What we know about reported strike on Iran
Explosions rocked Iran's central Isfahan province on Friday, according to state media, while US officials told American news outlets that Israel carried out a retaliatory strike on the Islamic republic.
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Taiwan's TSMC founder Morris Chang receives medal of honour
Taiwanese tycoon Morris Chang received one of the island's highest medals of honour on Friday, in recognition of his achievements as the founder of semiconductor giant TSMC.
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Apple drops WhatsApp, Threads from China app store on official order: report
Apple has removed the Meta-owned WhatsApp and Threads from its App Store in China following an order from the country's top internet regulator, Bloomberg reported Friday citing the tech giant.
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Alternate jurors to be confirmed at Trump trial
The judge in Donald Trump's criminal trial will look to wrap up jury selection Friday before opening arguments start next week in a historic case being heard as the former president campaigns to win back the White House.
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Stroll quickest in China GP practice after small track-side fire
Aston Martin's Lance Stroll was quickest in first and only practice for the Chinese Grand Prix on Friday, ahead of McLaren's Oscar Piastri, with championship leader Max Verstappen third.
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Japan doctors sue Google Maps over 'punching bag' reviews
Around 60 doctors in Japan have accused Google Maps of ignoring vitriolic reviews of their clinics in a class-action lawsuit touted as the first of its kind.
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Taylor Swift's 'The Tortured Poets Department' drops
Taylor Swift released her highly anticipated record "The Tortured Poets Department" on Friday -- the 11th studio album from the megastar who is already having a blockbuster year.
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O'Sullivan eyes eighth snooker world title amid more retirement talk
Ronnie O'Sullivan may be the most gifted snooker player of his generation, but even the prospect of winning a modern-day record eighth world title has not stopped him from talking about retirement once again.
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Oil surges, equities sink as Iran blasts fan MidEast escalation fears
Oil prices rallied and equities sank Friday as reports said explosions had been heard in Iran and Syria, fuelling fears of an escalation of the Middle East crisis after last weekend's missile attack on Israel by Tehran.
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Explosions in Iran, US media reports Israeli strikes
Iran's state media reported explosions in central Isfahan Friday, as US media quoted officials saying Israel had carried out retaliatory strikes on its arch-rival.
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