Iran hardens demands on Strait of Hormuz
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Iran sets strict conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, while President Zelensky seeks European military aid during a visit to Serbia. The US Senate confirms Todd Blanche as Attorney General, sparking concerns about political influence. Other stories include a devastating wildfire in British Columbia, disputes over archaeology in the West Bank, rising paternity leave in Japan, and AI companies destroying old books for training data.
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Headlines: Iran, Ukraine, US AG, AI books
Iran's conditions for reopening Strait of Hormuz
Zelensky pleads for support in Serbia
Todd Blanche confirmed as US Attorney General
FIFA president faces allegations
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Wildfires force evacuations in British Columbia
Israel accused of weaponizing archaeology
Rise in Japanese men taking paternity leave
AI companies buying and destroying old books
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