Explosions rock two Russian airbases far from Ukraine frontline

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12/05 21:01 - Trump doesn’t rule out Russia visit (VIDEO) 12/05 20:54 - Middle East crisis live: US war on Iran has cost around $29bn, Pentagon says 12/05 20:53 - FBI chief Kash Patel spars with top Democrat over allegations of excessive drinking on the job – US politics live 12/05 20:23 - Deals and new partnerships at Africa-France summit 12/05 19:42 - Japanese crisp bags turn black and white due to Iran war 12/05 19:37 - Why is Iran increasingly targeting the UAE in its war messaging? 12/05 19:37 - Why is Iran increasingly targeting the UAE in its war messaging? 12/05 19:36 - Ukraine hits Russia’s distant gas facilities after Moscow’s attacks kill 6 12/05 19:36 - Ukraine hits Russia’s distant gas facilities after Moscow’s attacks kill 6 12/05 19:31 - UK promises jets, drones and warship for Strait of Hormuz defence mission 12/05 19:30 - Trump and Xi Enter China Summit Distracted by Iran War 12/05 19:10 - Oregon Prepares for a Challenging Summer of Water Shortages and High Fire Risk 12/05 18:19 - Epstein survivors give tearful testimony in House field hearing in Palm Beach 12/05 18:13 - Kevin Warsh confirmed to US Federal Reserve board in close Senate vote 12/05 18:13 - Kevin Warsh confirmed to US Federal Reserve board in close Senate vote 12/05 18:02 - Serbia hosts first joint military exercise with NATO 12/05 18:02 - Serbia hosts first joint military exercise with NATO 12/05 18:02 - Pentagon Puts Iran War Cost at $29 Billion as Hegseth Deflects on Funding 12/05 17:56 - Trump posts late-night social media spree as Iran war drags on 12/05 17:55 - No sign of larger hantavirus outbreak, says UN health agency 12/05 17:51 - ‘This Is All a Scam, a Giant Scam’ 12/05 17:49 - Israel sent Iron Dome anti-missile batteries and personnel to UAE: US envoy 12/05 17:49 - Israel sent Iron Dome anti-missile batteries and personnel to UAE: US envoy 12/05 17:42 - UAE’s secret attack on Iran risks drawing Gulf states into the war 12/05 17:37 - US faces rising costs with Iran war driving energy prices, inflation higher 12/05 17:37 - US faces rising costs with Iran war driving energy prices, inflation higher 12/05 17:36 - Investor jitters over Starmer uncertainty drive UK borrowing costs to 28-year high 12/05 16:55 - ‘A war of necessity’: Germany marches East again 12/05 16:40 - Bosnia and Herzegovina left vulnerable by policy clash with US, representative says 12/05 16:33 - Israel’s war creating a ‘lost generation’ of Lebanese students 12/05 16:33 - Israel’s war creating a ‘lost generation’ of Lebanese students 12/05 16:29 - 'Most powerful' nuclear missile will be deployed this year says Putin 12/05 16:19 - Zelensky's ex-chief of staff in court as Ukraine corruption probe escalates 12/05 16:13 - Pentagon gives new $29bn Iran war price tag, downplays munitions concerns 12/05 16:13 - Pentagon gives new $29bn Iran war price tag, downplays munitions concerns 12/05 16:09 - Inflation Jumps, Oil Prices Rise on U.S.-Iran Standoff 12/05 15:49 - French media tycoon Vincent Bolloré casts shadow over Cannes opening 12/05 15:26 - Three-day ceasefire ends with fresh wave of Russian attacks on Ukraine – as it happened 12/05 15:17 - French film industry at risk from the far right, say actors and directors 12/05 15:09 - US inflation jumped to 3.8% in April as war with Iran continues to drive up prices 12/05 14:59 - Israel passes law establishing military tribunal for October 7 perpetrators 12/05 14:57 - Burnham allies warn against quick ‘coronation’ of Streeting if Starmer quits 12/05 14:42 - Strait of Hormuz crisis cripples Indonesian fishing industry – RT (VIDEO) 12/05 14:41 - CPI Shows Inflation Accelerating to 3.8% Annually in April After Weeks of War in Iran 12/05 14:28 - News24 | ANALYSIS | Can civilians fill the peacekeeping gap in eastern DRC? 12/05 14:22 - Putin’s Credibility Has Suffered in the Iran War. Or Has It? 12/05 13:53 - Farmer-owned supermarket sets example for better remuneration model 12/05 13:19 - News24 | China’s tightrope act: Balancing Iran, the Gulf States and US amid Middle East turmoil 12/05 13:17 - Are US and Iran sliding back into war? What we know so far 12/05 13:12 - A secret Israeli base in Iraq? What we know 12/05 13:12 - A secret Israeli base in Iraq? What we know 12/05 13:04 - Report alleges