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Maersk suspends vessel transit through Strait of Hormuz

Maersk suspends vessel transit through Strait of Hormuz

Maersk, the major container shipping company, said Sunday it was halting passage through the Suez Canal and the narrow Strait of Hormuz in the Gulf, next to Iran, for "safety" reasons.

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France, Germany, UK ready to take 'defensive action' against Iran

France, Germany, UK ready to take 'defensive action' against Iran

France, Germany and the UK said Sunday they were ready to defend their interests and those of its allies in the Gulf if necessary by taking "defensive action" against Iran.

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Trump vows to avenge deaths of US troops: latest Iran developments

Trump vows to avenge deaths of US troops: latest Iran developments

US President Donald Trump vowed to avenge the deaths of three US servicemembers killed during the war on Iran, which he said could last for a month, and called on Iranians to rise up.

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Knicks halt Spurs' 11-game NBA winning streak

Knicks halt Spurs' 11-game NBA winning streak

The New York Knicks, fueled by 25 points from Mikal Bridges and 24 from Jalen Brunson, halted San Antonio's 11-game NBA winning streak on Sunday with an 114-89 triumph at Madison Square Garden.

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US announces destruction of Iranian force's HQ, first US deaths

US announces destruction of Iranian force's HQ, first US deaths

The United States said Sunday it had destroyed the headquarters of Iran's powerful Revolutionary Guard force but also announced the first US fatalities in the war to overturn the Iranian government.

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EU warns against long war, urges 'credible transition' in Iran

EU warns against long war, urges 'credible transition' in Iran

The EU warned Sunday against a prolonged war in the Middle East, saying further escalation could threaten Europe and beyond, as it urged Iran to refrain from indiscriminate retaliation after US-Israeli strikes.

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'Severe blow' dealt to Iran command centres: latest developments

'Severe blow' dealt to Iran command centres: latest developments

Israel's army said the joint attacks carried out with the United States had dealt a severe blow to Iran's command and control centres, as the Washington announced it had destroyed the headquarters of Iran's powerful Revolutionary Guards.

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Bored of peace? Trump keeps choosing war

Bored of peace? Trump keeps choosing war

On a US late-night television show Saturday, the host played a clip from 2011 of a businessman warning that president Barack Obama "will start a war with Iran because he has absolutely no ability to negotiate."

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Arteta embraces Arsenal's 'Set-Piece FC' label after corners sink Chelsea

Arteta embraces Arsenal's 'Set-Piece FC' label after corners sink Chelsea

Mikel Arteta said Arsenal are happy to embrace their 'Set-Piece FC' nickname after using their deadly corner routines to seal a vital 2-1 win against Chelsea on Sunday.

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Sevilla rescue derby draw to deal Betis top four setback

Sevilla rescue derby draw to deal Betis top four setback

Sevilla came from two goals down to snatch a thrilling 2-2 derby draw against Real Betis on Sunday in La Liga.

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