Young stretches Cadillac Championship lead with Scheffler chasing
Cameron Young remains in control at the top of the Cadillac Championship leaderboard, stretching his lead to six shots after a steady round of two-under 70 to get to 15 under.
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Higgins misses out on final after thriller with Murphy
John Higgins says Shaun Murphy "hits it like God" after the Scot misses out on a ninth World Snooker Championship final following a tense 17-15 defeat at the Crucible.
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Watch: Football Focus
A preview of the weekend, plus a Scott McTominay interview ahead of the World Cup.
co.uk
Heartbroken Allen loses semi-final after fluffing winning pot
Watch as Mark Allen misses a simple match-winning pot on the black during his semi-final loss against Wu Yize in the World Snooker Championship.
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Papers: Isak to miss Liverpool's trip to Man Utd with injury
The top stories and transfer rumours from Sunday's newspapers...
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AI-generated actors and scripts are now ineligible for Oscars
Bad news for Tilly Norwood.
techcrunch.com
Dragons beat Forest for third win of the season
LexisNexis Dragons record a third win of the season with a tight 65-64 victory over Nottingham Forest in Netball Super League.
bbc.com
Why are maritime laws failing to secure the seas?
Wars and territorial disputes are rewriting the rules of global shipping.
aljazeera.com
Resurgent Ulster not burdened by past as Bilbao final awaits
After Ulster reached the semi-finals of the Challenge Cup, head coach Richie Murphy says
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Spirit Airlines collapses amid rising fuel costs from war on Iran
US budget carrier Spirit Airlines shuts down after talks for a government bailout failed.
aljazeera.com
Planning a World Cup Watch Party at a Bar? The ‘FIFA Police’ Are Lurking.
Fans watching a FIFA World Cup match between Brazil and Cameroon at a bar in Toronto in 2014.
nytimes.com
Under a cloud: the growing resentment against the massive datacentres sprouting across Australian cities
Residents say AI factories with unknown environmental impacts are being rushed into development as proponents argue Australia must ride the data boom or be left behindFollow our Australia news live...
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‘We don’t hear the frogs, we don’t see the birds’: government repeatedly delayed water to NSW wetlands, documents reveal
Exclusive: A grazier has released emails that reveal the state’s environment and water department prioritised harvesting of winter cereal crops over wetlandsSign up for climate and environment edit...
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Ukraine eyes Belarus border activities as Russian strikes persist
The role of Belarus in Russia's war on Ukraine has provoked sanctions from Kyiv, which says it is ready to respond.
aljazeera.com
Greg Abel’s message to Berkshire shareholders, post-Buffett: be patient
New CEO ‘not anxious to deploy capital into subpar opportunities’ as he picks up baton from legendary predecessor
ft.com
Trump administration fast-tracks $8.6bn in arms sales to Middle East allies
Move to shore up regional partners during Iran war comes as US warns Europe of delays to weapons shipments
ft.com
Falkirk beat Motherwell to blow race for Europe wide open
Falkirk blew the race for a European spot wide open as they recorded their third win of the season over Motherwell with a narrow 1-0 victory at Falkirk Stadium on Saturday.
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Ulster beat Exeter to reach Challenge Cup final
Ulster are one game away from a first trophy in 20 years after a 29-12 win over Exeter Chiefs in the Challenge Cup semi-final in Belfast.
bbc.com
Spain demands Israel release arrested Gaza flotilla crew member
Saif Abukeshek was taken to Israel after forces raided the Global Sumid Flotilla off the coast of Greece.
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Devastation of Southern Lebanon continues under ‘ceasefire’
At least 41 people killed as Israel launches 50 airstrikes on southern Lebanon in 24 hours.
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'I've never been part of a game like it' - how the play-off shootout unfolded
BBC Sport takes a look at how the three-way race for the final Championship play-off spot unfolded between Hull City, Wrexham and Derby County.
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Nicole Hollander, Acerbic Feminist Cartoonist, Dies at 86
For more than 30 years, she wrote and illustrated “Sylvia,” a comic strip about a tart-tongued, witty woman unafraid of expressing her many opinions.
nytimes.com
VAR, fine margins & 'superior' Lyon cost Arsenal Champions League final spot
Arsenal eliminated from the Champions League by Lyon after a 4-3 aggregrate defeat and an eventful match in France - with VAR heavily involved throughout
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Norris claims impressive Miami Sprint win, Antonelli demoted by penalty
Lando Norris claimed the first win of his world title defence with an impressive victory in the Miami Sprint in a one-two for much-improved McLaren.
