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How an FBI agent infiltrated the Gambino crime family

Joaquin "Jack" Garcia is a retired FBI agent who spent 24 of his 26 years undercover, including three years infiltrating the Gambino crime family under the alias "Jack Falcone." He described an unconventional entry into the FBI and early challenges tied to his weight and Cuban

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Texas couple stuck in Dubai after cruise cancellation says US offered no help

A Texas couple says they are stranded in Dubai after their cruise was canceled amid retaliatory strikes from Iran. Karen and Bob Carifee were watching the sunset on the beach when they heard loud booms and saw black smoke from the nearby Fairmont hotel after strikes that UAE officials said

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Drone expert warns next phase of Shahed attacks will focus on speed

Serhii "Flash" Beskrestnov, an influential Ukrainian drone analyst recently appointed as an advisor to the defense ministry, warned the next phase of Russia's Shahed campaign will be driven by speed. He urged Ukraine's manufacturers to develop defenses against drones capable of reaching 370 mph,

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She lives in Dubai; missiles, emergency alerts, and sleepless nights

Rebecca Anne Proctor has been living in the United Arab Emirates for 17 years. On a Saturday evening she stood on the beach below her home on Dubai's Palm Crescent and watched thick plumes of black smoke rising from the Fairmont Hotel across the water on the trunk

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US embassies say they cannot evacuate Americans from Middle East

After the US and Israel struck Iran on Saturday, conflict spread across the region and the State Department advised Americans to leave several Middle Eastern countries. Multiple US embassies, including those in Jerusalem and Qatar, have said they are not in a position to evacuate or directly assist citizens trying

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China is moving toward all-nuclear submarine construction, US Navy intel chief says

The US Navy's intelligence director said China is shifting its submarine construction toward all nuclear-powered boats, supported by a vast shipbuilding capacity that is raising production rates. China currently operates more than 60 submarines, of which at least 14 are nuclear-powered; the remainder are mostly diesel-electric vessels. Rear

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South Sudan risks return to full-blown civil war as violence escalates

South Sudan is reeling from an escalating conflict between the government-aligned army and opposition forces and allied groups, raising the risk of a return to full-blown civil war. Violent confrontations between the military loyal to President Salva Kiir and insurgents believed to be allied with suspended vice-president Riek Machar have

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Man shot dead by police in Potts Point after allegedly assaulting two women

A man was shot dead by police in Potts Point, Sydney, after allegedly entering a unit block on St Neot Avenue and assaulting two women. Officers from Kings Cross command were called at about 10.50am on Tuesday. Responding police deployed a Taser but it was ineffective. The man reportedly

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Patriot missiles heavily used in Iran conflict, straining limited stockpiles

US forces and regional partners are leaning heavily on Patriot interceptors as they and other air defenses try to stop Iranian missiles and drones. Following the start of Israel's Operation Roaring Lion and America's Operation Epic Fury, Tehran launched strikes that prompted defenders to fire MIM-104

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Trump muses wars could be fought 'forever' after Iran timeline comment

President Donald Trump posted late on Truth Social that wars "could be fought 'forever,' and very successfully" using munitions stockpiles, praising the US' supply quantities of "medium and upper medium grade" weapons and saying the supply was "virtually unlimited." Earlier the

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Smoke rises over Big Cypress National Preserve

On February 22, 2026, a wildland fire was discovered in Big Cypress National Preserve, about 25 miles (40 kilometers) east of Naples, Florida. Dubbed the National fire, it moved through dry vegetation and sent a plume of smoke over parts of the preserve and nearby communities. A satellite image taken

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Wealthy charter planes and hire drivers to evacuate the Middle East

Airports in Dubai and Abu Dhabi have shut down after Iranian air strikes, leaving wealthy expats and tourists scrambling to leave as the war between the United States, Israel, and Iran continues. With major hubs such as Qatar, Bahrain, and Kuwait affected by airspace restrictions, many have been crossing borders

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Satellite image shows Iran's largest navy vessel, a former tanker, on fire

Newly captured satellite imagery shows Iran's largest naval vessel on fire at the military port of Bandar Abbas, with a massive plume of smoke rising from what analysts identified as the IRINS Makran. The Makran is a former oil tanker that was converted into a forward base ship.

