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Monday, 11 May 2026 · Global Edition · Updated 01:25 CST
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US halts shipment of Iraq’s oil dollars to curb Iran-linked groups: WSJ

A plane carrying nearly $500m in US banknotes was blocked by the US Treasury, according to The Wall Street Journal.

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Iran war live: IRGC seizes two vessels in Strait of Hormuz amid US blockade

Lebanon's disaster management unit raises death toll from weeks of Israeli attacks to 2,454, with 7,658 people injured.

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Iran’s UN ambassador responds to US ceasefire extension

Iran’s UN Ambassador has responded to US President Donald Trump’s announcement of an extension to the ceasefire.

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US halts shipment of Iraq’s oil dollars in bid to curb Iran-linked groups

A plane carrying nearly $500m in US banknotes was blocked by the US Treasury, according to The Wall Street Journal.

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World Cup host Mexico pledges security at tourist sites after shooting

Mexican president admits the archaeological site outside Mexico City lacked security measures to prevent the attack.

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Is Bangladesh killing reforms introduced after student-led protests?

A new parliament has cancelled several reforms that were brought in after Hasina's ouster to improve accountability.

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Iran war: What’s happening on day 54 as Trump extends ceasefire?

Trump said the US would extend the ceasefire with Iran until it presents a proposal and talks conclude.

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FBI chief denies allegations of drinking and negligence

FBI Director Kash Patel denied he was ever ‘intoxicated on the job’ or absent from duty.

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Video of Anne Hathaway saying ‘Inshallah’ goes viral

A video of Anne Hathaway saying ‘Inshallah’ has gone viral on social media.

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Priceless 2,500-year-old golden helmet returned to Romania after Dutch museum raid

The ornate Cotofenesti helmet, which was stolen in January 2025 while on loan to a Dutch museum, was recovered last month.

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Mexico to beef up security at tourist sites after shooting at pyramids

Mexico's government is boosting security at tourist sites in preparation for the World Cup after a man opened fire at the Teotihuacan pyramids.

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FIFA unlocks more World Cup tickets and adds new, more expensive categories

Football's governing body puts more tickets on sale but has introduced new premium-priced tiers that angered some fans.

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Tehran held military parades as ceasefire was set to end

Videos show large crowds attending a military parade in Tehran on Tuesday as the US-Iran ceasefire deadline approached.

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Argentina’s Milei sings and lights torch for Israeli national day

Argentine President Javier Milei sang and lit a ceremonial torch at Israel's 78th Independence Day celebrations.

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Trump extends ceasefire and hopes for ‘unified proposal’

In a social media post, President Trump announced an extension of the ceasefire in the war on Iran.

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