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Tuesday, 21 April 2026 · Global Edition · Updated 15:25 CST
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UN experts slam attacks on Gaza shelters, forced displacement in West Bank

Panel details incidents of violence by Israeli forces and settlers against displaced Palestinians in Gaza and West Bank.

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New White House report has plans to fix US housing shortage of 10 million

A new report lays out a blueprint for how more home construction would help the middle class and the overall economy.

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What’s behind Viktor Orban’s defeat in Hungary’s election?

Hungary's opposition has defeated the prime minister by a landslide.

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French cement giant Lafarge guilty of financing ISIL in Syria

Cement company Lafarge and eight of its ex-employees were found guilty of financing ISIL in a French court.

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Government candidate Wadagni on course to win Benin presidential election

The incoming president faces serious security issues in the north of the country and challenges to living standards.

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Israel kills three Palestinians in separate Gaza strikes

Two Palestinians were killed in separate strikes in southern Gaza on Monday, according to officials at Nasser hospital.

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Philippines accuses China of using cyanide to poison South China Sea atoll

Officials warn cyanide could harm marine life and weaken the reef supporting a grounded warship.

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Bernie Sanders vows to push resolution to block US weapons to Israel

Bill is unlikely to pass in Republican-controlled Senate, but it could test waning support for Israel among Democrats.

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Brazil’s fugitive ex-intel chief detained by US immigration authorities

Brazilian media reports that Alexandre Ramagem fled the country after being convicted for involvement in coup plot.

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Colombia to cull up to 80 hippos linked to drug lord Pablo Escobar

Introduced by Pablo Escobar in the 1980s, the hippos are a tourist attraction but a headache for authorities and locals.

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Trump deletes image of himself as Jesus-like saviour after backlash

Trump draws criticism from church leaders and conservatives over AI-Jesus image and pope remarks.

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After years of speculation, a reporter claims to have uncovered the founder of Bitcoin

After years of speculation, New York Times reporter John Carreyrou explains why he thinks he identified the true founder of Bitcoin.

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A U.S. military blockade of Iran's ports takes effect. What does that mean?

A U.S. blockade of Iranian ports has gone into effect Monday, while President Trump claims Iran wants to make a deal.

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Brazilian ex-intelligence chief detained by US immigration authorities

Brazilian media reports that Alexandre Ramagem fled the country after being convicted for involvement in coup plot.

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Colombia to cull hippo population founded by drug lord

Introduced by Pablo Escobar in the 1980s, the hippos are a tourist attraction but a headache for authorities and locals.

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