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G7 foreign ministers’ communique warns of new sanctions on Iran and urges de-escalation
Read MoreGroup of Seven foreign ministers warned of new sanctions against Iran on Friday for its drone and missile attack on Israel, and urged both sides to avoid an escalation of the conflictGroup of Seven foreign ministers warned of new sanctions against Iran on Friday for its drone and missile attack on Israel, and urged…
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Why Taylor Swift’s Music Makes Us So Emotional
Read More A suggestion for the masses: Now would be a good time to check in on your favorite Taylor Swift fan. After months of feverish anticipation, the superstar delivered her 11th studio album, The Tortured Poets Department, on Friday—and Swifities everywhere are losing their minds. From a neuroscience perspective, the response makes sense. Research…
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Kenya investigates crash that killed military chief
Read MoreGen Francis Ogolla was in the west of the country when his helicopter went down killing 10.Gen Francis Ogolla was in the west of the country when his helicopter went down killing 10.
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Everything we know about Israel’s strikes on Iran as explosions rock Isfahan
Read More Two US officials claim an Israeli missile struck Iran near the city of Isfahan overnight – although Iran has downplayed reports as Israel remained silent Two US officials claim an Israeli missile struck Iran near the city of Isfahan overnight – although Iran has downplayed reports as Israel remained silent
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Why an Israeli attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities is a bad idea
Read MoreA direct Israeli attack on Iran’s nuclear sites would yield little while risking too much.A direct Israeli attack on Iran’s nuclear sites would yield little while risking too much.
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AP PHOTOS: For the world’s largest democratic exercise, one village’s polling officers are all women
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Finland says Russia ‘using illegal immigrants against us’ and calls for EU help – Europe live
Read More Prime minister Petteri Orpo says eastern Finland ‘suffering because of Russian behaviour’ Volodymyr Zelenskiy, Ukraine’s president, visited the Donetsk region today. Two people have been detained in Poland on suspicion of attacking Leonid Volkov, an aide to the late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda told reporters today, Reuters reported.…
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Cass Review: A victory for women, children and common sense
Read MoreThe review into gender care services in England exposed one of the biggest medical negligence scandals in recent times.The review into gender care services in England exposed one of the biggest medical negligence scandals in recent times.
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Allman Brothers Band guitarist Betts dies at 80
Read MoreDickey Betts helped create their band’s Sothern rock style and wrote classic songs like Ramblin’ Man.Dickey Betts helped create their band’s Sothern rock style and wrote classic songs like Ramblin’ Man.
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Amid U.S.-China Rivalry, Beijing Agrees to Send Two Furry Diplomats to San Francisco
Read More BEIJING — San Francisco is the latest U.S. city preparing to receive a pair of pandas from China, in a continuation of Beijing’s famed “panda diplomacy.” San Francisco Mayor London Breed announced the panda loan in Beijing on Friday, alongside officials from China Wildlife Conservation Association, or CWCA. It will be San Francisco’s…
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Can You Eat Cicadas? Yes, and Here’s How to Catch, Clean, and Cook Them
Read More Get ready to see cicadas everywhere. More than a trillion of the critters are expected to surface in parts of the United States this year in a rare co-emergence event the likes of which hasn’t been seen in over two centuries. Known for their deafening mating calls, which can be as loud as…
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Rishi Sunak vows to end what he calls ‘sicknote culture’ – UK politics live
Read More Prime minister to say in speech there is risk of ‘over-medicalising everyday challenges and worries of life’ while Labour calls announcement ‘cheap headline’ You can watch this Rishi Sunak press conference here … It has been heavily trailed and I have already put some excerpts from it in the blog, but Rishi Sunak…
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Video of officials signing bilateral agreement falsely shared as ‘Indonesia paying off debts to China’
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Ukraine claims it shot down a Russian strategic bomber. Moscow says the plane crashed
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Francis Ogolla: Kenya investigates crash that killed military chief
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Kenya investigates crash that killed military chief
Read MoreGen Francis Ogolla was in the west of the country when his helicopter went down killing 10.Gen Francis Ogolla was in the west of the country when his helicopter went down killing 10.