Israel operated covert outpost in Iraq during war on Iran 12/05 13:04 - Report alleges Israel operated covert outpost in Iraq during war on Iran 12/05 12:42 - Why the Iran war is threatening whales near South Africa 12/05 12:42 - Why the Iran war is threatening whales near South Africa 12/05 12:00 - Trump’s sudden cut in substance testing is ‘going to kill people’, experts warn 12/05 11:59 - Chalmers delivers 2026 budget speech – as it happened 12/05 11:53 - Scottish military instructor who spied for Russia jailed in Ukraine 12/05 11:44 - Video: Philippine senator flees ICC arrest over role in drug war 12/05 11:44 - Video: Philippine senator flees ICC arrest over role in drug war 12/05 11:31 - "No One Prepares You For This": 19 Hard Truths About Adulthood That Younger People Should Probably Know Sooner Rather Than Later 12/05 11:23 - Israeli MPs back special tribunal with death penalty powers for alleged 7 October attackers 12/05 11:15 - UAE carried out covert strikes on Iran – WSJ 12/05 11:00 - European ministers to discuss sending rejected asylum seekers to third-country hubs 12/05 10:56 - WHO head tells countries to prepare for more hantavirus cases 12/05 10:48 - The Iran War Is Taking the Color Out of Japan’s Best-Known Snack Bags 12/05 10:46 - Russia Keeps Attacking U.S. Firms in Ukraine. The White House Is Silent. 12/05 10:11 - First US visit to China since 2017 amid geopolitical tension 12/05 10:08 - Iranians concerned about war extending as Iran and US fail to find common ground 12/05 09:58 - Iranians mourn children killed in US bombing of school 12/05 09:56 - Federal budget 2026 winners and losers: rich families, overseas travellers and illegal tobacco – summary 12/05 09:38 - 100 million barrels lost every week Strait of Hormuz is shut, Saudi Aramco CEO says 12/05 09:35 - Budget 2026 Australia: Jim Chalmers announces capital gains tax and negative gearing reform for housing 12/05 09:32 - As Iran war hits U.S. weapons stocks, allies fear impact on Ukraine 12/05 09:00 - The Bahamas goes to polls in three-way battle with immigration a key issue 12/05 08:34 - Zelenskyy says Russia fired over 200 drones at Ukraine as truce expires 12/05 08:34 - Zelenskyy says Russia fired over 200 drones at Ukraine as truce expires 12/05 08:00 - Labour must offer more than ‘better managed decline’ on economy, MPs urge 12/05 07:46 - Japanese snack giant switches to black and white packaging as Iran war hits ink supplies 12/05 07:31 - Pakistan struck a rehab centre and killed 269 Afghans. Their families want to know why 12/05 07:16 - Starving on the front lines: Food supply in crisis as Ukraine fights Russia 12/05 07:16 - Starving on the front lines: Food supply in crisis as Ukraine fights Russia 12/05 07:03 - Why is Israel allowed to take part in the Eurovision song contest? 12/05 07:03 - Why is Israel allowed to take part in the Eurovision song contest? 12/05 07:00 - Trump heads to China to spread the gospel of American tech while emulating Xi Jinping on AI 12/05 06:56 - Iran war: What’s happening on day 74 as Tehran says ready for ‘aggression’ 12/05 06:56 - Iran war: What’s happening on day 74 as Tehran says ready for ‘aggression’ 12/05 06:40 - UK households cut back spending at fastest rate in 16 months, Barclays says 12/05 06:38 - Global energy crisis highlights meagre oil buffers in developing world 12/05 06:38 - Global energy crisis highlights meagre oil buffers in developing world 12/05 06:10 - Mother of Kumanjayi Little Baby asks politicians not to leverage child’s death: ‘My heart is broken into a million pieces’ 12/05 05:56 - Iran war oil shortage forces Japan snack giant to use black-and-white packaging 12/05 05:03 - Israel approves law on public trials, death penalty for October 7 detainees 12/05 05:03 - Israel approves law on public trials, death penalty for October 7 detainees 12/05 05:00 - Teen bedroom art installation shines spotlight on Ukraine’s stolen children 12/05 04:49 - Canberra teenager charged over allegedly planning ACT terror attack 12/05 04:46 - Zelenskyy’s ex-chief of staff accused in Ukraine corruption investigation 12/05 04:37 - Ex-Philippine leader Duterte's drug war enforcer escapes ICC arrest 12/05 04:18 - Middle East war live: France, UK host Hormuz meeting as Trump says Iran truce ‘on life support’ 12/05 03:16 - Bolivia issues warrant for Evo Morales’s arrest after court no-show