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Who are the Kurds, and why does Trump want them in the war against Iran?

Who are the Kurds, and why does Trump want them in the war against Iran?

The Kurds constitute one of the largest peoples on the planet without a sovereign state. With a population estimated at 30‑40 million, most reside in the rugged terrain that straddles the frontiers of Armenia, Iraq, Iran, Syria and Turkey. Kurds trace their origins to the Medes, an ancient civilization

Germany plans to legalize wolf hunting to curb livestock attacks

Germany plans to legalize wolf hunting to curb livestock attacks

Germany will permit wolf hunting after the lower house approved a law prompted by a fast‑expanding wolf population and a marked increase in livestock attacks. The resurgence and expansion of wolves over the past thirty years has become a divisive topic in Germany, the country of the Brothers Grimm

Winter Paralympics 2026: Australia’s leading medal hopefuls identified.

Winter Paralympics 2026: Australia’s leading medal hopefuls identified.

Following a Winter Olympics that delivered an unprecedented haul for team Australia, the country’s para‑athletes will be aiming to replicate that success as the Milano‑Cortina Paralympics open on Friday. Australia has secured a medal at every Winter Paralympics since 1992, with the peak coming in Salt Lake

US Athletes to Watch at the 2026 Winter Paralympics, from a 19‑Time World Champion to “Monster Mike”

US Athletes to Watch at the 2026 Winter Paralympics, from a 19‑Time World Champion to “Monster Mike”

Audrey Crowley, Alpine skiing The newcomer to the Paralympic team celebrated her 19th birthday in early March, yet she has attracted attention for her skiing ability since second grade. She is traveling to Italy after securing podium places in two World Cup downhill events in early February. During the 2024‑

Lewis Hamilton declares “That person is gone,” shedding despair for a feel‑good Ferrari revival.

Lewis Hamilton declares “That person is gone,” shedding despair for a feel‑good Ferrari revival.

In the fading glow of the 2025 Formula One calendar, a spell fell over Lewis Hamilton, a driver often hailed among the sport’s all‑time greats, that rendered him almost unrecognisable. The self‑assurance, wit and steady confidence that usually defined him were stripped away, leaving a near‑desperate

Starmer says a negotiated settlement is Iran's best path forward.

Starmer says a negotiated settlement is Iran's best path forward.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer warned that the war in Iran sweeping across the Middle East may persist “for some time,” and urged Donald Trump that the “best way forward” in the long run is a diplomatic settlement with Tehran. He added that Britain is undertaking “everything we can” to calm

UK rescue flight finally departs Oman carrying British nationals

UK rescue flight finally departs Oman carrying British nationals

The inaugural charter flight carrying British citizens from the Middle East back to the United Kingdom has departed, with the prime minister describing the ongoing evacuation as one of the largest of its type. Keir Starmer noted that the postponed aircraft from Oman, which had been slated to leave at