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Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton described his Mercedes car as “undriveable” on Saturday after qualifying only 16th on the grid for Sunday’s Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. It was the first time since the 2017 Brazilian Grand Prix,…
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At least 50 people were killed and scores wounded on Friday in a suicide bombing at a minority Shia mosque in Pakistan’s northwestern city of Peshawar, police said. The blast took place in the congested Qissa Khawani bazaar as people…
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One person was injured and several buildings were extensively damaged by an explosion in central Athens that led to a fire early on Wednesday, officials and witnesses said. One person who suffered burns was taken to hospital, Giorgos…
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The first death from a massive underwater volcanic blast near the Pacific island nation of Tonga has been confirmed, as the extent of the damage remained unknown Monday. Tonga remained virtually cut off from the rest of the world, after…
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Loud blasts were heard in several cities in western Iran early on Sunday, according to local news agencies and postings on social media, but the nature of the blasts was not immediately known. After several similar incidents in recent…
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Mystery on Monday surrounded an explosion at the Bushehr nuclear power plant in Iran amid growing tension over Tehran’s nuclear ambitions. Iranian authorities said the 5 a.m. incident was related to an air defense drill, but also warned…
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Eddie Howe has blasted referee Peter Bankes’ decision not to look again at the James Maddison penalty call that set his Newcastle United side on their way to a Leicester City hammering. Maddison appeared to dive before contact was made…
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An air defense test triggered a loud explosion near Iran's Natanz uranium enrichment facility Saturday as nuclear talks with major powers stumble. The explosion was heard in the skies over the Iranian city of Badroud, just 20 kilometers…
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Joanna Lumley has blasted hit Netflix drama The Crown for making up conversations. The former Absolutely Fabulous star, who is a friend of Prince Charles, told of her pity for the show’s cast, which includes Oscar winner Olivia Colman…
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At least 12 civilians, including children, were killed Saturday in a car bomb blast near the airport of Aden, the Yemeni government’s interim capital, security officials said. “Twelve civilians were killed in an explosion” in the…
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