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Legendary actor Sam Neill of Jurassic Park fame has died at age 78, prompting tributes worldwide. At least 27 people died in a Bangkok music bar fire, with dozens more critically injured as investigators probe negligence. The US and Iran have entered a dangerous new phase of direct military strikes, with Iran attacking Gulf states and both sides competing for control of the Strait of Hormuz, threatening global energy supplies.

Jurassic Park star Sam Neill dies at 78

Jurassic Park star Sam Neill dies at 78Sam Neill, the beloved New Zealand actor best known for his role as Dr. Alan Grant in Jurassic Park, has died at age 78, his family confirmed. Known for a prolific career spanning decades, Neill also starred in The Piano, Dead Calm, and Peaky Blinders. Tributes from fans and fellow actors have poured in worldwide, celebrating his contributions to film and television.

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Sam Neill, star of ‘Jurassic Park’ has died, family says (CNN)
Jurassic Park actor Sam Neill dies aged 78 (Al Jazeera)
Sam Neill, Jurassic Park and Peaky Blinders actor, dies aged 78 (BBC)
Sam Neill, known for 'Jurassic Park' and 'The Piano,' dies at 78, his family says (NPR)
Actor Sam Neill, known for Jurassic Park, dead at 78 (CBC)

Bangkok music bar fire kills at least 27

Bangkok music bar fire kills at least 27A devastating fire at a music bar in Bangkok has killed at least 27 people and injured dozens more, with 22 of the 63 injured in critical condition. Footage shows people fleeing as huge flames erupted from the doorway. Thai investigators are focusing on potential negligence as the cause of the blaze, which ranks among the deadliest nightclub fires in recent memory.

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Fire at a music bar in Bangkok kills at least 27 people (AP News)
A look at some of the deadliest fires in bars, nightclubs and music venues (AP News)
People flee Bangkok bar as huge flames shoot out from doorway (BBC)
Fire breaks out at a pub in Bangkok, killing at least 27 people, officials say (NPR)

Critical injuries mount in Bangkok pub fire

Critical injuries mount in Bangkok pub fireThe death toll from the Bangkok pub fire has risen to at least 27, with 25 people critically injured and 22 of the 63 hospitalized in critical condition, according to the city governor. Thai authorities are investigating potential negligence that may have contributed to the rapid spread of the fire. The tragedy has sparked renewed scrutiny of safety standards at entertainment venues across Thailand.

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At least 27 killed, 25 critically injured after fire engulfs Bangkok bar (BBC)
22 of 63 injured in Bangkok pub fire in critical condition: governor (China Daily)
Thai investigators focus on potential negligence in Bangkok club fire that killed 27, injured 73 (CBC)

US and Iran exchange direct military strikes

US and Iran exchange direct military strikesTensions between the United States and Iran have escalated dramatically over the weekend, with both sides engaging in direct military strikes. Iran has attacked Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, and Jordan in retaliation for deadly US bombings, while the US has launched new waves of strikes against Iranian targets. Tehran has declared diplomacy 'futile' as the conflict shows no signs of de-escalation.

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Timeline: Tensions flare between US and Iran over the weekend (CNN)
Iran attacks Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman and Jordan after deadly US bombings (Al Jazeera)
New Iran strikes on Gulf as US attacks escalate: What we know (Al Jazeera)
U.S. launches new strikes on Iran and Tehran attacks U.S. allies in the Gulf (NPR)
US launches new wave of strikes against Iran as Tehran says diplomacy has proven ‘futile’ (The Guardian)

Strait of Hormuz becomes flashpoint in US-Iran conflict

Strait of Hormuz becomes flashpoint in US-Iran conflictThe Strait of Hormuz, a narrow waterway crucial to global oil shipments, has become a central battleground in the escalating US-Iran conflict. Ships have stopped crossing the strait as both sides exchange overnight strikes, with the US military saying it is striking Iran in response to an attack on a civilian vessel. The standoff threatens to disrupt global energy supplies and has sent shockwaves through international markets.

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US and Iran vie for Strait of Hormuz, waterway key to global energy supplies, in latest attacks (AP News)
The US launches more strikes on Iran as the standoff over the Strait of Hormuz escalates (AP News)
US military says it is striking Iran in response to attack on civilian vessel in Strait of Hormuz (AP News)
Ships stop crossing Strait of Hormuz as US and Iran exchange overnight strikes (BBC)
U.S., Iran intensify attacks over Strait of Hormuz (CBC)