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The drone attack on a base in Jordan killed three American troops. The US has levelled its accusations at Iran, which backs a number of militia groups in the region, and promised to respond. Iran denies that it was behind the attack, calling the accusations "baseless''.
Also on the programme: Hungary has accused the EU of blackmail after reports Brussels was threatening to damage Hungary's economy if it didn't lift its objections to aid for Ukraine; and how playing an instrument could help your brainpower as you grow older.
(Image: U.S. President Joe Biden speaks during a "Sunday Lunch" church event at the Brookland Baptist Banquet Center in West Columbia, South Carolina, U.S., on 28 January 2024. Credit: Reuters/Tom Brenner)
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The drone attack on a base in Jordan killed three American troops. The US has levelled its accusations at Iran, which backs a number of militia groups in the region, and promised to respond. Iran denies that it was behind the attack, calling the accusations "baseless''.
Also on the programme: Hungary has accused the EU of blackmail after reports Brussels was threatening to damage Hungary's economy if it didn't lift its objections to aid for Ukraine; and how playing an instrument could help your brainpower as you grow older.
(Image: U.S. President Joe Biden speaks during a "Sunday Lunch" church event at the Brookland Baptist Banquet Center in West Columbia, South Carolina, U.S., on 28 January 2024. Credit: Reuters/Tom Brenner)
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