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Iran says Strait of Hormuz reopening depends on US meeting seven conditionsWorld
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Iran says Strait of Hormuz reopening depends on US meeting seven conditions

Iran’s parliament speaker said seven conditions must be met, while its foreign minister said Tehran’s proposal could reopen the strait within seven days if accepted.

October 4, 2026
Latvian PM’s United List leads parliamentary election by unexpectedly wide marginWorld

Latvian PM’s United List leads parliamentary election by unexpectedly wide margin

With 88% of ballots counted, Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs’ United List had 36.6% of the vote but still…

October 4, 2026
Japan protests to US after Marine arrested over suspected robbery and murder in OkinawaWorld

Japan protests to US after Marine arrested over suspected robbery and murder in Okinawa

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi demanded US cooperation after a Marine was arrested on suspicion of robbing and murdering…

October 4, 2026
Merz visits Kyiv with defence executives ahead of German aid and joint production dealsWorld

Merz visits Kyiv with defence executives ahead of German aid and joint production deals

Germany’s chancellor arrived in Kyiv as officials outlined €1 billion in military aid, €350 million for energy repairs…

October 4, 2026
Trump links federal help for Ohio to Republican wins at midterm rallyWorld

Trump links federal help for Ohio to Republican wins at midterm rally

At an Ohio rally, Trump urged voters to back Republicans, promised financial help if they win and warned…

October 4, 2026
Bank of England warns of rising financial risks from Iran conflict and AI debtWorld

Bank of England warns of rising financial risks from Iran conflict and AI debt

The Bank of England says renewed conflict in Iran and rising AI-related debt issuance have increased the risk…

October 4, 2026
Israeli airstrike kills at least five Palestinians in Gaza City, officials sayWorld

Israeli airstrike kills at least five Palestinians in Gaza City, officials say

Four women, including a Christian mother and daughter, were among those killed in a strike that destroyed an…

October 3, 2026
Tens of thousands protest in Spain after housing measures rejectedWorld

Tens of thousands protest in Spain after housing measures rejected

Protesters rallied in Madrid and other Spanish cities on Saturday after parliament rejected government measures aimed at addressing…

October 3, 2026
UK-Iranian man released on bail in suspected plot involving RAF FairfordWorld

UK-Iranian man released on bail in suspected plot involving RAF Fairford

British counter-terrorism police have released a 25-year-old UK-Iranian man on bail as they continue investigating a suspected plot…

October 3, 2026
US-Russia talks on Ukraine include multibillion-dollar Lukoil deal, New York Times reportsWorld

US-Russia talks on Ukraine include multibillion-dollar Lukoil deal, New York Times reports

A proposed deal for Lukoil assets would benefit Middle Eastern executives with ties to US negotiators Steve Witkoff…

October 3, 2026
UAE prosecutor says flydubai co-pilot attempted terrorist attack with axeWorld

UAE prosecutor says flydubai co-pilot attempted terrorist attack with axe

The UAE prosecutor general said the co-pilot of Israel-bound flydubai flight FZ1073 attacked the captain with an axe…

October 3, 2026