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This US Navy handout photo released on May 8, 2026 by US Central Command Public Affairs, shows the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115) implementing a maritime blockade against the Iran-flagged crude oil tanker vessel Herby while the latter was attempting to sail toward an Iranian port, on April 24, 2026. The war launched by the US and Israel in late February saw Iran respond with attacks across the Middle East and maintain a stranglehold on the Strait of Hormuz, choking off major flows of oil, gas, and fertilizer to the world economy, while the US has imposed a counter-blockade on Iranian ports. (Photo by US NAVY / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO / US NAVY / NAVCENT PUBLIC AFFAIRS" - HANDOUT - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS
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Trump warns Mideast truce on ‘life support’

President Donald Trump warned the ceasefire in the Middle East war was on “life support” after rejecting the latest counteroffer from Iran.

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Despite keeping out of the public eye in recent months, it’s been said that the ex Duchess will struggle to keep her distance considering the new addition to the family.
Royals
Ava Martin

Why Eugenie’s pregnancy will make things ‘hard’ for Fergie

Despite keeping out of the public eye in recent months, it’s been said that the ex Duchess will struggle to keep her distance for much longer.

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The reason this royal baby may see less of the grandparents.
Royals
Madeline Cove

Why the new royal baby may not spend time with grandparents

Princess Eugenie’s growing family is reportedly set to navigate a very different royal dynamic as scrutiny surrounding Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Sarah Ferguson continues.

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Virginia Giuffre’s memoir just won a huge award.
World
Carla Feric

Virginia Giuffre’s story just received major recognition

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World
Staff Writers

Lebanese PM says Israel controls 68 villages in south

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World
Staff Writers

Israel troops jailed after statue desecration sparked fury

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World
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World
Staff Writers

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World
Staff Writers

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US Politics
Staff Writers

The Iran move Trump says pushed ceasefire to brink

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Health
Tegwen Bescoby

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World
Emily Williams

Tragic death of 1yo allegedly fed Fireball as ‘medicine’

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A Wazalendo militant surrenders a weapon to members of the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group on December 15, 2025.
The Economist
The Economist

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World
Madeline Cove

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USA
Tegwen Bescoby

Chilling new footage shows moment man killed by plane

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