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This is the Global News Podcast from the BBC World Service.
Hi, I'm Ankush Desai and in the early hours of Tuesday, the 5th of May, these are our main stories.
Fears of a resumption of hostilities in the Gulf after the US says
it's guided some stranded ships out of the Strait of Hormuz.
In retaliation, Iran has fired a barrage of drones and missiles at targets in the region.
Also, two people have been killed and 22 injured after a car was driven into a crowd in Germany.
And backlash as celebrities take to the red carpet at the Met Gala.
Also in this podcast, we analyze how China is fast becoming a juggernaut in the sport of snooker.
My parents are the true champions.
My dad has been by my side.
My mom has also been going through a lot over the years.
They are the source of my strength. I love them so much.
As a 22-year-old sensation, Wu Yize has won the World Snooker Championship in a final frame thriller.
We begin in the Middle East, where the US-Iran ceasefire is on very shaky ground.
The United Arab Emirates says Iran has fired missiles and drones at its territory,
accusing the country of dangerous escalation.
A strike on an oil port sparked a fire, injuring three people.
This is the first time the UAE has been targeted since the ceasefire was agreed four weeks ago.
The attacks came in response to President Trump launching his Project Freedom operation