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LIVE - US strikes seven Iranian boats, Trump says, as tensions spike in Strait of Hormuz - The US president claims Iran has taken aim "at unrelated nations" in the strait, as Tehran says it fired warning shots at a US warship.

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Two US service members reported missing in Morocco, officials say -- A search and rescue operation is underway for the service members, who are believed to have been involved in an accident, according to authorities. -- World

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Iran says US has responded to its latest peace proposal -- The US is yet to formally confirm it has responded. However, Trump reportedly told Israel's Kan News it was unacceptable. -- World

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Met Gala 2026: How to watch, the price of tickets and this year's theme -- Beyoncé, who last attended the Met Gala in 2016, is returning as a co-chair of fashion's biggest night. -- Culture

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Germany troop cuts send wrong signal to Russia, say two top US Republicans -- The chairs of the House and Senate armed services committees said withdrawing 5,000 service personnel risked undermining deterrence.

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California to begin ticketing driverless cars that violate traffic laws -- Under the new rules, police will be able to issue tickets directly to the car's manufacturer when an autonomous vehicle breaks a traffic law.

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Spirit Airlines shutting down after rescue talks collapse -- The airline had been in talks with the Trump administration about a $500m bailout.

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Rudy Giuliani in critical condition in hospital -- The long-time champion of Trump and former New York mayor is in hospital, according to his spokesman.

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DeVaux makes history with Kentucky Derby victory -- Golden Tempo comes from the back of the field to win a thrilling Kentucky Derby as Cherie DeVaux becomes the first victorious female trainer.

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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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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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From pickleball to protests: How a Trump visit is stirring up a Florida retirement community -- Politics have become an increasingly thorny issue in the Villages, the world's largest retirement community.

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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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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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Where's my Oscar? Eight times Academy Awards trophies have gone missing -- From burglary to ransom, Oscar-winners like Frances McDormand, Jared Leto, Whoopi Goldberg and Olympia Dukakis have lost their coveted statuettes.

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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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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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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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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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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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Massive sea lion makes rare appearance in San Francisco -- Steller sea lions are more commonly found in the colder waters of Alaska and the Pacific Northwest, making sightings in the Bay Area less common.

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Wildfire tears through hundreds of acres in Arizona -- Firefighters were tackling the blaze that local officials estimated to stretch 558 acres (2.3 sq km).

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