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What would a U.S. blockade of Iran's ports look like?
CBC’s David Common explains what’s expected around the Strait of Hormuz after the U.S. military said it would move to block ships travelling to or from Iran’s ports. Source link
Eric Swalwell suspends California governor campaign amid sex assault allegation
Democratic House Rep. Eric Swalwell suspended his campaign for California governor on Sunday following sexual assault allegations that he continues to deny. Source link
Britney Spears enters treatment facility weeks after DUI arrest
Britney Spears has entered a substance abuse treatment facility just over a month after she was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs. Source link
Strikes on alleged drug boats kill 5, leave 1 survivor in eastern Pacific, U.S. military says
The U.S. military said Sunday that it blew up two boats accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing a total of five people and leaving one survivor, as the Trump administration pursues its campaign against alleged traffickers in Latin America while preparing a naval blockade of Iranian ports. Source link
Trump slams 'very liberal' Pope Leo following American pontiff's comments on Iran war
U.S. President Donald Trump attacked Pope Leo XIV on social media on Sunday, saying the first American pope should “stop catering to the Radical Left.” Source link
Rory McIlroy goes back-to-back at the Masters to join Jack Nicklaus, Nick Faldo and Tiger Woods
Rory McIlroy joined more elite company Sunday at the Masters when he pulled away with a pair of birdies around Amen Corner and, as usual, saved a little drama for the end before taking his place in Augusta National history as only the fourth back-to-back champion. Source link
How Hungary's Péter Magyar went from Viktor Orbán's ally to ending his 16-year rule
Once an ally to Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, Péter Magyar broke from the party to forge a path of his own that ultimately led to him replacing Orbán. Source link
How Iran is using executions to crush dissent
Human rights groups say Iran is speeding up executions of political dissidents and anti-regime protesters who took to the streets in January. Families and activists say any negotiations to end the war must be conditioned on ending the killings. Source link
Irish PM announces fuel tax cuts amid days of protests over soaring prices at the pumps
Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin said Sunday that his government will offer new fuel tax cuts to try to end crippling protests over soaring gas costs, though he slammed the tactics of farmers and truckers who had blocked access to the nation’s only oil refinery and several depots. Source link