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Iran's military tightened its control of the Strait of Hormuz, citing a US blockade of Iranian ports. A shipping monitor reported two ships were hit, one by fire from a gunship and the other by an unknown projectile. The Strait of Hormuz is a critical waterway for global oil shipments.
Pope Leo XIV is visiting a shrine in Angola where enslaved Africans were baptized before being forced into the transatlantic slave trade. The shrine is a site of historical significance in the country's colonial past.
Leo XIV has been more assertive since President Trump attacked him at the start of his Africa trip. He has publicly criticized Trump's comments, calling them "unacceptable" and "unbecoming of a head of state.
Pope Leo XIV said he has no desire to debate with US President Donald Trump. The pope made the statement en route to Angola for a three-day visit, amid a rift with Trump that began after the pope spoke out against the Iran war.
The US military is preparing to board Iran-linked ships and expand seizures beyond the Gulf. US forces have already seized several Iranian vessels in recent days, including a tanker carrying oil to Syria. The seizures are part of a broader effort to enforce US sanctions on Iran.
Iran's Supreme National Security Council said it is reviewing new proposals from the US. Pakistan's army chief Asim Munir presented the proposals during a recent visit to Tehran, acting as an intermediary. US President Trump said Iran cannot "blackmail" using the Strait of Hormuz.
A French soldier was killed in an attack on a UN mission in southern Lebanon. The incident occurred at a UN position in the area. The soldier's death was confirmed by officials.
One Indian vessel crossed the Strait of Hormuz while four others turned back as the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps opened fire. The incident occurred after Tehran declared the strategic waterway closed. The US President Donald Trump warned Iran not to use the Strait as leverage.
A French soldier serving with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon was killed in a rocket attack in southern Lebanon. The incident occurred just days after Israel and Lebanon announced a 10-day ceasefire. The attack also injured several other soldiers.
<think> Okay, let's tackle this. The user wants a summary for the news about Mamelodi Sundowns reaching the African Champions League final. First, I need to recall the key facts. The title says they progressed to the final, so I need to specify how they got there. The source isn't provided, so I have to rely on general knowledge.
Wolverhampton Wanderers are close to relegation from the Premier League. They lost to Leeds United.
Keir Starmer faced criticism after it emerged that Labour Party adviser Lord Mandelson had ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Mandelson was not properly vetted before advising Starmer. The incident raised questions about Starmer's leadership and the party's vetting process.
Gunman opens fire in Kyiv, killing at least five people. The attacker takes hostages before being killed in a shoot-out with police, incident occurred in the Ukrainian capital.
Chelsea hosts Manchester United in a Premier League match. The teams' lineups and other details are being released ahead of the game. Full team news and text commentary will be provided.
Union coach Eta Boadi suffered his first loss in charge as his team was defeated 2-1 at home by New York Red Bulls. The loss came in Eta's first game in charge of the Union, who had high hopes for the season. The Red Bulls scored two goals in the second half to take the lead.
Andrej Kramaric scored two penalties for Hoffenheim in a 2-1 win over Borussia Dortmund. Hoffenheim moved up to eighth in the Bundesliga table with the win. Bayern Munich can secure the title on Sunday if they beat Werder Bremen and Dortmund does not win against RB Leipzig.
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Maria Corina Machado gave her Nobel Peace Prize medal to Donald Trump. She did this after US authorities captured Venezuela's president Nicolas Maduro's close ally, Alex Saab, not Maduro himself, in a foreign operation. Machado is a Venezuelan opposition leader.
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Donald Trump announced that the Pentagon has found interesting UFO documents which he plans to release very soon. The exact timing of the release remains unclear, but Trump has expressed enthusiasm for sharing the information with the public.
A gunman opened fire in Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, killing at least 5 people. He took hostages before being shot dead by police. The incident occurred in a unspecified location in Kyiv.
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