US and Iran exchange strikes; Trump warns of further action

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The US and Iran exchanged strikes overnight, with President Trump warning of further "hard" hits on Iran and urging them to "sign a deal." Iran's president stated they would "stand firm against any pressure or threat." The US military also struck an oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman.

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Serbian entrepreneur Ljubisa Karović miraculously survived being partially sucked out of a Ryanair flight window mid-flight from Greece to Germany after an explosion shattered it. Fellow passengers intervened to save him, while an ongoing dispute exists between his lawyer and Ryanair regarding the cabin crew's actions during the emergency.

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EU's New Border System Triples Wait Times for UK Travellers, Says Rome Airport Boss

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Ferry Sinks Off Guyana Coast, Dozens Missing

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US and Iran exchange strikes; Trump warns of further action

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