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Al Jazeera English • April 7, 2026 09:03

Trump and Hegseth invoke God and religion in Iran war press conference

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Trump believes God backs US in Iran war, Hegseth compares airman's rescue to Jesus' resurrection

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Trump and Hegseth invoke God and religion in Iran war press conference

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Christian Lebanese families displaced as they celebrate Easter

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15:49

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15:01

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05:56

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04:52

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Le Monde

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Middle East war has caused 'geostrategic impasse', Erdogan says

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Politico EU

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Sky News (UK)

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15:51

Baby among three killed after tree topples during Easter egg hunt

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The Hill

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16:04

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03:19

USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier to return to Middle East amid Iran fight

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15:19

US embassy in Iraq warns Americans to 'leave now' as Middle East strikes intensify

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UN News All

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12:00

Guterres warns of ‘wider war’ as Middle East conflict enters second month

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Washington Examiner

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13:59

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09:05

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