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“Jurassic Park” star Sam Neill died of pneumonia, his agent said Thursday, in a message aimed at providing clarity to fans.

The Israeli parliament passed a law to freeze the arrest of Jewish ultra-Orthodox religious students who refuse to enlist in the army, sparking criticism from the opposition as the military faces a manpower shortage.

The US launched a new wave of strikes against Iran to curb its ability to threaten shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, as US President Donald Trump warned he could widen attacks unless the Islamic Republic returned to talks.

The United States launched a fresh wave of strikes on Iran on Tuesday after US President Donald Trump vowed to reimpose a naval blockade, prompting Tehran to respond with strikes on targets in countries around the region.

Is Kenya Africa’s next major energy hub? A plan from Dangote Industries to build a massive refinery off the country’s coast could reshape fuel supply, trade and economic growth across East Africa.

The withdrawal of US troops from Nigeria after the killing of an “Islamic State” leader may be less about leaving Africa than redefining how Washington fights terrorism on the continent.

A Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton nicknamed “Gus” sold for $50.1 million at Sotheby’s in New York, making it the most valuable dinosaur fossil bought at auction after a 10-minute battle between seven bidders.

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said that the Strait of Hormuz would remain closed until the US ends its “acts of aggression”, while warning that other regional oil export routes could also become targets.

Female activists are filling the reporting gap in Sudan, but this raises concerns about credibility, protection and oversight, writes Karen Allen in ISS Today.

US Immigration and Customs Enforcement has suspended the use of traffic stops to detain immigrants after two fatal shootings by ICE agents, according to media reports.

US Senate Democrats blocked a $1.15 trillion annual defence policy bill, citing ‌frustration with the Iran war and US President Donald Trump’s failure to consult with Congress about his decision to send US forces into the conflict.

Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit has been discharged from hospital after undergoing a successful lung transplant in June for pulmonary fibrosis.

US President Donald Trump told Fox News he would expand US strikes on Iran next week to target power plants and bridges if Tehran does not make a deal.

Before the Middle East war, Iran’s nuclear programme was at the heart of the dispute between Tehran and Washington. Now it is the strategic Strait of Hormuz that is igniting tensions.

The United States on Monday announced a campaign against the Hague-based International Criminal Court (ICC), accusing the tribunal of posing “an intolerable threat to US sovereignty” and threatening sanctions.