Trump says cargo ship tried to get past US naval blockade near strait of Hormuz ‘and it did not go well for them’ The US military took custody of an Iranian-flagged container ship that attempted to get past an American blockade near the strait of Hormuz, Donald Trump announced on ...
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Tehran has ‘no plans to participate’ in talks with US, state media reportsTehran has ‘no plans to participate’ in talks with US, state media reports
Reported response comes hours after Trump announced delegation to Islamabad, having earlier threatened to raze Iran’s infrastructure Middle East crisis – live updates Tehran is not currently planning to take part in new talks with the US, Iran state media reported on Sunday evening, hours after President Donald Trump said ...
Eight children killed in Louisiana shooting, police sayEight children killed in Louisiana shooting, police say
The children, aged from one to 14 years old, were killed in a shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana, which police are describing as a “domestic disturbance”. ...
Ukraine police chief resigns after officers allegedly fled deadly shootingUkraine police chief resigns after officers allegedly fled deadly shooting
Authorities say the officers have been suspended and an investigation into their actions is under way. ...
Rat poison found in HiPP baby food jar in Austria, police sayRat poison found in HiPP baby food jar in Austria, police say
The brand warned on Saturday that consuming the purées may be potentially “life-threatening”. ...
Zelensky condemns US extension of Russian sanctions waiverZelensky condemns US extension of Russian sanctions waiver
The US argues that the waiver is meant to ease the energy supply crunch sparked by the US-Israel war with Iran. ...
Bodies of 50 infants dumped at Trinidad graveyardBodies of 50 infants dumped at Trinidad graveyard
Police say a preliminary investigation shows it may be a case of an “unlawful disposal of unclaimed corpses”. ...
‘I don’t want to waste the gas’: Uber and Lyft drivers reeling as fuel prices soar‘I don’t want to waste the gas’: Uber and Lyft drivers reeling as fuel prices soar
Drivers face dilemma of driving more or cutting back – and support from ride-share giants decried as ‘slap in the face’ Drivers for Uber and Lyft across the US are spending hundreds more dollars on fuel each month after the US-Israel war on Iran triggered a sharp rise in oil ...
Chief Rabbi says attacks ‘gathering momentum’ after new synagogue arson attemptChief Rabbi says attacks ‘gathering momentum’ after new synagogue arson attempt
The warning comes after a north-west London synagogue was hit by an arson attack overnight. ...
Middle East crisis live: Iran says ‘fundamental’ issues’ still to be resolved with US amid strait of Hormuz impasseMiddle East crisis live: Iran says ‘fundamental’ issues’ still to be resolved with US amid strait of Hormuz impasse
Iran’s top negotiator says both sides remain far apart after Tehran again closed strait of Hormuz after US said it would not end its blockade Full report: Iran closes strait of Hormuz again ‘until US lifts blockade’ Welcome to our live coverage of events in the Middle East. Iran’s top ...