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U.S. attempt to open Strait of Hormuz tests fragile Iran war ceasefire

U.S. attempt to open Strait of Hormuz tests fragile Iran war ceasefire

by News Feed Editor | May 5, 2026 | Top Stories

The Iran war risked reigniting after the U.S. tried to force open the Strait of Hormuz, though a ceasefire seemed to be holding Tuesday even after the United Arab Emirates said Iran fired missiles and drones at it.(Image credit: Amirhosein Khorgooi/AP) Article...
Britney Spears pleads guilty to reckless driving after arrest

Britney Spears pleads guilty to reckless driving after arrest

by News Feed Editor | May 5, 2026 | Top Stories

The 44-year-old will avoid jail time after her arrest in California earlier this year. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source
An explosion at a fireworks plant in China kills at least 26 people, state media says

An explosion at a fireworks plant in China kills at least 26 people, state media says

by News Feed Editor | May 5, 2026 | Top Stories

Authorities said search and rescue at a fireworks plant in a central Chinese province has largely been completed, but verification of the casualties and identification of the victims are still underway.(Image credit: Chen Sihan/AP) Article Attribution | Read More at...
Explosion at China fireworks factory kills 26 people

Explosion at China fireworks factory kills 26 people

by News Feed Editor | May 5, 2026 | Top Stories

A blast at a fireworks factory in Hunan province has killed 26 people and injured 61, state media report. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source
Cruise ship waiting for help after 3 people died in a suspected hantavirus outbreak

Cruise ship waiting for help after 3 people died in a suspected hantavirus outbreak

by News Feed Editor | May 5, 2026 | Top Stories

A cruise ship with nearly 150 people aboard was waiting for help off the coast of Cape Verde in the Atlantic Ocean after three passengers died in a suspected outbreak of the rare hantavirus.(Image credit: Arilson Almeida) Article Attribution | Read More at Article...
Russia declares a truce in Ukraine to mark Victory Day

Russia declares a truce in Ukraine to mark Victory Day

by News Feed Editor | May 5, 2026 | Top Stories

Russia declared a unilateral ceasefire in Ukraine for Friday and Saturday to mark the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II, but threatened to strike back at Kyiv if it tries to disrupt festivities.(Image credit: Mikhail Metzel) Article Attribution | Read More at...
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