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US strikes Iranian fast boats as Iran attacks UAE oil facility - Shipping company Maersk says one of its US-flagged commercial vessels has successfully exited the Strait of Hormuz under US military protection. 10 hrs ago - Middle East

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Bowen: Strait of Hormuz standoff raises risk of US 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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Alberta separatists say they have enough signatures to trigger independence referendum -- Organisers have filed a formal petition, but it remains to be seen whether Albertans will end up voting on seceding from Canada.

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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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The most talked-about looks at this year's Met Gala -- The theme for 2026 Met Gala fundraiser is "Costume Art", exploring fashion as an embodied art form.

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Watch: Met Gala sees Beyoncé's return and a star-studded red carpet -- Anna Wintour brought the glam, Beyoncé brought the fam, and Heidi Klum was... statuesque at this year's fundraiser.

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Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni settle lawsuit over It Ends With Us film -- The settlement comes just ahead of a trial slated to begin in May, where both stars were expected to testify.

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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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Giuliani recovering from pneumonia and 'now breathing on his own' -- The ex-New York mayor 'remains in critical but stable condition', according to his spokesman.

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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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Britney Spears pleads guilty to reckless driving after arrest -- The 44-year-old will avoid jail time after her arrest in California earlier this year.

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At least 23 injured in shooting at lake party in Oklahoma, police say -- The shooting took place near Arcadia Lake, in Edmond, at around 21:00 local time on Sunday, police say.

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Voters will judge Trump on the economy - how is it doing? -- How much Donald Trump can do with the time he has left as president will depend massively on the cost of living.

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Watch: May Day protests take place across major US cities -- Thousands of demonstrators marched across the country to demand "dignity, justice and freedom" for immigrants and workers.

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New CCTV footage appears to shows when shots were fired at Washington press dinner -- The video was released after claims that a secret service member sustained injuries in an act of 'friendly fire'.

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'It's just ridiculous': Americans react to gas prices -- Energy prices are rising as US peace talks with Iran appear to have stalled, with the key Strait of Hormuz waterway still effectively closed.

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Has the royal state visit saved the special relationship? -- BBC's Sarah Smith looks at whether King Charles' charm offensive with President Trump made a difference to US-UK relations.

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What we know about Trump's 'Project Freedom' in Strait of Hormuz -- What does the operation entail and could it lead to a resumption of hostilities?

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'Elephant in the room' Trump looms over European attempt at unity -- At a gathering in Armenia, leaders admit their alliances "aren't where they want them to be".

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Who shot a Secret Service officer at the Trump press dinner? -- Court papers do not explicitly accuse the suspect of shooting the officer, even as officials say it was not "friendly fire".

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Thousands of 'lost Canadians' have applied for dual citizenship - is Canada ready? -- Changes to Canadian citizenship rules have led to thousands of new applications - many coming from the US.

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Trump claims other presidents flouted war powers law. It's a mixed record -- Both Bushes and Reagan won authorisation for wars, but Obama and Clinton ducked the requirement.

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One injured after plane hits truck while landing in Newark -- The Boeing 767, operating a flight from Venice, Italy, landed safely with no reported injuries among the 231 passengers and crew on board.

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Moment United Airlines flight strikes vehicle during landing -- Flight 169 from Venice, Italy, landed safely at Newark Airport with no reported injuries among the 231 passengers and crew. The lorry driver sustained minor injuries.

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