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Aaron Judge’s Historic 65-Homer Pace

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Aaron Judge’s Historic 65-Homer Pace

Aaron Judge’s Historic 65-Homer Pace

New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge has hit 15 home runs in just 37 games this season, setting a historic pace that could see him finish with 65 by season's end, according to MARCA Usa.

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Zelensky Announces Ceasefire Amid Intensified Drone Attacks on Russia

Zelensky Announces Ceasefire Amid Intensified Drone Attacks on Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced a unilateral ceasefire ahead of Russia’s planned truce for Victory Day, as Russia launched a wave of attacks involving 89 drones and ballistic missiles. At least 27 people were killed in eastern Ukraine before the ceasefire took effect.

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Russia ignores Ukraine’s unilateral ceasefire and attacks kindergarten

Russia ignores Ukraine’s unilateral ceasefire and attacks kindergarten

Ukraine accused Russia of breaching a unilateral ceasefire by launching drone attacks on several cities, including a strike that killed one woman at a kindergarten. According to the BBC, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia had carried out 'active hostilities and terrorist shelling' despite Kyiv's announced truce.

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Iran Considering US Proposal to End War: Official

Iran Considering US Proposal to End War: Official

Iran says a US proposal to end the war is 'still being considered,' according to BBC. A senior Iranian official noted the proposal is under review, while Pakistan mediates.

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Iran Considering US Proposal to End War: Official

Iran Considering US Proposal to End War: Official

Iran says a US proposal to end the war is 'still being considered,' according to BBC. A senior Iranian official noted the proposal is under review, while Pakistan mediates.

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US Cancels Visas for Costa Rica Newspaper Board

US Cancels Visas for Costa Rica Newspaper Board

The US state department has cancelled tourist visas for more than half of the board members of Costa Rica’s leading national newspaper, La Nación, according to The Guardian.

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Orphaned Baby Hippo Bumpy to Be Hand-Reared in Kenya

Orphaned Baby Hippo Bumpy to Be Hand-Reared in Kenya

A baby hippo named Bumpy, found by its dead mother at a lake in Kenya, is being hand-reared by keepers at a wildlife sanctuary after being rescued. According to the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, the calf was just days old when it became orphaned.

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China Calls for End to Iran War as Tensions Rise

China Calls for End to Iran War as Tensions Rise

China is urging a swift end to the war between the U.S. and Iran and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, according to a Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs statement.

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Mexico Nightclub Charges $300 Cover for US Citizens

Mexico Nightclub Charges $300 Cover for US Citizens

A Mexico City nightclub has gone viral for charging Americans nearly $300 to enter, while citizens from other countries pay significantly less. The policy reflects broader tensions over U.S. influence in the city, according to a report.

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China Calls for Strait Reopened Amid Iran Talks

China Calls for Strait Reopened Amid Iran Talks

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi called for the Strait of Hormuz to be reopened 'as soon as possible' in talks with his Iranian counterpart, according to state media.

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Strait of Hormuz Standoff Raises Risk of War, Says Bowen

Strait of Hormuz Standoff Raises Risk of War, Says Bowen

The ceasefire in the Gulf is four weeks old and showing its age, according to BBC. The US and Iran's determination to keep the pressure on each other has put it in serious jeopardy, creating a dangerous moment.

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BBC Traces 10 Minutes of Israeli Bombing in Lebanon

BBC Traces 10 Minutes of Israeli Bombing in Lebanon

The BBC has traced how 10 minutes of Israeli bombing on 8 April brought devastation to Lebanon, killing 361 people and injuring more than 1,000, according to Lebanese authorities.

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Flood Watch in Texas: 2–6 Inches of Rain Expected

Flood Watch in Texas: 2–6 Inches of Rain Expected

A flood watch is in effect for much of Central and South Texas, with up to 6 inches of rain possible in some areas, according to the National Weather Service. Meanwhile, a flash flood warning was issued for the San Antonio metro area earlier in the day.

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