Trump announces blockade of the Strait of Hormuz

A country-by-country glance at Pope Leo XIV's trip to Africa

Pope Leo XIV's four-nation, 11-day trip to Africa is so dizzying in its complexity it recalls some of the globetrotting odysseys of St. John Paul II in his early years.

Trump announces Strait of Hormuz blockade after US-Iran peace talks end

US Navy to enforce blockade, Trump says after condemning Iran for blocking waterway, complaining of no deal in Pakistan.

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Zelenskyy, Putin mark Easter amid truce breach allegations

Orthodox Christians have been celebrating Easter in both Ukraine and Russia, with both countries' armed forces accusing each other of breaching a ceasefire.

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Does age verification for social media help protect kids?

A number of countries want to bring in age restrictions for social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram. But can such bans really tackle the problems social media poses?

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🔴 Middle East war live: Trump says US will begin 'blockading' Strait of Hormuz

US-Iran ceasefire talks: What are the key sticking points?

Talks between Iran and the US expose deep divisions, prolonging uncertainty during a two-week ceasefire.

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The AI code wars are heating up

This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more on the AI coding and vibe-coding booms, follow David Pierce. The Stepback arrives in our subscribers' inboxes at 8AM ET. Opt in for The...