Monday 20th April 2026



Scottish leader says Scotland could hold independence vote by 2028

Scottish leader says Scotland could hold independence vote by 2028

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Iran's Pezeshkian stresses importance of diplomacy to reduce ‌tensions with US

Iran's Pezeshkian stresses importance of diplomacy to reduce ‌tensions with US

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Qatar approves gradual return of foreign airlines at Hamad airport after safety review

Qatar approves gradual return of foreign airlines at Hamad airport after safety review

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US-Iran talks in doubt as violence flares in Strait of Hormuz

US-Iran talks in doubt as violence flares in Strait of Hormuz

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Talks with Israel to be led by ex-ambassador Simon Karam — Lebanese presidency

Talks with Israel to be led by ex-ambassador Simon Karam — Lebanese presidency

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UAE schools reopen after weeks of distance learning

UAE schools reopen after weeks of distance learning

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Titanic survivor’s life jacket sells for over $900,000 in landmark auction

Titanic survivor’s life jacket sells for over $900,000 in landmark auction

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Japan issues tsunami alert after powerful earthquake hits off northern coast

Japan issues tsunami alert after powerful earthquake hits off northern coast

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Indonesia revises Papua toll to 15 dead after April 14 operation; probe under way

Indonesia revises Papua toll to 15 dead after April 14 operation; probe under way

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After 7.7 quake, Japan warns of higher likelihood of ‘huge’ magnitude‑8 event

After 7.7 quake, Japan warns of higher likelihood of ‘huge’ magnitude‑8 event

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At least 25 killed in deadly blast at fireworks factory in southern India kills 23

At least 25 killed in deadly blast at fireworks factory in southern India kills 23

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First tsunami wave reaches Japan’s Iwate coast after strong earthquake, authorities monitor nuclear plants

First tsunami wave reaches Japan’s Iwate coast after strong earthquake, authorities monitor nuclear plants

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Cambodian king has ‘successful’ surgery after prostate cancer diagnosis

Cambodian king has ‘successful’ surgery after prostate cancer diagnosis

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Tsunami warning for Hokkaido after 7.4-magnitude quake off north-east Japan, waves up to 3m expected

Tsunami warning for Hokkaido after 7.4-magnitude quake off north-east Japan, waves up to 3m expected

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State of emergency declared as flash floods hit New Zealand capital

State of emergency declared as flash floods hit New Zealand capital

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Bulgaria's former president Rumen Radev set to win parliamentary election

Bulgaria's former president Rumen Radev set to win parliamentary election

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US strike on alleged drug boat kills three in the Caribbean Sea

US strike on alleged drug boat kills three in the Caribbean Sea

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Louisiana man kills 8 children in mass shooting linked to domestic violence

Louisiana man kills 8 children in mass shooting linked to domestic violence

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UNIFIL honors slain French peacekeeper at Beirut ceremony

UNIFIL honors slain French peacekeeper at Beirut ceremony

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Iran’s president urges diplomacy with US but warns distrust remains

Iran’s president urges diplomacy with US but warns distrust remains

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