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The Iranian President’s Office announced that the strategic Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until transit revenues can compensate for war damages inflicted on the country.

The statement follows a weekend of diplomatic efforts, including meetings between deputy foreign ministers and specialists from Iran and Oman. Officials gathered to discuss options for restoring the safe flow of maritime traffic through the critical shipping chokepoint amid the US-Israeli war on Iran.

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Following a request from the Trump administration, satellite imaging firm Planet Labs announced it will indefinitely withhold visuals of Iran and the broader Middle East conflict zone.

The company stated the restriction, which applies retroactively to imagery dating back to March 9, is intended to prevent “adversaries” from using the aerial data to target the US and its allies. The move comes amid escalating regional hostilities following the joint US-Israeli offensive against Iran that began on February 28.

Moving forward, Planet Labs noted it will switch to a "managed distribution" system, releasing imagery on a case-by-case basis only for urgent, mission-critical requirements or matters of public interest

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Men aged 17 to 45 in Germany are required to obtain permission before leaving the country for more than three months, under changes to military service legislation in force since 1 January 2026, according to German media.

The rule applies to extended stays abroad, including study, work, or travel, and is administered through Bundeswehr career centres, official military recruitment and administrative offices. Approvals are expected to be granted as military service remains voluntary under current law.

Officials say the measure is intended to maintain accurate records of individuals who may be abroad in the event of a national emergency. The law, introduced as part of the Military Service Modernisation Act, came into force with limited public attention and sparked wider discussion.

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Rima Hassan, a French-Palestinian member of the European Parliament known for her Gaza advocacy, denounced “judicial and political harassment”, saying she was being punished for her political views.

On Thursday, Hassan was detained for several hours over allegations she “promoted terrorism” in a social media post.

She is to be tried on July 7 over a comment she published on X last month.

“As long as there is oppression, resistance is not only a right, it’s a duty,” Hassan tweeted, referring to Kozo Okamoto.

Hassan was born in a refugee camp near Aleppo in northern Syria before arriving in France with her family. In 2024, she became the first French-Palestinian member of the European parliament.

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France has banned an annual Muslim gathering scheduled for the Paris area on April 3-6, citing security concerns. Paris police chief Patrice Faure said on April 2 the event could face a significant terrorist risk targeting the Muslim community, in a post on X.

Faure issued the order at the request of Interior Minister Laurent Nunez, prohibiting the 40th Annual Meeting of Muslims of France, set for April 3–6 at Paris–Le Bourget Exhibition Centre.

He cited heightened national and international tensions, a raised terrorist alert level following a recent foiled bomb plot targeting a Bank of America office in Paris, and public disorder concerns.

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Austria becomes the latest European country to deny US access to its airspace for missions connected to its war on Iran, citing neutrality and anti-escalation concerns.

The refusals, echoed by Spain, Italy, Switzerland and France, drew sharp criticism from US President Donald Trump, who called NATO a “paper tiger” and warned the alliance could be reconsidered.

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The countdown for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is on, set to be held across the US, Canada, and Mexico this summer.

With a little over two months to go, controversies over hosts, costs, and access are already heating up ahead of kickoff.

Ticket sales are in their final phase, with fans scrambling for seats to the biggest football tournament yet.

Amid soaring demand, football’s governing body FIFA has come under fire for record-breaking ticket prices, prompting European fan groups to formally complain to the European Commission last month, demanding that FIFA lower prices.

Here’s a look at some of the controversies surrounding the 48-team, 104-match tournament.

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US President Donald Trump has removed Attorney General Pam Bondi, saying she will move to a new private sector role “in the near future.” He named his former personal lawyer Todd Blanche as acting Justice Department chief.

The move comes amid backlash over Bondi’s handling of the Epstein files and stalled cases against perceived opponents


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Skies over Greece's Crete island took on a Mars-like orange hue after powerful winds carried Saharan dust across the Mediterranean, blanketing the island in haze and lowering visibility on April 1.

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“This war has, in many ways, been fought on the backs and bodies of women and girls.”

Three years into Sudan’s conflict, sexual violence remains a defining feature on the frontlines of the war and in daily life, with Doctors Without Borders (MSF) warning the true toll likely far higher than reported.

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