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Iran threatens internet cables beneath Hormuz

Tehran signals it could target subsea data routes linking Europe, Asia and the Gulf

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Tehran's threats themselves highlight Iran’s growing willingness to weaponise every layer of the Strait of Hormuz — not just oil shipping routes but also the hidden digital infrastructure beneath them.

David Beckham hits billionaire status in UK Rich List

From pitch icon to business mogul, Beckham leads Britain’s sporting fortunes

Beckham tops UK sports rich list as fortune with Victoria passes £1.18bn

Plane with hantavirus evacuees lands in Netherlands

Evacuees from hantavirus-hit cruise ship arrive safely in the Netherlands

Turkish passengers from the Dutch flagged hantavirus-stricken cruise ship MV Hondius talk to personnel in hazmat suit while disembarking at the industrial port of Granadilla de Abona on the island of Tenerife in Spain's Canary Islands on May 10, 2026.

KLM flight attendant tested for hantavirus

Attendant had come into contact with a woman who was taken off a KLM plane

This photograph shows airplanes of Dutch airline KLM on the tarmac at Amsterdam Schiphol airport on January 7, 2026.

Axes, Nazi slogans in plot to kill Dutch princesses

Heir Amalia and sister Alexia among targets; suspect held with engraved weapons

The two princesses have a younger sister, Princess Ariane (centre).

ICC schedules first status conference for Duterte case

Court orders detailed trial planning; detention review, appeal request also underway

Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte

UK pours £25m into Jewish security after London attacks

Government moves to protect synagogues, schools and community centres

Protesters hold posters near the scene where two people were stabbed yesterday in the Golders Green neighbourhood, that has a large Jewish community, in London, Thursday, April 30, 2026.(AP Photo/Alastair Grant) (Photo: AP)

What’s next for Duterte? ICC names judges for trial

Trial chamber III formed as proceedings against Duterte move into next phase

From left to right: Nicolas Guillou, Joanna Korner, and Keebong Paek

Iran humiliating US, Merz says as talks stall

German Chancellor says Tehran outplays Washington as rift with allies widens

Merz said Iran was “very skilful at not negotiating”, pointing to failed efforts that saw US officials travel to Islamabad only to leave without progress.

Why ICC keeps jurisdiction over Duterte despite PH exit

ICC clarifies withdrawal from Rome Statute does not erase accountability for past crimes

Judges of the ICC Appeals Chamber at the delivery of the judgment on jurisdiction in the Duterte case

Europe unveils emergency energy plan amid fuel shortage

EU proposes fuel observatory, grid overhaul and clean energy push to cut fossil dependency

The Middle East conflict has cost the European Union an additional €24 billion in energy import costs since it escalated, without delivering any extra supply to the bloc.

Two Indian men shot dead outside gurdwara in Italy

ttack near Bergamo after Vaisakhi gathering; Police probe possible planned execution

The incident took place late Friday night in the town of Covo, in Bergamo province, as the victims were leaving a warehouse used as a gurdwara. Illustrative image.

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