She woke up with a sore throat. Then shot putter Axelina Johansson won bronze at the World Indoor Championships with a Swedish record throw of 19.75 meters. "It felt so good!" she exclaimed.
SportsThe United States is sending over 2,200 more troops and three warships to the Middle East, military sources told several U.S. media outlets. At the same time, Donald Trump reiterated his anger at NATO's unwillingness to help the United States in the war and signaled a desire to de-escalate the conflict.
ConflictsEven if the Strait of Hormuz were to open, it could take months before the logistics of container traffic are restored. "It takes a long time before all the ships and containers are in the right place in the right port," says Professor Johan Woxenius.
BusinessIt's a predominantly positive start to the trading day in Asia as oil prices fall back.
BusinessTalks with Iran about opening the Strait of Hormuz could start next week, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) president, Victor Jimenez Fernandez, told the BBC.
WorldSweden's Team Wranå took a narrow victory in the hunt for a playoff spot in the Curling World Championship in Calgary. South Korea was defeated 8–7 in a thrilling match - everything was decided in a shootout.
SportsJapan's new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi was praised by Donald Trump during a visit to the White House. But after the leaders' press conference, attention turned to Trump's remarks about Pearl Harbor.
World politicsSeveral European countries said in a joint statement with Japan that they are ready to contribute to efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
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