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Iran is trying to formalize — and monetize — its control over the Strait of Hormuz, previously a transit point for one-fifth of the world’s oil and gas, by charging a fee for passage.

The risks of Iran’s threat to control the Strait of Hormuz

THE NEW YORK TIMES: Iran is trying to formalize — and monetize — its control over the Strait of Hormuz, previously a transit point for one-fifth of the world’s oil and gas, by charging a fee for passage.

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People seeking permanent residency in America will have to return to their home country first. (AP PHOTO)

Trump administration flags surprise green card policy change

It is the latest step by the Trump administration to make legal immigration more difficult for foreigners already in the US and for those hoping to stay in the country.

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Between the Brooklyn and Staten Island boroughs of New York

One dead, dozens injured as huge explosion rocks shipyard

A huge blast rung out after a fire erupted at a shipyard in New York City.

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Fresh controversy has engulfed Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Sarah Ferguson, with their daughter’s Princess Eugenie and Princess Beatrice now facing new scrutiny over their ties to the disgraced couple. 

Princesses in Andrew-Fergie storm as money details emerge

Fresh controversy has engulfed Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Sarah Ferguson, with their daughters Princess Eugenie and Princess Beatrice facing new scrutiny over their ties to the disgraced couple.

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More than 220 files have been released in a batch of files about unidentified anomalous phenomena.

Second batch of declassified UFO files released

The US government has released a new batch of previously ‌classified files related to alleged sightings of unidentified ‌flying ⁠objects.

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SpaceX's mega rocket Starship has completed its latest test flight after blasting off from Texas.

SpaceX launches biggest, most beefed-up Starship yet

SpaceX ‌has completed a test flight of its next-generation Starship, with the spacecraft plummeting into the Indian Ocean as intended before igniting.

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Daniel Coleman, known for his YouTube channel Danny Go!, has announced his son has died at the age of 14.

Kids’ entertainer tells of ‘pain in my heart’ as son dies

A popular YouTuber is remembering his 14-year-old son as a boy with a ‘spark like no other’ after his heartbreaking death following a rare health diagnosis.

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Prince William says his wife Kate ‘came back buzzing’ after a trip to Italy.

Prince William reveals details of Kate’s trip to Italy

Prince William has discussed Kate’s first official foreign tour in more than three years during an appearance on radio.

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US share markets hit record highs on Friday even as global investors worry an inflation shock from the Middle East will damage consumers and the economy.

Stocks gain mid impasse over reopening Strait of Hormuz

THE NEW YORK TIMES: Stocks and oil prices have risen slightly, with few signs of concrete progress in talks to establish a peace deal between the United States and Iran.

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An Ebola virus outbreak centered in Congo is suspected to have caused over 170 deaths and about 750 infections, according to the World Health Organization.

What to know about Ebola outbreak as virus ‘spreads rapidly’

The outbreak is ‘spreading rapidly’ in eastern Congo, with fears that it is much larger than initial figures suggested. Here’s what you need to know.

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Former prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor photographed in late 2025, before his arrest in February.

Former prince under investigation for sexual misconduct

In a move which will further damage the royal family, the UK police have appealed for witnesses in sexual misconduct claims against former prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.

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When the students called out the disgusting act, their teacher laughed it off as a joke.

Outrage as teacher hangs black doll by the neck in classroom

When the students called out the disgusting act, their teacher laughed it off as a joke.

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Former Prince Andrew’s police investigation now assessing ‘sexual’ claims.

Police investigating ‘sexual’ claims against Andrew

The disgraced royal was arrested in February for suspicion of misconduct in public office.

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The float of the entrepreneur’s SpaceX business in three weeks could crystallise his wealth at $1.5 trillion, the greatest sum possessed by an individual in history.

Elon Musk ‘will be the world’s first trillionaire’

The float of the entrepreneur’s SpaceX business in three weeks could crystallise his wealth at $1.5 trillion, the greatest sum possessed by an individual in history.

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Influencers posting promotional content while on the Indonesian island could face deportation under new crackdowns.

Bali unleashes crackdown on content creators and influencers

Your favourite influencers may soon have their beach bikini pics swapped for deportation notices, courtesy of a new immigration crackdown hitting Bali.

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