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EU eyes options as Iran conflict threatens jet fuel shortages
The blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is causing concern in Europe, which relies heavily on imported jet fuel.
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Sudan refugees returning home face new ‘struggle for survival’: UN
Returnees find chronic need for investment with homes, water supplies, health provision, electricity 'heavily damaged'.
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Trump announces Iran ceasefire extension but says blockade remains
US president says attacks will be held off until Iranian leaders 'come up with a unified proposal' to end war.
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Trump’s US Fed nominee Warsh vows independence, says he’s no ‘sock puppet’
Kevin Warsh's confirmation hearing shines spotlight on doubts over his independence as Trump pushes again for rate cuts.
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Russia's Sergei Shoigu says safety of Russians in Transnistria under threat, TASS reports
The safety of Russian citizens in Moldova's breakaway Transnistria region is currently under threat, Sergei Shoigu, secretary of Russia's Security Council, said on Tuesday. Speaking on FRANCE 24,…
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Two CIA agents reportedly killed in car crash in Mexican state of Chihuahua
The presence of US officials in a law enforcement convoy raises questions about respect for Mexico's sovereignty.
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Significant 'overlap' between auto industry and arms manufacturing, expert says
The European automobile industry is pivoting from car production to manufacturing combat drones and defense systems as the continent seeks to rearm in the face of Russia's continued threats. Speaking…
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Russian police raid book publisher accused of pushing ‘gay propaganda’
Raid is part of Moscow's hardline social conservatism and clampdown on political life.
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US-Iran talks are in doubt as ceasefire nears an end
US officials have announced that Vice President JD Vance's trip to Pakistan for peace talks with Iran is on hold, as a two-week truce was set to expire and both countries warned that, without a deal,…
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US forces detain Iran-linked tanker Tifani with ceasefire talks on edge
Ship, detained under US policy to stop all Tehran-linked vessels, is under sanctions for smuggling Iranian crude.
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Maradona's daughter slams 'manipulation' of family by his doctors
Diego Maradona's daughter Gianinna on Tuesday testified about what she called the "total manipulation" of the late player's family by doctors in the lead-up to his 2020 death.
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Ukraine says Druzhba pipeline running Russian oil to Europe can resume work
Kyiv hopeful pipeline restoration will unblock EU loan, with bloc's foreign policy chief expecting 'positive decision'.
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