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US military says blockade of Iran ports ‘completely’ halts economic trade
US Central Command say more than 10,000 armed forces members, as well as warships and planes, are involved in blockade.
China’s Xi meets Russian FM Lavrov, calls relations with Moscow ‘precious’
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met with top Chinese leadership to discuss the Iran war and other concerns.
Iran says $270bn war loss must be compensated, as fresh talks with US loom
Iran demands compensation for war damages caused by US and Israeli attacks on critical infrastructure.
England beat Spain 1-0 to lead Women’s World Cup 2027 qualifying group
Hemp scores to give the Euro champions a crucial win as Keira Walsh leads in the absence of recovering Leah Williamson.
Avdija scores 41 as Trail Blazers upset Suns in NBA West play-in
Deni Avdija sends Portland into the NBA playoffs after a shock road win against Phoenix in the 7th vs 8th play-in tie.
South Africa appoints former apartheid-era negotiator as US ambassador
Roelf Meyer will replace the South African ambassador who was expelled from the US by President Donald Trump in 2025.
New trial begins over football legend Maradona’s death
A new trial has begun in Argentina over the death of football legend Diego Maradona.
US forces kill 4 people in latest strike on vessels in eastern Pacific
The killings mark the fourth US deadly strike in the past four days on vessels in the eastern Pacific Ocean.
Israeli attacks kill 11, including two children, in day of strikes on Gaza
A three-year-old and a 14-year-old were among those killed in Israel's latest strikes on northern Gaza.
Haiti’s Culture Ministry fires workers over citadel stampede that killed 25
At least nine people have been arrested following the stampede, including police officers and ministry employees.