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The Strait of Hormuz is now at the centre of Iranian and US calculus
The fate of the strait is directly linked to what happens next to the world economy.
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Egypt criticises ‘influential refereeing’ in Argentina World Cup match
Egyptian football officials have reportedly lodged a complaint with FIFA against the referees in their last-16 match.
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Far-right leader Le Pen starts campaign, faces mixed reactions in France
A court ruling has allowed Le Pen to campaign despite embezzlement conviction, sparking heated debates across France.
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Oil for unity: What is the US mediation plan in Libya?
The plan, led by Trump relative Massad Boulos, promises oil investments if rival factions work together.
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Germany urges US-Iran negotiations, offers to minesweep Hormuz
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul urged the US and Iran to resume negotiations.
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Pakistan military says 42 killed in fighter attacks in Balochistan
Military spokesman warns fighters 'we will chase you, we will hurt you' amid the spate of deadly ambushes.
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Man sets wheelchair user in flames with Molotov cocktail
US police have released video showing the moment a man set a wheelchair user on fire.
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Trump’s Iran strike comments shake markets, Brent crude hits two-week high
Travel stocks plunged as fuel costs rise, United Airlines fell 3 percent, while energy stocks saw gains.
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FIFA World Cup: Quarterfinal brackets, match schedule and game previews
Talking points as France, Morocco, Spain, Belgium, Norway, England, Argentina and Switzerland aim for World Cup glory.
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Zelenskyy seeks NATO support as Russia continues attacks
At the NATO summit, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had urged European allies to build missiles.
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Why have 100,000 people been signed off work with ADHD in the UK?
New government statistics find four million people claimed disability benefits in April.
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Trump on Iran: ‘We’ll probably hit them hard again tonight’
US President Donald Trump says the US will ‘probably’ carry out another round of strikes on Iran on Wednesday night.