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Israel Will Attack Rafah, but Will Still Lose the War – ANALYSIS
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Her son came from America to serve in Israel's army. Now he's a hostage: Tel Aviv-born Edan Alexander was abducted to Gaza from a military outpost on October 7 ...
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Her son came from America to serve in Israel's army. Now he's a hostage
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Scottish Police Re-Arrest Sturgeon’s Husband in SNP Probe: British police re-arrested former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon’s husband as part of its probe into ...
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Scottish Police Re-Arrest Sturgeon’s Husband in SNP Probe
Quick Glance: Police Investigation into SNP Finances: Key Updates
  • On Thursday, the re-arrest of Peter Murrell, the husband of Nicola Sturgeon, took place as part of the police investigation into the SNP’s finances.

  • Murrell, aged 59, was apprehended and underwent interrogation by detectives.

  • The arrest occurred slightly more than a year subsequent to the search conducted by Police Scotland officers at the couple’s residence, where a blue tent was set up outside the property, alongside searches at the SNP’s headquarters in Edinburgh.

  • In April 2024, Peter Murrell was charged with 'embezzlement' of funds from the SNP.
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Iran’s attack is an ‘embarrassing failure,’ a success for Israel, says US: It was the first time that this coalition of forces had acted as a military defensive ...
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Iran’s attack is an ‘embarrassing failure,’ a success for Israel, says US
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Joe Lewis’ Yacht Aviva Sets Sail After British Billionaire Pays US Fine - Bloomberg
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Joe Lewis’ Yacht Aviva Sets Sail After British Billionaire Pays US Fine - ...
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‘Evolving Situation’ – Britain’s easyJet Halts Flights to Israel until October : The British low-cost airline easyJet announced on Tuesday that flights to Israel ...
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‘Evolving Situation’ – Britain’s easyJet Halts Flights to Israel until ...
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Today in History: Paul Revere began his famous ride: On April 18, 1775, Paul Revere began his famous ride from Charlestown to Lexington, Massachusetts ...
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Today in History: Paul Revere began his famous ride
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Lufthansa suspends flights to Amman, Beirut, Erbil and Tel Aviv: German airline group Lufthansa said on Sunday it was suspending flights to Amman, Beirut ...
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Lufthansa suspends flights to Amman, Beirut, Erbil and Tel Aviv
Quick Glance: Lufthansa halts flights to Amman, Beirut, Erbil, and Tel Aviv
  • Lufthansa announced the temporary suspension of flights to Amman, Beirut, Erbil, and Tel Aviv

  • In order to avoid future turmoil in the Middle East, the airline will also steer clear of the airspace above Israel, Jordan, and Iraq

  • Flights to and from Tehran had already been ceased since Friday

  • These actions are a response to the recent unrest in the area
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Sophie Kinsella, bestselling British author of Shopaholic series, reveals 'aggressive' brain cancer diagnosis
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Sophie Kinsella, bestselling British author of Shopaholic series ...
Quick Glance: Author Sophie Kinsella diagnosed with aggressive brain tumor
  • Sophie Kinsella revealed her diagnosis with glioblastoma, an 'aggressive' form of brain tumor.

  • Known for the Shopaholic series, she shared her health news on social media, learning of her illness at the end of 2022.

  • Initially aiming to keep the news private to adapt to their 'new normal', the 54-year-old author opened up about her condition.

  • Following successful surgery, radiotherapy, and ongoing chemotherapy, Sophie expressed gratitude towards her support system.
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Palestine flag suggestion for iPhone users typing ‘Jerusalem’ sparks online controversy
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Palestine flag suggestion for iPhone users typing ‘Jerusalem’ sparks ...
Quick Glance: Controversy Surrounding Palestine Flag When Typing 'Jerusalem'
  • iPhone users discover the Palestinian flag as a suggested emoji, sparking mixed reactions.

  • The debate over Jerusalem as a capital city fuels discussions about the emoji suggestions.

  • While some accuse Apple of antisemitism, others praise the Palestine flag positively.

  • Apple confirms that the Palestine flag as an emoji is unintentional and will be changed with the next update.
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Former British soldiers won’t be prosecuted over Bloody Sunday perjury allegations
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Former British soldiers won’t be prosecuted over Bloody Sunday perjury ...
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William and Kate broke one of three royal marriage traditions: The modern monarchy is doing things differently from the past
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William and Kate broke one of three royal marriage traditions
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Alison Hammond's mystery man is Russian masseur '20 years her junior': This Morning presenter Alison Hammond has been pictured with her new man as the pair ...
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Alison Hammond's mystery man is Russian masseur '20 years her junior'
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Meet Brig.-Gen. Yael Grossman, one of the highest-ranked women in the IDF: IDF Brig.-Gen. Yael Grossman talked about her unit's impact on Iran ...
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Meet Brig.-Gen. Yael Grossman, one of the highest-ranked women in the IDF
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Couple in one-bed house sent £57k gas bill and told to pay in weeks: Katie Coyne, 60, and husband Richard, 64, were told they had a matter of weeks to pay the ...
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Couple in one-bed house sent £57k gas bill and told to pay in weeks
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Which? investigation finds ‘misleading’ country-of-origin labelling on supermarket food
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Which? investigation finds ‘misleading’ country-of-origin labelling on ...
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British boy, 8, reaches Everest base camp: 'I'm over the moon - but I want to go to the top'
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British boy, 8, reaches Everest base camp: 'I'm over the moon - but I want ...
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US: Blinken failing to act on staff recommendations to sanction Israeli military units, says report
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US: Blinken failing to act on staff recommendations to sanction Israeli ...
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Live updates: U.S. shoots down some Iranian drones headed toward Israel, officials say
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Live updates: U.S. shoots down some Iranian drones headed toward Israel ...