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Hegseth says the US-Iran ceasefire is 'not over' despite attacks in Strait of Hormuz -- The US defence secretary says Iran is attempting "international extortion" in the strait. Iran earlier warned the US "we are just getting started".

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Bowen: Strait of Hormuz standoff raises risk of sliding back into all-out war -- The US and Iran's determination to keep the pressure on each other has put the fragile Gulf ceasefire in serious jeopardy.

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Gap co-founder and retail pioneer dies aged 94 -- Doris Fisher, who was 94, opened the "pioneering" first store with her husband Don in 1969.

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Alberta separatists say they have enough signatures to trigger independence referendum

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Police officer tells of operation to retrieve human remains from crocodile

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A 'fun' superstar stuns rivals and reshapes politics in an Indian state

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French political row over calls for overhaul and €1bn cuts at public broadcaster

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Romanian PM ousted in no-confidence vote

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Players will boycott a Slam 'at some point' over prize money demands - Sabalenka -- World number one Aryna Sabalenka believes players will boycott a Grand Slam "at some point" because of the ongoing dispute over prize money.

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Matt Damon seen in new trailer for Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey -- Christopher Nolan's movie, based on the Greek epic, also stars Anne Hathaway and Robert Pattinson.

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How Broadway star Lea Salonga changed the rules and opened the door for Asian actors -- Broadway icon and Disney princess Lea Salonga has paved the way for Asian actors - but it hasn't been easy.

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Watch: Met Gala sees Beyoncé's return and a star-studded red carpet

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Moment United Airlines flight strikes vehicle during landing

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Do viruses spread more easily on cruise ships?

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Moment Indonesian river overflows from heavy rain

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Have you seen the fake images of celebs at the Met Gala?

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Deadly China plane crash was caused by fuel cut-off, says report -- The Boeing 737 plane crashed into a Chinese hillside in 2022, killing all 132 people on board.

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Dolly Parton cancels Las Vegas residency over health issues -- The 80-year-old country music star said it will take some time for her to be "stage-performance ready" again.

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Explosion at China fireworks factory kills 26 people -- A blast at a fireworks factory in Hunan province has killed 26 people and injured 61, state media report.

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Record 1.3m apply for 2027 London marathon ballot -- More than 1.3 million people have applied for next year's event which takes place on 25 April.

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Pussycat Dolls cancel US leg of reunion tour after poor ticket sales -- The Dolls say the decision was "heartbreaking" but add that the European shows will go ahead as planned.

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British pubs closing at a rate of almost two per day in 2026 -- The British Beer and Pub Association says 161 pubs have closed in the first three months of this year.

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Poverty and technology leading to record levels of slavery in UK -- An independent report warns cost of living pressures are driving up exploitation levels in Britain.

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The most talked-about looks at this year's Met Gala

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Hantavirus may have spread between passengers on cruise ship, WHO says

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What to know about Louise Arbour, Canada's next governor general

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Russian attacks kill at least 20 ahead of rival ceasefires proposed by Kyiv and Moscow

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Cruise passengers tell of life on board stranded ship after hantavirus outbreak

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Daniel Radcliffe and Rose Byrne nominated for Tony Awards

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Two killed and many injured after car driven into crowd in German city of Leipzig

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Dangerous baby-sleep advice given to parents by self-described experts, secret filming reveals

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Champions League semi-final: Arsenal host Atletico Madrid in second leg -- Follow live as Arsenal host Atletico Madrid in the second leg of their Champions League semi-final.

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Is Gibbs-White favourite to start as England's number 10 at World Cup? -- Morgan Gibbs-White has enjoyed an impressive resurgence in 2026, so is the Nottingham Forest attacking midfielder now the leading contender for the number 10 role with England at the World Cup?

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How did Guehi 'assist' allow Barry to score when offside? -- Everton's Thierno Barry effectively gained from being offside when Manchester City's Marc Guehi teed him up to score on Monday. Is the law fair? And were the game's other big decisions correct?

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The family sacrifices that helped Wu become world champion -- Wu Yize discusses the sacrifices made by his family on his journey to becoming China's second world snooker champion.

11 hours ago

Rahm eligible for Ryder Cup after striking tour deal -- Jon Rahm will be eligible for next year's Ryder Cup in Ireland after striking a deal to continue playing on the DP World Tour.

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Everton fan arrested for alleged Semenyo racist abuse -- An Everton fan is arrested by Merseyside Police during his side's match with Manchester City for allegedly racially abusing Antoine Semenyo.

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