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Monday, 20 April 2026 · Global Edition · Updated 21:25 CST
World

‘Waiting without answers’: Gaza mother’s fear for her three imprisoned sons

As Palestinians mark Prisoners' Day, Inaam al-Dahdouh waits for news of her three sons, taken by Israel two years ago.

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Iran foreign minister says Strait of Hormuz ‘completely open’

Iran says 'passage for all commercial vessels through Strait of Hormuz' open during the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire.

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The three clocks of the Iran war

Trump is racing against the midterms, Iran is betting on endurance, and Netanyahu needs a war with no end.

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World Cup 2026: Saudi Arabia sack coach Herve Renard

Frenchman Herve Renard, who won AFCON with Zambia and Ivory Coast, departs Saudi role despite World Cup qualification.

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How the Lebanon ceasefire is viewed in Israel

Al Jazeera’s Tony Cheng describes how people and the press in Israel are reacting to the ceasefire with Lebanon.

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Bulgaria elections: Who’s running and what’s at stake?

Bulgaria has held seven national elections in the past four years because of political and social divisions.

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Macron and Starmer host allies for summit on Hormuz maritime security

US not part of France- and UK-led talks on a post-war Hormuz maritime force, but Europe's role remains limited.

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Can Hungary wean itself off Russian energy, as its new leader has promised?

Magyar’s pitch to Hungarian voters was to turn away from some of Orban’s policies, including Russian energy imports.

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Pope Leo calls on Cameroonians to reject violence as 120,000 join Mass

Preaching at a packed stadium in Douala, Pontiff shares a message of hope, peace and faith during Africa trip.

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The Iran war has exposed the limits of neutrality

From Gulf energy shocks to divisions among allies, the conflict has made strategic ambiguity harder to sustain.

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The U.S. blockade continues despite Iran's announcement the Strait of Hormuz is open

Iran's foreign minister declared the Strait of Hormuz is open, following the start of an Israel-Lebanon ceasefire. President Trump swiftly responded that the U.S. naval blockade on Iran will continue.

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Tennis: Djokovic pulls out of Madrid Open over injury concerns

Former No 1 Djokovic, who has struggled with a shoulder issue, will miss the clay-court tournament in Madrid, Spain.

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Could the Lebanon ceasefire lead to US-Iran talks breakthrough?

Al Jazeera's Tohid Asadi discusses the prospect that the ceasefire in Lebanon could lead to a US-Iran peace deal.

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Lebanese celebrate return to homes as 10-day ceasefire begins

A 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon has come into effect.

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Israeli attacks kill several over two days in Gaza despite ‘ceasefire’

As Gaza violence continues, activist says Israeli settlers torch vehicles, attack homes in occupied West Bank.

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