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Tuesday, 21 April 2026 · Global Edition · Updated 01:25 CST
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Israel starts a tense ceasefire in Lebanon, as Trump sounds optimistic on Iran talks

The leaders of Israel and Lebanon agreed to a 10-day ceasefire in Israel's fight against Iran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon, but Israel vowed to keep troops in southern Lebanon.

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US State Department restricts visas for those who ‘support adversaries’

Trump administration says it has taken action against 26 people 'across our hemisphere' who allegedly undermined US.

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Netflix cofounder Hastings to step down after it lost Warner Bros deal

The company's stock plunged about 8 percent on the news of Hastings's departure.

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US House votes to extend temporary protections for Haitians in Trump rebuke

Ten Republicans join Democrats to extend Temporary Protected Status for nearly 350,000 Haitians in the United States.

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Turkiye grieves students killed in school shooting

Hundreds turned out to the funerals of eight students who were fatally shot at school in Turkiye’s Kahramanmaras.

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Pope Leo urges peace in visit to Cameroon’s conflict-hit northwest

Pope Leo XIV was in Bamenda in conflict-hit northwest Cameroon, urging peace in a region beset by deadly fighting.

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What is tailgating, and has FIFA banned it at World Cup stadiums in the US?

Football fans in the US have criticised FIFA and local organisers over a move to ban tailgating at World Cup matches.

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A ceasefire in Lebanon — will it hold?

After rare talks, a ceasefire in Lebanon raises one question: what happens on the ground next?

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Ex-NBA player Damon Jones to be first to plead guilty in US gambling case

Betting scandal that swept basketball set tp see ex-NBA player Damon Jones become first person to plead guilty in case.

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Qatar hosts talks aimed at putting Iran peace process back on track

Pakistan's PM arrived in Doha Thursday for regional talks across the Middle East in a possibility to end the war.

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Who is keeping the fight alive in Sudan’s war?

What three years of war have done to Sudan.

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More than $5 trillion in US taxes. Who gets it?

From war spending to healthcare cuts, US budget choices have real impacts. So who is the system really working for?

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AOC, Boebert join calls for sexual misconduct accountability in Congress

Lawmakers who represent leftward and rightward flanks of their parties call for reform after Congress members resign.

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What role is China playing in the Iran war and how is it affected?

Beijing balancing Tehran alliance with its wider global interests

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UK’s Starmer under fire over report Mandelson failed security vetting

Gov's spokesperson says Starmer had no knowledge of the Foreign Office overriding the security recommendation.

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