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Live - Iran-backed Houthis tighten grip on key oil shipping lane - The moves by the Houthis make it easier for the Iran-backed rebels to target ships transiting the crucial Bab el-Mandeb Strait for Saudi Arabian oil exports. updated 13M ago

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Celine Dion overcomes rare neurological disorder to perform first concert in 6 years -- Celine Dion's return to the stage underscored a remarkable comeback after stiff-person syndrome, an incurable condition that causes stiffness and cramps, forced her to cancel shows and cast years of uncertainty over whether she would ever perform again.

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Putin warns Europe against sending troops to Ukraine -- Russian President Vladimir Putin warned that sending European troops into Ukraine would amount to direct conflict with Russia.

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Former Army secretary praises Ukraine in 1st public appearance since resigning -- During his 18 months as Army secretary, Dan Driscoll pushed the U.S. military to apply lessons from the war in Ukraine.

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Train derailment in France injures 44, police suspect sabotage -- The regional train was carrying 186 passengers from Rouen to Caen when it derailed Friday evening in Cleon.

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Trump says he would "love" a unified Ireland as he kicks off visit -- President Trump's visit to Ireland mixes official talks with Irish leaders and attendance at the Irish Open at a golf course that the president owns.

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Suspects in $6 million romance scam targeting women extradited to U.S. -- The men, who were arrested in the South African city of Cape Town in 2021, are set to be handed over to officials from the FBI. -- Sep 11

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Saudi Arabia's MBS pressed Trump to strike Houthis in Yemen, sources say -- Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has personally pressed President Trump to take military action against the Iran-backed Houthis, sources tell CBS News. -- Sep 11

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Sweden's election could mark major milestone for Europe's populist right -- Once shunned over its extremist roots, the Sweden Democrats could enter government for the first time as voters weigh immigration, crime and Sweden's political transformation. -- Sep 11

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American woman allegedly smuggled drugs for free trip to Japan -- One of the women told police that she took the job for the money and because "I was attracted by the fact I could go to Japan for free," Nippon TV reported. -- Sep 11

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Anthropic says scientists used AI for possible biological weapons development -- Anthropic said it blocked scientists who used its Claude AI models "in ways that could support biological weapons development." -- Sep 10

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Spain's spy agency warned of Ceuta border breach plans before crisis, declassified files show -- Spain's national intelligence agency issued multiple warnings about a potential mass crossing of migrants from Morocco into the Spanish exclave of Ceuta, declassified documents show. -- Sep 10

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25 people killed in fire on cargo ship docked in China, state media reports -- The deadly fire broke out when the cargo ship was docked for repairs at a major shipping hub on China's northeastern coast. -- Sep 10

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Multiple U.S. military aircraft damaged in Iranian strikes on base in Jordan, sources say -- One A-10 Thunderbolt, an attack aircraft known as the Warthog, was struck and lost a wing, according to sources. -- Sep 10

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Death toll in Philippine ferry fire soars as more bodies are recovered -- A fire on a passenger ferry off the western Philippines left dozens of people missing and killed at least five. An intense and widespread search was on for the unaccounted for. -- Sep 11

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