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World News -- Two vessels attacked near Strait of Hormuz hours apart -- An oil tanker was struck late Sunday near the Strait of Hormuz, the second attack on a vessel in the Persian Gulf in about eight hours.
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World News -- Trump says U.S. will 'free' ships stranded by Strait of Hormuz closure -- U.S. President Donald Trump declared Sunday he intends to "free" cargo ships stranded for months by Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz.9 minutes ago
World News - Jews tell anti-Semitism commission they don't feel safe in Australia - May 4 (UPI) -- Jewish Australians have told a commission into anti-Semitism in the wake of the Bondi Beach mass-shooting that hatred of Jews was now out in the open.1 hour ago
World News -- North Korean women's soccer team to play in South Korea tournament -- A North Korean women's soccer team will travel to South Korea later this month to compete in a regional tournament, Seoul's Unification Ministry said Monday.1 hour ago
World News -- Police arrest, charge at least 19 after Alice Springs' riot -- Police in central Australia have arrested or charged 19 people after last week's riot in Alice Springs, including another 13 announced Monday.5 hours ago
World News -- 3 dead, 3 ill in suspected hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship -- Three passengers on a cruise ship off West Africa have died from suspected hantavirus and at least three others required medical treatment.5 hours ago
Carp streamers decorate Tokyo Tower, Skytree in Japan5 days ago
Iranians rally in Tehran with missile display12 days ago
Earth Day: World leaders planting trees12 days ago
World News -- Two U.S. Army soldiers reported missing in Morocco -- Two members of the U.S. Army were reported missing during a training event in Morocco on Sunday morning by the United States Africa Command.31 minutes ago
U.S. News -- U.S. warns European allies of weapons delivery delays -- The U.S. is warning allies that delivery of weapons systems are likely to be delayed after stockpiles have been drained during the war in Iran.10 hours ago
U.S. News -- Ex-Florida congressman convicted for secretly lobbying for Venezuela -- Former U.S. Rep. David Rivera, R-Fla., was found guilty of being paid to secretly lobby elected U.S. officials to ease sanctions against Venezuela.12 hours ago
U.S. News -- Trump hikes tariff on EU cars to 25%, claims trade deal non-compliance -- President Donald Trump said he plans to increase a tariff on cars imported from Europe to 25% because the EU is not complying with a trade deal.19 hours ago
World News -- Colombia asks India to assess relocation of 80 hippos to avoid culling -- The government of Colombia has formally asked India to assess whether to authorize relocation of 80 hippos to a conservation center there.19 hours ago
World News -- Brazil Congress approves measure cutting Jair Bolsonaro sentence -- Brazil's Congress approved legislation that could significantly reduce prison sentences for former President Jair Bolsonaro over a 2023 coup attempt.19 hours ago
World News -- Report: Nearly 6 in 10 Argentinian children, teens live in poverty -- More than half of children and teenagers in Argentina live in poverty, with the crisis hitting hardest in the greater Buenos Aires region.19 hours ago
World News -- Ousted Myanmar leader Daw Aung San Suu Kyi moved to house arrest -- The military government in Myanmar announced former leader Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, who was ousted in 2021, has been moved from prison to house arrest.19 hours ago
World News -- Ukraine thanks Melania Trump for her help in bringing abducted kids home -- U.S. First Lady Melania Trump was instrumental in securing the return of at least 26 abducted children forcibly removed to Russia or occupied Ukraine.19 hours ago
World News -- Israel holds two detained Gaza flotilla activists for questioning -- Israel said 2 of the 175 activists its navy detained after it raided a flotilla bringing aid to Gaza had been brought back to Israel for questioning.19 hours ago
World News -- Majority of S. Koreans back raising senior age to 70: poll -- A majority of South Koreans support raising the country's senior age threshold to 70 from the current 65, a survey by Gallup Korea showed Friday.19 hours ago