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5d ago
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Houthi Missile Hits US Cargo Ship in the Red Sea
A Houthi anti-ship ballistic missile struck a US-owned cargo ship in the Red Sea, marking the first successful attack by the rebel group on a US vessel. The incident comes after recent US-led strikes on the Houthis in Yemen and warnings of further retaliation.
6d ago
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Iceland Volcano Erupts, Threatening Nearby Town
A volcano has erupted in southwestern Iceland, sending lava towards a nearby settlement. This is the second eruption in less than a month.
8d ago
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US and UK Launch Strikes Against Houthi Targets in Yemen
The US and UK militaries have conducted strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen in response to repeated drone and missile attacks on commercial shipping in the Red Sea.
9d ago
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Iran Seizes Oil Tanker St Nikolas near Oman
Iran has seized a Marshall Islands-flagged oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman in retaliation for a previous US seizure of the same vessel.
10d ago
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Ecuador President Declares War on Drug Gangs Holding Prison Guards Hostage
Ecuador President Daniel Noboa has declared that the country is at war with drug gangs who are holding prison guards hostage. This comes amidst a surge in violence, including explosions in multiple cities and a dramatic incident where gunmen took over a TV live broadcast. Noboa has named 22 gangs as terrorist organizations, making them official military targets.
10d ago
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US Navy shoots down Houthi missiles and drones in Red Sea
The US Navy has successfully intercepted 21 missiles and drones launched by Houthi militants from Yemen in a major attack in the Red Sea. The attack, carried out by Iranian-backed militants, included various types of missiles and drones and targeted international shipping lanes. No ships were damaged and no injuries were reported. The US, UK, and other nations have ships in the Red Sea as part of Operation Prosperity Guardian. This incident occurred while US Secretary of State Antony Blinken was visiting the Middle East to de-escalate the Gaza war.
11d ago
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Gabriel Attal: Macron's pick for PM is France's youngest at 34
Gabriel Attal has been named France's next prime minister, as Emmanuel Macron aims to revive his presidency with a new government.
12d ago
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Israeli Airstrike Kills Hezbollah Commander, Raising Fears of Wider Conflict
An Israeli airstrike killed an elite Hezbollah commander in southern Lebanon, escalating tensions and raising fears of another Mideast war. The strike targeted a commander in a secretive Hezbollah unit, who was a veteran of the 2006 war between Israel and Hezbollah. The killing comes in the midst of the ongoing fighting in Gaza, which continues to take a toll on civilians.