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Strait of Hormuz and US blockade

Strait of Hormuz and US blockade

Iran says the Strait of Hormuz is open to commercial vessels, but Donald Trump says a US naval blockade will stay until a nuclear deal is reached.
Sabalenka, Osaka ease through

Sabalenka, Osaka ease through

There were no struggles for top seed Aryna Sabalenka at Wimbledon, where Naomi Osaka also progressed to the second round.
Stokes: No chance of returning

Stokes: No chance of returning

Ben Stokes' England career is over, and he says there is no chance he will consider returning down the line.
Congress review ahead of polls

Congress review ahead of polls

K C Venugopal reviews Congress preparedness in West Bengal, urging stronger booth-level organisation and coordination ahead of assembly by-elections and civic polls.