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Trump Demands Iran Deal Before Lifting Strait of Hormuz Blockade

Donald Trump has declared that the United States will not lift its embargo on Iranian ports until Tehran agrees to a deal, intensifying pressure as…

Apr 14, 2026 · Breton Venley
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Louisiana shooting leaves eight children dead in domestic tragedy

A father has shot dead seven of his own children and an eighth unrelated child in a shooting spree in Shreveport, Louisiana, in what authorities…

Apr 13, 2026 · Breton Venley
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Decorated Australian Soldier Faces War Crime Murder Charges

Australia’s most-decorated active soldier, Ben Roberts-Smith, has vowed to fight five war crime murder charges in his initial remarks since being arrested last week. The…

Apr 12, 2026 · Breton Venley
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Oil prices tumble as Iran pledges Strait of Hormuz access

Oil prices have declined steeply after Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz would remain “completely open” to merchant traffic throughout the truce in the US-Israel…

Apr 11, 2026 · Breton Venley
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Unexpected Ceasefire Leaves Israel’s North Questioning Leadership

Israel’s communities in the north were greeted with an unexpected truce deal between Israel and Lebanon on Tuesday, negotiated by US President Donald Trump –…

Apr 10, 2026 · Breton Venley
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World Health Organisation Initiates Comprehensive Campaign Against Drug-Resistant Bacteria

In a major initiative to combat one of contemporary healthcare’s most pressing threats, the World Health Organisation has introduced an ambitious worldwide programme targeting antibiotic-resistant…

Apr 9, 2026 · Breton Venley
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United Nations Peacekeeping Forces Scale up Activities in Conflict Affected Regions

As violence intensifies across various regions of conflict, the United Nations has declared a substantial increase of its peacekeeping operations, dispatching additional troops and resources…

Apr 9, 2026 · Breton Venley
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Iranians Hold Their Breath as Ceasefire Teeters on Diplomatic Edge

As a delicate ceasefire approaches collapse, Iranians are consumed with uncertainty about whether diplomatic discussions can avert a return to destructive warfare. With the 14-day…

Apr 9, 2026 · Breton Venley
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UNESCO designates 5 new World Heritage Sites throughout 3 continents

UNESCO has announced an impressive extension of its esteemed World Heritage Sites list, recognising five outstanding locations covering three continents. This significant milestone honours humanity’s…

Apr 9, 2026 · Breton Venley
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International Trade Tensions Escalate as Major Economies Apply Mutual Trade Duties

Global trade relations have reached a critical juncture as major economies escalate their protectionist policies through reciprocal tariff impositions. This reciprocal strategy to international commerce…

Apr 8, 2026 · Breton Venley