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Middle East crisis live: Iran says strait of Hormuz could reopen after US pauses operation
ByTaz Ali (now) and Mark Saunokonoko (earlier) May 6, 2026May 6, 2026

IRGC says ‘with the end of threats from aggressors’ safe transit in the strait can resume after Trump pauses Project Freedom Trump puts ‘Project Freedom’ on hold, saying he hopes to finalise deal with IranThe UK work and pensions secretary, Pat McFadde…

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In Gaza, the simplest of weddings are barely affordable
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera May 6, 2026

Couples marry in tents in Gaza as war, displacement, and soaring prices strip weddings of joy.

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Wednesday briefing: How Trump’s attempt to reopen to strait of Hormuz brought war closer again
ByPatrick Greenfield May 6, 2026

In today’s newsletter: The brief US effort to steer trapped vessels through the waterway put the fragile ceasefire under strainGood morning. Uncertainty once again reigns in the Middle East. The uneasy ceasefire between the US and Iran threatened …

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What to know about Israeli President Herzog’s trip to Central America?
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera May 6, 2026

Israeli Foreign Ministry says that four-day visit to Panama and Costa Rica will deepen ties with partners in the region.

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US president Trump restarts Pope feud ahead of Rubio visit to Vatican
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera May 6, 2026

Donald Trump has reignited his public attacks on Pope Leo, claiming he supports Iran obtaining nuclear weapons.

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Palestinian ambassador protests to Foreign Office over ’erasure’ by British Museum
ByJulian Borger in Jerusalem May 6, 2026

Objection after museum removes word ‘Palestine’ from list of countries of ancient Levant and Egypt and from some explanatory panelsThe Palestinian ambassador to the UK has called for Foreign Office intervention after the British Museum removed referenc…

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Iran’s Araghchi holds talks with China’s Wang Yi in Beijing
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera May 6, 2026

Iran's foreign minister meets his Chinese counterpart one week before President Donald Trump's visit to Beijing.

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Romania’s pro-EU government ousted after no-confidence vote
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera May 6, 2026

The pro-European Union coalition of Romanian Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan has collapsed after a vote of no confidence.

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Totally grounded? How the jet fuel crisis could change our summer holidays – and world history
ByZoe Williams May 6, 2026

Jet fuel has doubled in price since the start of the war on Iran. How bad will the disruption get and could this accelerate the route to jet zero?What happens to flights if the world runs out of oil? Well, obviously they will be grounded. To be more sp…

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US pauses plan to guide ships through the Strait of Hormuz
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera May 6, 2026

Donald Trump has said that the US military operation guiding ships through the Strait of Hormuz will be paused.

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