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Ships collide in Hormuz Strait in shadow of Israel-Iran war

Incident in strategic waterway said to be 'not security related' despite potential effects of conflict.

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Explosion at fireworks factory in China kills 9, state media says

Another 26 are injured in blast near the city of Changde, Hunan Province, Xinhua News Agency says.

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Israel strikes Iran: Is the world close to a nuclear radiation incident?

Israel’s attacks on Iran's atomic facilities have increased risks of nuclear and chemical contamination, experts say.

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How US senator falsely claimed Minnesota shooting suspect was ‘Marxist’

Vance Boelter targeted Democrats, leaning politically right, with no Marxist ties as suggested by the evidence.

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‘Disrespect to US’: Ukraine brands Russia’s ‘horrific’ bombardment of Kyiv

Ukraine calls for focus on attacks amid diplomatic effort to raise pressure on Moscow to agree a ceasefire.

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Most Americans now get their news from social media, report finds

More than one-fifth of news consumers surveyed engaged with podcaster Joe Rogan, Reuters Institute says.

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The deadliest day of Israeli attacks on Gaza’s food distribution centres

At least 300 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli soldiers firing on crowds since the new aid system was launched.

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Trump’s cabinet is less hawkish. Will that affect his Israel-Iran response?

US president has surrounded himself with 'America First' adherents, possibly influencing his appetite for war.