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Why the Northern Sea Route is a risky bet for global trade
The Iran war and resulting blockade of the Strait of Hormuz have focused minds on international shipping. Russian officials are promoting the Northern Sea Route (NSR), an Arctic sea lane running along their country’s northern coast. President Vladimir Putin said in April the route’s importance as “the most safe, reliable and efficient path is becoming ever more obvious.” It is…
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Sarv Shakti becomes first India-linked LPG tanker to cross Hormuz amid blockade
An India-linked liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) tanker has completed the first observed transit through the Strait of Hormuz since a US-led blockade sharply curtailed vessel movement, signalling a limited reopening of a key global energy route. The Marshall Islands-flagged Sarv Shakti, carrying about 45,000 tonnes of LPG, passed Iran’s Larak and Qeshm islands before entering the Gulf of Oman, according…
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New on Netflix in May 2026: Every movie and TV series being added in UK
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it’s investigating the financials of Elon Musk’s pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, ‘The A Word’, which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know…
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Washington mother’s final moments captured on horrific 911 call: “He’s got a gun!”
On Jan. 2, 2022, Gloria Choi placed an anguished call to 911. GLORIA CHOI TO 911: I don’t know where I am … I’m scared to get out of my car. 911 DISPATCHER: Yeah … GLORIA CHOI TO 911: He’s got a gun! Seconds later, multiple shots are fired. It lasts about two minutes, and dispatchers are left trying to…
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‘It’s super weird, super odd, super rare’: meet the twins who have different dads | Family
I like being a twin. It defines who I am,” Lavinia Osbourne tells me on the 49th birthday she shares with her sister, Michelle. “It’s amazing to have a twin and have a built-in friend for ever,” Michelle says. “I’ve been really blessed to go through this journey with someone else.” Lavinia and Michelle know that those of us who…
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RSS chief says SCs, tribals preserved India’s identity despite invasions
Mumbai: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat has said that despite foreign invasions and hardships, tribal communities and Scheduled Castes preserved the country’s identity and soul, stressing the need to integrate them into the mainstream development process. He was speaking on Saturday at the Karmayogi awards ceremony in Mumbai, where Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari was also present. Reference…
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10 Sci-Fi Movies That Accurately Predicted The Future
Science fiction has always been a genre sold on the imagination, and the best sci-fi movies have taken that to the next level. Instead of imagining what the future could look like, many of the greatest films in the genre accurately predicted the future. When the films initially screened, the technology, social patterns, and political shifts had not happened yet.…
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Diet soda’s mixed science and how to kick the habit
The research on diet sodas has about as much clarity as a glass of Diet Coke. Studies contradict one another. Some are funded by the beverage industry. The way they are structured can lead to different findings. Comparisons matter, too. Are diet sodas better for your long-term health than sugary sodas? Probably, yes. But compared to water? Not so much.…
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Germany’s defense minister responds to US troop drawdown plan
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President Donald Trump said on Saturday that the U.S. will significantly reduce its troop presence in Germany, escalating a dispute with Chancellor Friedrich Merz as he seeks to scale back America’s commitment to European security. The Pentagon on Friday had initially announced it would pull some 5,000 troops out of Germany, but when asked…
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Not the season, admits MI skipper Hardik Pandya after another defeat
Chennai: Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya did not hold back, admitting their IPL 2026 campaign never really got off the ground after the five-time champions slumped to yet another heavy defeat — an eight-wicket thrashing by Chennai Super Kings here on Saturday. Mumbai Indians failed to post a challenging total, managing just 159 for 7 with Naman Dhir emerging as…
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