Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ migrant detention centre to close
The US is set to shut down the federal migrant detention centre known as ‘Alligator Alcatraz’.
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Israel orders evacuation of the Lebanese city of Tyre amid bombardment
Israel has ordered the evacuation of the southern Lebanese city of Tyre
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Can the US and India repair ties over trade and China?
Rubio’s visit to India comes as Washington seeks closer ties with New Delhi amid trade tensions and energy politics.
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Trump appears to threaten Oman over Strait of Hormuz impasse
The US president warns that Oman, a US ally, ‘will behave just like everybody else, or we will have to blow them...
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Alabama pushes US Supreme Court to approve congressional map for midterms
Republicans have revived a push to implement a congressional map that was rejected in 2023 for racial discrimination.
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Ghana welcomes first group fleeing South African anti-immigration protests
The repatriation came following a wave of anti-immigration protests in recent weeks.
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Trump says no one will control Strait of Hormuz
Donald Trump says he won’t allow Iran to control the Strait of Hormuz under the terms of any deal reached with Tehran.
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Why is Israel ramping up attacks in Lebanon despite a ceasefire?
Intensification comes while US-Iran indirect talks continue.
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Former assistant to TV star Matthew Perry sentenced to 41 months in prison
Sentencing of Kenneth Iwamasa concludes prosecution of five people in connection with Perry’s death from drug ketamine.
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Markets rally amid hopes of US-Iran deal
Markets betting a deal will reopen the Strait of Hormuz and soothe the deep global economic uncertainty.
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