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Wednesday, 22 April 2026 · Global Edition · Updated 01:25 CST
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Families gather to mourn victims of deadly shooting in Afghanistan

Dozens of mourners in Afghanistan gathered to pray for victims of a shooting in Herat that killed at least 11 people.

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Iran’s deputy FM says Tehran has ‘upper hand’ in talks with US

Iran’s Gharibabadi says Tehran has entered negotiations from a position of strength and the war on Iran has failed.

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US says two naval ships ‘transited’ Strait of Hormuz for mine-clearing

Negotiations are ongoing between US-Iranian delegations in Islamabad, with control of the strait a key sticking point.

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Pakistan sends fighter jets to Saudi Arabia amid fragile US-Iran ceasefire

Deployment under mutual defence pact comes as Islamabad hosts US-Iran ceasefire talks.

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Barcelona move 9 clear of Real Madrid with derby win as La Liga title nears

Barcelona clinch derby with 4-1 win against cross-city rivals Espanyol to move 9 points clear of Real Madrid in La Liga.

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US appeals court extends deadline to halt White House ballroom construction

Judges, however, raise questions about Trump arguments that completing the ballroom is necessary for national security.

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Israeli settlers kill Palestinian during raid on occupied West Bank village

The raid comes just days after Israel approved 34 new illegal settlements in the West Bank.

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Iranian rabbi describes Israel’s destruction of a Tehran synagogue

Iranian rabbi describes how he was informed that one of Tehran’s few synagogues had been destroyed in an Israel strike.

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LIVE: Tyson Fury vs Arslanbek Makhmudov – heavyweight boxing match

Follow the build-up, analysis and live text commentary from the main card as Fury fights Makhmudov in London.

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Gaza families mourn loved ones killed in overnight Israeli air strikes

Families gather over bodies outside a Gaza hospital after overnight Israeli air strikes killed seven people.

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Vigil held in Madrid for victims of Israeli strikes on Lebanon

Dozens gathered in Madrid for a vigil honouring the victims of Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon.

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Ceasefire brings some relief for Iranians but economic outlook remains grim

Activity picks up in Tehran's Grand Bazaar compared with before the ceasefire, but vendors say sales remain slow.

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Iraq parliament elects Kurdish politician Nizar Amedi as president

New president pledges 'Iraq First' after securing 227 votes, ending five months of political deadlock.

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Strait of Hormuz leverage looms over US-Iran talks in Islamabad

US and Iran hold first direct talks since 1979 in Islamabad, with progress hinging on the Strait of Hormuz.

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Russia-Ukraine Orthodox Easter ceasefire begins

Both sides have agreed to observe the temporary truce, as US-led diplomatic efforts to end the war continue to stall.

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