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The Iran war is triggering a major economic crisis that is boosting energy profits. Taxing those can help countries survive and become immune to energy shocks. Save Share The last fossil fuel crisis caused incredible amounts of pain for the people of Europe. In 2022, after Russia invaded Ukraine, ga…

President Donald Trump says the US has struck seven Iranian "fast boats" in the Strait of Hormuz, as Washington seeks to guide stranded ships out of the Gulf through the largely closed waterway. The UAE and South Korea both reported strikes on ships in the vital channel on Monday. The UAE also said …

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It's the biggest night in fashion. Celebrities arrived to the 2026 Met Gala with their take on this year's theme - Costume Art - where organisers asked attendees to experiment with the lavish and whimsical dress code. The annual event is a fundraiser for the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Inst…

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An explosion at a fireworks plant in China has killed at least 21 people An explosion at a fireworks plant in a central Chinese province has killed at least 21 people and injured 61 others. Nearly 500 rescuers were deployed to the scene, as authorities search for the missing and investigate the caus…

Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan denounce missile and drone strikes, as Germany, UK and Canada call for Iran to return to talks. Save Share Tensions are rising in the Gulf again after the United Arab Emirates said it intercepted 15 missiles and four drones fired from Iran and warned t…

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A blast at a fireworks factory in China's Hunan province has killed 21 people and left 61 wounded, according to state media. The explosion at the Huasheng Fireworks plant happened at around 16:40 local time (08:40 GMT) on Monday, in the city of Liuyang, leading rescuers to evacuate everyone within a…

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Brent crude rises nearly 6 percent as soaring tensions in waterway push ceasefire to the brink. Save Share Oil prices have risen sharply as violence in the Strait of Hormuz cast doubt over the fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran. Brent crude, the primary benchmark for oil prices wor…

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Strong security presence in Mexico’s Sinaloa state amid cartel violence Security forces have intensified their presence across parts of Mexico’s Sinaloa, setting up checkpoints as rival factions of the Sinaloa Cartel battle for control. Despite the visible military deployment, more than 3,000 people…

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I'm Chelsea, the Weekend Editor at BuzzFeed, where I cover everything from pop culture and politics to TV and celebrity news. Troye Sivan confirms he's making new music while walking down the #MetGala carpet. pic.twitter.com/D7pw2DWLzO

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“So many kids have had people bulldoze every little inconvenience for them for so long, they believe adults should automatically take on their problems.” Student: Hey, you need to find the pen I left in here or I’m telling my mom Me (unbelievably confused): It's…your pen. What does that have to do w…

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Israeli strike sparks fire in northern Gaza City Video from Gaza City shows flames rising after an Israeli strike targeted a group of civilians near Al-Jalaa Roundabout in the Al-Oyoun area in northern Gaza City. Save Share

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Approximately two British pubs closed a day in the first quarter of 2026, according to figures produced by the industry. The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) says 161 pubs closed in the first three months of this year across England, Scotland and Wales, equating to the loss of around 2,400 jo…

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Alabama lawmakers adjourn redistricting session after protesters enter State House Alabama lawmakers adjourned their special session after protesters entered the State House during demonstrations over redistricting. The unrest follows a US Supreme Court ruling that weakened protections of the Voting…

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I'm a Southern California-based writer on the Lifestyle team who likes to try and rank viral foods and read and recommend awesome books. Here are the Mandalorian-inspired food items (aka what's included in the bundle): (There's also a Mandalorian and Grogu King Jr. Meal, which comes with a toy.) To …

The rising cost of living and new technology have fueled record levels of exploitation in the UK, the independent anti-slavery commissioner (IASC) has warned. Over 23,000 potential victims of modern slavery were referred to the monitoring group in 2025, a 22% increase on the previous year and the hi…

Two cases of hantavirus have been confirmed after three people died and a UK national was left seriously ill following a suspected outbreak on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean. The operator of the MV Hondius ship, Oceanwide Expeditions, said a Dutch husband and wife, as well as a German national,…

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Sir Keir Starmer will host senior business, culture and policing figures in Downing Street on Tuesday as part of coordinated efforts to tackle antisemitism with a "whole of society" approach. Announcing the summit, the prime minister said "it is not enough to simply say we stand with Jewish communit…

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Newborn born in Nablus a day after his father was killed in Israeli raid A Palestinian family in Nablus has welcomed a newborn whose father, 26-year-old Nayef Samaro, was shot dead by Israeli forces a day earlier during a raid in the occupied West Bank. Save Share

Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on FoxNews.com. An explosion at a fireworks factory in a central Chinese province killed at least 21 people and injured 61 others, according to state media. The blast happened at a fireworks plant in Liuyang, a city administered by Cha…

Israeli attacks have killed 2,696 people in Lebanon since March 2, the country’s Health Ministry reports. Al Jazeera Live Save Share

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Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on FoxNews.com. A coalition of civil rights groups filed a new lawsuit on Monday seeking to halt parts of a Texas law that would allow police officers in the Lone Star State to arrest migrants suspected of crossing into the U.S. across…

Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on FoxNews.com. Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani is breathing on his own after being taken off a ventilator, his doctor said, adding he has "9 lives" following a dramatic turnaround from a dire condition. Dr. Maria Ryan told Fo…

Two people are dead and several others injured after a car drove into a crowd in the eastern German city of Leipzig on Monday afternoon, local authorities said. Leipzig Mayor Burkhard Jung said the suspected perpetrator - who authorities have confirmed is a 33-year-old German citizen - was arrested.…

K-9 Ruger with the Jacksonville, Fla. Sheriff's Office led officers to a missing teenager with autism sitting alone in the parking lot of a local business on April 21. (Jacksonville Sheriff's Office via Facebook) Good boy, Ruger! A hero police pup followed his nose to find a missing autistic teen in…

Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on FoxNews.com. An Ohio daycare worker accused of terrorizing toddlers in her care — including repeatedly binding a 2-year-old with tape and leaving the child face down under a blanket — has been sentenced to years behind bars. Katelyn…

Kyle Whittingham sounded off on the reality of $50M rosters in college football, raising serious questions about where the sport is headed. Geno Auriemma has 11 national titles to his name, but the UConn legend recently admitted he acted like a total rookie during his latest Final Four exit. Speakin…

A new study reveals Gen Z's religious commitment is linked to increased responsibility and civic engagement. Catholic influencer Anthony Gross discusses the role of faith in younger generations. Generation Z is ditching the "spiritual but not religious" label for the pews of the Roman Catholic Churc…

PGA Tour announcer Doug Bell discusses reports that the Saudi Public Investment Fund will cease funding the LIV Golf league after the current season, jeopardizing its future. LIV Golf has incurred reported losses between $6 and $9 billion since its 2021 launch, surprising many agents and players. Th…

Its annoying and we hate it.... Melissa Joan Hart couldn’t let an opportunity like Star Wars Day pass without reminding everyone that she once dressed up as Slave Leia. Well, she could have, but that wouldn’t be in the spirit of May the Fourth now, would it? I'm not one to dress up in a costume, let…

Host of "BT Unleashed" on YouTube Brandon Tierney joins Fox Across America With Jimmy Failla to share his thoughts on the passing of New York Yankees radio legend John Sterling. The Yankee Stadium crowd altered its usual roll call on Monday night in the series finale against the Baltimore Orioles to…

Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on FoxNews.com. Federal and state agencies have converged on rural Tennessee to hunt for a military-trained fugitive accused of shooting his wife and vanishing into dense woodland. Craig Berry, 44, identified by officials as a retired …

Kyle Whittingham sounded off on the reality of $50M rosters in college football, raising serious questions about where the sport is headed. Life comes at you fast in the WNBA, but it comes even faster when you’re Hailey Van Lith. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOA…

Clip circulating online appears to show Rebecca Bennett declining to respond as aide tells questioner to New Jersey Democratic congressional candidate Rebecca Bennett walked away from questions about political violence against President Donald Trump in a video circulating online, as a person with he…

Republican Scott Singer, the former mayor of Boca Raton, spoke to Fox News Digital about the narrative in the media that the GOP is doomed in November’s election. Scott Singer, the former Republican mayor of Boca Raton and a candidate for Congress in Florida, is touting a significant campaign fundra…

The actor warned that repeated anti-Trump commentary from Hollywood figures could have real-world consequences after White House Correspondents' Association Dinner shooting. Actor Daniel Baldwin criticized Jimmy Kimmel’s political rhetoric after the latest assassination attempt against President Don…

Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt discusses his opponents’ reactions to his viral advertisement and criticizes Mayor Karen Bass’ handling of the Palisades fires on ‘The Will Cain Show.’ Former reality television personality-turned-Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt lashed out at h…

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