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Iran Considers Letting Europe Clear Mines in Strait of Hormuz
Iran is reportedly considering European mine-clearance efforts in the Strait of Hormuz as U.S. officials work to de-escalate commercial shipping concerns.
Mano Machinek killed in Porsche crash during Italian ad shoot
German model and reality-TV personality Mano Machinek has died at the age of 37 following a fatal Porsche crash while filming a commercial on a mountain road in northern Italy.
Gaza holds mass funeral for 112 victims of 2023 Sabra strike
Thousands of mourners in Gaza City attended a mass funeral for 112 Palestinians whose remains were recovered nearly three years after a deadly Israeli airstrike in the Sabra neighborhood.
Chad le Clos home destroyed in fatal Cape Town fire
Olympic swimming star Chad le Clos returned home to find his Cape Town apartment destroyed in a fatal fire that claimed a neighbour's life.
UK water supply faces 5bn‑litre daily shortfall by 2055 unless action taken
Britain's water utilities warn of a five billion-litre daily water shortfall by 2055 unless sweeping conservation measures are taken.
Palestinians mourn at mass funeral in Gaza City
Hundreds of mourners gathered in Deir al-Balah for Gaza's largest mass funeral in over two years following the recovery of 112 bodies from a 2023 strike.
Iran seeks authority over inbound vessels in Hormuz talks with Oman
Iran is seeking formal authority over inbound shipping and visibility over outbound traffic through the Strait of Hormuz as diplomatic discussions with Oman advance.
Tama Zoological Park lions die of suspected heatstroke amid heat wave
Three female lions have died at Tama Zoological Park in Tokyo following a severe heat wave, prompting medical interventions and a zoo closure.
Paul Biya reshuffles Cameroon army from Geneva amid prolonged absence
Cameroon's leader Paul Biya has issued decrees from Switzerland to reshuffle the military, intensifying public debate over his prolonged absence.
Todd Blanche's attorney general nomination cleared by Senate panel
The Senate Judiciary Committee advanced Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general along party lines after he agreed to rescind a controversial $1.8 billion fund.
Qatar reports progress on US-Iran talks to end war and reopen Hormuz
Diplomatic efforts involving Qatar, Pakistan, and Oman show progress toward ending the US-Iran conflict and reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
Haley Stevens faces Abdul El‑Sayed in Michigan Senate primary
Rep. Haley Stevens and progressive Abdul El-Sayed face off in a Michigan Senate primary that highlights deep divides within the Democratic Party.
Ship attacked near Strait of Hormuz as status of U.S.-Iran talks remain unclear
An attack on a merchant vessel near the Strait of Hormuz has caused global oil prices to rebound while Iran denies U.S. claims of bilateral negotiations.
Federal prosecutors drop reflecting pool charges against three people
Federal prosecutors have dropped charges against three individuals in the reflecting pool case following new evidence pointing to a botched installation rather than vandalism.
US State Department to close five foreign missions in Canada and Japan
The State Department has notified Congress of plans to shutter five international diplomatic posts, marking a rare contraction of the U.S. foreign footprint.
Ceuta confronts 60,000 migrant surge sparked by online rumors, 67 dead
Misleading social media posts triggered a massive influx of migrants toward Ceuta, resulting in dozens of deaths and widespread border chaos.
US-Iran War Live Updates: Iran FM joins Arbaeen pilgrimage in Iraq
Brent crude hovered near $85 a barrel as Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi traveled to Iraq for the Arbaeen pilgrimage amid ongoing regional tensions.
Russia says Ukrainian drone kills seven at Gelendzhik beach
A Ukrainian drone struck a beach resort near Gelendzhik, killing seven people – including three children – and injuring about 40.
Man who claimed Jaguar's brakes failed at 100mph on the M62 jailed - RECAP
Nathan Owen claimed his Jaguar I‑Pace was accelerating on its own and unresponsive to the brakes, leading to a 35‑minute pursuit on the M62 and a four‑year jail sentence.
Trump says Iran has last chance before decapitation in negotiations
President Trump told reporters Iran faces a “last chance before decapitation” as the United States continues diplomatic outreach, while Iran’s foreign ministry says no negotiations are taking place.