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Steve Clark, Olympic Swimmer Shadowed by Depression, Dies at 82
Steve Clark, at right, as a member of the American swim team at the 1964 Olympic Games. The others, from left, were Don Schollander, Gary Ilman and Mike Austin.
nytimes.com
Championship, L1 & L2 play-off schedule confirmed
The EFL have confirmed the dates for the 2025/26 Sky Bet Championship, League One and League Two play-offs.
skysports.com
Prices surge, jobs disappear as war strains Iran’s economy
New Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei says the country must defeat its enemies in an economic and cultural struggle, as we
aljazeera.com
Germany says US troop withdrawal 'foreseeable' as Nato seeks clarification
German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius said the US decision to withdraw 5,000 troops was to be expected.
bbc.com
Leinster survive Toulon scare to reach Champions Cup final
Leinster exorcised their demons of 12 months ago and reached their fourth Champions Cup final in five seaons with a nervy win over Toulon.
bbc.com
Sky Sports and Audi launch unique 'Flying Lap' track guide series
Sky Sports and their official Innovation partner Audi have launched a new series, combining real-world driving with Audi's R26 simulation technology to deliver a storytelling experience from the ra...
skysports.com
Leinster squeeze past Toulon in Dublin to reach Champions Cup final
Leinster held on and survived a late scare to reach this season's Champions Cup final by beating Toulon 29-25 at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.
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Crawley continues to struggle while Gay impresses in County Championship
Zak Crawley failed again for Kent in Saturday's County Championship as his chances of keeping his England place continue to diminish.
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Yorkshire fight back at Somerset before rain
Yorkshire stage a spirited fightback on day two of the County Championship match against Somerset at Taunton.
bbc.com
Dig Deep! Reform frontbench promotes JCBs after £200,000 donation from firm
Nigel Farage, Lee Anderson and Robert Jenrick, among others, have sung the praises of the JCB PotHole Pro Reform UK’s leading figures have repeatedly promoted a new pothole-fixing machine by the co...
theguardian.com
Solar booms in industrial US midwest as energy crisis persists
Electricity has become one of the most important commodities in the region thanks to demand from datacenters, Iran war and rising utility charges For decades, the only regular visitors to the Twin...
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The best AI dictation apps, tested and ranked
AI-powered dictation apps are useful for replying to emails, taking notes, and even coding through your voice
techcrunch.com
Organisers challenge Starmer’s threat to ban some pro-Palestine marches
PM says there are instances in which he would support bans but organisers say this would ‘strike at root of free speech’Organisers of pro-Palestine marches have said Keir Starmer’s threat to ban so...
theguardian.com
Lyon beat Arsenal to reach Women's Champions League final
Arsenal's hopes of defending their Women's Champions League crown came to a crushing end as Jule Brand scores a dramatic 87th-minute winner to give Lyon a 4-3 semi-final win on aggregate.
bbc.com
California to begin ticketing driverless cars that violate traffic laws
Under the new rules, police will be able to issue tickets directly to the car's manufacturer when an autonomous vehicle breaks a traffic law.
bbc.com
Coleraine beat Swifts in thrilling final to win Irish Cup
Matthew Shevlin scores twice as Coleraine win the Irish Cup for the first time since 2018 with a 3-2 victory over holders Dungannon Swifts in an action-packed final at Windsor Park.
bbc.com
Night Raider claims Palace House prize at Newmarket
Night Raider appeared to come of age on the Rowley Mile with an impressive victory in the HKJC World Pool Palace House Stakes.
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Two buses, three hours and 13 miles: how Americans in ‘transit deserts’ get groceries without cars
As Covid-era funding dries up and bus services are cut, a food insecurity crisis is brewing from Tennessee to Rhode IslandZen’Yari Winters’ job, at a pet shop in East Memphis, Tennessee, should be...
theguardian.com
How 'pragmatic' Ipswich bounced straight back to the Premier League
Ipswich Town have sealed an immediate return to the Premier League after a 3-0 final-day win over QPR secured automatic promotion from the Championship.
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Southampton claim fourth in the Championship after win
Southampton made it 19 Championship matches without defeat as they finished the season with a 3-1 win against Preston at Deepdale.
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Sheff Wed FINALLY win at home and reach zero points on final day
Sheffield Wednesday claimed their first Championship home win of the season in front of new owner David Storch as they beat West Brom 2-1 to finally wipe out their 18-point deduction.
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Relegated Leicester end campaign with a win at Blackburn
Stephy Mavididi gave League One-bound Leicester something to cheer about at the end of a miserable campaign as his late goal secured a 1-0 win at Blackburn.
