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‘Act of piracy’ or law: Can the US legally seize a Venezuelan tanker?
The US seized an oil tanker, a move that sent oil prices higher and escalated tensions between Washington and Caracas.
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The Take: Who will win the Warner Bros battle – Netflix or Paramount?
How the acquisition of the legendary Hollywood studio Warner Bros could reshape the media landscape.
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‘Catastrophic flooding’ lingers in Pacific Northwest as heavy rains ease
Intense downpours were swept into the region this week by an 'atmospheric river' storm system from the Pacific Ocean.
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Indiana’s state Senate votes down redistricting bill despite Trump pressure
The Midwestern state bucks a nationwide trend to embrace more partisan-leaning maps ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
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Venezuela seeks withdrawal from International Criminal Court’s Rome Statute
The court has been investigating the government of President Nicolas Maduro for crimes against humanity since 2023.
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Thailand PM moves to dissolve parliament, paving way for election
A legislative impasse and border fighting force Thailand into an early election under mounting public pressure.
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Judge rules Trump unlawfully ended FEMA disaster prevention programme
Twenty states had challenged the end of the programme, meant to make localities more resilient to natural disasters.
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OpenAI sued for allegedly enabling murder-suicide
The case, filed in a California court, is the first suit linking the chatbot to murder.
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Baby dies of exposure in flooded tent as Storm Byron batters Gaza
Displaced Palestinians in dire need of tents, blankets, warm clothing in harsh winter climate.
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Venezuela tanker being brought to US as White House considers more seizures
Latest US pressure comes as Putin affirms 'solidarity with the people of Venezuela' in call with Maduro.
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More than 600 British Empire-era artefacts stolen from Bristol Museum
Detectives are appealing for help after hundreds of artefacts documenting British colonial history were stolen.
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Zelenskyy says US seeking ‘free economic zone’ in eastern Ukraine
Ukraine leader says US wants zone as buffer between armies, underlining that referendum needed for any land schemes.
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