Saturday 18th April 2026



French soldier killed in Lebanon UNIFIL attack

French soldier killed in Lebanon UNIFIL attack

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Tanker fired upon near Hormuz as tensions rise

Tanker fired upon near Hormuz as tensions rise

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Japan, Australia seal $14.4 billion frigate defense deal

Japan, Australia seal $14.4 billion frigate defense deal

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Iran says Hormuz under strict control despite reopening remarks

Iran says Hormuz under strict control despite reopening remarks

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Europe calls for full Hormuz reopening, UK-France plan naval mission

Europe calls for full Hormuz reopening, UK-France plan naval mission

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Iran partially reopens airspace, resumes operations at six airports

Iran partially reopens airspace, resumes operations at six airports

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Pope vs President: Leo comes into his own in Trump showdown

Pope vs President: Leo comes into his own in Trump showdown

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Europe’s far-right gathers in Milan seeking fresh momentum after Orbán defeat

Europe’s far-right gathers in Milan seeking fresh momentum after Orbán defeat

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Hours before ceasefire, strike in South Lebanon leaves families in ruin

Hours before ceasefire, strike in South Lebanon leaves families in ruin

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Trump warns Iran over nuclear deal, says strikes could resume

Trump warns Iran over nuclear deal, says strikes could resume

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Trump says upcoming Xi meeting will be historic

Trump says upcoming Xi meeting will be historic

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Israeli crossing restrictions biggest barrier to Gaza aid, Mladenov says

Israeli crossing restrictions biggest barrier to Gaza aid, Mladenov says

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Counter-terror police probe another London arson attack

Counter-terror police probe another London arson attack

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Iranian gunboats fire on tanker in Strait of Hormuz, UK agency says

Iranian gunboats fire on tanker in Strait of Hormuz, UK agency says

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Israel army says established ‘Yellow Line’ in Lebanon, as in Gaza

Israel army says established ‘Yellow Line’ in Lebanon, as in Gaza

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Iran says no date set for US talks as sides seek framework first

Iran says no date set for US talks as sides seek framework first

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One dead after car hits pedestrians outside Melbourne Showgrounds

One dead after car hits pedestrians outside Melbourne Showgrounds

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Iran shuts Hormuz Strait again after brief reopening over US blockade with ships mid-transit

Iran shuts Hormuz Strait again after brief reopening over US blockade with ships mid-transit

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Pakistan pushes diplomacy as military chief and PM wrap Iran peace talks visits

Pakistan pushes diplomacy as military chief and PM wrap Iran peace talks visits

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Iran partially reopens airspace, but airlines remain cautious

Iran partially reopens airspace, but airlines remain cautious

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