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Trump threatens 'hell' for Iran over Strait of Hormuz
Trump threatens 'hell' for Iran over Strait of Hormuz

US President Donald Trump threatened in an expletive-laden post on Sunday to strike Iran's power plants and bridges if it does not reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz, after announcing the rescue of an airman in a "miraculous" operation.

April 05, 2026

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Shami, Pant help Lucknow beat Hyderabad in nervy IPL clash
Shami, Pant help Lucknow beat Hyderabad in nervy IPL clash

Mohammed Shami's figures of 2-9 and an unbeaten 68 by skipper Rishabh Pant led Lucknow Super Giants to a tense five-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL on Sunday.

April 05, 2026

What we know about the race to rescue downed US airman in Iran
What we know about the race to rescue downed US airman in Iran

US President Donald Trump announced the dramatic rescue Sunday of a downed airman whose fighter jet crashed over Iran last week, but Iran says the mission was "foiled".

April 05, 2026

US commandos went deep into Iran to rescue downed airman: media
US commandos went deep into Iran to rescue downed airman: media

American commandos deployed deep into Iranian territory to rescue a downed airman, US news outlets reported on Sunday, hours after President Donald Trump announced that the crew member had been recovered "safe and sound."

April 05, 2026

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British royals attend Easter service without Andrew
British royals attend Easter service without Andrew

The British royal family on Sunday attended a traditional Easter service at Windsor, making a show of family unity in their first appearance together since the arrest of the former Prince Andrew, whose family did not attend.

April 05, 2026

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Middle East war hits Britain's fish and chip shops
Middle East war hits Britain's fish and chip shops

Before war erupted in the Middle East, fisherman Peter Bruce spent about £5,000 ($6,600) on diesel to trawl the North Sea for haddock and cod, the main species used in fish and chips.

April 05, 2026