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LIVE - Third ship attacked in Strait of Hormuz after Trump extends Iran ceasefire - In the first report, the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) fired at a container ship, the UKMTO says. Two more attacks have since been reported.
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Two cargo ships attacked in Strait of Hormuz after Trump extends ceasefire -- One of the cargo ships was 'heavily damaged' by Iranian forces, a British maritime agency reported on Wednesday.5 minutes ago
Trump buys time for Iran deal after frantic day of diplomacy -- The US president's decision marked the second time in as many weeks he has backed off a threat to escalate the war, buying more time.32 minutes ago
Thirteen killed in second India fireworks blast in three days -- Earlier this week, an explosion at a firecracker factory in neighbouring state Tamil Nadu left at least 25 dead.3 hours ago
Phone tracking shows how Colombian mercenaries backed Sudan's RSF - report -- The Conflict Insights Group (CIG) says its research also shows the extent of UAE involvement.4 hours ago
South Korean fighter jets collided due to pilots snapping pictures, report finds -- One of the pilots has been fined thousands of dollars by the military to cover repair costs.50 minutes ago
Mexico officials say Teotihuacán gunman carried material related to US mass shooting -- The gunman visited the archaeological site repeatedly and appeared to act alone.16 minutes ago
Taiwan president cancels trip after African countries revoke flight permits -- Taiwan has accused Beijing of putting pressure on African countries to close their airspace to Lai's plane.22 minutes ago
Meta to track workers' clicks and keystrokes to train AI -- The firm will take data from the way employees work for its artificial intelligence models.22 minutes ago
From Epstein to sock puppets: Key takeaways from Kevin Warsh's Fed confirmation hearing -- He denied making a deal with Donald Trump on interest rates and backed "policy regime change" at the central bank.8 hours ago
Iran sees mass redundancies from war with US and Israel -- The impact is being felt by manufacturers, retailers and the digital sector, amid warnings it could get worse if the war resumes.17 hours ago
Virginia approves redistricting measure, boosting Democrats' hopes for midterms -- The new maps approved by the state's voters could allow Democrats to flip as many as four House seats.50 minutes ago
Israeli soldiers punished over vandalism of Jesus statue in Lebanon -- Two soldiers will be removed from combat duty and receive 30 days of military detention, Israel's military says.18 hours ago
Why police are seeking to arrest billionaire K-pop mogul behind BTS -- Bang Si-hyuk, who created the supergroup, denies defrauding investors before his $7.3bn company went public.11 hours ago
A Kashmir tourist hotspot became a bloodbath. A year on, the pain remains unbearable -- A year after militants killed 26 people in Indian-administered Kashmir, families are trying to cope with their loss.22 minutes ago
Hotpot, bubble tea and sportswear: China's new exports take on the world -- Made in China used to mean cheap, mass-produced goods but a new wave of Chinese brands is emerging.11 hours ago
How will Apple change under 'product guy' John Ternus? -- How Ternus responds to challenges facing Apple will go a long way to deciding the tech giant's future, writes Zoe Kleinman.18 hours ago
The insider trading suspicions looming over Trump's presidency -- The BBC has found a pattern of spikes in trades ahead of public announcements by the US president.2 days ago
Hot air balloon makes emergency landing in California backyard -- "Look at that, wow!" - A couple in Temecula woke up to find a balloon boarded with 13 people behind their home on Saturday.1 day ago
Are insider traders making millions from the Iran war? -- The BBC has found significant spikes in activity shortly before the US president made some announcements.1 day ago
Victory slips away as marathon runner celebrates too soon -- The dramatic end to the Delaware Marathon occurred when the lead runner slowed in celebration before a trailing marathoner sprinted toward the finish line .1 day ago
US releases video of forces seizing Iranian ship -- The US has intercepted an Iranian-flagged cargo ship in the Gulf as part of its naval blockade, Donald Trump has said.2 days ago
US charges anti-extremism group over payments to informants in hate groups -- The Southern Poverty Law Center said it would "vigorously defend ourselves, our staff, and our work".22 minutes ago
Domestic workers legally recognised in Indonesia after '22-year struggle' -- The country is home to some 4.2 million domestic workers - of which almost 90% are women.6 hours ago
US singer D4vd pleads not guilty to murder in death of missing teen girl -- Prosecutors say the singer, real name David Anthony Burke, could face life in prison due to the nature of the case, if convicted.1 day ago
ICE detains wife of US Army soldier at immigration appointment -- Sergeant First Class Jose Serrano said ICE detained his wife as they applied for the parole-in-place programme8 hours ago