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US Warns Over Houthi Red Sea Blockade

President Donald Trump said the United States would “take care of it” if Yemen’s Houthis move to block Red Sea shipping, noting past actions against the group and indicating Washington would respond if the threat materializes. The comments come as the Houthis threaten to disrupt one of the world’s key trade routes amid broader U.S.-Iran tensions and regional clashes over Saudi ports and airports.

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Light Flip to Ship April 2027 With No Camera

Light is launching the Light Flip, a minimalist flip-phone with a 2.8-inch internal display, no exterior screen, a T9 keypad, and LightOS aimed at reducing smartphone distractions while preserving essential features like calls, texts, and voice-to-text. Priced at $299 with 128GB of storage, 6GB RAM, 5G, USB-C, a 3.5mm jack, six colors, and a paid option of $39/month for a two-year plan, it targets Gen Z and millennials seeking a non-smartphone lifestyle and is slated to ship in 2027.

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Taylor retires after 20-year refereeing career

Anthony Taylor, 47, has retired from refereeing after a 20-year career spanning 831 matches, with his final appearance coming in Spain's 1-0 World Cup last-16 win over Portugal. A former prison officer who spent 16 seasons in the Premier League and oversaw major finals and international tournaments, his retirement was lauded as a long and distinguished service by figures such as Howard Webb.

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London man fined £400 for 14-year-old assault

Abdul Barkeeh Salihi, a 24-year-old Afghan national, groped a 14-year-old during a Harry Potter Diagon Alley sight-seeing visit at Leadenhall Market in London, following another incident that day where he slapped a 42-year-old woman; he was fined £400, with a £160 victim surcharge, and will be on the sex offenders register for five years. The case was described by police as deeply distressing and no jail time was imposed.

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Waterford church stabbing injures woman

A woman in her 50s was stabbed at the Holy Cross Church in Tramore, Co Waterford during Mass this morning with her injuries described as serious but not life-threatening, and a man in his 30s was arrested at a nearby location as Gardaí seized a knife for examination. Investigations are ongoing, with Gardaí appealing for witnesses and asking anyone who was in the Summerhill area between 9:15am and 10:15am to come forward.

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Sean McCann Represents Scotland at Glasgow Commonwealth Games

Sean McCann, Madeleine McCann’s younger brother, has been selected to swim for Scotland at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, with his twin Amelie also on the squad and fellow veteran Duncan Scott among the stars he will race alongside. The 21-year-old distance freestyle specialist, who trains at Loughborough University and has previous Commonwealth Youth Games experience, hopes the Games will propel him toward Team GB and the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

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Dozens Hospitalized in Costa del Sol Pool Gas

More than 60 tourists, including British nationals, were hospitalized with toxic gas poisoning after a fault in a Costa del Sol hotel pool’s chemical system near Marbella, with a circuit-breaker trip on the pump that injects chlorine and acid cited as the cause; the pool has been sealed and investigations are underway, with some guests considering legal action. The hotel has not been named publicly.

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Paignton train station fire disrupts UK rail services

A major fire at Paignton railway station in Devon prompted seven fire crews and disrupted rail services, with Great Western Railway cancelling or suspending services between Newton Abbot and Paignton and Torre, Torquay and Paignton not being served. Delays are expected to continue into the afternoon as firefighters work to bring the blaze under control.

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Man jailed for life for killing business partner

A 24-year-old man, Ben Wazabanga, killed his business associate Ayowale Aladejana in New Cross, south London, after a dispute over funds tied to a car rental venture, having driven more than 50 miles with two young children in the car. Wazabanga was jailed for life with a minimum of 24 years; his partner, Ronique Belfon, was cleared of murder, while Wazabanga also received concurrent sentences for weapon possession and breaching a suspended sentence.

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