US Navy intercept and seize Iranian-flagged cargo ship, Trump says
US President Donald Trump says US Marines have intercepted and seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship attempting to get past the US blockade.The ship was given "fair warnin
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Obama, Mamdani sing ‘Wheels on the Bus’ with Bronx kids during first joint appearance
Former President Barack Obama and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani met for the first time on Saturday to read and sing with children at a Bronx childcare centre, and to
Strait of Hormuz fully closed as tensions escalate
The strategically vital Strait of Hormuz has been declared fully closed by Iran’s Revolutionary Guard, raising serious concerns over global shipping and regional s
Iran says Strait of Hormuz is 'open' but tracking shows few ships moving
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says the Strait of Hormuz is “completely open†to commercial ships during the remainder of the ceasefire, but tr
Rising diesel prices strain Australia’s freight sector
Australia’s freight industry is under pressure as diesel prices continue to rise. Truck operators say fuel costs have more than doubled, making it difficult to sus
US military begin blockage of Iranian port
The United States military will begin President Donald Trump's blockade of maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports today, according to U.S. Central Command.
Trump says US will blockade Strait of Hormuz after Iran talks end without a deal
President Donald Trump has stated that the US Navy will start blocking passage through the Strait of Hormuz, risking an even greater spike to oil and gas prices as he see
Trump: Iran deal “makes no difference” as talks continue
President of the United States Donald Trump has said a potential deal with Iran “makes no difference†to him, as negotiations continue and tensions remain hig
Artemis II astronauts safely back on Earth after historic trip around moon
The Artemis II capsule and its four-member crew streaked through Earth's atmosphere and safely splashed down in the Pacific Ocean on Friday after nearly 10 days in space,
Trump agrees to two-week ceasefire with Iran
Just a few minutes ago, US President Donald Trump said he has agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran on the condition that Iran agree to reopen the critical Strait of H
Artemis II astronauts head home after record-breaking lunar fly-by
Four astronauts aboard Artemis II are heading back to Earth after completing a historic lunar fly-by that has taken them further into space than any humans before.The cre
Apple marks 50 years of innovation and global impact
Apple is celebrating its 50th anniversary, marking decades of influence in shaping how people use technology in their daily lives. The company’s biggest breakthrou
Trump removes US Attorney General Pam Bondi
US President Donald Trump has removed Attorney General Pam Bondi, a longtime ally and fierce defender of his administration, from her post as the nation’s top law
Baby shot dead in pram in New York City, police say
A seven-month-old girl was shot and killed while sitting in her stroller in broad daylight in New York City.Police believe the baby was the unintended victim of a suspect
Artemis II crew launches on historic mission around the moon
Four astronauts have lifted off from Kennedy Space Center in Florida to attempt to journey around the moon as part of the Artemis II mission. The crew includes NASAâ
Study links plastic chemicals to newborn deaths
Chemicals commonly used to make plastics more flexible have been linked to nearly two million premature births and the deaths of around 74,000 newborns worldwide, accordi
Victoria rolls out free public transport for April amid rising fuel costs
Public transport will be free across Victoria, Australia in April in a bid to relieve cost-of-living pressures.The measure, which the government estimates will cost $70 m
Tiger Woods charged with driving under the influence after Florida crash
Golf legend Tiger Woods has been charged with driving under the influence following a crash in Florida. The Martin County Sheriff’s Office says Woods also faces ch
Fuel shortage hits NSW as stations run dry, prices rise and theft increases
As many as 51 petrol stations have run dry across New South Wales, as a worsening fuel shortage begins to impact daily life, driving up food prices and triggering a rise
Two pilots dead after Air Canada plane collides with firefighting vehicle at New York airport
Two pilots have died after an Air Canada plane collided with a firefighting vehicle on a runway at LaGuardia Airport in New York.The plane, carrying 73 passengers and fou
Iran allows controlled passage through Strait of Hormuz amid Trump threat
Iran’s representative to the International Maritime Organization says foreign vessels can still pass through the Strait of Hormuz with coordination from the Irania