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Oil nears $100 as US launches new strikes on Iranian tankers
American military hit ‘multiple’ ships linked to Iran’s Revolutionary Guards in response to more attempted missile attacks on a US Navy warship
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Hundreds of flights delayed, cancelled after UK air traffic control glitch
Air traffic control provider NATS under scrutiny after technical fault disrupts UK air traffic.
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Police bodycam captures Russian missile strike on Kyiv
Bodycam video has captured the moment a Russian missile struck near police in Ukraine’s capital Kiev
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Aryna Sabalenka beats Linda Noskova to reach US Open semifinals
Aryna Sabalenka edges Linda Noskova to keep alive hopes of a third straight US Open title.
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Trump posts AI map showing US 'takeover' of North America, Iceland and Caribbean
Donald Trump shared an AI-generated map Monday appearing to show the US absorbing Canada, Mexico, Greenland, Iceland, Cuba and parts of the Caribbean into a giant “United States of America”. Shared with no context, the post sparked diplomatic backlash with Iceland summoning its ambassador and Mexico reiterating its sovereignty. Denmark also pushed back over Greenland. Online, the map has triggered widespread ridicule and questions about Trump’s fitness for office.
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Philippine defence chief calls out China over note handed to him mid-panel
Philippine Defence Secretary accused China of coercion, bullying and aggression after being handed a note mid-panel.
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SEC schedules vote about whether to expel LSU from conference
The SEC has filed an amended complaint against LSU regarding its potential plans to add ex-NFL players and scheduled a vote on whether to expel the Tigers.
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Women and children remain trapped in Syria’s Roj camp
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Renoir paintings worth $10.5 million missing after museum heist
A pre-dawn break-in at the Renoir Museum in southern France saw thieves seize four paintings
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Yemen’s war is back: A new battle for Sanaa and the Red Sea
This phase of the war could be the start of another protracted conflict rather than a decisive campaign, say analysts.
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Pelicans trade lottery pick Hawkins to Grizzlies as part of 4-player deal
The Pelicans have traded Jordan Hawkins, Micah Peavy, a future second-round draft pick and a future second-round pick swap to the Grizzlies for AJ Johnson and Taj Gibson.
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Trump calls for Bombardier boycott as Canada hits US with tariffs
President’s post on social media comes hours before Ottawa’s retaliatory trade measures against Washington
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South Korea dispatches team to assess Strait of Hormuz conditions
South Korea said it had sent a fact-finding team to assess the situation in the Strait of Hormuz, but stressed that no decision had been made about potential troop deployment to the strategic waterway.
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US warns Ford over ties with Chinese firms amid tensions
US officials criticise Ford’s partnerships with Chinese firms CATL, Geely, and BYD over security risks.
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Government to implement findings from mental health hotline review
A review found too many people who tried to call the telehealth service for mental health didn't get through.
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How South Korea finds itself trapped in the US-Iran war
Washington is pressuring a reluctant Seoul to support its naval blockade of Iran; Tehran is threatening consequences.
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Sandusky pulls recantation claim in retrial quest
Jerry Sandusky appeared in Centre County Court on Tuesday via video conference to withdraw his claim there for an appeal, which included a recantation witness, in hopes of taking his effort for a new trial to a higher court.
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Cowboys have 'serious' financial room for a trade, Jerry Jones says
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones told 105.3 The Fan on Tuesday that the team has "serious room financially" to make a trade after restructuring several veteran contracts last week.
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Iceland summons US ambassador over Trump’s Stars and Stripes map
Post showed US flag covering Canada, Mexico, Greenland, Iceland and other nations
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New Zealand troops to continue to train Ukrainian soldiers
Up to 70 Defence Force personnel will be deployed in Europe until June 2028 as part of Operation Tīeke.
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Head of Smithsonian museums announces he will be stepping down
The US institution is under pressure from the Trump administration to change how it portrays the country's history.
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Smithsonian head to resign after Trump attacks US slavery exhibits
Lonnie Bunch announces retirement following pressure from White House over how the museum complex portrays US history
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Trump tells Putin he wants swift end to Ukraine war, Kremlin says
US President Donald Trump told Russian President Vladimir Putin he wanted a swift end to the Ukraine war, the Kremlin said, arguing that peace could pave the way for a broad restoration of US-Russia ties. The hour-long call Tuesday followed weekend talks by US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner in Moscow and Kyiv to try to revive stalled peace efforts.
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LIV Golf files for bankruptcy with at least $500mn in liabilities
Saudi Arabia-backed league confirms a preliminary deal with BC Partners to fund a LIV 2.0
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