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Trump Demands Iran Deal Before Lifting Strait of Hormuz Blockade

Donald Trump has stated that the United States will not end its embargo on Iranian ports until Tehran accepts a deal, intensifying pressure as a…

Apr 14, 2026 · Mayn Storridge
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Louisiana shooting leaves eight children dead in domestic tragedy

A father has killed seven of his own children and an eighth unrelated child in a mass shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana, in what police have…

Apr 13, 2026 · Mayn Storridge
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Decorated Australian Soldier Faces War Crime Murder Charges

Australia’s most-decorated active soldier, Ben Roberts-Smith, has pledged to fight five war crime murder charges in his initial remarks since being arrested the previous week….

Apr 12, 2026 · Mayn Storridge
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Oil prices tumble as Iran pledges Strait of Hormuz access

Oil prices have declined steeply after Iran announced the Strait of Hormuz would remain “completely open” to commercial shipping throughout the ceasefire in the US-Israel…

Apr 11, 2026 · Mayn Storridge
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Unexpected Ceasefire Leaves Israel’s North Questioning Leadership

Israel’s communities in the north were greeted with an unforeseen ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon on Tuesday, brokered by US President Donald Trump –…

Apr 10, 2026 · Mayn Storridge
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European Nations Come Together to Strengthen Border Controls and Migration Management Initiatives

Across the European continent, a significant shift is underway as nations collaborate to reinforce their border security and introduce stricter migration protocols. Faced with mounting…

Apr 9, 2026 · Mayn Storridge
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Arctic Permafrost Degradation Quickens Environmental Concerns Amongst International Scientific Communities

As Arctic permafrost thaws at an worrying speed, the worldwide scientific establishment grapples with an unprecedented environmental crisis. This rapidly intensifying process threatens to release…

Apr 9, 2026 · Mayn Storridge
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UN Unveils Comprehensive Programme to Address Escalating Marine Plastic Waste

The United Nations has launched an unprecedented global initiative to tackle the escalating crisis of oceanic plastic waste, which jeopardises aquatic environments and seaside populations…

Apr 9, 2026 · Mayn Storridge
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World Health Organisation Unveils Campaign to Combat Growing Antibiotic Resistance

The World Health Organisation has introduced an ambitious new initiative to tackle the escalating global crisis of antibiotic resistance, a issue that endangers modern medicine’s…

Apr 9, 2026 · Mayn Storridge
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Iranians Hold Their Breath as Ceasefire Teeters on Diplomatic Edge

As a precarious ceasefire teeters on the brink of collapse, Iranians are seized by uncertainty about whether diplomatic negotiations can prevent a return to ruinous…

Apr 9, 2026 · Mayn Storridge