The USA has punished North Korea for violating sanctions by seizing one of its cargo ships.
They say the marine vessel, called Wise Honest, was being used to transport coal and heavy machinery.
Coal, which has been subject to a UN export ban, is North Korea’s largest export.
It’s the first time the US has seized a North Korean ship for not abiding by sanctions.
Kuwaiti air defences intercept missile, drone attack
Kuwait's army said on Thursday that its air defences had intercepted missiles and drones but did not say where they came from.
US strikes Iran again after Trump denies deal on Strait of Hormuz
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Kenya school fire kills 15 students, police say
A fire tore through a dormitory at a girls' school in a town in Kenya's Rift Valley overnight, killing at least 15 students, police said on Thursday.
Global temperatures near record highs over next five years, report says
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Israel declares new swathe of Lebanon 'a combat zone'
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