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New flights evacuate travellers stranded by Middle East war
New flights evacuate travellers stranded by Middle East war

More relieved passengers arrived home from the Gulf region on Wednesday as further flights resumed five days into the war triggered by US-Israeli attacks on Iran.

March 04, 2026

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Iran claims 'complete control' of strait: latest in the Mideast war
Iran claims 'complete control' of strait: latest in the Mideast war

Iran claimed total control of the key energy transit Strait of Hormuz Wednesday, the war's fifth day, as Israel hit Iran with fresh strikes and advanced into Lebanon against Tehran-backed Hezbollah militants.

March 04, 2026

Privacy and attention promises from alternative phones at MWC
Privacy and attention promises from alternative phones at MWC

Alternative phones on offer at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) telecoms trade show in Barcelona this week aim to answer demand for devices that protect users' data and attention.

March 04, 2026

Adidas shares slump on outlook, Mideast war impact uncertain
Adidas shares slump on outlook, Mideast war impact uncertain

Adidas's shares slumped Wednesday after its 2026 outlook disappointed investors, while the German sportswear giant said any potential impact on its business from the Middle East war was still unclear.

March 04, 2026

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Israel orders southern Lebanon evacuated as campaign expands
Israel orders southern Lebanon evacuated as campaign expands

Israel ordered residents of a vast region of southern Lebanon to leave their homes on Wednesday, as the military expanded its campaign of air strikes and reportedly sent ground troops deeper into the country.

March 04, 2026

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Nepal's Gen Z pins hopes on post-uprising elections
Nepal's Gen Z pins hopes on post-uprising elections

Six months after joining anti-corruption protests that rocked Nepal, 23-year-old Amrita Ban will vote in Thursday's election, hoping the new government will realise the movement's demands.

March 04, 2026