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Celtic reach final with extra-time win over Glasgow City
Celtic score twice in extra time to book their place in a first Women's Scottish Cup final in three years as they defeat Glasgow City for the first time since August 2024.
bbc.com
Final-day DRAMA! Wrexham drop out of play offs after draw vs Boro
Highlights of the Sky Bet Championship match between Wrexham and Middlesbrough.
skysports.com
Israel’s ‘two-tier’ policing and the crime epidemic in Palestinian towns
Murder rates in Israel's Palestinian areas soar, fueling allegations of state complicity and neglect.
aljazeera.com
US threatens shipping firms with sanctions if they pay Iran tolls
The warning comes as President Donald Trump said he was "not excited" by Iran's latest proposal for a peace deal.
bbc.com
Beyond Lovable and Mistral: 21 European startups to watch
It is not that European startups never get attention — Lovable and Mistral AI are proof of that. But there are many more that insiders are tracking.
techcrunch.com
Tovala Family Meals Review: Good Food, Lots of Salt
Tovala is a meal kit that comes with a smart oven, or a smart oven that comes with a meal kit. New family meals make it much more useful. But lord, the sodium.
wired.com
The dark side of Gaza’s new fancy cafes and restaurants
The new establishments popping up in the devastated Strip reveal the a new genocidal reality.
aljazeera.com
Israeli air strikes kill 10 people in southern Lebanon
Drones and planes hit several towns despite 'ceasefire' since April 17 as Hezbollah pledges to continue its attacks.
aljazeera.com
Flotilla activists return to Istanbul after Israel detains them at sea
Global Sumud Flotilla activists have arrived in Istanbul after Israel intercepted their Gaza-bound aid convoy at sea.
aljazeera.com
Rallies under way as workers gather for International Labour Day
Workers, activists and trade unions around the world marked May Day with rallies on Friday.
aljazeera.com
Official lineup confirmed for second series of The Celebrity Traitors
Actors Richard E Grant, Michael Sheen and Bella Ramsey among star-studded cast hoping for victory as BBC’s hit spin-off series returns to screensConsidering the Traitors is a game of murderous trea...
theguardian.com
Allen holds on as Wu dazzles - semi-final on a knife edge
Wu Yize and Mark Allen are locked at 11-11 in their World Championship semi-final at the Crucible Theatre - and a late night could be on the cards.
bbc.com
‘Living in survival mode’: Houston’s embattled immigrant community faces health, climate and petrochemical crises
Amid immigration raids, chemical spills, massive floods and costly healthcare, less-affluent residents of one of the most diverse US cities struggle to pull throughCándido Álvarez has made it his p...
theguardian.com
NATO assessing details of US troop withdrawal from Germany
US says it plans to pull about 5,000 troops out of Germany over next six to 12 months amid feud with European allies.
aljazeera.com
What You Need to Know About the Foreign-Made Router Ban in the US
The FCC banned the sale of new consumer-grade Wi-Fi routers and mobile hot spots manufactured outside the US. Here’s what it means for you.
wired.com
Winners, losers and a PM on the brink - what to expect in next week's elections
Believe it or not, Thursday’s local elections aren’t just about the PM’s fate - there’s plenty more at stake.
bbc.com
‘We have to mock the site’s insanity’: comedian Tim Heidecker on the allure of becoming Infowars’ new boss
As the Onion waits for a court to approve its takeover, creative director Heidecker previews his ambitious plan to parody the site – already sending Jones into a furyIf you’ve tuned in to Infowars...
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To give young people wings: The Lost Words duo reunite for book of birds
Jackie Morris and Robert Macfarlane give the Guardian exclusive extracts as they aim to open eyes to the wonder of Britain’s declining and endangered speciesWhen the artist Jackie Morris collaborat...
theguardian.com
PSG and Bayern in 'different world' to Premier League teams - Arteta
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says Champions League rivals Paris St-Germain and Bayern Munich are in a "different world" to tired Premier League teams.
bbc.com
Ex-Formula One driver turned Paralympic champion Alex Zanardi dies aged 59
Zanardi, who lost his legs in a racing crash, was credited with helping transform the perception of disability in Italy.
