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Friday, 24 April 2026 · Global Edition · Updated 05:25 CST
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Israel’s opposition says military forces are ‘in collapse’

Yair Lapid has criticises the government and says military forces are ‘in collapse.'

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Iran bans sports teams from travelling to ‘hostile’ countries amid war

Sports Ministry says ban for 'security' of athletes before a game between Iranian and Emirati clubs in Saudi Arabia.

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Italy to play Bosnia in 2026 World Cup playoff final, Kosovo face Turkiye

Elsewhere, Bolivia beat Suriname and Jamaica defeat New Caledonia in intercontinental playoff semifinals.

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US-Israel war on Iran: What’s happening on day 28 of attacks?

Trump has delayed attacks on Iran's energy facilities by 10 days, claiming talks are going well - though Iran disagrees.

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‘Truly junk’: E-waste from rich nations floods local markets in Nigeria

Discarded, near-end-of-life electronics shipped from developed countries are adding to Nigeria's growing e-waste burden.

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The Strait of Hormuz is not just an oil chokepoint

It is the single point of failure of globalised production.

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Sri Lanka braces for new economic crisis as war on Iran continues

For many Sri Lankans, the fuel shortage triggered by the war carries echoes of the 2022 economic crisis - with a twist.

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Malaysia’s ships allowed to pass Strait of Hormuz, PM Anwar says

Malaysian leader says oil tankers granted clearance by Iran as government introduces measures to conserve fuel.

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First responders rescue man from Tehran building hit by air strike

The Iranian Red Crescent Society released video showing rescuers in Tehran pulling a man from a damaged building.

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Palestinians flee tear gas as Israeli settlers arrive in occupied West Bank

The Israeli army fired tear gas at Palestinian residents of the Beit Imrin village in the occupied West Bank.

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Red Crescent video shows aftermath of strike on homes in Iran’s Urmia

Iranian Red Crescent video shows the aftermath of a strike on a residential area in Urmia.

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Trump’s signature to appear on US currency in first for sitting president

Announcement is the latest example of Trump literally stamping his name on US institutions.

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Albanese says Australia playing “constructive” role in the war on Iran

Australia’s prime minister says his government has made a “constructive” contribution to the war on Iran.

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Endangered monarch butterfly population surges 64 percent

Mexico's monarch butterfly population surged 64 percent this winter.

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Mexico launches search for two missing aid boats bound for Cuba

Mexico’s navy has launched a search operation after two boats carrying humanitarian aid to Cuba went missing.

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