Qatar sends first LNG through Hormuz since war began
The Strait of Hormuz, effectively closed to most liquefied natural gas tankers since 28 February, saw its first Qatari export pass through on or around 10 May,
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ECB must act if Iran war threatens 2% inflation, Nagel says
Deutsche Bundesbank chief Joachim Nagel said the ECB must be ready to tighten policy if the war in Iran pushes long-term inflation expectations above 2%.
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Iran calls US 'reckless' as 70 tankers are blocked
Iran called the US 'reckless' after US forces interdicted vessels and blocked 70 tankers near the Strait of Hormuz, amid disputed strikes and stalled talks
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US revokes 2,700 parents' passports over child support
The US has begun cancelling about 2,700 passports of parents who owe $100,000+ in child support, and will expand the policy to the $2,500 threshold.
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Yıldırımhan: Türkiye unveils 6,000 km ICBM at SAHA 2026
At SAHA 2026, Türkiye unveiled the Yıldırımhan ICBM, claiming a 6,000 km range and heavy conventional payload, but offered no independent flight-test proof.
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Shell expects higher Q1 trading earnings after oil jump
Shell expects significantly higher Q1 trading and marketing earnings after oil jumped from about $61 to near $119, as outages and Gulf damage tightened supply ahead of full results.
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Kherson: 4 years of war, drones turn movement into risk
After four years of war, Kherson residents told NPR that drones reshape movement, shrink safe routes and complicate aid deliveries, forcing daily adaptations.
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26 dead after Liuyang fireworks blast
An explosion at a Liuyang fireworks factory in Hunan killed 26 and injured 61, wrecking nearby blocks. State media said Xi ordered a probe and evacuations.
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UAE alerts as Iran claims strike on US warship
US forces sank six small Iranian boats as Tehran claimed it struck a US warship, prompting UAE missile and drone alerts and raising shipping and insurance risks in the Strait of Hormuz.
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Irritator skull to return to Brazil after 35 years
Stuttgart's museum will return a 113-million-year-old Irritator challengeri skull to Brazil after doubts about its provenance and a campaign by researchers.
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Six deals: Japan pledges deeper energy ties with Vietnam
Japan and Vietnam signed six pacts to deepen energy and mineral ties, and Tokyo will help secure crude for Nghi Son refinery under a $10bn initiative.
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One-in-one-out: asylum seeker to be returned to Syria
Asylum seeker moved to France under a one-in-one-out transfer is due to be returned to Syria, raising questions about cross-border asylum arrangements.
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Beatles letters and photos go on show 8–25 May
Free exhibition in Hamburg, 8-25 May, displays rare Beatles letters and photos from their 1960-1962 Hamburg years, including items from Mike McCartney.
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13th-century Buddha returns to Nepal after decades abroad
A 13th-century bronze Buddha stolen from a Kathmandu temple decades ago was returned from the US and reinstated on its plinth during Buddha Jayanti.
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WHO clears first malaria drug for babies, opens treatment access
WHO prequalified Coartem Baby, an infant artemether-lumefantrine for babies from 2kg, letting governments and donors buy it for public programmes.
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Bukele: Soaring approval amid record imprisonment
Nayib Bukele’s 2022 security crackdown pushed El Salvador to the world’s highest imprisonment rate by 2026 while lifting his approval, despite persistent rights concerns.
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Starmer eyes bans on pro-Palestine rallies after arrests
Keir Starmer says some pro-Palestine rallies could be banned after mass arrests in London, citing chants like globalise the Intifada and security concerns.
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France urged to adopt slavery reparations framework
France faces pressure to adopt a formal slavery reparations framework, with campaigners warning delay risks legal, political and diplomatic fallout.
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One murder spurred France to weigh chemical castration
How a 2009 murder prompted France to debate chemical castration for sex offenders, the political split, international comparisons and the costs and legal risks.
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One Oscar missing after Talankin's New York flight
Pavel Talankin's Oscar statuette was reported missing after a New York-linked flight, prompting questions about how trophies and other valuables are handled.
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Lindsey Vonn remains in 'survival mode' after Olympic crash
Lindsey Vonn remains in survival mode after crashing in the Olympic downhill at Cortina, facing surgery and 18 months before returning to full training.
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Iran war: oil and big tech profit as markets rise
Oil and big tech firms have profited from the Iran conflict, as volatile Brent prices boost energy earnings while broader corporate results lift US markets.
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Chevron forecasts $1.6-$2.2bn Q1 boost after Iran conflict
Chevron forecasts a $1.6-$2.2bn rise in Q1 upstream earnings as oil rose after the Iran conflict, though hedging and accounting timing may cut profits.
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May Day revives debate over automation and job loss
May Day has reignited debate over automation and jobs as companies adopt AI, with unions and policymakers weighing protections for affected workers.
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Trump threatens to pull US troops from Italy and Spain
Donald Trump warned he may withdraw US troops from Italy and Spain, a move that could reshape defence planning, local economies and NATO ties across Europe.
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