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Iran attacks five Gulf nations, shuts Hormuz after US bombing: All to know
Tehran hits back at several GCC countries, following the most intense US bombing since an MoU was signed last month.
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US strikes Iran for second night – is the peace process all over now?
Neither side has officially called off the interim peace agreement, despite the escalation.
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‘Double cross, first class’: Why India’s Modi wins so many foreign awards
The prime minister was presented with an award during a visit to the Seychelles, adding to his large trophy collection.
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Oil for unity: What is the US mediation plan in Libya?
The plan, led by Trump relative Massad Boulos, promises oil investments if rival factions work together.
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Why have 100,000 people been signed off work with ADHD in the UK?
New government statistics find four million people claimed disability benefits in April.
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Why has UK Reform’s Nigel Farage resigned as MP? What happens next?
Farage faces intense scrutiny over undeclared donations before 2024 elections as he says he’ll run in by-election.
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Timeline: 20 years of Hamas rule in Gaza, from election to political exit
A chronological look at key milestones from Hamas’s 2006 election victory to its 2026 exit from governing Gaza.
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Why have half a million Russians gone bankrupt amid Ukraine war?
European intelligence report warns of strain on Russia’s banks, but experts say a full-blown crisis is unlikely
99% of people on Earth will get sunlight at the same time this Wednesday
On July 8, at about 11:10 GMT, about 99 percent of the world experiences sunlight at the same time.
Nasdaq vs Dow: How are the key indices different as SpaceX joins one?
SpaceX joins Nasdaq-100 after IPO, bypassing traditional three-month trading rule for inclusion in the tech-heavy index.
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Ships attacked in the Strait of Hormuz: What that means for ongoing talks
While marine traffic in Hormuz has steadily risen, vague provisions on the strait remain contentious in peace talks.