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Former F1 driver and Paralympic gold medallist Zanardi dies aged 59
Former Formula 1 driver and Paralympic gold medallist Alex Zanardi, whose career was marked by two life-altering accidents, has died aged 59.
skysports.com
Thirteen killed in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon, health ministry says
Four women and a child are among the dead, as fighting between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah continues despite a ceasefire.
bbc.com
Some pro-Palestinian protests could be banned amid attacks on British Jews
PM worried about ‘cumulative’ effect of marches, as Met chief says Jewish communities facing biggest threatSome pro-Palestinian demonstrations could be stopped, the prime minister has warned, as th...
theguardian.com
Japan’s Takaichi pledges deeper energy cooperation with Vietnam
Takaichi signs six agreements with Vietnam, including on technology, agriculture and space, during a trip to Hanoi.
aljazeera.com
Ex-F1 driver and Paralympic cycling champion Zanardi dies
Former Formula 1 driver and Paralympic champion Alex Zanardi dies at the age of 59.
bbc.com
Chris Mason: PM seeks to draw contrast with critics within his party and beyond
In his interview with the Today Programme, Sir Keir Starmer addressed the whirlwind of recent events, from wars to rising antisemitism.
bbc.com
Shipwreck Reveals Fate of Vanished World War I Coast Guard Cutter
An original photo print of the Lac La Belle docked at Marquette, Mich., in 1866.
nytimes.com
Jordanians Struggle as Mideast Wars Scare Tourists Away
A few tourists in front of the 2,000-year-old Treasury building in the ancient city of Petra, Jordan, last month.
nytimes.com
Strength in numbers: what have 50 years of labor union documentaries shown us?
Since the release of defining 70s doc Harlan County, USA, film-makers have captured workers’ tenacity and solidarity“We better start pulling together or, by God, they’re going to bury us,” says a m...
theguardian.com
Boosting one protein helps the brain fight Alzheimer’s
Scientists have discovered a way to help the brain clean itself of harmful Alzheimer’s plaques by activating its own support cells. By increasing a protein called Sox9, researchers were able to boo...
sciencedaily.com
The “big one” might not come alone: Double West Coast earthquake threat
Two of the most dangerous fault systems on the U.S. West Coast may be more connected than scientists once thought. New research suggests the Cascadia subduction zone and the San Andreas fault can “...
sciencedaily.com
LeBron scores 28 points as Lakers eliminate Rockets in NBA playoffs
LeBron James nailed 28 points as the Los Angeles Lakers eliminated Houston with a 98-78 win in Game Six of their Western Conference first-round playoff series - holding the Rockets to a season low...
skysports.com
The big issues and key flashpoints from Scotland's election campaign
BBC Scotland political editor Glenn Campbell examines what we have learned during the Holyrood election campaign.
bbc.com
‘One of the most profound encounters of my life’: could existential therapist Emmy van Deurzen change the way you think?
Her philosophical approach to therapy has become a global phenomenon, and inspired a new book. Could a session with her change Sophie McBain’s life?The existential therapist Emmy van Deurzen moved...
theguardian.com
UK’s Starmer eyes banning some pro-Palestine protests
PM Keir Starmer says the phrase 'globalise the Intifada' should be 'completely off limits'.
aljazeera.com
Week in Politics Hegseth's Congressional testimony; SCOTUS and Voting Rights
We look at Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's two-day Congressional testimony, as well as what the Supreme Court's changes to the Voting Rights Act will mean for future elections.
npr.org
Who Is Nayib Bukele? El Salvador’s ‘coolest dictator’
At 44, Bukele has built the world’s highest imprisonment rate and scrapped presidential term limits. What comes next?
aljazeera.com
China’s UN Envoy: Hormuz closure will dominate Trump-Xi talks
China's UN Ambassador Fu Cong says maintaining the ceasefire and reopening the Strait of Hormuz are “urgent” priorities.
aljazeera.com
Fitzpatrick shoots up leaderboard as Young leads Cadillac Championship
Highlights from the second round of the Cadillac Championship at Trump National Doral in Miami.
skysports.com
Nepal celebrates return of stolen 13th-century Buddha statue from New York
The Himalayan nation restores centuries-old statue, stolen in the 1980s, to its original temple in capital Kathmandu.
aljazeera.com
Warren: Itauma ready for Usyk now | 'World title by the end of the year'
Moses Itauma has proven himself ready to take on the best in the heavyweight division, Oleksandr Usyk, says promoter Frank Warren.
skysports.com
Can Trump's latest pick for surgeon general make it through confirmation?
