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US attacks Iran and Tehran retaliates across the Middle East as both vie for control of strait
The U.S. has launched more strikes on Iran after President Donald Trump said Washington is “reinstating” a blockade on Iran in the Strait of Hormuz More »
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Why it's so difficult for the US to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump has been trying to force Iran to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz for months More »
Death toll from a Bangkok music bar fire rises to 30, dozens remain in hospital
Officials say the death toll from a huge fire in a Bangkok music bar has increased to 30 More »
Ukraine and 9 other countries announce a coalition to protect Europe from ballistic missiles
Ukraine and nine other countries have announced a coalition to protect Europe from ballistic missiles, taking advantage of Kyiv’s experience of fighting Russia More »
Fire in Fontainebleau forest near Paris triggers evacuations; 10 still missing in Spanish wildfire
A fire is raging in the historic Fontainebleau forest south of Paris, prompting evacuations and disrupting traffic More »
More than 53,000 immigrants have been deported or repatriated by South Africa in a crackdown
South African officials say they have deported or repatriated more than 53,000 immigrants in a month in a crackdown on illegal migration More »
Democratic members of US Congress visit Cuba and compare US energy embargo to 'silent Gaza'
Four Democratic U_S_ Congress members have described the energy embargo on Cuba as a “silent Gaza.” More »
Hungary passes constitutional amendment to remove Orbán-era president
Hungary's Parliament has passed a constitutional amendment aimed at removing the president, seen as a loyalist of former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán More »
El Salvador’s ruling party clears the way for Bukele’s 3rd term
El Salvador's ruling party has ratified President Nayib Bukele’s candidacy for the February presidential elections More »
UK police rearrest the suspect in Ann Widdecombe killing on terrorism suspicion
UK police say a 28-year-old man arrested on suspicion of killing former British politician Ann Widdecombe is now suspected of terrorism More »
