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Wednesday, 22 April 2026 · Global Edition · Updated 03:25 CST
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Spy agency says Kim Jong Un's daughter is close to be North Korea's future leader

Seoul's assessment comes as North Korea is preparing to hold its biggest political conference later this month, where Kim is expected to outline his major policy goals for the next five years.

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Jordan Stolz opens his bid for 4 golds by winning the 1000 meters in speedskating

Stolz received his gold for winning the men's 1000 meters at the Milan Cortina Games in an Olympic-record time thanks to a blistering closing stretch. Now Stolz will hope to add to his collection of trophies.

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Top Iran official accuses Israel of trying to sabotage US talks

Iran’s security chief Ali Larijani accuses Israel of sabotaging US nuclear talks to spark a destabilising regional war.

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Man Utd co-owner Ratcliffe’s anti-immigrant rhetoric sparks outrage in UK

Fan fury grows, with club's supporters accusing tycoon of echoing ‘far-right narratives’ that have ‘real-world' impact.

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Several assassination attempts targeted Syria’s al-Sharaa, ministers: UN

UN report reveals five foiled ISIL assassination plots against Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa and top ministers.

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UN begins clearing massive wartime waste dump in Gaza City

The UN Development Programme has begun clearing a massive wartime waste dump in Gaza City.

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Africa must boycott the 2026 World Cup

Africa faces a historic sporting and moral choice over the US-hosted tournament.

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At least 21 dead in ferry sinking in northern Sudan’s River Nile State

At least six people are rescued, while efforts are ongoing to locate about a dozen people still missing, officials say.

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Can the US challenge China’s dominance in critical minerals?

The US is stockpiling critical minerals and forming a trade bloc to control China's control of supply chains.

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Locked Out, Locked In: Witnessing the Gaza War from afar

Longtime friends divided by war, Raed is trapped in Gaza while George watches from afar, one locked in, one locked out.

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Bangladeshis turn out for historic election after Hasina’s downfall

Tens of millions of voters participate in crucial vote that could reshape Bangladesh's political and economic future.

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Bangladesh election live results 2026: By the numbers

Nearly 127 million eligible voters are electing the next prime minister and parliament for a five-year term.

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Bangladesh election results live: Polls close in race between BNP, Jamaat

The landmark election determines the country's leadership and return to democracy following a 2024 student-led uprising.

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LIVE: India vs Namibia – T20 World Cup

Follow our live build-up, with toss and teams coverage, ahead of our full text commentary stream of the Group A match.

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Ukraine skeleton athlete at Winter Olympics disqualified over helmet

IOC bans Vladyslav Heraskevych for repeatedly wearing helmet that depicts Ukrainian athletes killed in war with Russia.

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