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Tuesday, 21 April 2026 · Global Edition · Updated 17:25 CST
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Super Bowl 2026: Seahawks ride defence, Walker to beat Patriots

Seattle Seahawks produce a dominant defensive display to outmuscle the New England Patriots 29-13.

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China critic and former media tycoon Jimmy Lai is sentenced to 20 years in a Hong Kong security case

Jimmy Lai, the pro-democracy former Hong Kong media tycoon and a fierce critic of Beijing, was sentenced on Monday to 20 years in prison in the longest punishment given so far under a China-imposed national security law that has virtually silenced th

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Center-left Socialist candidate wins over populist in Portugal's presidential runoff

Center-left Socialist candidate António José Seguro recorded a thumping victory over hard-right populist André Ventura in Portugal's runoff presidential election Sunday, according to official results.

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‘Tool of siege’: Israel’s punishing control of Gaza movement

Israeli closures have ceased to be temporary 'security measures' and now a daily reality that has redefined survival.

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Bangladesh’s Jamaat leader Shafiqur Rahman: The man everyone wants to meet

Until recently, Bangladesh's elite and foreign diplomats avoided the Jamaat leader and his party. Not any more.

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Super Bowl 2026: Seahawks ride defence, Kenneth Walker to win championship

Seattle Seahawks produce a dominant defensive display to outmuscle the New England Patriots 29-13.

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Thailand’s Bhumjaithai set for coalition talks after surprise election win

Conservative party looks set to win at least 194 seats in Thailand's 500 member House, Thai media say.

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,446

These are the key developments from day 1,446 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

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Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai sentenced to 20 years in prison

Founder of the now-defunct Apple Daily newspaper gets lengthy sentence under Beijing's national security law.

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Building collapse in northern Lebanon kills at least nine people

Officials say six others were injured as rescue teams search for people trapped under the rubble.

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Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai faces sentencing in national security trial

Founder of the now-defunct Apple Daily newspaper faces possible life in prison on charges of foreign collusion.

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Iran arrests prominent reformist politicians, cites links to US, Israel

Detainees are accused of trying to disrupt Iran's 'political social order' at a time of threats from the US and Israel.

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Israel security cabinet approves rules to increase control over West Bank

The Palestinian presidency calls the decision a 'dangerous' Israeli 'attempt to legalize settlement expansion'.

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Portugal elects Socialist Party’s Seguro as president in landslide

With 95 percent of votes counted, 63-year-old Antonio Jose Seguro is on 66 percent.

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T20 World Cup: Nepal fans light up Wankhede despite painful England loss

From families crossing borders to fans dancing in the stands, Nepalese cricket fans created a carnival atmosphere.

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