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Germany, Italy block bid to suspend EU-Israel trade agreement
Germany and Italy have blocked the European Union from suspending the bloc’s association agreement with Israel.
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Trump announces Iran ceasefire extension but says blockade remains
US president says attacks will be held off until Iranian leaders ‘come up with a unified proposal’ to end war.
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Sudan refugees returning home face new ‘struggle for survival’: UN
Returnees find chronic need for investment with homes, water supplies, health provision, electricity ‘heavily damaged’.
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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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