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With the United States-Israeli war on Iran entering its 60th day, experts warn that there is no end in sight, as negotiations continue to be “stalled” amid soaring oil prices and inflation.The US and Israel launched their attack on Iran on February 28. Tehran retaliated by closing off the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow channel linking the Gulf to the Gulf of Oman, through which approximately 20 percent of the world’s oil and gas exports pass from the Middle East, mainly to Asia and also to Europe.More recently, the US has put in place its own blockade to cut off…

The alleged gunman was running at full speed as he raced past the magnetometers on the second floor of the Hilton hotel in Washington, D.C. He discharged his shotgun, likely hitting the cellphone tucked inside the pocket of the bulletproof vest worn by the officer who fired five shots at him, according to two sources familiar with the investigation of the incident Saturday night at the White House Correspondent’s Dinner.   Officials investigating the incident said they estimated 31-year-old Cole Tomas Allen was running at about 9 miles per hour when he sprinted through and discharged the shotgun he had with…

The federal government’s spring economic update includes a number of new measures intended to lower costs for Canadians that will also affect personal finances, mortgage rules and banking. Among the measures proposed are changes to the Canadian Pension Plan contribution rate, clearing the air travel compensation dispute backlog, and measures tackling financial crimes and cryptocurrencies.Here’s some of the ways the economic statement will be felt by your wallet. Reduction to CPP contribution rate The economic update says the Liberals will introduce legislative amendments to the Canada Pension Plan that would reduce the contribution rate in the base CPP from 9.9…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! After four decades together, Goldie Hawn appreciates the “freedom” she still feels in her relationship with Kurt Russell.The legendary actress, who’s gearing up to release her first children’s book, “The After-School Kindness Crew: Pooch on the Loose” with co-writer Lin Oliver on May 5, opened up about this new chapter in life and explained how her connection with Russell continues to grow stronger after 43 years together.”My life’s mission is to be happy. My life’s mission is to be an example for my children and my family,” Hawn, who turned 80 in…

A Melbourne cafe has spoken out on social media after a confronting, seemingly unprovoked attack on a staff member left her with a chipped tooth.La Vallee, located in Essendon, shared CCTV footage online on Tuesday showing the moment a woman lashed out at a waitress just before 1pm on Friday.In the vision, the woman, wearing a black jumper, jeans and oversized sunglasses, appears to brush past the staff member, who is carrying multiple plates, before suddenly striking them from her hands.The force of the impact caused the plates to hit the waitress in the face, chipping her tooth, as the…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A Costco employee in Ohio was shot and killed after refusing entry to a shopper who attempted to enter the store while carrying a weapon equipped with a drum magazine.Police in Strongsville, Ohio, responded to reports of gunfire outside the Costco on Royalton Road around 5:45 p.m. on April 25 and found 61-year-old Randolph E. Corrigan with multiple gunshot wounds. Officers began first aid before he was transported to a hospital, where he died from his injuries.Witnesses told police the suspect, 22-year-old Christian M. Bryant of Fort Worth, Texas, was seen walking…

Over the long term too, major cities across the region face extreme heat becoming normal.“The impact of rapid urbanisation and climate change is creating very unbearable heat,” said Irma Ramadan, a senior officer at ACE and a contributing author to the report.Bangkok sits at the top end of exposure, both in temperature and intensity.By 2050, it is facing up to 120 extreme heat days – where the temperature rises above 35°C – annually. That is nearly triple the current levels of around 45 days.Daily maximum surface temperatures could reach 38.1°C by mid century, the report found, compared to 33.3°C in…

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Ousmane Dembele scored twice each as Paris Saint-Germain beat Bayern Munich 5-4 in an epic first leg of their Champions League semifinal, an extraordinary encounter becoming the highest-scoring match ever at this stage of the competition.The first half alone on Tuesday night was wild, with Harry Kane giving Bayern the lead from a penalty only for Kvaratskhelia to equalise before Joao Neves headed the hosts in front at an enthralled Parc des Princes.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of listMichael Olise made it 2-2, but a Dembele penalty in first-half stoppage time had the reigning champions back…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! FBI Director Kash Patel says a trip to Italy that raised questions earlier in 2026 helped set the stage for the arrest of a Chinese national accused of hacking U.S. COVID-19 research. Xu Zewei is now in U.S. custody after what Patel described as a coordinated operation with Italian authorities, marking a rare case in which an alleged state-linked hacker has been extradited to face charges in the United States.Xu was extradited from Italy in recent days and faces federal charges tied to a 2020–2021 cyber campaign that prosecutors say targeted sensitive research,…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Jameson Williams may have signed an $83 million deal before this past season, but he’s aiming for more.The Detroit Lions wide receiver is reportedly suing the NCAA, Big Ten and SEC, claiming they have used his name, image and likeness without compensating him for it.Before being the 12th pick of the 2022 NFL Draft, Williams starred at Alabama where he shot up draft boards. He had been with Ohio State prior to playing for the Crimson Tide. Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams reacts after scoring a touchdown during the first half…