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Mapped: Where is Isfahan? The target of Israel’s strikes against Iran
Read More Explosions were heard near a major military airbase and nuclear site in Isfahan, Iran, state media reported Explosions were heard near a major military airbase and nuclear site in Isfahan, Iran, state media reported
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Macron tells Ukraine why it can’t have Israel-style air defenses
Read More It took West Jerusalem decades to deploy a comprehensive system to protect its skies from all kinds of threats, the French president has said It is impossible for the West to provide Ukraine with a version of Israel’s famed Iron Dome air defense system, because it has neither the time nor the resources…
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Watch live: Flights across Middle East region tracked after Israel launch missile strike on Iran
Read More Watch live on Friday (19 April) as flights across the Middle East region are tracked after Israel launched a missile strike on Iran. Watch live on Friday (19 April) as flights across the Middle East region are tracked after Israel launched a missile strike on Iran.
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Children among eight dead in Russia strike on Ukraine
Read MoreRussia strikes two cities in Ukraine’s central Dnipropetrovsk region, hitting the station in Dnipro.Russia strikes two cities in Ukraine’s central Dnipropetrovsk region, hitting the station in Dnipro.
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No Plan B without US – Kiev
Read More Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmitry Kuleba has said this was the message he relayed to American counterpart Antony Blinken Ukraine does not have a ‘Plan B’ for the conflict with Russia if the US Congress refuses to approve more military aid for Kiev, Foreign Minister Dmitry Kuleba has said. The diplomat told Ukraine’s Rada…
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UK government urges de-escalation as Israel launches attack on Iran
Read More UK is ‘very firmly engaged in counselling moderation,’ says government minister UK is ‘very firmly engaged in counselling moderation,’ says government minister
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Eight killed in Ukraine’s Dnipropetrovsk in major Russian attack on homes and train station
Read More Unspecified Russian missiles tore through more than dozen residential homes Unspecified Russian missiles tore through more than dozen residential homes
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Bowen: The war between Israel and Iran has come out of the shadows
Read MoreWhatever happens next, the rules of the “the game” between the two countries have changed, writes Jeremy Bowen.Whatever happens next, the rules of the “the game” between the two countries have changed, writes Jeremy Bowen.
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Teen suspect in Sydney church stabbing attack charged with terrorism
Read More If convicted, 16-year-old could be imprisoned for life If convicted, 16-year-old could be imprisoned for life
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Watch: Explosions seen over Iran city as Israel launches missile attack
Read More Footage released from Iran shows flashes over the skies of Isfahan following reports of multiple explosions heard near the city of Isfahan. Footage released from Iran shows flashes over the skies of Isfahan following reports of multiple explosions heard near the city of Isfahan.
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Pakistan attack targets van carrying Japanese autoworkers
Read MorePolice said three people were wounded in port city of Karachi but bomber and accomplice died.Police said three people were wounded in port city of Karachi but bomber and accomplice died.
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India seeks UK carbon tax exemption in free trade deal talks
Read More Exclusive: India seeking to use approach of UK election as bargaining chip and any exemption would be controversial India is demanding an exemption from the UK’s planned carbon tax as part of negotiations aiming to finalise a free trade deal before the UK election. India’s negotiating team have spent this week in London…
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Flashes seen in sky above Iran as drones are ‘shot down’
Read MoreVideo shows flashes in the night sky above Isfahan in Iran, where state media said three drones were shot down.Video shows flashes in the night sky above Isfahan in Iran, where state media said three drones were shot down.
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Laborers and street vendors in Mali find no respite as deadly heat wave surges through West Africa
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Teenager charged with ‘terrorism’ over Australia church stabbing attack
Read MoreBoy was arrested at the scene after Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel was attacked during a service in Sydney.Boy was arrested at the scene after Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel was attacked during a service in Sydney.
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Israel has carried out airstrikes on Iran, US officials say
Read More Iranian state media reports that drones have been shot down over Isfahan province in attack on Friday and that the nuclear site there is ‘completely safe’ Middle East crisis: live updatesWhat we know so far about Israel’s strike on Iran US officials have confirmed that Israel has carried out airstrikes against Iran as…
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After their PM halts Ukraine aid, Slovaks dig deep to help
Read MoreA crowdfunding campaign to buy artillery shells for Ukraine quickly exceeds its target of €1m (£850m).A crowdfunding campaign to buy artillery shells for Ukraine quickly exceeds its target of €1m (£850m).
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5 Japanese workers narrowly escape suicide bombing that targeted their vehicle in Pakistan
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The U.S. Vetoes Resolution to Upgrade Palestine’s U.N. Membership
Read More The U.S. blocked on Thursday a draft resolution that would have allowed the United Nations General Assembly to vote on allowing a Palestinian state to become a full member state of the U.N. The move has triggered backlash from other states and pro-Palestinian groups, as global divisions continue to sharpen over Israel’s war…
