Trump to announce Strait of Hormuz escorts this week, officials say
President’s team spent much of last week vowing that U.S. would reopen key waterway and oil shipping route
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Donald Trump will announce in the coming days that an international coalition will form to escort commercial shipping vessels through the Strait of Hormuz as his war with Iran enters its third week.U.S. officials...
President Donald Trump's "unpardonable" offense in the war in Iran has become the key issue that sundered his MAGA coalition, according to a GOP operative. Since the beginning of the war in Iran, Trump has made it clear that U.S. troops are fighting on behalf of Israel's interests as much as they ar...
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Kylie Jenner appeared to protect 'submissive' Timothee Chalamet at the Oscars during Conan O'Brien's joke about his ballet comments, according to a body language expert.
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The HGTV star has been dating her boyfriend, Christopher LaRocca, for two years.
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Madigan and Harris have been married since 1983 and share one daughter.
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Hollywood's biggest night is underway, and your favorite celebrities are in Hollywood at the Dolby Theater for the Academy Awards.
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The 19-year-old actress, who has been acting since age five, looked ethereal in a baby pink, princess-like gown as she joined in on the best-dressed star parade.
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President Donald Trump raged in a rambling Truth Social post on Sunday that media outlets that write negative stories about the Iran war should be charged with treason. Trump issued the threat in response to a report by The Wall Street Journal about five U.S. military refueling planes being hit by I...
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Kathy Bates made a dazzling return to the Oscars red carpet, turning heads with her radiant appearance and incredible transformation. See photos.
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Cast of Oscar-nominated Palestinian drama The Voice of Hind Rajab wore ceasefire pins at the 2026 Academy Awards, whilst lead actor Motaz Malhees was unable to attend due to his Palestinian citizenship
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An unusual occurrence has played out at the Oscars, after the winners for 'Best Live Action Short Film' were announced as a tie. Read more about it here.
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Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Tehran never sought a ceasefire with the US, and is ready for a long war.
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The US comic couldn't resist a dig at Timothée's expense during his introduction.
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This year’s Oscars are taking place at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
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Mikey Madison, last year's Oscar winner for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role, returned to present an award at the 2026 Academy Awards.
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Bianca Censori's see-through Grammy Awards gown has raised questions about dress code rules at major award ceremonies including the Oscars - here's this year's dress code rules explained
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