76 m. ago World War 3 fears grow as world leaders demand more cash to stop Putin

European leaders urged private business and equity on Thursday to invest in rebuilding Ukraine now, even as Russia accelerates its war, as they opened an annual recovery conference with announcements of a new equity fund

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3 d. ago Trump slaps 25% tariffs on Japan and South Korea in big gamble as deadline to price spike 'doomsday' approaches

President Donald Trump hammered Japan and South Korea for running up a trade imbalance with the U.S., declaring both countries will be slapped with a new 25 percent tariff starting August 1.

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3 d. ago French cyclist, 18, vanishes on trip through Iran and hasn't been heard from in weeks

The teen could be one of approximately 20 Europeans taken hostage by Iran or falsely accused of spying for Israel, a French diplomatic source said.

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4 d. ago World War Three fears as NATO chief warns of joint Xi and Putin attack

The former Dutch Prime Minister suggested that Chinese leader Xi Jinping could attempt to seize Taiwan while urging Vladimir Putin to launch a parallel attack

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6 d. ago PHOTO ESSAY: Iranians struggled with quiet moments of fear and anxiety for 12 days of war

For 12 days, Tehran fell dark and silent, except for the sound of explosions. In their houses and apartments, Iranians tried to pass the hours — sleepless, eyes on the TV for news of the war.

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1 week ago Women could be conscripted if WW3 breaks out – here's what happened in WW2

If WW3 was to break out it is possible women could be conscripted to help serve the country, and as tensions rise across the globe, the fear of war is playing on many UK residents' minds

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1 week ago UK launched huge operation to find suspected Russian double agent in MI6

Exclusive: Operation Wedlock lasted up to 20 years and took MI5 teams across world amid panic about ‘another Philby’Britain’s spy chiefs were forced to launch one of the most sensitive and risky investigations since the cold war over fears a senior officer at the foreign intelligence service MI6 was a double agent for Russia.The extensive hunt for the alleged mole, called Operation Wedlock, was run by MI6’s sister agency, MI5, which deployed a team of up to 35 surveillance, planning and desk officers, who travelled across the world. Continue reading...

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1 week ago What you do in 10 minutes after nuclear bomb will determine if you live

As tensions soar between Iran and Israel, fears of a global conflict that could tip into World War III are mounting.

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1 week ago Experts: What you do in first 10 minutes of a nuclear bomb will determine if you live or die

Amid escalating tensions and fear of World War 3 breaking out, here is what to do in the first 10 minutes of a nuclear bomb hitting, according to the International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP)

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2 w. ago Church of England preparing for war 'that involves the UK' amid fears over global conflicts

For the first time a serving member of the Armed Forces - who fought in Iraq and Afghanistan - will brief the Church's ruling body on the threats facing Britain when it meets next month.

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2 w. ago CIA confirms level of damage to Iran nuclear sites as White House hunts classified leaker: NATO live

President Donald Trump is using his NATO trip to double down on his 'total obliteration' of Iran's nuclear sites and has blasted the media for reporting on an intelligence assessment that cast doubt on the matter.

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2 w. ago White House shares new evidence on leaked classified Iran bombing report as Trump leaves NATO: Live updates

President Donald Trump is using his NATO trip to double down on his 'total obliteration' of Iran's nuclear sites and has blasted the media for reporting on an intelligence assessment that cast doubt on the matter.

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2 w. ago Trump reveals crunch peace talks with Iran and says he has proof nuclear labs were obliterated: NATO live

President Donald Trump is using his NATO trip to double down on his 'total obliteration' of Iran's nuclear sites and has blasted the media for reporting on an intelligence assessment that cast doubt on the matter.

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2 w. ago Trump issues bleak warning about Iran conflict and hints at need for 'Secretary of War': Live updates

President Donald Trump is using his NATO trip to double down on his 'total obliteration' of Iran's nuclear sites and has blasted the media for reporting on an intelligence assessment that cast doubt on the matter.

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2 w. ago World's safest countries in 2025 revealed amid rising fears of World War Three

The relentless onslaught of global events from war in Europe to a wider conflict emerging in the Middle East can make it feel like few places on Earth are safe - but they are out there

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2 w. ago Putin's WW3 fears as he claims 'world closer to highly dangerous situation' than ever

Vladimir Putin appears to have a finger in every possible war pie going, and has now expressed his fears about World War Three for the second time in just two weeks

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2 w. ago Colbert grills NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani on his Israel views ahead of primary vote

Challenger to front-runner Andrew Cuomo quizzed on whether past criticisms of Gaza war risk alienating city’s Jewish population already fearful amid rising antisemitism

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2 w. ago Leaving my family in Iran was a pain I can’t describe. But beneath the fear lies a determination to endure | Mohammad Azimi

As an Australian Iranian I feel caught between two worldviews – but experiencing this conflict first-hand has shown me the quiet strength of a society under attackI travelled to Iran from Australia to visit my ageing parents and reconnect with my roots. What was meant to be a short family visit took a dramatic turn with the outbreak of a sudden and unprovoked war imposed on Iran. I was in Kurdistan on a short sightseeing trip when the first Israeli attack occurred. The news struck like a shock wave, followed by a heavy, ominous silence – the kind that signals something far worse may be unfolding. With airspace closed and internet access severely restricted, I found myself all but stranded.Yesterday, I crossed into Turkey through the Sero-Esendere border in West Azerbaijan province in Iran – a less crowded route which I chose after a painful but deliberate decision. I am now preparing to return to Australia to be reunited with my wife and children. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Donald Trump set to flee to one of three secret sites in nuclear war with Iran, doomsday plans reveal

In the face of a catastrophic event, like a war with Iran, the US government has a playbook to keep itself running called the Continuity of Operations Plan.

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2 w. ago Scottish cities among safest places to live in UK if nuclear war breaks out

With tensions between the US and Iran reaching breaking point, fears of nuclear war are growing fast. We’ve taken a look at the safest spots to live in the UK if disaster strikes.

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