Ukrainian forces operating in Libya have attacked a Russian tanker, officials say
Two Libyan officials say that Ukrainian forces are operating in western Libya and that they used the region to strike a Russian tanker in the Mediterranean last month
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Nine of 10 kidnapped miners found dead as Mexico investigates if company is to blame
Canadian mining company Vizsla Silver confirmed the deaths after the workers were abducted in Concordia in January
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IDF claims strikes on Iran’s transport network in new mapped footage
The IDF said it had targeted key transport infrastructure across Iran on Tuesday (7 April).
6 Takeaways From the Story of Trump’s Decision to Go to War With Iran
New details from the weeks leading up to the campaign show how President Trump’s alignment with Benjamin Netanyahu and a lack of sustained opposition from his inner circle put the United States on a course to war.
‘How do we 25th Amendment his ass?’ Alex Jones joins calls to remove Trump from office over Iran threats
Former MAGA allies and members of Congress urge Trump’s removal as the president threatens to eliminate Iranian civilization
‘We still deserve due process,’ says Cambodian man deported by US to Eswatini
Pheap Rom was one of 15 people sent to prison in African kingdom last year despite completing US sentences A Cambodian man deported by the US said he would have accepted being sent to Cambodia, but instead ended up imprisoned in Eswatini, a country he knew so little about that when he first read the name he thought it was another immigration detention centre in Louisiana. Pheap Rom, who had been…
Cost of Trump’s Iran war is now estimated to be $500 million a day
U.S. may already have spent as much as $31 billion on five-week conflict, think-tank estimates
GOP rep: Trump ‘not talking about obliterating innocent people’ with new Iran threat
Republican Rep. Mike Lawler (N.Y.) defended President Trump’s warning of grave consequences for Iran if the Islamic Republic’s leaders fail to meet U.S. demands by a Tuesday evening deadline. “We’re talking about taking decisive action against Iran’s energy and civilian infrastructure,” Lawler told CNN’s John Berman on Tuesday morning. “That is what the president is…
Waiting months to see a doctor? It doesn’t have to be that way.
The queue for specialist care is longer than it has ever been, and it is getting worse.
Watch live: Blanche gives remarks on Trump anti-fraud efforts
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, who recently took the reins at the Department of Justice (DOJ) after Pam Bondi was ousted last week, will speak with reporters Tuesday morning about the Trump administration’s efforts to combat fraud. His remarks come as President Trump and the DOJ have sought to strip states, like Minnesota, of federal…
Senate Democrat: ‘Bombing alone’ can‘t accomplish Trump’s objectives in Iran
Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) said late Monday that “bombing alone” cannot accomplish objectives laid out by President Trump in the U.S. conflict against Iran. “Here’s what I think the stark hard truth is: that the Iranians still have the capacity to attack our aircraft, despite the claim and the boasting that we have total superiority…
Freedom Caucus calls for full DHS funding in GOP-only bill, rejecting leadership plan
The House Freedom Caucus on Tuesday called to fully fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in a GOP-only budget reconciliation bill, rejecting leadership’s two-step plan that appeared to have the backing of President Trump. That plan would fund the bulk of the DHS, including the Coast Guard, the Transportation Security Administration, and the Federal…
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Tributes after British teenager dies in road accident in Vietnam
Orla Wates is remembered by her mother as "beautiful, independent and very funny".
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49% of Russians still read Telegram channels despite blocking, Levada poll finds
Nearly half of Russians — 49 percent — continued to read Telegram channels even as the app was effectively blocked across the country, the Levada Center polling organization found. Twenty percent s…
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Israel Says Iran Cease-Fire Does Not Extend to Lebanon
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu contradicted an earlier statement from Pakistan that said the deal included Lebanon, where Israel is at war with the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah.
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Even as They Praise Iran Cease-Fire, World Leaders Are Whipsawed by Trump
Across Europe and the globe, the war has damaged economies, roiled politics and underscored a lack of options in dealing with the president’s whims.
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Keir Starmer welcomes Iran war ceasefire as he heads to Gulf to meet regional leaders – UK politics live
PM to meet partners in region to discuss effort to ‘support and sustain ceasefire’ and reopening the strait of Hormuz James Cleverly, the shadow housing secretary and a former foreign secretary, to…
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Young people in Japan have the lowest expectations for themselves and their country
A new survey has found that when compared with other nations that form the major global powers, only 16% of Japanese respondents were optimistic about the future of Japan.
