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Macron blames ‘mistakes on both sides’ for Strait of Hormuz blockade

French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday blamed both the US and Iran for the ongoing blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and called for a “return to calm”. A US delegation is set to travel to Islamabad…

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Pakistan races against time to get Iran back to US talks as truce end nears

But a series of escalations by the US is complicating those efforts, say analysts.

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Man Utd owner Ratcliffe avoids charge by FA for ‘colonised’ comment

Manchester United owner Jim Ratcliffe has apologised if people were offended by UK 'colonised ⁠by immigrants' comment.

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Truth or Fake - Was Donald Trump 'blocked' from using the nuclear codes against Iran?

Former CIA analyst Larry Johnson alleged on a podcast this week that US President Donald Trump wanted to use the nuclear codes against Iran during an emergency White House meeting, but that he was stopped…

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Virginia redistricting vote could boost Democrats in US midterms

Virginia voters on Tuesday approved a new congressional map that could boost Democrats’ representation in the US House by as many as four seats, reshaping the political landscape ahead of November’s…

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France’s Michelon wins Olympic gold in women’s biatholon mass start, teammate Simon takes silver

France's Océane Michelon and Julia Simon won gold and silver respectively in the women's biathlon 12.5-kilometre mass start race the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics on Saturday. Czech biathlete Tereza…

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Trump extends Iran ceasefire indefinitely as peace talks stall

President Donald Trump said Tuesday the United States would indefinitely extend its ceasefire with Iran, easing fears that a fragile pause in fighting could collapse as stalled peace talks remain in…

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Ryan Garcia defeats Mario Barrios to win WBC welterweight title

Garcia is the new world champion after a unanimous points decision victory against title holder.

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Kane would trade Ballon d'Or for Champions League trophy

Ballon d'Or winner Harry Kane said Monday he would trade that accolade for the Champions League trophy, ahead of Bayern Munich's visit to face Atletico Madrid.

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Gazans face impossible wait at Rafah crossing to Egypt

Photos have circulated showing celebrations as formerly exiled Gazans have been able to return home since the partial reopening of the Rafah border crossing between the Gaza Strip and Egypt. However,…

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