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How many cargo ships are passing Hormuz strait?
How many cargo ships are passing Hormuz strait?

Just a trickle of cargo ships and tankers has made it through the Strait of Hormuz since Iranian forces blocked the crucial trade route in the Middle East war.

March 18, 2026

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Oil surges as Iran gas facilities hit, stocks slide
Oil surges as Iran gas facilities hit, stocks slide

Oil prices surged Wednesday following a strike on one of Iran's gas facilities that raised the spectre of a further escalation of attacks on energy infrastructure in the Gulf region.

March 18, 2026

Aston Villa want to be more than 'maybe team' in Europa League quest
Aston Villa want to be more than 'maybe team' in Europa League quest

Aston Villa captain John McGinn wants his side to be remembered as more than a "maybe team" in their quest for Europa League glory.

March 18, 2026

McIlroy happy with back injury recovery as Masters looms
McIlroy happy with back injury recovery as Masters looms

Rory McIlroy is pleased with his recovery from a back injury and excited to play the Masters in three weeks as defending champion after last year's emotional Augusta National triumph.

March 18, 2026

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Storms, warm seas drove sudden drop in Antarctic ice: study
Storms, warm seas drove sudden drop in Antarctic ice: study

Unusually strong winds and warm ocean water likely drove a rapid plunge in Antarctic sea ice in recent years, scientists said on Wednesday, shedding new light on a puzzling event.

March 18, 2026

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Brussels touts 'EU Inc.' company status to lure start-ups
Brussels touts 'EU Inc.' company status to lure start-ups

The EU unveiled Wednesday a scheme to make it much easier for innovative start-ups to launch and grow across the 27-nation bloc, as part of a push to help Europe keep up with US and Chinese economic rivals.

March 18, 2026