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John Amos, best known for his starring role in the Seventies sitcom Good Times, the 1977 drama miniseries Roots and has died.

Iran has launched a missile attack against Israel in retaliation for the killing of militant leaders allied to Tehran.

Iran's attack appears to be over after air raid sirens earlier sounded across Israel and civilians were told to shelter.