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Thursday, 23 April 2026 ¡ Global Edition ¡ Updated 15:25 CST
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Palestinians in occupied West Bank protest Israel’s death penalty law

Families of Palestinian prisoners protested against a bill allowing the death penalty for Palestinians in the West Bank

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Israeli strike hits building in Beirut’s southern suburbs

A building in Beirut’s southern suburbs has been hit by an Israeli strike.

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US-Israel launch major attacks as Iranian authorities maintain defiance

Bunker-buster bombs trigger massive secondary explosions at a mountainous area near Isfahan overnight.

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A U.S. journalist is kidnapped in Iraq

The Al-Monitor news site identified the kidnapped journalist as Shelly Kittleson, a freelancer who has contributed to the publication. Iraqi security forces say they have arrested a kidnapper.

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One month of war on Iran cost Arab countries up to $194bn: UNDP

Even if conflict is 'short but intense', countries like Sudan, Yemen, Lebanon will see major increases in poverty rates.

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Major explosion at Russian petrochemical plant

A massive explosion occurred at a major petrochemical plant in Russia, killing at least two people and injuring dozens.

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Foreign journalist kidnapped in Iraq: Interior Ministry

This is a breaking news story.

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Why Iran believes it can outlast the US

Iran is preparing for deeper US escalation while insisting it’s winning. Can this war end before it widens?

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Qatar says ‘ready to help’ with US-Iran negotiations

Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesperson Majed al-Ansari says Qatar is “ready to help” with US-Iran negotiations.

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UK accused of ‘intimidation tactics’ against bailed pro-Palestine activists

In the space of a week, two young women linked to Palestine Action have been arrested in the UK.

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UN aid chief warns of new Israeli occupation in southern Lebanon

As Israel expands Lebanon invasion, Tom Fletcher asks how world will prepare for 'new addition' to occupied territory.

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LIVE: Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Italy – World Cup 2026 qualifying final

Follow our live build-up with full team news coverage before our text commentary stream of the FIFA decider.

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One of the first people known to change their gender was an ancient Egyptian pharaoh

NPR art director and illustrator Jackie Lay tells the story of Hatshepsut, who is widely regarded as one of the greatest pharaohs in Egypt's history — but whose legacy was erased for over 3,000 years.

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Trump attacks NATO allies as pressure mounts over Strait of Hormuz

Al Jazeera’s Alan Fisher explains what Trump’s latest criticism of US allies means.

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Qatar says Iran’s attacks on neighbours crossed ‘many red lines’

Iranian attacks on Qatar are having a 'catastrophic effect on the relationship between the two countries', Doha says.

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