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LIVE - Iran and US agree to conditional two-week ceasefire and opening of Hormuz strait - Pakistan says it will host talks between the two sides on Friday, while Israel says it supports the ceasefire but it "does not include Lebanon".

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What we know about the two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran -- The provisional truce comes more than a month after the US and Israel launched coordinated attacks on Iran.

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Why the Strait of Hormuz matters so much in the Iran war -- Tehran says it has agreed to open the Strait of Hormuz for two weeks "if attacks against Iran are halted".

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US journalist Shelly Kittleson released after kidnap in Iraq, officials say -- US officials say they are now "working to support her safe departure from Iraq".

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Why did US and Israel attack Iran and how long could the war last? -- Conflict spread across the Middle East after the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran on 28 February. -- World

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Indian migrant workers hit by cooking gas shortages are leaving cities -- Migrant workers say they are struggling to access cooking gas cylinders as the Iran war squeezes supplies.

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Ex-Australia batter Warner charged with drink-driving -- Former Australia opener David Warner is charged with drink-driving in Sydney.

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Taiwan opposition leader visits China for expected meeting with Xi Jinping -- Cheng Li-wun said she "gladly accepted" Xi Jinping's invitation and hopes to be a "bridge for peace".

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Chilean woman accused of Pinochet-era kidnaps loses extradition battle -- Adriana Rivas moved from Chile to Australia in the 1970s, working there as a nanny and cleaner.

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OpenAI encourages firms to trial four-day weeks to adapt to AI era -- The ChatGPT-maker said its early policy ideas aim to prompt discussions about action needed as AI systems become more capable.

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Iranians form human chains at bridges and power plants

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Oil plunges after US-Iran ceasefire deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz

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Trump-backed Republican Clay Fuller wins election to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene

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The US refinery now processing Venezuelan oil

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Wireless Festival cancelled after Kanye West blocked from coming to UK

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Newlywed wife of US soldier freed by ICE after detention at military base

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Alexander-Arnold fails to ease Tuchel concerns as Kane stars -- Thomas Tuchel's doubts about Trent Alexander-Arnold and reliance on Harry Kane are confirmed on the England manager's Madrid mission. -- Football

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World's best keeper? Raya helps Arsenal get back on track -- David Raya is the best goalkeeper in the world, according to his Arsenal team-mates - and the Spaniard played a key role in his side's 1-0 win at Sporting.

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'We've become quite experienced in negativity' -- Arne Slot says Liverpool have no chance against Paris St-Germain unless his side turns up for 90 minutes - after disagreeing with Virgil Van Dijk's comments about the team giving up.

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England & Scotland World Cup tickets on resale at inflated prices -- England and Scotland fans hoping to get to ticket to this summer's World Cup finals face paying vastly inflated prices through Fifa's official resale platform.

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Is 'free' McIlroy ready to create more Masters history? -- Twelve months after the greatest moment of his career, Rory McIlroy returns to the Masters looking for a rare back-to-back win.

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Legendary manager Lucescu dies days after resigning -- Legendary manager Mircea Lucescu dies aged 80, five days after stepping down as Romania's head coach.

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