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Ocasio-Cortez freezing her eggs as she decides her next political moves

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez says she is freezing her eggs as she decides her next political moves ahead of the 2028 presidential election campaign. “This is a choice that I am making to feel more in control of my life,” Ocasio-Cortez, 36, said on Instagram about her decision regarding her reproductive options.

Clothing brands try to win over Gen Z with a needle and thread

NEW YORK (AP) – Encouraging customers to mend worn clothes instead of buying new ones might seem like a self-defeating sales strategy. But in-store repairs and sewing workshops are becoming essential retail services for clothing brands as they try to appeal to young consumers who want to save money and the planet.

Boat capsizes in New York Harbor, woman and 5-month-old baby die

NEW YORK (AP) – The operator of a boat that capsized in New York Harbor, killing a mother and her infant daughter, is facing criminal charges and authorities are investigating whether the vessel was an illegal charter, the U.S. Coast Guard said Sunday.

Politics
Silver Lake in Talks to Acquire Workday in Potential $43 Billion Software Deal

Private equity giant Silver Lake is in discussions to acquire Workday, a leading provider of human resources and financial management software, in a potential transaction that could value the company at around $43 billion, according to people familiar with the matter.

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Iran, US make competing claims over control of Strait of Hormuz

Iran and the United States have issued conflicting claims over control of the Strait of Hormuz, underscoring growing tensions over the strategically vital waterway. Hossein Taeb, the newly appointed head of Iran’s Basij paramilitary organisation, said on Thursday that the strait remained under the “control and management” of the Islamic Republic.

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South Korea's Incheon Takes Top Spot in Global International Passenger Rankings

South Korea's Incheon International Airport has emerged as the world's busiest airport for international passenger traffic during the first half of 2026. Incheon handled approximately 38.4 million international passengers in the first six months of the year, narrowly surpassing London Heathrow, which recorded 37.79 million.

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Ukraine Offers Russia Black Sea Truce as Grain Export Fears Grow

Ukraine has proposed that it and Russia suspend attacks on civilian targets in the Black Sea, according to a source familiar with the matter, as escalating strikes on ports and vessels raise concerns about global food supplies. The proposal was delivered to Moscow through a third party, with Kyiv awaiting a response, the source said.

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Iran, US make competing claims over control of Strait of Hormuz

Iran and the United States have issued conflicting claims over control of the Strait of Hormuz, underscoring growing tensions over the strategically vital waterway. Hossein Taeb, the newly appointed head of Iran’s Basij paramilitary organisation, said on Thursday that the strait remained under the “control and management” of the Islamic Republic.

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Israeli Troops Enter Palestinian Homes After Settlers Blockade Families

Israeli troops entered and took up positions inside Palestinian homes in the occupied West Bank village of Qusra on Thursday, according to the village mayor and residents, following several days of confrontation involving Jewish settlers who had blocked access to three Palestinian homes.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says Kyiv has submitted proposals to US negotiators outlining possible steps towards ending the war with Russia, while warning that Moscow could use upcoming parliamentary elections as a pretext for a fresh military mobilisation.

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