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Irish Taoiseach Micheál Martin met UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham, with both emphasizing their duty to uphold and progress the Good Friday Agreement. They discussed strengthening UK-Ireland ties, trade, security, EU relations, Ukraine, and Troubles legacy reconciliation.
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A mid-flight brawl between two passengers on a Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight to London was caught on video. A passenger described the scene as frightening because children and elderly people were aboard. The airline said crew resolved the situation, and the cause of the argument remains unclear.
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Two ships were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, with Iran claiming responsibility for one, as President Trump said he faces a "big decision" on whether to escalate against Iran. The live-update roundup also covers a U.N. panel's finding on possible U.S. war crimes, a Russian-Chinese veto of U.N. sanctions monitoring, and U.S. visas for Iranian officials to attend the U.N. General Assembly.
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A vehicle bombing at a mosque near police offices in Kohat, Pakistan, killed at least 15 people and wounded dozens. Police said armed gunmen also exchanged fire with officers, and no group immediately claimed responsibility, though suspicion fell on the Pakistani Taliban. The attack followed other recent militant violence in northwestern Pakistan.
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At least 16 people, including five police officers, were killed when an explosive-laden vehicle rammed into a mosque in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. A gun battle continued between attackers and security forces in Kohat district, and a rescue operation was under way. Pakistan's president expressed wishes for the swift recovery of the injured.
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The article examines how oil markets have entered an era of uncertainty amid the Iran conflict and disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz, citing J.P. Morgan's admission that it cannot model the endgame. It notes that while supply cushions and lower demand have contained prices for now, energy costs and shortages are causing global unrest and complicating oil-sector M&A.
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A morning news brief notes President Trump threatening to tear down the Kennedy Center amid a court battle, pushback on other Trump priorities, and Poland's prime minister warning that Russia could strike Ukraine's supporters.
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After a week of Houthi advances along Yemen's Red Sea coast, the rebels have threatened Saudi oil exports and a key maritime chokepoint, pushing up global fuel prices and displacing thousands. The article explains the military situation, diplomatic efforts, and risks to shipping and energy markets.
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Ed Sheeran's US tour has been thrown into turmoil after pro-Palestinian rapper Macklemore was dropped as a support act, prompting other opening acts to quit and fans to debate whether to attend. The article collects divided fan reactions, including criticism of Sheeran, support for his decision, and concern from a Jewish-American fan, amid falling ticket prices and boycott calls.
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A Michigan synagogue has reopened six months after a truck filled with explosives was driven into it, with images released of the restored building. A correspondent reports on the reopening.
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U.S. officials say Iran downed at least two American drones in recent days, according to CBS News. The report is brief and attributes the claim to unnamed officials.
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A Qatari government spokesman discusses Qatar’s mediation between the U.S. and Iran amid a wider regional war, the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, and its economic and security consequences. He also addresses Iranian strikes on Qatar and the strength of U.S.-Qatar military cooperation.