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Why Trump may find it hard to reopen Hormuz - with or without allies
Trump side-stepped diplomacy on way to war in Iran. Now, he wants all to help. But even if even if he can assemble a major coalition, although unlikely, it could prove very hard to end Iran's blockade. Here's why
Who is Banksy? A Ukraine clue and a US record may have finally unmasked him
The British street artist’s identity has been debated, and closely guarded, for decades. A quest to solve the riddle took Reuters from a bombed-out Ukrainian village to London and downtown Manhattan — and uncovered much more than a name
Did Iran strikes just end Dubai's reign as the Gulf's unshakeable safe haven?
For decades, Dubai thrived on a simple premise: that regional wars would never reach its skyline. Iran’s weekend strikes — hitting airports, ports and markets — have punctured that assumption. The damage may be containable. The doubt now spreading through global capital may not be
Twelve killed as gunmen open fire at Hanukkah gathering on Bondi Beach
A Jewish holiday gathering on one of Sydney’s busiest public beaches turned into a mass-casualty incident, with nearly 30 people injured and police investigating multiple gunmen and possible explosive devices
Explained: How did a jet flip upside down on a Toronto runway and everyone survive?
The plane ending up pointing in the opposite direction speaks to the amount of force and speed that led it to change direction. Yet all 80 on board survived
1 surgeon, 256 children: Paedophile doc on trial for sexual assaults
Despite a conviction for child pornography in 2005, French surgeon Joel Le Scouarnec continued to work in public hospitals until his arrest in 2017
What are the main elements of the Gaza ceasefire deal?
The start of the ceasefire was delayed for almost three hours after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asked Hamas to provide a list of the hostages who were due to be released during the day
Is this the end of the road for Imran Khan’s political career?
The former Pakistan PM and his wife have been convicted in a graft case with the PTI founder being sentenced to 14 years in prison. Will the ‘establishment’ have the last laugh?
After 24-year rule, Assad has fled Damascus. What next for Syria?
The dramatic collapse marks a seismic moment for West Asia, ending the family’s iron-fisted rule over Syria and dealing a massive blow to Russia and Iran, which have lost a key ally