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- US conducts airstrikes on Iranian missile sites and boats in Strait of Hormuz
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- US economy shows signs of resilience as inflation pressures ease
- US conducts strikes on Iran targeting missile sites and boats
- Starbucks Korea reports significant sales decline after Tank Day ad backlash
- Vietnam veterans express opposition to Trump’s proposed triumphal arch
- Paraglider escapes serious injury after mid-air collision with plane over Austrian Alps
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US military conducts strikes on Iranian missile launch sites and boats in the Strait of Hormuz, asserting self-defence amidst ongoing ceasefire discussions.
Starbucks Korea has experienced a “very significant” decline in sales following backlash over its marketing campaign referencing the 1980 Gwangju Uprising. Shinsegae Group chairman Chung Yong-jin publicly apologised, emphasising accountability for the incident, as public calls for boycotts escalate in response to the controversy.
A Cessna collided with a paraglider over the Austrian Alps, causing minor injuries to the pilot, who safely deployed an emergency parachute during the incident.
A Pakistani taxi driver became the first civilian casualty in Dubai linked to Iran’s military actions. Debris from an intercepted drone struck his vehicle, igniting a fire on a bridge in Al Barsha. The Consulate General of Pakistan is coordinating with local authorities to assist his family.
The underwater search for Malaysian Airlines flight MH370 has concluded without findings, covering over 7,500 square kilometres of the Indian Ocean. Investigators report that the operation was carried out by Ocean Infinity from December 31, 2025, to January 28, 2026. Next steps remain unclear.
Mojtaba Khamenei has been appointed as Supreme Leader of Iran, succeeding his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. As a key figure in Iran’s military strategy, he now oversees the Revolutionary Guard amidst escalating tensions. Stay informed as events unfold.
Oil prices have surged over $100 per barrel amid escalating conflict in Iran, posing significant risks for the UK. With only 1.5 days of demand in reserve, the country faces potential petrol shortages reminiscent of the 1973 crisis. Prepare for potential market impacts as the situation develops.
Daniel and Christy Kinahan, notorious figures from the Kinahan Cartel, were recently spotted at an MMA championship in Dubai, marking their first public appearance in years. Despite a US bounty of £5,000,000 on them, they continue their lavish lifestyle, with the UAE reportedly having frozen their assets.
A tightly packed chamber has unveiled 22 intact painted coffins of Singer Priestesses in Luxor’s Asasif Necropolis. Dating to Egypt’s Third Intermediate Period, the discovery includes rare papyri. Urgent restoration work on the coffins will now commence by the archaeological team.
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