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US embassy in Riyadh struck by two drones, Saudi officials say

Saudi Arabia's defense ministry said the US Embassy in Riyadh was attacked by two drones around 3:30 a.m. local time, causing a small fire and some minor damage to the building. A few minutes earlier, the US Embassy issued a 'shelter in place' security

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Middle East flights resume amid confusion after Iran strikes

Flights to and from the UAE resumed on Monday after three days of uncertainty, but operations remained uneven as missile threats forced holds and diversions. Twelve Etihad departures left Abu Dhabi by about 5 p.m. local time, and Emirates said it would operate a limited number of flights. Apparent

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Man charged after alleged axe attack kills friend at NSW campground

A man has been charged with murder after an alleged axe attack at a New South Wales campground. Emergency services were called to Thora, 10km north-west of Bellingen, just after midnight on Monday and found a 33-year-old man who had died from critical head injuries. The victim’s friend, a

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Stranded in Dubai after US strikes on Iran, traveler says she's terrified

A 30-year-old stylist from Houston flew to Dubai with her best friend to celebrate her birthday, arriving early on Feb. 24. Hotel staff celebrated with a cake, roses, and drinks; the trip had been planned about five months earlier. They spent the first days visiting a mosque, the Miracle Garden,

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Stuck in Dubai, trying to get home for my son's first birthday

Cody Greene, 36, from Tampa arrived in Dubai on Friday for a weeklong work trip. He was scheduled to attend a conference midweek and had planned to fly home in time for his son's first birthday the following weekend. On Saturday he woke to news of a US

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Airlines forced into narrow Caucasus corridor as Middle Eastern airspace closes

As much of the Middle East remains closed amid missile barrages, international airlines are being squeezed into a shrinking set of flight paths. Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Israel, Bahrain, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates remained closed or partially closed as of Monday, and nearby Russian skies have been off limits

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Rio Ferdinand opens up on Dubai lockdown as 'big bombs' fall

Rio Ferdinand and his wife, Kate, moved to the United Arab Emirates last August with their children in search of a fresh start. The recent escalation in tensions involving Iran, Israel and the United States has turned their luxury residence in Dubai into a makeshift shelter, forcing the family to

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Strikes on Iran disrupt some of the world's busiest airspace

Strikes on Iran over the weekend disrupted some of the world’s busiest airspace, with Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Qatar closing their skies and Dubai International suspending all flights. Flight-tracking video from Flightradar24 showed airplanes clearing out of the region on Saturday morning. Aviation analytics firm Cirium said about

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EU considers response as countries prepare limited evacuations

The Czech Republic is preparing limited evacuation flights from the Middle East, with prime minister Andrej Babiš confirming three planes: two from Sharm El-Sheikh and one from Amman. Foreign minister Petr Macinka said the first plane could take off from Prague within the next two hours pending final clearances. Czech

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Several US warplanes crash over Kuwait, authorities say

Kuwaiti authorities said several US military aircraft crashed over Kuwait on Monday and that all crew members were safe and in stable condition. Local authorities said the incident marked the Pentagon's first known air assets downed in the US and Israel's latest war with Iran. Social

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UK RAF airbase in Cyprus hit by drone strike

A one-way attack drone struck the RAF Akrotiri base in Cyprus at about midnight local time, prompting a partial evacuation and a security alert that advised nearby residents to shelter in place. The Ministry of Defence said force protection in the region was at the highest level and that the

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US Central Command outlines combat systems used in first day of Iran strikes

US Central Command released a breakdown of the forces used in the first 24 hours of strikes on Iran during Operation Epic Fury. The opening day included B-2 Spirit bombers armed with 2,000-pound bombs, destroyer-launched Tomahawks, and American-made drones modeled after Iranian Shaheds — described as "American-made retribution"