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How UK might try to keep the Strait of Hormuz open

The UK military is considering the deployment of two drone types to the Middle East after the US asked allies for help to secure a key shipping lane in the region, it is understood.

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Former Trump insider says ‘most likely outcome’ in Iran includes US return ‘in 10 years’

Anthony Scaramucci, a former Trump administration official, outlined a pessimistic long-term scenario for the Iran conflict, predicting that despite military devastation, the underlying tensions driving the war will remain unresolved. “Most likely outcome now: Iran’s military is devastated. Regime survives.

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Israeli strikes in Gaza killed 12 people, including 2 children and a pregnant woman, hospital officials say

At least 12 Palestinians, including two boys, a pregnant woman and eight police officers, were killed Sunday by Israeli airstrikes in the war-torn Gaza Strip, hospital authorities said.

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Israeli strikes in Gaza killed 12 people, including 2 children and a pregnant woman, hospital officials say

At least 12 Palestinians, including two boys, a pregnant woman and eight police officers, were killed Sunday by Israeli airstrikes in the war-torn Gaza Strip, hospital authorities said.

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Donald Trump’s Iran war could hand Congress to the Democrats

As the conflict drags on, Democrats are sharpening their response

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Snow and wind batter parts of US, with threat of thunderstorms and tornadoes

A broad and erratic patchwork of severe weather rumbled across much of the U.S. on Sunday, dumping heavy snow in the Upper Midwest while damaging high winds swept across the Plains. (Image credit: BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI)

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Tense meeting looms for Trump as world leader vows to be ‘candid’ about US-sparked chaos

President Donald Trump’s upcoming meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi may end up becoming a tense standoff after the newly re-elected leader vowed to be “candid” about the economic pain the Trump administration had inflicted on the East Asian

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US airline CEOs urge Congress to end standoff, pay airport security officers – Reuters

US airline CEOs urge Congress to end standoff, pay airport security officers  Reuters One month later, White House and Democrats no closer to ending the DHS shutdown  Politico Airline CEOs press Congress to fund Homeland Security before record spring travel  USA Today Trump

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French voters head to polls in first round of municipal elections before 2027 presidential race

Although largely focused on grassroots concerns, the voting will be scrutinized for any early hints of how parties might fare in the presidential race of 2027.

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French voters head to polls in first round of municipal elections before 2027 presidential race

Although largely focused on grassroots concerns, the voting will be scrutinized for any early hints of how parties might fare in the presidential race of 2027.

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