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Saturday, 09 May 2026 · Global Edition · Updated 17:25 CST
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As US and Iran weigh peace deal, stranded seafarers wait in limbo

Some 20,000 seafarers are stranded in the Gulf amid the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

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Iran war live: Trump says ceasefire still ‘in effect’ as Iran, US clash

Iran accused the US of violating the ceasefire by targeting Iranian vessels and carrying out strikes on coastal areas.

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Are global alliances fracturing?

From NATO to OPEC, global alliances seem strained like never before.

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Huge fire at Mexican fair kills five people

At least five people were killed after a massive fire broke out at a fairground in Villahermosa, southeastern Mexico.

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Barcelona vs Real Madrid: El Clasico – La Liga, history, Valverde, Mbappe

Barca are set to storm La Liga this year and could seal title in Sunday's Clasico, but what is history of Real rivalry?

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Videos show interceptions over the skies of Tehran

Iranian state media says air defence systems were activated in western Tehran as multiple explosions were reported.

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Real Madrid’s Valverde hospitalised with head injury after Tchouameni fight

Real's turbulent season takes another twist on eve of El Clasico with Federico Valverde hurt in dressing room clash.

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U.S. military says it intercepted Iranian attacks on 3 Navy ships in Strait of Hormuz

The U.S. military also says that it "targeted Iranian military facilities responsible for attacking U.S. forces." The exchange occurred Thursday as U.S. Navy destroyers transited the Strait of Hormuz, U.S. Central Command said in a social media post.

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US trade court rules against Trump’s 10 percent global tariffs

The court ruled in favour of small businesses that challenged the tariffs that took place in February.

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Tenerife resort town awaits hantavirus-hit cruise ship

Locals react to cruise ship affected by a hantavirus outbreak which is set to dock in southern Tenerife.

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Tennessee approves new congressional map in latest redistricting flurry

Republicans pass new map ahead of midterms after US Supreme Court weakened Voting Rights Act restrictions.

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Iran says it attacked US Navy ships after they targeted Iranian tanker

US military says it intercepted and responded to 'unprovoked' Iranian attack, stressing that it doesn't seek escalation.

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Trump sets July 4 deadline for EU tariff hike decision

Trump claimed he had a 'great call' European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen about the looming tariffs.

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Senators press US military on Israel’s displacement campaign in Lebanon

In letter to CENTCOM commander, 12 Democrats raise questions about possible US role in Israel's 'mass evacuation zones'.

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Armed fighters kill at least 30 people in attacks in central Mali

Several sources tell Reuters and AFP the al-Qaeda-affiliated assailants hit two villages in Mopti region on Wednesday.

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