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Tuesday, 21 April 2026 · Global Edition · Updated 21:25 CST
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Iran war: What is happening on day 45 of the US-Iran conflict?

The move to blockade the Strait of Hormuz is the latest escalation in the war after failure to sign peace deal.

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Who is Israel’s US envoy leading talks with Lebanon?

Israel's envoy to the US has far-right ties and has engaged in contentious rhetoric during Lebanese peace negotiations.

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Sinner beats Alcaraz in straight sets to win Monte Carlo; reclaim No.1 spot

Jannik Sinner continues his title-winning run with a 7-6(5) 6-3 triumph and grabs top spot in ATP rankings.

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‘Terrible for foreign policy’: Trump attacks Pope Leo after peace appeal

Leo, ​who last year became the first US-born pope, has emerged as an outspoken critic of the US-Israeli ⁠war on Iran.

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Viktor Orban swept from power after 16 years ruling Hungary

In a record turnout at the polls, Hungarians have voted out their long-serving, far-right Prime Minister Viktor Orban.

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Strikes on alleged drug boats kill 5 in eastern Pacific, U.S. military says

The U.S. military said Sunday that it blew up two boats accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, as the Trump administration pursues its campaign against alleged traffickers in Latin America.

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A stampede at a Haitian mountaintop fortress kills at least 25 people and injures dozens

A stampede at a mountaintop fortress popular with tourists in northern Haiti has killed at least 25 people and injured dozens of others, authorities said.

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Peru election results delayed after thousands get a one-day voting extension

Voters will have to wait until at least Monday to learn the outcome of Sunday's presidential election after the process was mired with logistical issues that left thousands unable to cast ballots.

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Rory McIlroy wins Masters to become fourth back-to-back champion

The Northern Irishman becomes the first player to repeat at Augusta National since Tiger Woods back in 2001-2002.

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Trump lambasts Pope Leo XIV, extending feud over Iran war with American pontiff

President Donald Trump delivered an extraordinary broadside against Pope Leo XIV on Sunday night, saying he didn't think the U.S.-born global leader of the Catholic Church is "doing a very good job."

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Oil prices surge past $103 a barrel after US announces blockade of Iran

Asian stocks fall as naval blockade threat injects new turmoil into financial markets.

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US military threatens to blockade all Iranian ports starting on Monday

Vessels will still be able to transit the Strait of Hormuz to and from non-Iranian ports, says US Central Command.

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Iran war live: US military says it will block Iranian traffic in Hormuz

CENTCOM says the blockade will begin at 14:00 GMT, as Iran warns of even higher prices at the pump.

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Eric Swalwell exits California governor race after sex assault allegations

Democratic representative suspends campaign after media reports detailed alleged accounts of sexual assault.

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Peter Magyar wins Hungary election, unseating Viktor Orban after 16 years

Centre-right Tisza party wins two-thirds majority in parliament that would allow it to amend constitution.

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