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5 min readLive from NPR News in Washington, I'm Janine Herbst. Iran has reversed its decision and is again imposing restrictions on ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz until the U.S. lifts its blockade in the strait. The Iranians have fired at a tanker, reports the UK Maritime Agency. In addition, Iran says it is retaking strict control of the Strait of Hormuz as the U.S. refused to end its blockade. Bring an end to the wars and stabilize the world's energy markets. Eleanor Beardsley, NPR News, Tel Aviv.
Elected officials are making their last appeals to Virginians in a congressional redistricting referendum that could see the state send four more Democrats to Congress. At a house near Richmond, Governor Abigail Spanberger, a Democrat, rallied a crowd preparing to knock on doors. We want to stand up, reject what we are seeing coming out of Washington, and ensure that we can be a counterweight to the actions of Texas, Missouri, of North Carolina. Those states recently created new congressional districts that favor Republicans at the urging of President Trump. Despite gains by Democrats in Virginia's election last November, polling indicates the contest is a toss-up. Next door to where yes forces gathered were signs opposing the referendum. The new map proposed by Democrats would result in just one safe GOP seat in the state. ten. For NPR News, I'm Jad Khalil in Henrico, Virginia.
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- 1 (00:05) **Iran Reverses Course on Strait of Hormuz** - Iran reimposes restrictions on ship traffic through the strategic waterway, linking the move to the U.S. maintaining its blockade.
- 2 (00:21) **French Soldier Killed in Southern Lebanon** - President Emmanuel Macron announces the death of a French soldier serving in the U.S. mission in the region.
- 3 (01:11) **Virginia Redistricting Referendum in Final Stretch** - Elected officials make last appeals to voters in a congressional redistricting vote that could shift the state's delegation by four seats to Democrats.
- 4 (02:13) **Severe Weather Hits Upper Midwest** - Powerful winds and reported tornadoes cause damage across several states, with no fatalities reported.
- 5 (02:48) **Kyiv Gunman Killed After Hostage Standoff** - A gunman who killed at least six people on the streets of Kyiv before barricading himself in a supermarket is shot and killed by police.
- 6 (03:18) **Jet Fuel Shortage Warning for Europe** - The International Energy Agency warns parts of Europe could face short-term jet fuel shortages this summer, with potential ripple effects for American travelers.
- 7 (04:19) **Pope Leo Arrives in Angola on African Tour** - The Pope begins the third stop of a four-nation, 11-day African tour, urging Angolans to work for a society free from the "slavery imposed by the elite."
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