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Maduro’s Successor Is Purging Allies Who Kept Him in Power in Venezuela
The successor to Venezuela’s captured President Nicolás Maduro is purging the people who kept him in power.
Uncertainty over the Strait of Hormuz remains, as ceasefire nears its end
Iran’s military said on Saturday the Strait of Hormuz has “returned to its previous state.” The announcement came after President Trump had said the blockade on Iranian ports would remain in place….
Caracas’ iconic macaws threatened by vanishing palm trees
In the Venezuelan capital, Caracas, flocks of colorful macaws that once brightened city skies now face disappearing nest sites — and with them, a unique urban bond. (Image credit: Manuel Rueda)
Born in south Lebanon, displaced to Beirut, two grandmothers reflect on Israeli invasions
They grew up amid olive groves in southern Lebanon. The son of one married the other’s daughter. Now they’re living temporarily in a vacant building in central Beirut, displaced many times. (Image…
Madonna joins Sabrina Carpenter to surprise Coachella
The Queen of Pop makes a guest appearance during the Espresso singer’s headline set.
What’s it like to negotiate with Iran? We asked people who have done it
Experts who spent months negotiating a 2015 nuclear agreement with Iran say mutual mistrust, starkly different negotiating styles, and the complexity of the issues make a quick deal unlikely. (Image credit: Farooq…
Iran War Live Updates: Uncertainty Remains at Strait of Hormuz After Reopening Announcement
President Trump said the waterway was open again but that the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports would continue until a deal was reached. Iran’s top negotiator said the strait would close unless…
A man wrongfully served 17 years for rape. Now another man has been convicted
Malkinson had his rape conviction quashed in 2023 after fresh DNA analysis linked a new suspect to the offence.
Banana and herring, anyone? The home cooks reviving forgotten British dishes
Carrageen pudding and Bedfordshire clangers might no longer be household staples, but some home chefs are bringing them back.