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U.S.-Iran Tensions Escalate Amid Shipping Seizure and Threats
Trump Says U.S. Forces Seized an Iran-Flagged Cargo Ship Near the Strait of Hormuz
U.S. President Donald Trump said American forces stopped the cargo ship Touska, which he described as Iran-flagged, by firing into its engine room. He said the ship was trying to get past the blockade at the Strait of Hormuz.
Celtics Rout the Sixers 123-91 in Game 1 of First-Round Series
Boston opened the first-round playoff series with a lopsided 123-91 win over Philadelphia at TD Garden. The Celtics never trailed, with Jaylen Brown scoring 26 points and Jayson Tatum adding 25 points, 11 rebounds, and seven assists. Tyrese Maxey led the Sixers with 21 points, Paul George had 17, and Joel Embiid remained out indefinitely after last week’s appendectomy. Game 2 is set for Tuesday night in Boston.
U.S. Commits $50 Million to South African Rare Earths Project Despite Strained Ties
The United States is investing $50 million in the Phalaborwa Rare Earths Project in South Africa, even as relations between Washington and Pretoria have fallen to their lowest point in decades.
Louisiana Police Say 8 Children Were Killed in Separate Shootings Near Shreveport
Police in Louisiana say eight children were killed and two other people were wounded in three separate shootings near Shreveport early Sunday. Officers responded to gunfire in the Cedar Grove area and found victims at three homes; police said the suspect was later shot and killed after a carjacking and pursuit into a neighboring jurisdiction. Officials said the dead ranged in age from 1 to about 14, and all were juveniles.
Blue Origin launches New Glenn rocket but places satellite in the wrong orbit
Blue Origin successfully launched its New Glenn rocket and landed the booster stage, but the mission put a satellite into an orbit that was too low to be useful.
Waltz Defends Trump’s Threats Against Iranian Civilian Infrastructure
U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz defended President Trump’s threats to strike Iranian civilian infrastructure. Trump said Iran should accept what he called a “very fair and reasonable” peace deal or face U.S. attacks on power plants and other targets.
Belgium becomes a new departure point for small-boat crossings to Britain
Belgium has emerged as a new launch point for migrants trying to reach Britain by small boat, with more than 20 vessels departing from West Flanders beaches in recent weeks. Regional officials say the rise looks like a deliberate tactic by people-smuggling networks at the start of the crossing season, while Belgian authorities have largely watched the boats leave and then escorted them toward French waters.
Israeli Ministers Celebrate Approval to Rebuild Sa-Nur Settlement in the West Bank
Israeli ministers are celebrating the government’s approval to re-establish Sa-Nur, one of four former West Bank settlements. The move comes two decades after settlers were evicted from the area.
Skydiver Gets Stuck on Jumbotron at Virginia Tech Spring Game
Virginia Tech’s spring game in Blacksburg was delayed after a skydiver performing a pregame flag drop drifted off course and collided with the stadium’s video board. Social media clips showed the person left dangling by a parachute as the Jumbotron displayed “This Is Home.”
Cardiff Welsh Rugby Club Set Up League and Cup Double with Principality Victory
Clwb Cymry Rygbi Caerdydd beat Aberavon Quins 34-15 in the WRU Division 2 Cup final at the Principality, setting up a league and cup double.
Bayern Munich Win a Record 35th Bundesliga Title, Then Set Sights on the Treble
Bayern Munich have won the Bundesliga for a record 35th time. After another high-scoring title run, they now turn their attention to trying to complete the Treble.
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