Iran calls US ship seizure ‘piracy’: Is it?

Since the early days of the war on Iran, the US has been targeting Iranian ships in international waters.

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On Earth Day, remember the people defending the planet

Behind every environmental victory are activists whose sacrifice is rarely recognised.

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UK bans a generation of children from smoking: How it works

The legal age to buy tobacco products will rise by one year, every year, from 2027.

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Five major issues affecting the FIFA World Cup with 50 days to go

From the US-Israel war on Iran to exorbitant ticket prices and violence in host nations, here's what's gone wrong.

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Israeli settlers set Palestinian home on fire in occupied West Bank

Israeli settlers set Palestinian home on fire in occupied West Bank

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Kyrie Irving changes Instagram photo to show solidarity with Palestine

NBA player's profile image shows a Palestinian child blocked from school by Israeli soldiers in the occupied West Bank.

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Why is India’s Manipur burning for three years?

After three years of ethnic clashes, Manipur still remains on edge, with fears that the conflict could spiral further.

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UK bill bans anyone born after 2008 from ever buying tobacco

People who are now 17 or younger will never be able to buy tobacco, according to the law backed by the UK Parliament.

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Trump reads Bible verses on repentance after AI image of himself as Jesus

US President Donald Trump has read a Bible passage about punishment and national repentance as part of a marathon event.

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Peru’s election chief steps down amid chaotic general election

The head of Peru’s election authority was heckled by protesters after announcing his resignation.

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Iran’s gunboat fires on container ship off Oman coast

The IRGC says the aggression came in response to what it described as the US seizure of an Iranian commercial vessel.

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Virginia redistricting election results: Key takeaways from Democrats’ win

This vote is part of a wider national fight between Democrats and Republicans over gerrymandering.

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Russia strikes Ukraine’s Odesa port, kills railway worker in Zaporizhia

Ukraine's deputy prime minister says the attacks on the country's civilian infrastructure are 'another proof of terrorism'.

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Israel attacks mosque in Lebanon in another ceasefire violation

Israel attacks mosque in Lebanon in another ceasefire violation

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Gaza’s unseen casualties: A surge in stillbirths and birth defects

Gaza sees a 140% rise in stillbirths and a doubling of congenital anomalies as the devastating impacts of war linger.

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LeBron James nets 28, Lakers grab 2-0 lead on Rockets in NBA Playoff series

Kevin Durant scores 23 for Houston but the Lakers bag a 101-94 win despite a depleted team, with Luka Doncic missing.

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Israel’s ‘digital occupation’ of south Lebanon

Al Jazeera’s Linh Nguyen explains Israeli drones above the skies in Lebanon, which critics call a "digital occupation."

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How China is gaining from Iran war by showing it is different from US

Beijing has leveraged its strong economic relationship with the US, Israel, Iran and the Gulf to keep its stakes safe.

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Iran’s UN ambassador responds to US ceasefire extension

Iran’s UN Ambassador has responded to US President Donald Trump’s announcement of an extension to the ceasefire.

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US halts shipment of Iraq’s oil dollars in bid to curb Iran-linked groups

A plane carrying nearly $500m in US banknotes was blocked by the US Treasury, according to The Wall Street Journal.

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