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A Russian strike near Poland moved the Ukraine war closer to NATO’s front step, while energy markets priced another shock from the Gulf. In Europe, voters nudged Sweden toward a messy change of government and Germany’s far right widened its local base. In Washington and Silicon Valley, artificial intelligence again split politicians from builders.

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    Oil tanker explosion in Strait of Hormuz

    Explodes after striking a naval mine in the Strait of Hormuz, according to Iranian state media, with damage and casualties unconfirmed

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