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Trump says he may delay China trip as Iran war roils oil prices
President Donald Trump says he may delay his planned China visit as he pressures Beijing to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz and ease soaring oil prices. He told the Financial Times on Sunday that China benefits from the strait and should help keep it open. I…
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MIT scientists discover gut protein that traps and kills dangerous bacteria
Scientists at MIT have discovered that a little-known protein called intelectin-2 plays a powerful double role in defending the gut. The protein strengthens the mucus layer that lines the gastrointestinal tract while also trapping and disabling harmful bacteria that try to break through. By binding
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France increases military presence in Mideast
France is ramping up its military push in the Middle East as President Emmanuel Macron calls the effort strictly defensive. Macron is also engaging with key players in the conflict including Iran in a bid to position Paris for future diplomatic talks. France …
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Republicans resist calls for public hearings on the Iran war
The United States’ war with Iran is entering its third week, but Congress has yet to publicly test the Trump administration’s case for the conflict. Republicans in Congress have so far side-stepped public debate over the war. But Senate Democrats are reaching…
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Kazakhstan Exit Poll Shows 87% Support for New Constitution
Kazakhstan exit polls showed most voters backed a new constitution in a nationwide referendum, a victory for President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev as he reshapes the political system in Central Asia’s largest energy exporter.
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We didn't view dad's body after being told it had changed so much
Ronald Parkin's case prompts calls from his family for the government to regulate the funeral sector.
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Japan Defense Minister Says No Plans to Send Ships to Hormuz
Japan’s defense minister said the nation currently has no plans to send warships to the Strait of Hormuz after US President Donald Trump put pressure on Tokyo to do so ahead of a summit meeting with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi later this week.
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Oil prices keep rising as Trump seeks coalition to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Brent crude tops $106 a barrel as markets see no end in sight to the halt of traffic through the critical waterway.
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Women's March Madness 2026 bracket: First look at all 68 teams
No. 1 seed UConn is looking to repeat in 2026. We look at every team in the women's NCAA bracket.
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South Korea Weighs Trump’s Request on Sending Warships to Hormuz
South Korea is weighing its options after President Donald Trump urged countries to join the US campaign to unblock shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, as the Asian ally remains wary of getting drawn into the Iran conflict.
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We didn't view Dad's body after being told it had changed so much
Ronald Parkin's case prompts calls from his family for the government to regulate the funeral sector.