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Moment huge explosion hits base of Iranian-backed Iraqi army unit
Read More Footage released on social media on Saturday 20 April appears to show huge explosions at a military base belonging to Iraq’s Iranian-backed Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) in Babylon, south of Baghdad. Footage released on social media on Saturday 20 April appears to show huge explosions at a military base belonging to Iraq’s Iranian-backed…
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About 1,300 people from Myanmar flee into Thailand after clashes broke out in a key border town
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One killed, 20 wounded in blast at Iran-aligned group’s base in Iraq
Read MoreBlast hitting Popular Mobilisation Forces comes amid ongoing attacks on Iran-linked groups as regional tensions soar.Blast hitting Popular Mobilisation Forces comes amid ongoing attacks on Iran-linked groups as regional tensions soar.
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American Idol singer Mandisa dies aged 47
Read MoreTributes are being paid to the gospel singer who won a Grammy in 2014 for her record Overcomer.Tributes are being paid to the gospel singer who won a Grammy in 2014 for her record Overcomer.
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Are Chinese electric vehicles taking over the world?
Read MoreTesla and other Western electric car manufacturers are facing stiff competition from China.Tesla and other Western electric car manufacturers are facing stiff competition from China.
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Brittany Higgins hopes Bruce Lehrmann rape finding sets ‘new precedent’ for sexual assault survivors
Read More In her first statement since a judge dismissed Lehrmann’s defamation action, Higgins also takes swipe at Seven’s Spotlight program Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Brittany Higgins says she hopes Justice Michael Lee’s judgment in Bruce Lehrmann’s failed defamation case will set a new precedent for…
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Man dies after setting himself on fire outside Trump trial courthouse
Read More Man identified by police as Max Azzarello, from Florida, dies the day after incident outside lower Manhattan courthouse A man has died after setting himself on fire outside the New York courthouse where Donald Trump’s hush-money trial is taking place. NBC News and other US media reported the man’s death early on Saturday.…
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Nigeria’s cybercrime reforms leave journalists at risk
Read MoreAmendments to the Cybercrimes Act are an improvement but remaining provisions can still be used to target journalists.Amendments to the Cybercrimes Act are an improvement but remaining provisions can still be used to target journalists.
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‘I am prepared to die’: Mandela’s speech which shook apartheid
Read MoreSixty years ago at the Rivonia Trial, Nelson Mandela made one of the most famous speeches of the 20th century.Sixty years ago at the Rivonia Trial, Nelson Mandela made one of the most famous speeches of the 20th century.
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Middle East crisis live: Iran threatens ‘maximum’ response to any further ‘adventurism’ by Israel
Read More Iranian foreign minister’s comments come as world leaders urged calm Additionally, the Iranian foreign minister, Hossein Amir-abdollahian said that Tehran was investigating the overnight attack on the country, adding that so far a link to Israel had not been proven as he downplayed the strike, according to Reuters. Hossein Amir-abdollahian told NBC News…
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Runaway horse pursued by police car in low-speed chase
Read More Watch as a runaway horse leads Connecticut police officers on a low-speed chase. Watch as a runaway horse leads Connecticut police officers on a low-speed chase.
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German warship ends mission against Houthi militants in Red Sea
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 786
Read MoreAs the war enters its 786th day, these are the main developments.As the war enters its 786th day, these are the main developments.
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Friends of Bristol aid worker killed in Gaza pay emotional tributes
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What does Israel have in its arsenal that it could use against Iran?
Read MoreIsrael has airborne and naval capabilities that it can use against Iran, but it must choose any target carefully.Israel has airborne and naval capabilities that it can use against Iran, but it must choose any target carefully.
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Man who set fire to himself near Trump trial dies, US media says
Read MoreMaxwell Azzarello doused himself in liquid before throwing conspiracy-theory pamphlets, police said.Maxwell Azzarello doused himself in liquid before throwing conspiracy-theory pamphlets, police said.
