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Monday, 20 April 2026 · Global Edition · Updated 21:25 CST
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Israel to reopen Gaza crossing after search for last dead hostage's body ends

Israel's military says its troops are searching for the remains of Ran Gvili, reportedly at a cemetery in northern Gaza.

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Private jet carrying eight people crashes in Maine

Poor visibility was reported at the airport during a winter storm that has affected a large swathe of the US.

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Tributes pour in across India for revered BBC broadcaster Sir Mark Tully

Sir Mark Tully's cremation was held on Monday in Delhi, where he lived even after leaving the BBC.

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Greece biscuit factory fire leaves at least four dead

A search is continuing for one person still missing after a blaze broke out at a biscuit factory near the city of Trikala.

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Trump says administration 'reviewing everything' after fatal shooting of Minneapolis nurse

The US president was asked by the Wall Street Journal whether the immigration agent who shot dead a man in Minneapolis had done the right thing.

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NRA and other US gun activists push back at Trump officials over Minneapolis shooting

The gun-lobby group, typically aligned with Trump, criticises a suggestion that those who carry guns risk being lawfully shot.

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Gold tops $5,000 for first time ever, adding to historic rally

Gold is seen as a so-called safe-haven asset that investors buy in times of uncertainty and low interest rates.

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Japanese ex-soldier reaches settlements in landmark sex abuse case

Rina Gonoi, a former soldier, was sexually assaulted while serving in Japan's Self-Defense Forces.

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Murder and MI5: How an extraordinary battle erupted over what the state keeps secret

Can the state, especially when it is implicated in killing, be trusted as the arbiter of what should remain confidential?

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'I spent £2,000 on one event': Why Gen Z is obsessed with Hyrox

How young millennials and Generation Z - people in their twenties to early forties - have become obsessed with this fitness craze.

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Minneapolis protesters march against ICE as governor demands Trump remove agents

Tim Walz says the city's second fatal shooting this month is an "inflection point" as protests spread over the death of Alex Pretti.

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At least seven dead and 800,000 without power as major winter storm hits US

Almost half of US states have declared emergencies as officials warn of "life threatening conditions" that could affect 180 million people.

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Eighteen dead after Philippines ferry with 300 passengers sinks

The local coast guard is still searching for 24 missing passengers of the MV Trisha Kerstin.

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Minneapolis protesters march against ICE as governor urges Trump to remove agents

Second fatal shooting an 'inflection point' says Tim Walz as protests spread over Saturday's shooting of intensive care nurse Alex Pretti in Minneapolis.

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'This is horrifying' - Minneapolis residents reel from second deadly shooting

Two people have been shot dead by federal agents in the city in recent weeks, leaving many angry and frustrated.

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