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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has rejected Iran’s new proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, which sought to delay nuclear talks in exchange for lifting the US blockade, casting further uncertainty over US-Iran relations.

Northern Texas was struck by multiple tornadoes, killing at least 2 people and severely damaging homes and infrastructure across several communities.

A leaked Pentagon internal email hints that the US may be reconsidering its position on the Falkland Islands sovereignty dispute, prompting a swift UK response affirming British control.