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What should countries do to prevent conflicts over actions like the attack on the tanker near Kharg Island?

DUBAI, Sept 5 (Reuters) - An Iranian tanker was hit by U.S. forces on Saturday near Iran's key oil export hub, Kharg Island, in the Gulf, the semi-official Iranian news agency Tasnim reported. According to a Tasnim correspondent from Kharg, the tanker was hit by four U.S. missiles in the area of Kharg Island's anchorage. Tasnim quoted local sources as saying there were no casualties and the tanker's crew was being evacuated. There was no immediate official announcement by Iranian authorities and U.S. Central Command did not immediately respond to a request for comment

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Politics

How can different political groups in France work together to address the challenges of an upcoming election?

There are eight months left until the next french Presidential election, politicians are ramping up their campaigning, with interviews, meetings and public statements. As it gets closer, more and more candidates are vying for a spot on the starting line. For now, far-right candidate Marine Le Pen is topping the polls - what is unknown is who she will be facing in the second round. FRANCE 24's Marc Perelman tells us more

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