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1. Iran threatens 'long and painful strikes' on U.S. targets if Trump resumes bombing

   

   Iran said on Thursday it would respond with "long and painful strikes" on U.S. positions if Washington renewed attacks, and reasserted its control over the Strait of Hormuz, complicating U.S. plans for a coalition to reopen the waterway.

2. Direct U.S.-Venezuela flights take off for first time since 2019

   

   The first direct commercial flight between the United States and Venezuela arrived Thursday in the South American country, seven years after the U.S. Homeland Security Department ordered an indefinite suspension , citing security concerns.

3. Residents of Russia's Tuapse told not to drink tap water after drone attack on refinery

   

   Residents of the Russian port city of Tuapse were ordered not to drink tap water and schools remained closed on Thursday, as authorities grappled with the aftermath of the third Ukrainian drone strike on its oil refinery ‌this month.

4. Quebec City student and Ontario nurse held by Israeli forces after aid boats intercepted

   

   Two Canadians are among the activists detained by Israel after the boats they were sailing on were intercepted overnight during a mission to break the nearly 20-year naval blockade of Gaza, Canadian flotilla organizers said Thursday.

5. Trump signs order authorizing Bridger's Canada-Wyoming crude pipeline

   

   The proposed project will transport Canadian ‌crude from the U.S.-Canada ​border to Wyoming.