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1. Mission accomplished? The 2003 boast that haunts today's Iran conflict

   The echoes between the conflicts are certainly there but there are also profound differences.

2. Iran's new supreme leader vows to block Strait of Hormuz in first statement

   A message attributed to Mojtaba Khamenei also says Iran will continue targeting US bases in the region.

3. 'There's no hiding place on a ship': The sailors stranded in the Gulf

   Drones, cruise missiles and fighter jets have become a common sight for many sailors stranded on ships in the Gulf.

4. French vote tests polarised electorate with right hoping to win control of Paris

   The highest-profile contest is for the mayorship of Paris - which has been under left-wing control for 25 years.

5. Israeli military drops charges against soldiers accused of abusing Palestinian detainee

   The Israeli military's top lawyer cites "exceptional circumstances" for dropping the case involving a Palestinian man held at Sde Teiman military prison.

6. UFC fighters to train FBI agents at Quantico

   UFC fighters will visit the FBI academy in Quantico, Virginia, this weekend for a training seminar on techniques and tactics and preparing for competition.

7. Rapper-politician Balendra Shah's party wins Nepal election

   The Rastriya Swatatantra Party has won a large majority in an election dominated by issues including corruption.

8. King expressed 'concern' over Alberta separatists, say First Nations chiefs

   Indigenous leaders made Charles aware of the "threat" posed by the movement during a meeting in London, they say.

9. KPop Demon Hunters to return as Netflix announces sequel

   The sequel brings back the co-directors of the first film, which was a smash-hit for the streaming service.

10. Suspect dead after ramming vehicle into Michigan synagogue

    The FBI says the incident is being investigated as a "targeted act of violence against the Jewish community".