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US Navy begins Strait of Hormuz blockade
โPresident Trump says the US Navy will begin a blockade of ships moving in and out of the Strait Of Hormuz today. The move follows twenty one hours of peace talks between The US and Iran and Pakistan where no agreement was reached to end the war.โ
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Oil prices surge past $100 per barrel
โWord of the blockade sent oil prices higher to more than $100 a barrel. Ships traveling between non Iranian ports are expected to be allowed to transit the Strait Of Hormuz during the blockade.โ
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Viktor Orban loses Hungarian general election
โHungary's prime minister, Viktor Orban, is conceding defeat to his former ally in yesterday's election. As Brussels now looks forward to working with a more pro European Hungarian leader, Moscow and the current White House administration have lost in Orban, a key ally in Europe.โ
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Eric Swalwell suspends California gubernatorial bid
โDemocratic congressman Eric Swalwell is suspending his campaign for governor of California. He announced the suspension last night in a post on x amid allegations of sexual assault and misconduct, accusations the congressman denies.โ
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Rory McIlroy wins back-to-back Masters titles
โWhen he sank a short putt on the eighteenth hole, Rory McIlroy joined legendary golfers Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods, and Nick Faldo as the only back to back masters champions. He beat American Scottie Scheffler by one stroke.โ