Nicole Saphier, a breast cancer radiologist, is the president's third nominee for surgeon general. Will she get confirmed?
npr.org
Iran war: What’s happening on day 64 as Trump rejects Tehran’s proposal
US President Donald Trump says the latest Iranian peace proposal includes demands he 'can’t agree to'.
aljazeera.com
Prince’s death made me upend my life and move to his home town
The star’s potent sexuality made him my ‘secret friend’ but, with my career in the arts stalling, his death led me to the life-changing decision to move to Minneapolis and maintain his legacyI dist...
theguardian.com
'Shy' Anderson on England nerves and becoming a leader
Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson tells Kelly Somers about coming out of his shell to become a leader.
bbc.com
Tuchel helped me understand new role - Anderson
Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson praises Thomas Tuchel for helping him develop in a deeper midfield role.
bbc.com
Gaga, Dior and $24 tweezers: how The Devil Wears Prada 2 turns rags to riches
From celebrity cameos to lucrative brand partnerships, The Devil Wears Prada 2’s approach to maximising revenue is worthy of Runway’s finestFor a film that serves as a commentary on the perilous ec...
theguardian.com
The Devil Wears Prada 2 to Kneecap: the week in rave reviews
Meryl Streep returns as acid-tongued fashion-mag doyen Miranda Priestly, and the Northern Irish agit-rap trio present a new album of polemical electro-rave bangers. Here’s the pick of the week’s cu...
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Protests may need to be stopped in some cases, PM suggests
The PM tells the BBC he is concerned about the "cumulative" effect of marches on the Jewish community.
bbc.com
Sony Coupons: 45% Off Sony Headphones, WF-1000XM6 Earbuds, and Sony Cameras for May
Upgrade your setup with Sony’s newest releases. Save on industry-leading noise-canceling audio, and pro-level Alpha cameras.
wired.com
Cuba condemns new US sanctions as 'illegal' and 'abusive'
The new measures come on top of a US blockade of oil to Cuba that has caused widespread blackouts and fuel shortages.
bbc.com
What to Know About the U.S.-Iran Peace Talks
A government-organized march in Tehran on Wednesday showed support for Iran’s new supreme leader.
nytimes.com
Country diary: The farm is mourning Moss, 14 years old and alert to the end | Andrea Meanwell
Tebay, Cumbria: While new life begins up on our hills, down at the farmstead I say goodbye to a dear companionLambing is still in full swing here, and each evening I start my last rounds at 8.30pm,...
theguardian.com
Iran war protester speaks to Al Jazeera from top of Washington bridge
A 45-year old man is occupying the top of Washington’s Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge to protest the war on Iran.
aljazeera.com
Havana slams new Trump sanctions as ‘collective punishment’ of Cuban people
The Cuban government has firmly rejected the recent sanctions levied by US President Donald Trump.
aljazeera.com
The physical world strikes back
The Iran war is a reminder that geographic facts rather than digital tech shape our lives
ft.com
A 5-Month Wait and a 50% Fail Rate: It’s Hard to Get a British Driving License
Grace Reynolds, right, taking a driving lesson with Dean Batchelor in March in London. “It feels like I’ve got to pass — otherwise Christmas will be probably the next time,” Ms. Reynolds said.
nytimes.com
Iran war withers Kenya’s roses and strands its tea
Conflict has crushed Gulf markets and pushed up air freight and shipping costs
ft.com
Paranoid parenting in the age of AI
It’s an illusion to think we can robot-proof our kids’ education choices
ft.com
English councils to trial Google AI tool to speed up planning decisions
Artificial intelligence will make recommendations on whether to grant or refuse projects
ft.com
Rejuvenated Dragons aim for final European hurdle
Filo Tiatia's improved side travel to face Montpellier in the Challenge Cup semi-finals on Sunday looking to make the final for the first time.
bbc.com
Trump claims other presidents flouted war powers law. It's a mixed record
Both Bushes and Reagan won authorisation for wars, but Obama and Clinton ducked the requirement.
bbc.com
K-pop’s BTS comeback tour rallies South Korea’s global ‘soft power’ drive
K-pop sensations BTS ignited a wave of interest in South Korean culture that now extends from food to cosmetics.
aljazeera.com
Why markets are surging in spite of war
Even amid a supply shock, tech stocks continue to drive indices higher. Is the optimism justified?
ft.com
Gerry Conway, creator of the Punisher in Spider-Man comics, dies at 73
Marvel praises ‘undeniable and indelible impact’ of celebrated comic book writer who also worked for DCGerry Conway, a renowned comic book writer who helped create characters and stories for Marvel...
theguardian.com
Narges Mohammadi, Iranian Nobel Laureate, Is Hospitalized
Narges Mohammadi poses in an undated photo provided by her family. The Nobel laureate has suffered from heart ailments for years, according to her family.
nytimes.com
Can we fix it? Shifting from fast, throwaway hardware to a sustainable DIY culture
Hand and power tools can be surprisingly wasteful and polluting. Experts drill down on eco-friendly alternatives that still get the job doneChange by degrees offers life hacks and sustainable livin...
theguardian.com
Iran war live: Trump says no ‘early’ end to war, unhappy with Tehran offer
White House tells Congress that Iran hostilities have 'terminated' despite continued US troop presence in Middle East.