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Revolutionary Guards threaten Middle East oil blockade as US-Iran conflict in... - international and world news
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Revolutionary Guards threaten Middle East oil blockade as US-Iran conflict intensifies

Iran's Revolutionary Guards threaten to block all Middle East oil exports as US-Iran conflict escalates, with Trump warning of devastating retaliation.

Italy shatter 25-year Six Nations hoodoo with historic victory over England - international and world news
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Italy shatter 25-year Six Nations hoodoo with historic victory over England

Italy ended a 25-year, 32-match losing streak against England with a 23-18 Six Nations victory at Rome's Stadio Olimpico, deepening England's discipline crisis.

HRW accuses Israel of deploying white phosphorus over Lebanese residential zones - international and world news
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HRW accuses Israel of deploying white phosphorus over Lebanese residential zones

Human Rights Watch accuses Israel of illegally deploying white phosphorus over residential areas in southern Lebanon, demanding an immediate halt to the practice.

Dirco urges restraint as Middle East conflict intensifies - international and world news
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Dirco urges restraint as Middle East conflict intensifies

Dirco has called on Gulf nations to exercise restraint amid the escalating Middle East crisis, condemning attacks by all sides as violations of international law.

Hundreds of thousands flee as Israeli bombardment reduces Beirut suburbs to r... - international and world news
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Hundreds of thousands flee as Israeli bombardment reduces Beirut suburbs to rubble

Lebanon faces unprecedented humanitarian crisis as massive Israeli air campaign devastates Beirut's southern suburbs, displacing up to 800 000 residents.

Middle East conflict escalates as Israel declares 'next phase' of operations - international and world news
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Middle East conflict escalates as Israel declares 'next phase' of operations

Israel has declared a new phase in the Middle East conflict, intensifying strikes on Iran and Lebanon as the war enters its seventh day.

EU cracks down on misleading environmental claims on wine labels - international and world news
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EU cracks down on misleading environmental claims on wine labels

The EU's new directive banning unverified green marketing claims on wine labels takes effect on 27 March, compelling SA exporters to audit their branding.

Tornadoes claim four lives in Michigan, leave trail of destruction - international and world news
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Tornadoes claim four lives in Michigan, leave trail of destruction

Four killed and over 12 injured as tornadoes batter Michigan's Branch and Cass counties, prompting a state emergency response.

Trump vows to strike Iran 'very hard', warns of expanded targeting - international and world news
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Trump vows to strike Iran 'very hard', warns of expanded targeting

Trump warns Iran faces severe strikes and expanded targets, calling Iran 'the loser of the Middle East' after Pezeshkian apologised to Gulf neighbours.

Greece deploys Patriot missiles to shield Bulgaria from potential Iranian str... - international and world news
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Greece deploys Patriot missiles to shield Bulgaria from potential Iranian strikes

Greece is deploying a Patriot missile battery and F-16 jets to its northern border to help defend Bulgaria amid escalating Middle East conflict.

Oman urges ceasefire, insists diplomatic solutions remain on the table amid M... - international and world news
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Oman urges ceasefire, insists diplomatic solutions remain on the table amid Middle East conflict

Oman's foreign minister calls for an immediate ceasefire, insisting diplomatic off-ramps remain available as conflict between Iran and US-Israeli forces intensifies.

Flight operations gradually resume amid ongoing Middle East hostilities - international and world news
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Flight operations gradually resume amid ongoing Middle East hostilities

Flight cancellations in the Middle East dropped to 43% on Thursday as over 100 departures were recorded from the UAE despite continued military strikes.