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The U.S. pulled off a daring rescue of two aviators whose fighter jet was shot down by Iran, plucking the pilot from behind enemy lines before setting off a complicated extraction of the second service member.
President Trump on Sunday made expletive-filled threats against Iran and its infrastructure if it doesn't open the Strait of Hormuz by his Tuesday deadline, following the rescue of a U.S. aviator who was shot down in Iran.
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Donald Trump will claim rescue as a triumph but 48-hour drama should be a caution against launching ground operation Middle East crisis – live updates Donald Trump will inevitably claim the rescue of the second crew member of the downed F-15 fighter as a propaganda triumph, though the 48-hour drama is a reminder that an undefeated Iran is able to fight back and inflict costs on the US. It also…
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The Japan TimesThe rescue could impact how Trump views a ground operation to take Kharg Island or to seize enriched uranium sites.
BBC WorldPresident Trump used an expletive-laden social media post to taunt Iranian leaders, saying that the United States would attack if they did not fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
The New York Times WorldFor the Iranians, the Air Force colonel whose fighter jet had been shot down was possible leverage. For the U.S. military, finding him was a moral imperative.
The New York Times USIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday he spoke with President Trump about the mission to rescue a U.S. service member whose aircraft was downed by Iranian forces. “I spoke earlier w…
The HillUS president tells Iran: ‘Open the Fuckin’ Strait, you crazy bastards, or you’ll be living in Hell’; Israeli PM says Trump ‘expressed his appreciation for Israel’s help’ Trump warns Iran to reopen …
The Guardian WorldJapan’s ban on married couples having different surnames has prompted an event to highlight people’s reluctance to change their name At the very least, the three men and three women calming their n…
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The Guardian WorldCongo will receive some deportees as part of a new deal under the Trump administration’s third-country program
The Independent WorldThe US president says he will destroy Iranian power plants and bridges if the vital waterway is not reopened.
BBC WorldThe capital has a surfeit of specialty supermarkets with ingredients from all over the world — if you know where to look.
The Japan TimesUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held talks in Damascus on Sunday with Syria’s new leader Ahmed al-Sharaa, as Kyiv pushes to deepen security ties across the Middle East amid its ongoing war w…
France 24 EnglishInvestigation comes after South Asian Muslim and caste-oppressed Hindu community representatives lodged formal complaint Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The Australian …
The Guardian WorldLocal programs to combat homelessness also face Trump administration’s attempts to cut off funding
The Independent WorldMalawian Martha Ongwane, brought low by her daughter's autism, found a rare support group.
BBC News (Front page)The majority of the papers lead with Donald Trump's latest threat to Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz.
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BBC News (Front page)US president threatens to hit Iran’s power plants if it doesn’t reopen the Strait of Hormuz by Monday
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The Guardian WorldCouncils urged to crack down on misuse of parking permits that help people with disabilities and health conditions Councils in England have been urged to crack down on the misuse of blue badge park…
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BBC News (Front page)An upcoming book authored by a prominent royal commentator says U.S. President Donald Trump was primarily interested in annexing Canadian territory just above the U.S. border — and his respect for …
CBC WorldU.S. president turns to threats and bluster as efforts to open Strait of Hormuz continue to fail
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NBC NewsAn Iranian news outlet on Sunday reported that multiple U.S. aircraft were destroyed during the mission to rescue a stranded American service member in Iran. The Iranian Fars News Agency, which is …
The HillAn Air Force officer of a F-15E Strike Eagle shot down on Friday by Iran spent a day in hostile territory with little more than a pistol for protection.
The New York Times USIn an expletive-laced social media post, the president said Iran should open the Strait of Hormuz or he would bomb bridges and power plants.
The New York Times USU.S. forces safely rescued the missing F-15E crew member of a two-seat fighter jet that went down over Iran on Friday with the help of a CIA deception campaign officials said.
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The Guardian WorldThe 22-year-old wife of an Army staff sergeant came to the U.S. as a toddler. She was taken from a military base where the couple planned to live.
The New York Times USUkraine’s Foreign Ministry rejected any suggestion that Kyiv was behind the discovery of explosives near the TurkStream pipeline in Serbia. Spokesperson Heorhii Tykhyi said Ukraine had no involveme…
Meduza (English)The Ukrainian leader has offered some Middle East states his country's expertise in countering drone and missile attacks developed during its war with Russia.
The Japan TimesThe situation called for a high-stakes decision — a gamble that left elite commandos waiting for a couple of tense hours.
The Japan TimesIran has effectively blocked the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping lane for much of the world's oil and gas.
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BBC News (Front page)“Saturday Night Live” kicked off its latest cold open with a parody skit featuring Attorney General Pam Bondi’s recent firing. The sketch depicted an NCAA Final Four postgame show in which Charles …
The HillAfter a 39-year absence, Leeds are back in the FA Cup semi-finals, with supporters dreaming of a major trophy after a dramatic win over West Ham.
BBC News (Front page)The president said he would bomb Iran “back to the Stone Ages.” Until this administration, American leaders had insisted they were trying to follow international law in war.
The New York Times WorldExperts doubt legality of Trump’s order to block the Post Office from sending ballots to voters who don’t appear on a federal registry he ordered DHS and Social Security to create
The Independent WorldTelegram has begun flagging accounts that use unofficial versions of the app.
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