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Gangland wars killing dozens of bystanders, report Swedish police
Deaths due to gang violence included people hit by stray bullets, cases of mistaken identity, and relatives of gang members.
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Iran-US clash over alleged warship attack in Strait of Hormuz
Iran claims its navy forced a US warship to turn back from the Strait of Hormuz as Washington denies any clash.
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Zambia delaying US deals over minerals and data demands
Government calls for partnership not aid as it rejects US funds due to strategic autonomy concerns.
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Tackling methane emissions key for climate change and energy security: IEA
Dealing with emissions could help alleviate effects of Iran crisis on global energy supply, says report.
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Car ploughs into pedestrians in central Leipzig, Germany
A driver struck a group of people on a street in Leipzig, Germany, killing two and injuring several.
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The U.S. fights to reopen the Strait of Hormuz as UAE says it's attacked by Iran
The U.S. military said it battled Iranian forces and sank six small boats as it moved to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, while the United Arab Emirates said Iran fired missiles and drones its way.
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Car-ramming incident kills at least two people in Germany
Police in Leipzig 'don't know anything about the culprit' but have arrested the driver and say danger is over.
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US Supreme Court temporarily lifts ban on abortion pill mail delivery
Top court restores telehealth access to mifepristone for at least one week as legal challenges to medication play out.
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Nepal lodges protest against India over long-running border dispute
Nepal complains after India and China agree to resume a religious pilgrimage through a contested Himalayan pass.
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Captain warns ‘no ship will be a hero’ by risking Hormuz transit
Captain Raman Kapoor says no vessel will attempt to exit the Strait of Hormuz without assurance of safety.
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Would you bet on the next disaster? The rise of prediction markets
With the rise of prediction markets like Polymarket and Kalshi, where is the line for taking a bet on disaster?
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GameStop targets eBay with unsolicited $56bn acquisition offer
eBay confirms receiving GameStop's offer, with no prior discussions between the companies
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Israel intensifies airstrikes
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US releases Touska container ship crew: Why it matters
Pakistan said the release of the crew members reflected a 'confidence-building measure' between Tehran and Washington.
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US official says China is ‘funding’ Iran, urges Beijing to help open Hormuz
Scott Bessent says US has 'absolute control' of Hormuz, but calls on China to 'step up' with diplomacy to reopen strait.