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Cargo ship near the Strait of Hormuz reports being attacked

At least two dozen such attacks in and around the strait have been reported since the Iran war began.
US And Iranian Negotiators Deadlocked Over Strait Of Hormuz Negotiations
US And Iranian Negotiators Deadlocked Over Strait Of Hormuz Negotiations

Zohran Mamdani would ask King Charles to return Koh-i-Noor diamond — but return it where?

The diamond is believed to have been mined in South India in the 13th century and passed through rulers until it was taken by the British Empire in its colonial rule over India.
Image: Queen Mary's Crown Removed From The Tower of London Ahead Of Coronation
Image: Queen Mary's Crown Removed From The Tower of London Ahead Of Coronation
7h ago

2 U.S. service members missing after military exercises in Morocco

The U.S., Morocco and other countries participating in the African Lion exercise have launched a search and rescue operation.
Soldiers look at a plan taking off in the distance outside
Soldiers look at a plan taking off in the distance outside
10h ago

Photo essay: Southeast Asia's overfishing crisis — and the effort to uncover its roots

More than a dozen images capture Filipino fishermen at sea, threatened species and hundreds of commercial fishing vessels docked in Indonesia.
 Tanjung Luar is one of the largest shark markets in Indonesia and Southeast Asia, from where shark fins are exported to other Asian markets, primarily Hong Kong and China, was bones are used in cosmetic products also sold to China. Shark meat and skins are consumed locally as an important source of protein. In recent years, facing heavy criticism because of the unregulated shark fishing industry, the Indonesian government has sought to bring in stricter controls over commercial hunting of sharks in an attempt to balance the needs of fishermen as well as the need to protect dwindling shark populations.
 Tanjung Luar is one of the largest shark markets in Indonesia and Southeast Asia, from where shark fins are exported to other Asian markets, primarily Hong Kong and China, was bones are used in cosmetic products also sold to China. Shark meat and skins are consumed locally as an important source of protein. In recent years, facing heavy criticism because of the unregulated shark fishing industry, the Indonesian government has sought to bring in stricter controls over commercial hunting of sharks in an attempt to balance the needs of fishermen as well as the need to protect dwindling shark populations.
12h ago

Europe

Europe

Austrian police detain suspect over rat poison found in baby food jars on supermarket shelves

HiPP, which recalled some of its baby food jars in Austria, Slovakia and the Czech Republic after the case came to light, said it was "greatly relieved" by the arrest.
Stefan Hipp's hand holding a jar of orange baby food, carrots and a potato are seen illustrated on the food label
Stefan Hipp's hand holding a jar of orange baby food, carrots and a potato are seen illustrated on the food label
14h ago

Taiwan

Taiwan

Taiwan president defiant on visit to Eswatini as China calls him a 'rat'

President Lai Ching-te arrived in Eswatini, one of 12 countries with formal ties to Taipei, on an unannounced trip.
Taiwan Eswatini
Taiwan Eswatini

Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon kill 7 despite ceasefire

Video released Friday by the IDF shows soldiers holding an Israeli flag and walking among the destruction of a soccer stadium in the Lebanese town of Bint Jbeil.
Workers tow a damaged car amongst the rubble.
Workers tow a damaged car amongst the rubble.
1d ago

Europe

Europe

Europe rattled by 'disastrous trend' as Trump pulls 5,000 troops out of Germany

The U.S. president said Saturday night that he may withdraw even more troops, telling reporters: "We're going to cut way down."
Soldiers from the US Army.
Soldiers from the US Army.
1d ago

Germany

Germany

Humpback whale 'Timmy' released in the North Sea after weeks stranded off Germany

Officials gave the green light for the attempt to save the whale, after a debate about whether to let it die in peace or try to assist its return to the Atlantic Ocean.
The humpback whale recovered from a shallow bay off Wismar is being transported towards the North Sea in a flooded cargo ship just before the Danish border in Fehmarn, Germany on April 29.
The humpback whale recovered from a shallow bay off Wismar is being transported towards the North Sea in a flooded cargo ship just before the Danish border in Fehmarn, Germany on April 29.
1d ago

Boy, 14, shot dead by Israeli settlers in West Bank amid escalation in violence

Aws al-Nasaan was gunned down in broad daylight last week at his school, as Palestinians in the West Bank report almost daily attacks by settlers.
Aws al-Nasaan, a Palestinian teenager killed buy Israeli forces in the West Bank village of Al-Mughayyir.
Aws al-Nasaan, a Palestinian teenager killed buy Israeli forces in the West Bank village of Al-Mughayyir.
2d ago

Narges Mohammadi, imprisoned Iranian Nobel laureate, hospitalized after a health crisis

Mohammadi's family said in February that her health was worsening in prison, in part because of a beating she endured during her arrest in December.
Image: Narges Mohammadi
Image: Narges Mohammadi