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Friday, 24 April 2026 · Global Edition · Updated 07:25 CST
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Under cover of Iran war, Israeli settlers terrorise Palestinian communities

Amid rocket sirens and explosions in the sky, the regional war feels distant compared with the terror on the ground.

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Saka helps Arsenal win as Man United lose to Newcastle in Premier League

Man United suffer first defeat in seven games under manager Carrick as Man City lose sight of league leaders Arsenal.

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Rapper-turned-politician votes in Nepal election

Former Kathmandu mayor Balendra Shah, a 35-year-old rapper-turned-politician, casts his vote as Nepal holds elections.

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Iran war: What is happening on day six of US-Israel attacks?

On the sixth day of US-Israeli offensive against Iran, the conflict is escalating while regional tensions are rising.

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Israeli strikes hit Beirut amid threats on Iranian officials in Lebanon

Israeli forces pound Beirut's southern suburbs as Iran warns against targeting embassy.

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China economic growth target set below 5% for the first time at key meeting

The National People's Congress set a GDP target of 4.5 to 5 percent for 2026 as China grapples with economic slowdown.

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Iran targets Kurdish groups in Iraq, begins wave of attacks on Israel

Iranian Kurdish armed groups have reportedly consulted with the US in recent days about whether to attack Iran.

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Iran denies firing missile towards Turkiye after NATO interception

Turkiye's Defence Ministry had said a ⁠ballistic missile ⁠was destroyed ⁠by NATO over ‌the eastern Mediterranean.

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China sets a lower economic growth target of 4.5% to 5% for 2026 as challenges loom

China has signaled continuity rather than change for its economy, setting a slightly lower target for growth this year in the midst of a property slump and other headwinds at home and growing uncertainty abroad.

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Video: Intense US-Israeli bombardment across Iran

Intense US-Israeli bombardment sent flames and plumes of smoke into the night sky across Iran.

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Canada PM Carney says unable to rule out military role in Iran war

Canadian leader also said the US-Israeli attacks on Iran appear to be 'inconsistent with international law'.

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North Korea’s Kim oversees cruise missile tests from new naval destroyer

Kim Jong Un supervised the launch of sea-to-surface 'strategic cruise missiles' from country's new naval destroyer.

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Iran live: Explosions in Tehran as US, Israeli forces continue attacks

US and Israel bombard Iran as Israeli forces hammer Lebanon and the widening conflict causes energy prices to spike.

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Gamblers make big profits on Iran strikes, raising insider trading concerns

Anonymous bets hours before attacks on Iran that killed Supreme Leader Khamenei have raised concerns of insider trading.

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Who is choosing Iran’s next Supreme Leader?

Iran’s Assembly of Experts is now tasked with choosing the next Supreme Leader. It elected Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in 198

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