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U.S. President Donald Trump says there’s progress on ending the Iran war and pauses a mission to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz. Democrats see veteran populist Sherrod Brown as their best bet to retake Ohio, and the Senate. Millions of soccer fans in India and China might not be able to watch next month’s World Cup. And the world’s most consumed staple – rice – is under threat because of fertilizer shortages and soaring fuel costs from the Iran war. 

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U.S. intelligence says months of war with Iran have barely dented Tehran's path to a nuclear bomb. Meanhile both countries launch new attacks as they wrestle for control of the Strait of Hormuz. Around 150 passengers are confined to their cabins amid a hantavirus outbreak on board a cruise ship. The collapse of Spirit Airlines sparks a Washington blame game. Stars walk the carpet at the Met Gala on fashion's big night. Plus, Reuters wins two Pulitzer Prizes.

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President Donald Trump says the United States will start helping to free ships stranded in the Gulf by the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran. A tense ceasefire with Israel frays in Lebanon. Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani has been hospitalized. Plus, the fashion world gears up for the Met Gala – as protesters object to Jeff Bezos’ involvement.

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President Donald Trump says the U.S. could restart strikes on Iran if Tehran “misbehaves.” Europe reckons with the withdrawal of thousands of U.S. troops. Airlines work to help stranded Spirit passengers after the budget carrier collapses. Robotic legs help Hong Kong fire survivors climb to retrieve their possessions from the damaged residential towers. Plus, Timmy the whale is transported from near Germany’s coast to the open ocean.

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The Pentagon says its pulling 5,000 troops from Germany, while the White House is fast-tracking $8.6 billion in weapons sales to Israel and Middle East allies, bypassing Congress. U.S. President Donald Trump is raising tariffs on EU cars and trucks to 25%. Al Qaeda-linked insurgents have seized territory in Mali, threatening Russia's influence in West Africa. Spirit Airlines is shutting down following the economic shock of the Iran war. Plus, a new Banksy statue appears in London.

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