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Netanyahu says Trump’s ceasefire deal does not include Lebanon as strikes continue
Hezbollah says it has agreed to halt strikes against Israel but the IDF says it will continue combat operations
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JD Vance continues Hungary visit after accusing EU of election interference – Europe live
US vice-president has repeatedly endorsed Viktor Orbán ahead of key election on Sunday For his speech in Budapest – about to start any moment now – JD Vance will be welcomed at the Mathias Corvinus…
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European nation announces social media ban for under-15s
Australia became the first country globally to block access to social media for under-16s last year
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Middle East crisis live: Iran war ceasefire doesn’t include Lebanon, says Israel
Pakistan’s PM had said the ceasefire would cover Lebanon; IDF ‘continues fighting and ground operations’ against Hezbollah US and Iran agree to provisional ceasefire with Tehran saying it will reop…
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Georgia, Wisconsin Elections Show Declining Appetite for Republican Candidates
A Republican won Marjorie Taylor Greene’s seat, but Democrats shifted the district 25 points to the left since the 2024 presidential race. Conservative candidates lost in Wisconsin, too.
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U.S., Iran and Israel Agree to Cease-Fire
The deal came shortly before President Trump’s deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face devastation. Israel said the cease-fire did not include Lebanon.
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‘We’d all be in the destruction zone!’ Can anything stop today’s nuclear free-for-all?
The Lib Dems’ Sue Miller has spent most of her life trying to reduce the risk of nuclear war. And it’s not going well. Why are so few people talking about non-proliferation, let alone disarmament? …
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Stung by Voters, Republican Legislators Move to Curb Citizen Initiatives
After citizens in Republican states used ballot measures to protect abortion, expand Medicaid and raise the minimum wage, statehouses are moving to make such initiatives much harder.
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Your sarcasm is showing — and its history is surprisingly violent
Some people use sarcasm jokingly. But funnily enough, we tend not to find it witty when we're on the receiving end.
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Colleges are trying to boost student voting. A Trump probe freezes data for that work
To figure out how to boost student voting, colleges have relied on a study about campus voter registration and turnout rates. A Trump administration investigation has cut schools off from new data.
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Abortion clinics are closing nationwide. Could urgent care help fill the gap?
When the only clinic that offered abortions in Michigan's rural Upper Peninsula closed, an urgent care decided to step in to fill the gap. Now, others are considering similar moves as brick-and-mor…
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Police arrest man on suspicion of stealing personal data of 56,000 patients
Hong Kong police have arrested a man working for a contractor commissioned by the Hospital Authority on suspicion of stealing the personal data of more than 50,000 patients, the South China Morning…
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Sean Duffy tells Americans who can’t afford to fly that soaring costs are ‘short term’ thanks to Trump
Transportation Secretary responded to questions about the soaring cost of jet fuel amid the Iran war
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Almost a third of ferry fleet out of action on Scotland's west coast
CalMac's chief executive says an "unprecedented situation" has worsened, with 10 vessels currently unable to sail.
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Decorated Australian veteran remains behind bars on Afghan war crime charges
Australia’s most decorated living veteran did not apply for bail when the war crime murder charges against him were listed in a Sydney court Wednesday
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Israel says operations in Lebanon to continue despite Trump’s ceasefire
Israeli military announces further action against Hezbollah, contradicting statements from Pakistan and Iran Middle East crisis – live updates Israel said its military operations in Lebanon would c…
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HKUST launches 5-year study into long lifespans of Chinese people
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has launched a five-year study into why Chinese people often enjoy long lifespans, and hopes to recruit 500 residents aged 90 or older for…
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Ukraine claims Russia is giving Iran cyber intelligence to hone military base attacks
Russia has reportedly been giving Iran detailed imagery of military bases across the Middle East
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Trump claims a ‘Golden Age of the Middle East’ is on the way after Iran ceasefire: ‘Big money will be made’
President Trump jubilant after backing away from airstrikes threat, despite hostilities only being postponed for two weeks
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Secret FBI report warned of elevated Iranian threat to US targets – despite Trump claims
The report said Iranian security services have attempted to kidnap and kill Americans in recent years
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Israel says Iran ceasefire 'does not include Lebanon'
Israel says Iran ceasefire 'does not include Lebanon'
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All the times Trump has vowed to resolve a crisis in ‘two to three weeks’
Trump has often threatened a rolling deadline in his efforts to end crisis situations
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Wang Fuk Court administrator rejects request to hold owners’ meeting, email shows
The administrator of Hong Kong’s fire-ravaged Wang Fuk Court has stated it will hold a briefing for residents in early May, but turned down an earlier request from more than 300 owners to convene a…
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Family pay tribute to British teenager killed in motorcycle crash in Vietnam
Orla Wates, 19, who died after incident on popular Ha Giang loop, described as ‘beautiful, independent and very funny’ The family of a British teenager have paid tribute to their daughter who died …
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Court hearing set in July on confiscating Jimmy Lai’s properties
Hong Kong authorities have proceeded to confiscate properties linked to crimes committed by former media boss Jimmy Lai Chee-ying, with a hearing scheduled in three months to address the court orde…
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Watch: Iranians gather in Tehran following ceasefire announcement
Pro-government demonstrators poured onto the streets of the Iranian capital after the announcement of the two-week conditional ceasefire between the US and Iran.
