Maersk says ship passed through Strait of Hormuz under U.S. military protection
It comes as the U.S. Navy seeks to deliver on President Donald Trump’s “Project Freedom” initiative.
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A ‘fun’ superstar stuns rivals and reshapes politics in an Indian state
Film star Vijay has defied naysayers to almost sweep Tamil Nadu polls, marking a break in the political order.
Explosion at China fireworks factory kills 26 people
A blast at a fireworks factory in Hunan province has killed 26 people and injured 61, state media report.
Popular Australian author pleads guilty over child exploitation material
The Jasper Jones and Runt author was arrested in January during a police raid at his Perth home.
Rescuers among three dead after yacht sinks off Australian coast
Volunteer rescuers aged 78 and 62 died after their boat rolled during “treacherous” conditions.
Watch: Met Gala sees Beyoncé’s return and a star-studded red carpet
Anna Wintour brought the glam, Beyoncé brought the fam, and Heidi Klum was… statuesque at this year’s fundraiser.
Oil slides as traders assess Middle East developments with Iran attacks keeping markets jittery
Oil prices declined on Tuesday, retreating from sharp gains in the previous session.
Robots move in as waste firms struggle to find staff
Humanoid robots are being added to the automation of waste sorting.
A New Flight to Alaska Will Drop You Under the Midnight Sun (Literally)
Getting to Alaska is probably easier than most people think, with direct flights to Anchorage from major cities like Seattle, DC, LA, Denver, and Chicago, to name just a few. But the Land of the Midnight Sun is getting even…
The Best Beaches in Albania
Impossibly blue skies, a wild and dramatic coast, and warm Mediterranean waters lapping at your feet—welcome to Albania.