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1. US and Iran in blockade standoff as Pakistan pushes for talks

   The mood in the Strait of Hormuz remains combustible despite Trump's ceasefire extension.

2. Billionaire backer sues Trump family's crypto firm over alleged extortion

   Billionaire investor Justin Sun is suing the family's World Liberty crypto venture after spending $45m on its tokens.

3. Pope Leo criticises Equatorial Guinea prisons as he winds up Africa tour

   The Pope gives a frank and passionate speech, the likes of which have characterised his tour of Africa.

4. EU approves €90bn loan for Ukraine as pipeline is turned on ending deadlock

   Ukraine says it has reopened the Druzhba pipeline, after months of stalemate over stalled oil supplies to neighbouring Hungary.

5. Nigeria's suspected coup plotters deny treason charges

   Allegations of a coup plot first surfaced last year when an Independence Day parade was cancelled.