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24% of Hong Kong firms to widely adopt AI, with smaller headcounts expected: KPMG
Nearly a quarter of Hong Kong companies are expected to widely adopt AI this year, a threefold increase from a year ago, while a growing number of business leaders believe the technology will resul…
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Wisconsin elects liberal judge to Supreme Court in major win for abortion rights
Chris Taylor’s win guarantees a liberal majority on the court until at least 2030
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Oil prices plunge and shares jump on US-Iran ceasefire plan
Crude prices tumbled by as much as 15% on the conditional pause but is higher than before the war.
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Katie Price banned from driving for seventh time
The former glamour model, from Brighton, has received bans totalling more than six years since 2010.
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Stocks rally 5% and yen strengthens 1% after U.S. and Iran agree to ceasefire
The Strait of Hormuz will be open during that period, allowing for the safe passage of oil tankers.
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Rwanda tries to protect farmland in Africa's most densely populated nation
Rwanda has started to use satellite imagery and strict land rules to protect farmland in its capital, Kigali, as development expands
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Iran-US war latest: Trump backs down and agrees ceasefire with Tehran hours after threatening ‘death of civilization’
Israel backs ceasefire deal but says it 'does not include Lebanon', while Iran-linked militias also say they will halt fighting
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North Korea fires missiles toward sea after ridiculing South's hopes for better ties
South Korea’s military says it detected North Korea firing several short-range ballistic missiles toward the sea Wednesday
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Taiwan opposition leader heads to China in what she calls a ‘journey for peace’
Taiwan opposition leader Cheng Li-wun has arrived in China at the invitation of President Xi Jinping, in what she's calling a “journey for peace” as Beijing pushes for the self-governed island to c…
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‘I want to make myself obsolete’: the MP fighting for Greenland’s self-governance
Qarsoq Høegh-Dam aims to use his seat in Danish parliament to shift power from Copenhagen to Nuuk It’s not the standard motto for a newly elected parliamentarian, but Qarsoq Høegh-Dam is adamant: i…
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From the Gobi Desert to Canada’s North: This Chinese visionary is betting on AI to power this country’s future
In China, the energy landscape has reached a historic tipping point. For the first time, its total installed wind and solar capacity has officially surpassed that of coal. It’s a shift driven by ma…
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EV giant BYD accused of forced labour violations at European factory
As Canada lowers its tariffs and imports more electric vehicles from China, an upcoming report from New York-based labour rights researchers is making new allegations of forced labour practices at …
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Hong Kong immigration chief granted service extension past retirement age
Hong Kong’s director of immigration will have his service extended beyond the retirement age until June next year, authorities have announced. The announcement to extend the term of Benson Kwok Joo…
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US, Iran agree to ceasefire as Trump pulls back on threat to destroy Iranian 'civilisation'
The US and Iran on Wednesday agreed to a two-week ceasefire, reaching a deal just hours before President Donald Trump's deadline and threatened destruction of Iranian "civilisation" if Tehran faile…
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UK house prices fall in March amid uncertain impact of Middle East conflict
Average price dips back below £300,000 after higher energy costs have knock-on effect on mortgage rates UK house prices fell in March, as the housing market lost momentum amid uncertainty over the …
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U.S. and Iran agree to 2-week ceasefire
As part of the agreement, set to take effect immediately, Trump said the U.S. and Israel would suspend bombing Iran for two weeks, subject to Iran following through on its commitment to reopen the …
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Russia’s Central Election Commission says candidates can campaign on Telegram
Russia’s Central Election Commission told the Russian business daily Vedomosti that candidates are legally entitled to choose their own forms and methods of campaigning, including on Telegram.
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Oil prices plummet and Asian stocks surge after Trump suspends attacks on Iran
US president’s decision contingent on Tehran agreeing to two-week ceasefire and reopening Strait of Hormuz
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