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Your lookahead horoscope: February 8, 2026

  IF TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY A Venus-Uranus link on your birthday suggests you will be attracted to people and causes that are out of the ordinary over the next 12 months. That’s fine, but take care you don’t get swept away by passions you may not be able to control. ARIES (March 21 - April 20): It’s never nice being told you are wrong but on this occasion the person doing the telling is doing you a favour. If you carry on along your current path you will inevitably hit a wall, so listen to what they have to say. It’s good advice. TAURUS (April 21 - May 21): You seem to be wasting a lot of time and energy on minor matters that can probably be safely ignored and that is something you will need to deal with over the next few days. There are far more important things that need looking at. GEMINI (May 22 - June 21): Do what you want to do this week rather than what other people expect you to do. You have gone out of your way of late to make life easier for family and friends and now you...
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Devastating Explosion Rocks Bandar Abbas Port, Injuring Hundreds

 

A massive explosion at the Shahid Rajaee port in Bandar Abbas, southern Iran, has left at least 281 people injured, according to state media reports. The blast occurred on Saturday, April 26, 2025, and caused significant damage to the port, which is a key hub for container traffic and petrochemical activities.

Authorities have stated that the explosion originated from several containers stored in the port's wharf area. The exact cause of the incident remains under investigation, but negligence in handling flammable materials has been cited as a possible factor. Emergency response teams have been working tirelessly to evacuate and transport the injured to nearby medical facilities.

The explosion caused widespread destruction, shattering windows within a radius of several kilometers and creating a mushroom cloud visible from afar. Videos shared on social media showed thick black smoke billowing from the site and damaged buildings and vehicles in the vicinity.

This tragic event coincides with ongoing nuclear negotiations between Iran and the United States in Oman, adding a layer of complexity to an already tense situation. While no fatalities have been confirmed, the scale of the injuries and damage underscores the severity of the incident.

Rescue operations are ongoing, and authorities are urging caution as they continue to assess the situation. The Shahid Rajaee port, located near the Strait of Hormuz, plays a critical role in global trade, making this explosion a matter of international concern.

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