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Iran fired on two Indian-flagged merchant ships in the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday after reversing a one-day reopening of the waterway, escalating a standoff with the United States that has pushed the region to the brink of renewed conflict. The attacks—captured in a harrowing 33-second audio recording—came hours after Tehran declared the strait closed again in retaliation for Washington’s continued blockade of Iranian ports. Global oil markets, shipping lanes carrying roughly one-fifth of the world’s energy supply, and a fragile ceasefire due to expire Wednesday are all now at risk.’You Are Firing Now! Let Me Turn Back!’The voice on…

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Thousands of people took part in Milan on Saturday in the “Masters in Our Own Home” demonstration, organised by the League and the Patriots for Europe group. Before reaching Piazza Duomo, around two thousand people marched through the city centre, led by a tractor in support of “Made in Italy”…

Hockey fans across Canada lean into excitement as the NHL playoffs begin Saturday, with three Canadian teams set to compete for hockey’s top prize, the Stanley Cup. The Ottawa Senators opened the playoffs on the road against the Carolina Hurricanes, marking the first Canadian appearance in this year’s post-season.The Montreal…

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