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Friday, 24 April 2026 · Global Edition · Updated 05:25 CST
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Trump postpones US strikes on Iranian power grid to April 6 amid talks

The US president has threatened the attacks as a means of pressuring Iran to reopen Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway.

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WTO holds crunch meeting amid growing uncertainty over multilateral system

Tariff wars smashed old system, but failure to agree on reforms could see ‘some people writing a new rulebook’.

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Al Jazeera visits Iran’s UNESCO-listed palace damaged by war

Al Jazeera visited Tehran's UNESCO-listed Golestan Palace, which Iran says was damaged by US-Israeli strikes.

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At least nine people dead, dozens missing as boat sinks off Djibouti coast

Rescue operation recovers 266 survivors as UN warns deadliest season on the route is just beginning.

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Iran placing messages on missiles as war of narratives intensifies

Iran’s military has released a video showing a message being placed on a missile ahead of launch.

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Protests erupt outside US court over Maduro case

Supporters and opponents of Nicolas Maduro gathered outside a New York court.

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LIVE: Brazil vs France – World Cup 2026 friendly

Follow our live build-up, with full team news coverage, before our comprehensive text commentary stream.

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Iran's war propaganda includes memes directed at Trump

Iran has been sending not only missiles around the region but also trolling tweets and videos around the internet. It's the latest in global diplomacy.

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The U.S. and Iran can't even agree on whether they're talking

President Trump says Iran is "begging" for a deal. Iran says it has no intention of negotiating. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with NPR's Tom Bowman and Aya Batrawy about prospects for an off-ramp.

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The Olympic committee bans trans athletes from women's events, raising many questions

The International Olympic Committee will require all athletes who want to participate in women's events to undergo genetic testing. The policy takes effect for the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles.

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Trump grants Iran another extension on a deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz

President Trump said he'll hold off on striking Iran's power plants until April 6, postponing a deadline for Iran to let ships transit safely through the Strait of Hormuz.

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Israel sends more troops into southern Lebanon as ground invasion expands

Lebanon's PM warns Israeli actions and statements threaten Lebanese sovereignty and violate international law.

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Dutch court bans xAI’s Grok from generating nonconsensual nude images

Court dismissed xAI claim that measures were taken after plaintiff produced video of nude person shortly before hearing.

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US judge weighs Trump decision to bar Venezuelan funds for Maduro’s defence

Judge Hellerstein declined to dismiss the case against Maduro but questioned US prosecutors about his access to defence.

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Key takeaways from Trump’s war on Iran meeting

US President Donald Trump held a cabinet meeting where he discussed the war on Iran with senior officials.

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