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NYT Middle EastMay 04, 2026
Iran Threatens Ships Over Trump Plan to Break Strait of Hormuz Blockade
A senior Iranian military official warned that any vessel that tried to cross the waterway, which is vital to global oil shipments, would be "at risk" without Iran's consent.

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What we know about Trump's 'Project Freedom' aimed to help stranded ships through Strait of Hormuz (BBC Front Page)

CNBC World NewsMay 04, 2026
U.S. military denies Iran's claim it struck American warship in Strait of Hormuz
Iran has blocked tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz since the U.S. and Israel started the war in late February, resulting in supply and price shocks.

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Iran live updates: Trump's 'Project Freedom' begins Monday amid attacks in strait (ABC News)

Int'l Herald TribuneMay 04, 2026
Confusion in Strait of Hormuz Leaves Shipping Firms Guessing
The United States vowed to help tankers navigate the perilous conditions that have kept them stranded in the Persian Gulf, but it remained unclear if companies would try to get out.

MSNBC Int'l NewsMay 04, 2026
U.S. denies Iranian claim that it hit American warship in the Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. military on Monday rejected Iranian claims to have struck an American warship trying to enter the Strait of Hormuz and said the first commercial ships had transited the critical waterway as part of President Donald Trump's new mission to guide stranded vessels

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One injured after plane hits truck while landing in Newark (BBC Front Page)

ABC NewsMay 04, 2026
Deadly hantavirus outbreak suspected aboard a cruise ship
A rare rodent-borne disease is suspected to have caused an outbreak aboard a cruise ship, leading to three deaths and several illnesses.

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Cruise ship at center of deadly hantavirus outbreak refused permission to dock (MSNBC Int'l News)

Int'l Herald TribuneMay 04, 2026
With World Distracted by Iran War, Israeli Settlers Intensify Attacks in West Bank
Israel has failed to arrest a wave of violence against Palestinians, prompting military officials to urge the government to intervene.

Int'l Herald TribuneMay 04, 2026
What to Know About the Suspected Hantavirus Outbreak on an Atlantic Cruise Ship
Three passengers of the MV Hondius died after showing symptoms of the rare disease. Health authorities confirmed one case and are investigating five others.

Washington Post World NewsMay 04, 2026
Rubio to meet with Pope Leo amid Trump's clash with pontiff on Iran
The secretary of state will travel to Italy this week, the State Department said. Observers view the trip as an attempt to patch up ties with the Vatican and Italy.

NPR Topics: NewsMay 04, 2026
2 US service members missing after military exercises in Morocco
Two U.S. service members are missing in southwestern Morocco after taking part in annual multinational military exercises in the North African country, the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) said.

NPR Topics: NewsMay 04, 2026
Trump says U.S. will 'guide' stranded ships through the Strait. And, key Senate races to watch
President Trump announced that the U.S will "guide" stranded ships through the Strait of Hormuz. And, Democrats face an uphill battle to gain Senate control. Here are the key races to watch.

Int'l Herald TribuneMay 04, 2026
Oil Jumps as Iran Resists Trump's Offer to Help Ships Through Strait of Hormuz
Oil prices fell and futures on the S&P 500 rose slightly on Sunday as investors reacted to continued uncertainty about the war in Iran.

BBC Front PageMay 04, 2026
Three dead in suspected virus outbreak on Atlantic cruise ship
The World Health Organization said one case of hantavirus infection had been confirmed, with five more suspected cases under investigation.

CNBC World NewsMay 04, 2026
Oil prices rise as Trump plans to 'free' ships stranded due to Mideast conflict
The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations agency said Monday that a tanker was hit by projectiles north of the city of of Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates.

Int'l Herald TribuneMay 04, 2026
Rubio to Visit Rome, Officials Say, After Trump's Feud With Pope and Meloni
Secretary of State Marco Rubio's trip will come after President Trump criticized Pope Leo XIV and then turned on Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni for defending the pontiff.

BBC News Front Page | WorldMay 04, 2026
Watch: Moment United Airlines flight strikes vehicle during landing
Flight 169 from Venice, Italy, landed safely at Newark Airport with no reported injuries among the 231 passengers and crew. The lorry driver sustained minor injuries.

BBC News Front Page | WorldMay 04, 2026
Reform pledges to open migrant detention centres in Green-voting areas
The Green Party has accused Reform of "making abhorrent announcements in attempts to distract voters".

BBC News Front Page | WorldMay 04, 2026
Modi's BJP conquers Bengal, one of India's toughest political frontiers
West Bengal's verdict could reshape not just the state's politics, but the future trajectory of Modi's BJP.

ABC NewsMay 04, 2026
WATCH: United flight hits light pole while landing
A United Airlines flight arriving from Italy struck a light pole and a tractor-trailer on the New Jersey Turnpike while on final approach to Newark Liberty International Airport, the airline said.

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Drone Hits a Moscow High-Rise Days Before a Major Military Parade (Int'l Herald Tribune)

NYT Middle EastMay 04, 2026
Pakistan Says It Helped Iranian Crew From Ship That U.S. Seized
Describing the transfer of the crew from the MV Touska cargo ship back to Iran as a ‘confidence-building measure' between U.S. and Iranian officials, Pakistan again plays a mediating role.

BBC News Front Page | WorldMay 04, 2026
Ukrainian drone hits upmarket Moscow high-rise ahead of Victory Day celebrations
The attack comes as the Kremlin prepares to hold a scaled-back military parade on Saturday.

NYTimes GlobalMay 04, 2026
Trump Backed Forced Treatment for Homeless People. Utah Shows the Challenges.
State lawmakers declined to back a Trump-inspired plan to move 1,300 homeless people to a campus on the edge of Salt Lake City, but supporters are trying to keep the plan's spirit alive.

NPR Topics: NewsMay 04, 2026
Bill aims to stop 'claim sharks' from targeting disabled vets after NPR investigation
The bipartisan bill would block companies from using auto-dialers to harvest private information about disabled veterans. The firms charge vets for a service lawmakers say is supposed to be free.

BBC Front PageMay 04, 2026
Residents back home as explosion scene made safe
The residential area of Bristol where two people died in an explosion is declared safe by police.

Int'l Herald TribuneMay 03, 2026
2 U.S. Service Members Are Missing After Military Exercise in Morocco
The two Army soldiers were reported missing during a joint military exercise on Saturday near Cap Draa Training Area, a coastal area in southwestern Morocco.

MSNBC Int'l NewsMay 03, 2026
Top Republicans warn Trump's Germany troop withdrawals send wrong message to Putin
Two top Republican lawmakers expressed their concern Saturday about President Donald Trump's decision to withdraw 5,000 U.S. troops from NATO ally Germany.

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Germany troop cuts send wrong signal to Russia, say two top US Republicans (BBC Front Page)

NPR Topics: NewsMay 03, 2026
Hantavirus outbreak kills 3 on cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean, WHO says
Hantaviruses are usually spread by exposure to urine, saliva or feces from infected rodents, such as rats or mice. Hantavirus infections are rare but can cause deadly respiratory infections.

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Suspected hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship kills 3, World Health Organization says (CBC Top Stories)

BBC Front PageMay 03, 2026
Two dead and major incident declared after explosion
Avon and Somerset Police said the incident was not believed to be terrorism related.

Washington Post World NewsApr 18, 2026
Iran disputes claims of new agreements with Trump
Tehran put limits on the Strait of Hormuz's opening, as the United States issued a new sanctions exemption on the sale of Russian oil.
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