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Published dates (RSS): 15 Nov – 05 Apr
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At Least 15 Injured After Driver Plows Into a Louisiana Festival
Some of the pedestrians at the parade in New Iberia, La., were critically hurt, according to the authorities, who said the driver was intoxicated.
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Zelensky says ‘prolonged’ US-Iran war could divert critical support from Ukraine
Volodymyr Zelensky is concerned that a prolonged US-Israeli war on Iran could erode America's support for Ukraine as Washington's global priorities shift
The Independent World -
Iran War Live Updates: U.S. Rescues Officer From Downed Fighter Jet in Iran, Trump Says
The rescue followed a two-day, life-or-death race between U.S. and Iranian forces to reach the injured airman, officials said.
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Former Co-op boss was paid almost £2m before leaving after group’s difficult year
Shirine Khoury-Haq and other managers did not receive annual bonus after damaging cyber-attack in 2025 The former boss of the Co-op collected almost £2m before her sudden departure last month despi…
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Ukraine-Russia war latest: Five killed and 19 injured after Moscow strikes market with drones, says Kyiv
Russia fired more than 280 drones overnight
The Independent World -
Sisters of officer killed by Dezi Freeman plan to sue police for negligence, lawyer says
Dianne Thompson and Lois Kirk tell Victoria police in letter ‘we did not expect to feel invisible’ after Neal Thompson’s death Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The siste…
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Keir Starmer 'concerned' over Kanye West UK festival dates
The rapper has drawn significant criticism over his antisemitic and offensive remarks in recent years.
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Middle East crisis live: Iran says at least five people killed by US-Israeli attacks during US pilot rescue operation
Trump says ‘not a single American’ was killed during rescue of second crew member from F-15 fighter jet shot down on Friday Iranian media has claims that a US aircraft was destroyed while searching…
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Cameroon lawmakers revive vice presidency
Cameroon’s parliament has approved a constitutional amendment to reintroduce the vice president position, a move the opposition says will strengthen President Paul Biya’s power
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Hong Kong rescuers search for man, 81, who went missing on hike in Tuen Mun
Hong Kong rescuers are searching for a man who has been missing since Saturday, with authorities discovering one of the 81-year-old man’s shoes nearly 20 hours into the operation. Police said on Su…
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Crew member from downed US fighter jet rescued in 'miraculous' operation, says Trump
US President Donald Trump said Sunday that US forces had safely recovered a second airman downed in Iran, calling it "miraculous" and "one of the most daring search and rescue operations in US Hist…
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Ukrainian drones damage oil pipeline near Russian port and spark fire at refinery
Ukrainian drones struck Russia’s Leningrad and Nizhny Novgorod regions overnight on April 5, regional governors reported. Air defenses shot down 19 drones over the Leningrad region, Governor Alexan…
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Iran-US war latest: Trump says missing US airman from downed jet rescued in ‘daring’ operation
Race to find second crew member had been going on since the F-15 was shot down on Friday
The Independent World -
A long Mideast war could take away from support for Ukraine, Zelenskyy tells the AP
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is concerned that a prolonged U.S.-Israeli war on Iran could erode America's support for Ukraine as Washington's global priorities shift
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U.S. Rescues Downed Air Force Officer Deep Inside Iran, Trump Says
An Air Force officer of a F-15E Strike Eagle shot down on Friday by Iran spent a day in hostile territory with little more than a pistol for protection.
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Welcome to the MrBeastification of British politics: the latest trick up Nigel Farage's sleeve | Kirsty Major
The Reform UK leader’s energy bill giveaway certainly grabs our attention – but it’s a distraction from the real winners and losers You can already imagine the video. A man stands in the middle of …
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How Paris swapped cars for bikes – and transformed its streets
Under outgoing mayor Anne Hidalgo, the French capital added bike lanes, cut traffic and reclaimed public space, but not without resistance When Corentin Roudaut moved to Paris 10 years ago, he was …
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What we know so far about rescue of US airman in Iran
The US has rescued the missing crew member of the US F-15 fighter jet which was shot down over southern Iran.
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‘From big renovation to big burial’: Wang Fuk Court residents return to mark Ching Ming
Thousands of Hongkongers braved thundery and rainy weather on Ching Ming Festival on Sunday to sweep tombs, with some distraught Wang Fuk Court residents returning to the fire-ravaged site to mourn…
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Japan should lead efforts toward U.S.-Iran ceasefire
Terashima said Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi had visited him to exchange opinions on nuclear issues in 2010, when he was the Iranian ambassador to Japan.
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U.S. rescues airman as Trump and Israel pressure Iran ahead of deadline
The dramatic extraction resolved a crisis for U.S. President Donald Trump with the war on Iran in its sixth week.
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Tina Fey joins Jack Black in his fifth time hosting 'SNL'
Tina Fey joins Jack Black in his fifth time hosting 'SNL'
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Tai Po fire hearings reveal broken promises to Hongkongers
The independent committee investigating Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades concluded the first round of hearings last week. It is essential that we get to the bottom of the human and systemic er…
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Storm Dave hits road and rail travel but is set to ease
Storm Dave will clear northeast on Easter Sunday, bringing "sunshine and showers" to much of the country.
