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Iran declares Hormuz open as Lebanon ceasefire begins

Iran declares Hormuz open as Lebanon ceasefire begins

Tehran declared the Strait of Hormuz open to commercial shipping on Friday, as a ceasefire came into effect in Lebanon, raising hopes that two of the main obstacles to a US-Iran peace deal could have been cleared.

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Pope Leo comes into his own with Trump spat

Pope Leo comes into his own with Trump spat

Mild-mannered and measured no longer: US President Donald Trump's threat to destroy Iran's centuries-old civilisation was the red line that prompted Pope Leo to show his colours, analysts say.

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Alcaraz withdraws from Madrid Masters after wrist injury

Alcaraz withdraws from Madrid Masters after wrist injury

Carlos Alcaraz withdrew from the Madrid Masters on Friday, increasing concerns over whether he will be able to defend his Roland Garros title.

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Arteta tells spluttering Arsenal to embrace title pressure ahead of Man City showdown

Arteta tells spluttering Arsenal to embrace title pressure ahead of Man City showdown

Mikel Arteta has urged spluttering Arsenal to embrace the "huge privilege" of facing Manchester City in a potentially decisive showdown in the Premier League title race.

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Chelsea star Caicedo signs seven-year contract extension

Chelsea star Caicedo signs seven-year contract extension

Chelsea midfielder Moises Caicedo has signed a lucrative seven-year contract extension that will keep him at Stamford Bridge until 2033.

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Key Atlantic current could weaken more than expected: study

Key Atlantic current could weaken more than expected: study

A key Atlantic Ocean current system that helps regulate the planet's climate could weaken more than expected by 2100, with potentially devastating consequences worldwide, a new study has found.

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Destruction, hope in south Beirut as Lebanese return home

Destruction, hope in south Beirut as Lebanese return home

In cars and on motorbikes, people trickled back into Beirut's southern suburbs Friday, passing bombed-out buildings to check on homes and loved ones after a ceasefire began between Israel and Hezbollah.

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Trump say Iran blockade continues despite Hormuz reopening

Trump say Iran blockade continues despite Hormuz reopening

President Donald Trump on Friday welcomed Iran's announcement that the crucial Strait of Hormuz will reopen to shipping, but said a US blockade of Iranian ports would continue until a peace deal is signed.

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Oil plunges, stocks jumps as Iran declares Hormuz open

Oil plunges, stocks jumps as Iran declares Hormuz open

Oil prices plunged more than 10 percent on Friday after Iran said the Strait of Hormuz would be "completely open" for the rest of the ceasefire with the United States, and stock markets surged.

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International law 'matters more than ever' in chaotic world: UN head

International law 'matters more than ever' in chaotic world: UN head

International law is more important than ever at a time when even core countries in the global system are calling it into question, the United Nations secretary general said on Friday.

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