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Labour targets TikTok microinfluencers ahead of election
Read More Party hopes smaller content creators with loyal following online will attract voters missed through TV and radio Labour has appointed a dedicated employee to work with influencers and seed positive messages about Keir Starmer’s party on TikTok and Instagram, as the UK’s political parties prepare to target “microinfluencers” during the general election campaign.…
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The wheelie bag rides again as ‘nanna glamour’ takes hold
Read More Younger women and men are discovering the former fashion faux pas is a great alternative to lugging heavy bags You might associate shopping trolleys with older people toiling to get home with their groceries. But now they are being embraced by shoppers of all ages thanks to a fashion makeover that chimes with…
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As Russia edges toward a possible offensive on Kharkiv, some residents flee. Others refuse to leave
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‘When will our good days come?’ The Mumbai cook voting in India’s election
Read More‘When all the money the politicians promise reaches our bank accounts, that’s when I will believe them,’ she says.‘When all the money the politicians promise reaches our bank accounts, that’s when I will believe them,’ she says.
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Godspeed: Welsh church to offer 15 minute ‘micro services’
Read More St David’s weekday services hope to draw in commuters and others with work or family pressures The prospect of sitting on a hard pew enduring a drawn-out service with, perhaps, a meandering sermon at its heart, puts off many would-be church-goers. But a Welsh church is determined to draw in worshippers who feel…
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UK small boats policymakers referred to ‘bloody migrants’, says civil servant
Read More Exclusive: Former head of policy at illegal migration taskforce details ‘inhumane conversations’ A senior civil servant has said Cabinet Office officials making policy on small boats referred to “bloody migrants” and were expected to “leave their humanity at the door”. Rowaa Ahmar withdrew a tribunal claim alleging “unrelenting and systemic” racism in the…
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Israel and Iran’s apparent strikes and counterstrikes give new insights into both militaries
Read MoreThis month’s unprecedented direct attacks between Iran and Israel are revealing deeper insights into both militariesThis month’s unprecedented direct attacks between Iran and Israel are revealing deeper insights into both militaries
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Disasters, dancers and a Duke: Photos of the week
Read MoreA selection of striking images from around the world, taken over the past seven days.A selection of striking images from around the world, taken over the past seven days.
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Haiti’s former capital seeks to revive its hey-day as gang violence consumes Port-au-Prince
Read MoreThey call it Okap, home to Haiti’s kings, emancipated slaves and revolutionariesThey call it Okap, home to Haiti’s kings, emancipated slaves and revolutionaries
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Indonesia volcano: thousands evacuated amid spreading ash and tsunami fears
Read More More than 11,000 people told to leave their homes after Mount Ruang erupted at least three times since Friday afternoon More than 2,100 people living near an erupting volcano on Indonesia’s Sulawesi island were evacuated on Friday due to the dangers of ash, falling rocks, hot volcanic clouds and the possibility of a…
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A man escaped Sudan’s bloody civil war. His mysterious death in Missisippi has sparked suspicion
Read MoreDau Mabil escaped war-torn Sudan as a child and built a new life in MississippiDau Mabil escaped war-torn Sudan as a child and built a new life in Mississippi
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Tesla’s Elon Musk postpones India trip, sources say
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New NHL team marks coming-of-age moment for Salt Lake City as a pro sports hub
Read MoreIt may look like an NHL team has just fallen into Salt Lake City’s lapIt may look like an NHL team has just fallen into Salt Lake City’s lap
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4/19: CBS Evening News
Read MoreMan sets himself on fire outside Trump trial courthouse; Iconic Yankees announcer John Sterling announces retirementMan sets himself on fire outside Trump trial courthouse; Iconic Yankees announcer John Sterling announces retirement
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Thousands protest against Canary islands’ ‘unsustainable’ tourism model
Read More Local people say archipelago’s outdated industry made life unaffordable and prompts environmental emergencies Thousands of people will join protests across the Canary islands on Saturday to call for an urgent rethink of the Spanish archipelago’s tourism industry and a freeze on tourist numbers, arguing that the current, decades-old model has made life unaffordable…
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From WhatsApp to Greggs – why is tech going down more?
Read MoreExperts say tech outages do seem to be happening more often.Experts say tech outages do seem to be happening more often.
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Watch: Rio’s Christ the Redeemer statue lit up green
Read MoreWatch: Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio turns green for indigenous dayWatch: Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio turns green for indigenous day
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Solomon Islands election: PM Sogavare retains seat as count continues
Read More Full results are expected in coming days to determine whether Manasseh Sogavare’s Our party can form the next government Solomon Islands’ incumbent prime minister, Manasseh Sogavare, has retained his parliamentary seat, results showed on Saturday, but it will be days before vote counting determines whether his Our party can form the next government.…
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Panama Papers trial’s public portion comes to an unexpectedly speedy end
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