Over 80 migrants are missing from a boat that capsized after leaving Libya, UN says
The U.N. migration agency says that more than 80 migrants went missing after a boat that departed a Libyan coastal town capsized in the central Mediterranean
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'The First Fascist': A biography of the French aristocrat who pioneered anti-Semitic populism
Historian Sergio Luzzatto places the Marquis de Morès as the precursor of the ideology, praxis, and even the esthetics of fascist movements
Doctor accused of trying to kill his wife on scenic hike will soon learn his fate at trial
Part of the case centers on a confession that Gerhardt Konig denied having made
Decorated Australian soldier Ben Roberts-Smith charged with killing 5 unarmed Afghans during war
Australia's most decorated living veteran, Ben Roberts-Smith, faces war crime charges on allegations he killed five unarmed Afghans while serving in Afghanistan from 2009 and 2012, police and media reported on Tuesday.
Mum of twins who says home was bombed in Lebanon speaks to BBC
More than one million people in Lebanon have been displaced since the start of the war as Israel expands its ground operation there.
Row over ‘virtual gated community’ AI surveillance plan in Toronto neighbourhood
Rosedale residents considering car licence plate-scanning Flock system in bid to tackle property crime A row has broken out in one of Canada’s wealthiest neighbourhoods over plans to use an AI-powered surveillance system to create the country’s first “virtual gated community” to combat surging property crime. Crime rates in Toronto as a whole are dropping but residents of Rosedale have been left…
Vance blasts EU, lauds Orbán in Budapest
Vice President Vance went after the European Union during a visit Tuesday to Budapest, where he heaped praise on Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, only a few days before elections in that country. Orbán is one of the Trump administration’s top allies in Europe, and Vance’s visit is intended to bolster his government ahead of…
Carnival fever hits Lagos as locals celebrate Afro-Brazilian heritage
The centuries-old Fanti Carnival returned to Nigeria on Monday with a burst of colour and spectacle.
Trump’s gone too far: Invoke the 25th Amendment before it’s too late
The danger is coming from inside the White House.
Russian oil prices hit 13-year high amid Strait of Hormuz closure
Russian Urals crude loaded at the Baltic port of Primorsk was priced at $116.05 a barrel as of April 2, Bloomberg reported, citing data from the Argus Media news agency. That is the highest level since 2013, when prices reached $113–115 a barrel, according to Bloomberg’s infographic.
Huge explosion at Panama Canal’s Bridge of the Americas leaves one dead and more injured
More than 75 firefighting units tackled the blaze at the 5,400ft road bridge, according to Panama’s firefighting chief
WHO suspends Gaza medical evacuations after contractor killed by Israeli troops
Israel's military says troops fired at a vehicle driven by the Palestinian because they believed it posed "an immediate threat".
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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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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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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 Meanwhile, Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy has responded to the Iran ceasefire news by saying that he remains ke…
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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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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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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 has turned down a request from over 300 owners to convene a general me…
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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, claimed on GB News this morning …
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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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‘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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Japan, Australia eye joint missile and drone production amid U.S. stockpile concerns
Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles said the shifting geostrategic environment is driving the quasi-allies to rethink how they cooperate on arms production.
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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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Australia’s most decorated living soldier to remain in jail after being charged with war crimes
Police refused him bail, and he spent Tuesday night at the Silverwater Correctional Complex in Sydney’s west
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Smart Hong Kong Pavilion at InnoEX 2026
[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] As artificial intelligence (AI) adoption accelerates worldwide, Hong Kong is sharpening its focus on applying AI technolo…
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Shell oil trading profits soar amid Iran war but Qatar strikes hit gas output
Company earnings expected to soar to between $200m and $700m in first quarter Business live – latest updates Shell is expected to report “significantly higher” profits from its commodity trading de…
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UK house prices fall as Iran war uncertainty dampens demand
Mortgage rates have been rising and hundreds of the cheapest deals have disappeared over the last month.
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Trump agrees to two-week ceasefire with Iran with reopening of Strait of Hormuz
U.S. President Donald Trump claimed "complete victory" with the deal, but questions about its durability remained.
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Truck drivers warn fuel crisis could see industry ‘grind to a halt’ – As it happened
This blog is now closed Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Cyclone-hammered reefs can take many years to recover, study finds Storm-ravaged coral reefs might never have th…
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Greece to ban under-15s from social media from next year
Greece will ban under-15s from social media from next year.
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French couple return home after three-year detention in Iran
Two French nationals, Cecile Kohler and Jacques Paris, touched down in Paris on Wednesday after more than three years in detention in Iran on espionage charges, marking the end of a politically sen…
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AI K-Pop startup Galaxy aims for IPO in Seoul and New York
The goal of the company, which is preparing for what could be the first overseas listing by a K-pop agency, is to create content without the constraint of human performers.
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Anger over reading list for Texas public schools that includes bible stories like Jonah and the Whale
Religious leaders, teachers, parents, and students spent hours arguing over the list
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Starmer to visit Middle East after US and Iran reach ceasefire deal
The prime minister welcomes the deal, saying the UK will do "all we can to support and sustain this ceasefire".
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US, Israel and Iran agree to a 2-week ceasefire as Trump pulls back on his threats
Iran, the United States and Israel have reached a two-week ceasefire as U_S_ President Donald Trump pulls back from his threats to destroy Iranian “civilization.”
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Keir Starmer heads to Gulf after US and Iran agree two-week ceasefire
PM to meet regional leaders to discuss effort to ‘support and sustain ceasefire’ and reopening the strait of Hormuz Middle East crisis – live updates Keir Starmer is travelling to the Gulf to meet …
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What we know about Iran’s 10-point plan for ending war with US, Israel
Iran proposed a 10-point plan for ending the war with the US and Israel early Wednesday after the establishment of a two-week ceasefire just before a US-imposed deadline and threats to destroy Iran…
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Republican Clay Fuller wins Georgia special election
Republican Clay Fuller wins Georgia special election
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Ukraine-Russia war latest: Secret Ukrainian unit struck Putin’s shadow fleet from Libya, officials say
Ukraine says Russia uses oil export revenues to fund the war, making its tanker fleet legitimate targets
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