German minesweeper sets sail for possible Hormuz mission

A German minesweeper has set sail for the Mediterranean this Monday in preparation for a possible deployment in the Strait of Hormuz. Berlin has said it is prepared to contribute to ensure the freedom of navigation in the waterway in the Middle East, where Tehran has blocked traffic in retaliation after the United States launched airstrikes against Tehran at the end of February. But Germany said i

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Germany prepares for mission in the Strait of Hormuz

The German minesweeper Fulda has set course for the Mediterranean. The German Armed Forces may assist in clearing mines in the Strait of Hormuz — although only under certain conditions.

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Iran war: US says ceasefire still holds despite clashes

The US military has again warned it will protect commercial shipping against Iranian attack in the Strait of Hormuz. However, US officials underlined that the ceasefire is still in place.

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'Chicken wars': France's highly political fast-food fight

In this edition of Entre Nous, we take a look at France's "chicken wars", or the fast-food fight over a roasted chicken chain that's become highly political. We also dive into the nation's love of fast food, and in particular chicken. Finally, we discuss some of the many expressions in French that pay tribute to the most Gaulois of birds: the Gallus gallus, or "le poulet".

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