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Iran Tensions and Security Scares Ripple from the Strait of Hormuz to Washington
Canada’s Navy Struggles to Keep a Submarine at Sea as Ottawa Reopens the F-35 Debate
Canada’s government is still reviewing its planned purchase of 88 F-35 fighters, while the navy is dealing with an aging Victoria-class submarine fleet that is becoming increasingly hard to keep operational. The four submarines have long faced maintenance and availability problems, and Canada has launched a new submarine procurement program to buy up to 12 replacements. Two bidders remain in the competition: Germany’s ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems and South Korea’s Hanwha Ocean.
Counterterrorism police investigate another arson attack in London
Counterterrorism police are investigating another arson attack in London after a man allegedly tried to ignite a plastic bag filled with fluid in north-west London. No further details have been provided.
French film star Nathalie Baye dies at 77, reports say
French media report that actor Nathalie Baye has died at the age of 77. President Emmanuel Macron said France had “loved, dreamed and grown up” with the French cinema icon.
Iranian Revolutionary Guard Gunboats Fire on Oil Tanker in the Strait of Hormuz
Iranian Revolutionary Guard gunboats fired on an oil tanker passing through the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, according to CNN.
Iran fires on merchant ships in the Strait of Hormuz as Trump threatens renewed airstrikes
At least two merchant vessels were reported under fire while trying to transit the Strait of Hormuz, according to UK Maritime Trade Operations. The incident came after Iran said the key shipping lane was closed again and that passage now requires its approval, while ships had briefly started moving through the strait for the first major commercial transit since hostilities began. The reported attack happened near Oman, and both the tanker and its crew are understood to be safe.
Pep Guardiola may be in his final Manchester City season ahead of Arsenal showdown
Manchester City host Arsenal on Sunday in a key meeting between second and first, with the title race and Pep Guardiola’s future both hanging over the game. If City lose, their hopes of a seventh league crown would be close to over; if they win, they would move within three points of Arsenal with a game in hand, and talk about whether this could be Guardiola’s farewell season would only get louder.
White House reviews unexplained deaths and disappearances of scientists with security clearances
A physicist is calling for scrutiny after a string of scientists with security clearances died or disappeared in recent years, including people tied to military and space research. The White House says it is working with relevant agencies and the FBI to review the cases for any common pattern, while officials say there is still no confirmed link between them.
Traders Placed More Than $1 Billion in Suspiciously Timed Bets on the Iran War
A series of wagers on the US-Israel war with Iran appear to have landed with uncanny precision, including bets on the timing of US airstrikes, the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and a temporary ceasefire announcement. The trades produced large profits and are now prompting concerns from lawmakers and experts about possible insider trading.
Study Finds Earth Is Getting Brighter, But the Change Is Uneven
NASA-funded researchers at the University of Connecticut say Earth’s artificial light increased by a net 16% between 2014 and 2022, based on more than 1.1 million satellite images. They found the trend has become more volatile in where and how intensely it appears, with Covid-19, light-pollution rules, and a weaker global economy all affecting the pattern.
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