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'A messed-up situation' - world champion Dubois on family rift
Caroline Dubois opens up about her family rift and says she wants to reconcile with her brother Daniel, as she looks to unify lightweight world titles.
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Fair Work Agency’s priorities criticised days before its launch
Cornerstone of the UK’s Employment Rights Act ‘in danger of becoming a dead duck’, says Unite boss The government has asked its new employment rights watchdog to reduce the regulatory burden on bus…
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Ministers working with Labour backbenchers to temper Mahmood immigration plans
Exclusive: Starmer urged to go further with exemptions if he wants to avoid widespread anger from his own MPs A number of ministers concerned about Shabana Mahmood’s immigration changes are working…
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Takaki Biwa on winning the 76th Mr. H. Poetry Prize
The Mr. H Prize is one of the biggest and oldest awards for contemporary Japanese poetry and often compared to the Akutagawa Prize for literary fiction.
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Second airman that was shot down over Iran rescued safely
Second airman that was shot down over Iran rescued safely
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Aid groups warn Iran war is hindering food and medicine from reaching millions
Aid groups are warning that the war in the Middle East has upended their ability to get food and medicine to millions in need and that more people will suffer if the violence continues
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Choirs seek to protect a musical tradition little changed since Queen Elizabeth I
A campaign is underway to protect England's choral music tradition, which has thrived for nearly 500 years
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Trump says U.S. military has rescued airman shot down over Iran
A U.S. Airforce officer whose plane was shot down in Iran was rescued by U.S. forces early Sunday, President Trump announced on social media.
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Hong Kong economy showed resilience in first quarter of 2026, Paul Chan says
Hong Kong’s economy showed resilience in the first quarter of 2026 amid a more volatile stock market, even though the war in the Middle East continued to fuel market jitters, the city’s finance chi…
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‘WE GOT HIM’: Trump declares success after US airman shot down in Iran rescued
Desperate race to find F-15 crew member involved hundreds of troops while airman sought cover in mountainous territory
The Independent World -
Survival or FA Cup glory - which would you choose?
Leeds visit West Ham on Sunday in the FA Cup quarter-finals but both are also in a relegation scrap. Would you risk safety for glory?
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Nearly 100 NSW service stations fined $1,100 each over misleading petrol prices amid fuel shortage crackdown
Most of the stations hit with penalty infringement notices were in regional NSW, while 23 were in Sydney Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Ninety-three service stations i…
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Is season running away from frazzled Arsenal?
Arsenal must regroup after their hopes of a quadruple are wrecked in two weeks by successive defeats for the first time this season.
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Middle East war live: Iran says five killed in strikes during US pilot rescue
Strikes killed five people overnight in Iran's southwest during the rescue of a missing US crewmember of a downed F-15 fighter jet, Iranian media reported Sunday. Iran also said that it destroyed t…
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Special report: Second airman that was shot down over Iran rescued safely, U.S. officials say
U.S. forces safely rescued the second F-15E crew member of a two-seat fighter jet that went down over Iran, two U.S. officials said.
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SNL’s Pam Bondi wants her job back after making history with Trump firing: ‘I shattered that glass exit door’
Ashley Padilla’s ousted attorney general laments DOJ staffers tossing her portrait in the trash ‘like it was the Epstein files’
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Waitrose employee sacked after stopping shoplifter from taking Easter eggs
Walker Smith, 54, who worked for retailer for 17 years, says he grabbed bag from thief before they escaped A Waitrose employee of 17 years has described his devastation after being sacked for stopp…
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Is the UK falling out of love with social media?
Ofcom data points to more passive consumption amid changes to apps and fears about mental health and past posts Posting significant events in your life, from birthdays to weddings and promotions, i…
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Tonga's debt to China hinders rebuilding effort four years after eruption
Tongan Prime Minister Lord Fakafanua has said his country will not be accepting any more loans from Beijing.
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US rescues second crew member of downed F-15E fighter jet from Iran
The rescue of the air man from the F-15E fighter jet was announced by Donald Trump in a late night social media post Middle East crisis – live updates The second crew member of a downed F-15E fight…
The Guardian World -
Trump's 'hellfire ultimatum' to Iran and 'PM slams Kanye gig'
The ongoing US-Israeli war against Iran and a Kanye West gig are top stories in the papers this Sunday.
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Hong Kong tourists choose safety, affordability with trips to mainland China
Hong Kong traveller Mr Lau is among those turning to high-speed rail trips or flights to mainland China after being deterred from international air travel by rising costs, particularly fuel surchar…
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US service member missing after Iran shot down fighter jet has been rescued
A U.S. service member who has been missing since Iran shot down a fighter jet has been rescued, President Donald Trump wrote in a social media post early Sunday
The Independent World -
Asian countries assure Australia ‘normal supply’ of fuel will continue as Albanese focuses on averting shortages
Federal government chases supply guarantees from countries including Singapore, South Korea, Malaysia and Japan amid Iran war Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Asian trad…
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Second airman in F-15E that was shot down over Iran rescued safely, U.S. officials say
U.S. forces safely rescued the second F-15E crew member of a two-seat fighter jet that went down over Iran on Friday, two U.S. officials said late Saturday.
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Writers Guild of America strikes tentative deal with studios
The Writers Guild of America has made a tentative deal with the major studios, one month before their contract was set to expire, the guild said on social media Saturday night
NBC News