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German Foreign Minister Wadephul, in call with Iranian counterpart, demands Hormuz reopening

Germany’s Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul demanded that Iran reopen the Strait of Hormuz and give up its nuclear weapons programme in a telephone call with his Iranian counterpart.

DeVaux first female trainer to win Run for the Roses

LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY - MAY 02: Cherie DeVaux trainer of Golden Tempo #19, is the first female trainer to win the Kentucky Derby, celebrates with the trophy in the winner's circle following the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 02, 2026 in Louisville, Kentucky. Michael Reaves/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Michael Reaves / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

Iran says US military operation ‘impossible’ as Trump mulls over peace proposal

A woman walks past an anti-US billboard depicting US President Donald Trump and the Strait of Hormuz, in Tehran, Iran, on May 2, 2026.

North West, 12-year-old daughter of Kim Kardashian and Ye, releases debut EP

North West launched her debut EP, N0rth4evr, on May 1.

Israel approves plan to buy F-35 and F-15IA fighter jets from Lockheed, Boeing

FILE PHOTO: A F-35 fighter jet flies during a graduation ceremony for Israeli Air Force pilots at Hatzerim Airbase, in southern Israel, June 29, 2023. REUTERS/Amir Cohen/File Photo

RJ Barrett, Toronto Raptors clash with Cleveland Cavaliers in unexpected Game 7 in NBA play-offs

RJ Barrett of the Toronto Raptors celebrating after the 112-110 overtime win over the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 6 of their NBA Eastern Conference first round series on May 1, 2026.

Iran plans to turn university site hit in US-Israeli strikes into museum

People stand amidst the rubble of a building of the Sharif University of Technology, which was damaged in a strike, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tehran. US-Israeli strikes hit the university in Isfahan, which is among the largest universities in Iran, in March.

In defence of dumb dogs: Intelligence can be an overrated trait

Your pet is probably not a genius, and that is okay.

US midterm race enters last six months with Congress at stake

The US Capitol Building and Library of Congress in Washington, DC, on April 16.

King Charles grasped ‘opportunity’ on US trip, palace says

US President Donald Trump and Britain's King Charles III raise a toast during a State Dinner in the White House in Washington, DC, on April 28.

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