What is a naval blockade and how would it work in Strait of Hormuz?
Donald Trump says that the US is blockading the Strait of Hormuz. What does this mean in practice?
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US judge dismisses $10bn Trump defamation suit against Wall Street Journal
Trump sued the newspaper and its owners, including Rupert Murdoch, in a Florida federal court over a birthday book for Jeffrey Epstein.
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Charity plans to release wild beavers into rivers
Dorset Wildlife Trust wants to reintroduce up to 50 of the semi-aquatic mammals unenclosed.
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Dan Walker to appear at tribunal as ex co-host brings bullying claim
ITN, which is also named as a respondent to Claudia-Liza Vanderpuije' case, said it is "denied in full".
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Jeers and defensive crisis - Carrick facing first big Man Utd test
Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick has problems to solve before his side's crucial trip to Chelsea on Saturday evening.
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Italian PM condemns ally Trump over 'unacceptable' Pope criticism
Italy's prime minister and the US president are close allies, but Trump has refused to apologise to the "very weak" Pope Leo XIV.
Read more...Eight of the best films of 2026 so far
From a touching sci-fi blockbuster to a wilfully provocative comedy-drama
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Back to Earth: What happens to the Artemis II astronauts now?
The astronauts will have medical checks and will be reunited with their families.
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'Two weeks will make such a difference': UK first as NI brings in miscarriage leave
Northern Ireland becomes first part of UK to bring in legal entitlement for parents affected by miscarriage at any stage of a pregnancy to have paid leave.
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Rapper Offset hits Coachella stage days after being shot
After his performance, the former Migos rapper was described by his mum as a "miracle walking".
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Is the bite of the false widow spider dangerous?
Experts say noble false widow spiders could be to blame for an increase in bites being treated in hospital.
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Euphoria is back with more shock and scandal, but mixed reviews
Many critics say the third season of the hit HBO drama doesn't live up to its previous heights.
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Oasis among record number of Brits entering Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Sade, Phil Collins, Billy Idol and Joy Division/New Order are also among the recipients.
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US home buyers 'frozen' as sales slump over Iran war fears
The number of homes sold in the US hit a nine-month low, with economists warning of the slowdown could worsen.
Read more...The 'bizarre' story of the world's first LSD trip
Dr Albert Hoffman discovered the hallucinatory effects of LSD in April 1943
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Hollywood stars unite to oppose Paramount and Warner Bros Discovery merger
Stars like Emma Thompson and Ben Stiller signed an open letter against the deal, which Paramount said will ensure creators "have more avenues for their work, not fewer".
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