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Friday, 24 April 2026 · Global Edition · Updated 23:25 CST
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UN warns of widening crisis as Israeli attacks displace 816,000 in Lebanon

UN humanitarian chief says mass displacement accelerating as Lebanon's shelters are already overcrowded, lack resources.

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Pentagon probe points to U.S. missile hitting Iranian school

A military assessment suggests a U.S. Tomahawk cruise missile was responsible for at least 165 deaths at an Iranian girls' school, according to a U.S. official who was not authorized to speak publicly.

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Iran war: More ships are hit and a probe points to the U.S. striking a girls school

Attacks and counterattacks continued throughout the Middle East Wednesday. Two cargo ships were struck in the Gulf, as some lawmakers in Washington pressed for answers on the war's rationale.

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UK court rejects bid to reinstate ‘terrorism’ charge against Kneecap rapper

Rapper Liam O'Hanna welcomes ruling in case he says was 'never about any threat to the public, never about terrorism'.

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FIFA World Cup: US war on Iran, Mexico violence, visa bans, Iraq qualifier

The FIFA World Cup 2026 was billed as one of the easiest to organise, but challenges still lie in wait.

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Trump says Iran war to end ‘soon’ as Israel claims no time limit

US president hails war progress as Iran continues to block Hormuz Strait and launch attacks across the region.

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LIVE: Real Madrid vs Manchester City – Champions League last 16

Follow the build-up, analysis and live text commentary of the game as Madrid host City for last 16, first leg showdown.

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Chile’s new president has praised Pinochet, a dictator. What does it mean?

Experts say the views of newly inaugurated president Jose Antonio Kast reflect deep dissatisfaction with the status quo.

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Bangladesh demolish Pakistan who suffer record low score in contest

Pakistan bowled out for the lowest total in a match against Bangladesh as the latter claim 8-wicket win to open series.

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IEA recommends record 400M barrel oil release amid Iran war

The International Energy Agency has agreed to release a record 400 million barrels of oil.

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UN warns of widening crisis as Israeli attacks displace 750,000 in Lebanon

UN humanitarian chief says mass displacement accelerating as Lebanon's shelters are already overcrowded, lack resources.

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Shell declares force majeure on LNG contracts from Qatar

Qatar announced a production halt at a facility last week and declared force majeure on LNG shipments.

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IEA agrees to release 400 million barrels of oil from strategic reserves

Proposed release is larger than the 182 million barrels of oil that IEA ​members released after Russia invaded Ukraine.

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No Nobles Day: Britain's Parliament boots its last hereditary Lords after 700 years

Government minister Nick Thomas-Symonds said the change put an end to "an archaic and undemocratic principle." The removed aristocrats are 92 of the House of Lords' 800 members.

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Not ‘a litre of oil’ to pass Strait of Hormuz, expect $200 price tag: Iran

Warning comes as 400 million barrels of oil are being released from global reserves during waterway's closure.

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