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Society & Rights April 19, 2026 324 stories in this edition

U.S. seizes Iranian cargo ship in Strait of Hormuz

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U.S. seizes Iranian cargo ship in Strait of Hormuz

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The U.S. has taken custody of an Iranian-flagged cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz after firing on its engine room, President Trump said in a post on social media.

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85-year-old widow is released from US custody, returns to France amid messy family dispute

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85-year-old widow is released from US custody, returns to France amid messy family dispute

French widow Marie-Thérèse Ross, is back in France after a harrowing 16 days in US immigration custody.

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Tehran has not decided whether to join new talks with U.S. in Pakistan: Iranian state media

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Tehran has not decided whether to join new talks with U.S. in Pakistan: Iranian state media

Fars cited one source as saying the lifting of a U.S. blockade on Iranian ports was a precondition for talks

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Unbeaten La Salle books direct ticket to UAAP finals, triggers stepladder Final Four

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Unbeaten La Salle books direct ticket to UAAP finals, triggers stepladder Final Four

The La Salle Lady Spikers complete a 14-0 sweep of the UAAP Season 88 elimination round as they earn automatic entry to the finals, moving two wins within the coveted championship

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What are Iran's longterm goals for a peace deal with the U.S.?

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What are Iran's longterm goals for a peace deal with the U.S.?

NPR's Elissa Nadworny speaks to Narges Bajoghli, associate professor of Middle East studies at Johns Hopkins, about Iran's long-term goals.

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Tibetan ‘Bathing Festival’ sees people bathe in natural waters, socialise, seek romantic partners

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Tibetan ‘Bathing Festival’ sees people bathe in natural waters, socialise, seek romantic partners

A traditional Tibetan Bathing Festival sees men and women of all ages bathing together in natural waters in a joyous tradition during which young people can meet potential romantic partners. Every year in early July of t...

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How Marcus Smith carries his Filipino identity in England’s top rugby league

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How Marcus Smith carries his Filipino identity in England’s top rugby league

Few know England men's national rugby union team standout Marcus Smith is half-Filipino, yet in the quiet rituals before kickoff and in the way he carries himself, his roots are unmistakable

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