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Defence Secretary Dan Jarvis faced questions from MPs regarding the seizure of a Russian oil tanker. The vessel was tracked by UK authorities for several days prior to its detention. Opposition MPs have suggested the timing of the seizure may…

The US and Iran have agreed to a ceasefire, bringing a temporary halt to hostilities. This development follows weeks of escalating tensions between the two nations. The ceasefire is seen as a welcome respite, but analysts warn that lasting peace…

Raphaël Dubois has written to explain the reasoning behind humans' tendency to walk anticlockwise. This phenomenon was recently highlighted in a report on experiments demonstrating a left-turn bias among humans. Dubois attributes this behavior to the fact that most people…

A plane crash in Butler, Missouri, has claimed the lives of 12 people, including 11 skydivers and a pilot. The aircraft, operated by Skydive Kansas City, was taking off on Sunday when the incident occurred. The cause of the crash…

Lebanon's latest truce has been met with cautious optimism by its war-weary population. Officials have welcomed the ceasefire, but many citizens remain uncertain about its durability. The country has experienced numerous failed ceasefires in the past, leaving residents skeptical. Lebanon…

West Oakland residents are opposing a proposed $75m coal terminal, citing concerns over air quality and public health. The city already struggles with toxic waste and high pollution rates. The terminal, backed by a company linked to former President Donald…

Oil and gas prices are unlikely to return to prewar levels for months, despite a potential US-Iran peace deal. The conflict has led to significant stockpile depletion, with buyers now racing to refill emergency crude reserves. Markets have welcomed the…