US military helped defend against Iranian attack on Israel, officials say

    The US military helped defend Israel against this week’s Iranian missile attack, attempting to intercept some of the ballistic missiles launched…

    Trump warns Netanyahu: Be careful or you will be on your own

    US President Donald Trump said Monday that he had warned embattled Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu against further escalating tensions with Iran.…

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    Friendship or leverage: Why is Xi Jinping going to North Korea?

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    Israel reports incoming Iranian missiles in first since Mideast war ceasefire

    Air raid sirens sounded in Israel on Sunday as its military worked to intercept barrages of incoming Iranian missiles for…

    From online class to Revolution Square: A Tehran teacher’s routine amid war

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      ‘A fascinating window into the past’: The homes revealing how Tudor people really lived

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      Italy buys rare Caravaggio portrait for €30m

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