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EU eyes options as Iran conflict threatens jet fuel shortages
The blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is causing concern in Europe, which relies heavily on imported jet fuel.
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US issues more Iran sanctions on eve of possible talks in Pakistan
The Trump administration targets 14 individuals and entities over alleged links to Iran’s arms industry.
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Nearly 8,000 people died or disappeared on migration routes in 2025: IOM
More than four in every 10 deaths and disappearances occurred on sea routes to Europe, UN agency says.
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Pro-Palestine legal aid requests stay high in 2025 amid US campus pressure
Legal aid group says the rate of requests shows pro-Palestine advocacy persists despite Trump administration’s tactics.
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Myanmar’s military government rebuffed on peace talks offer
Min Aung Hlaing elected by parliament as president earlier this month after election derided as a sham.
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Real Madrid close on Barcelona as Mbappe and Vinicius net against Alaves
Real Madrid beat relegation-threatened Alaves 2-1 in La Liga to close the gap to leaders Barcelona to six points.
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TRAFFIC REMINDER: What to know about Emerald City Ride on westbound West Seattle Bridge, southbound Highway 99 this Saturday morning
(May 2024 photo) We’ve been including this reminder in our weekday traffic/weather notes, but for those who don’t check them,…
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BIZNOTE: Happy 5th birthday to WEND Jewelers
(Photo courtesy WEND Jewelry) One of the thriving businesses in South Admiral is celebrating a milestone … five years! WEND…
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You asked, so we asked: Here’s why the Space Age gas station is closed right now
A commenter wondered why Space Age at 35th/Holden – one of the cheapest and newest gas stations in West Seattle…
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Natural gas leak causes light rail disruptions, temporary evacuations of nearby buildings in Columbia City
The Seattle Fire Department said crews are responding to an exterior natural gas leak near a building under construction Tuesday.
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