BBC World | Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:19:36 GMT
Tensions swell like waves, Strait’s shadows loom, whispers clash— Hope flickers at dusk.
The mood in the Strait of Hormuz remains combustible despite Trump's ceasefire extension.
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US and Iran in blockade standoff as Pakistan pushes for talks
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Iran Again Tightens Its Grip on Shipping in the Strait of Hormuz
NYT Home | Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:42:13 +0000
Steel hulls drift in fear, the water's breath holds secrets— whispers of the tide.
Traffic in the strait has all but halted as Iran renews its attacks, striking two vessels on Wednesday. More than 300 ships linked to Iran have passed through the strait since the war began.
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Artemis II crew: ‘We left as friends – we came back as best friends’
BBC Science | Thu, 16 Apr 2026 21:49:38 GMT
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The four crew members gave their first press conference since they splashed down nearly a week ago, and emphasised hope and unity.
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Xbox cuts prices for Game Pass but ends day-one Call of Duty access
BBC Technology | Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:03:10 GMT
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New Call of Duty games will be added to the subscription service "about a year" after release, Microsoft said.
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Three ways the latest inflation figures affect you
BBC Business | Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:39:25 GMT
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How high could inflation get? And what could it mean for borrowers and savers around the country?
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Heatwaves, floods and wildfires pose rising threat to democracy, report finds
The Guardian World | Wed, 22 Apr 2026 05:00:09 GMT
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Research shows natural hazards linked to climate crisis disrupted 23 elections in 18 countries in 2024Democracy is under mounting threat from the climate crisis, with new analysis documenting how elections are increasingly shaped not only by political forces but also by floods, wildfires and extreme…
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EU approves €90bn loan for Ukraine as pipeline is turned on ending deadlock
BBC World | Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:19:57 GMT
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Ukraine says it has reopened the Druzhba pipeline, after months of stalemate over stalled oil supplies to neighbouring Hungary.
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Hoarding Is Driving Energy Prices Higher Everywhere
NYT Home | Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:51:14 +0000
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As wealthy nations scramble to secure stocks of oil, the result is higher prices for all and shortages in vulnerable countries.
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Fears for 1,000 breeding toads after reservoir drained by water company
BBC Science | Mon, 20 Apr 2026 05:17:38 GMT
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Volunteers who helped more than 1,500 toads cross a busy road to a breeding ground fear they have died.
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Meta to track workers’ clicks and keystrokes to train AI
BBC Technology | Tue, 21 Apr 2026 22:47:56 GMT
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The firm will take data from the way employees work for its artificial intelligence models.