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Thursday, 30 April 2026 · Global Edition · Updated 15:25 CST
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Civilians or Hezbollah: Who did Israel hit on Lebanon’s ‘Black Wednesday’?

Israel says it targeted Hezbollah, but experts say the evidence proves otherwise.

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Rise in caesarean section births in Gaza brings danger and infection risks

Caesarean Awareness Month is marked in April. Conditions in Gaza can lead to risks for mothers who undergo the procedure

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Environmental disaster fears grip Russia as Ukraine targets oil refineries

Ukrainian forces have hammered one of Russia's largest sites in Tuapse, causing oil spills and black rain.

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Press freedom worldwide falls to its lowest level in 25 years

Reporters Without Borders warns that 'journalism is increasingly criminalised worldwide'.

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Pakistan opens up road trade routes into Iran amid Hormuz blockade

With shipping disrupted by US-Iran tensions, Islamabad activates overland corridor to move stranded cargo into Iran.

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Myanmar’s blanket prison term reduction trims Aung San Suu Kyi’s sentence

The deposed elected leader has been granted two amnesties this month, but her remaining sentence remains unclear.

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Mirroring Gaza, Israel is destroying towns and villages in southern Lebanon

In southern Lebanon, towns near the border with Israel have been largely destroyed by Israeli demolitions and strikes. Israel says it has been attacking Hezbollah infrastructure, but civilian infrastructure has also been significantly affected.

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Trump says he spoke with Putin about a possible ceasefire in Ukraine

President Trump said he talked to Russian President Putin Wednesday about the wars in Ukraine and Iran.

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Zaragoza goalkeeper given 13-game ban after derby punch provoked brawl

Esteban Andrada banned for 13 matches and teammate Dani Tasende for two after pitch melee in La Liga 2.

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Rockets defeat Lakers in Reaves’s return, force Game 6 in NBA playoffs

Despite the return of star Austin Reaves, the LA Lakers were defeated by Houston Rockets in Game 5 of their series.

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Iran war: What’s happening on day 62 as Trump asks Iran to ‘give up’?

Trump says the US blockade of Iranian ports is working, urging Tehran to 'give up' amid tensions.

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Could the US-Iran war become a protracted ‘frozen’ conflict?

In the absence of a permanent deal, the war between the US and Iran is becoming one of attrition despite huge costs.

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Iranian officials to miss FIFA Congress over alleged mistreatment in Canada

Iran's Mehdi Taj-led delegation turns back at Toronto airport due to 'unacceptable behaviour of immigration officials'.

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Activists say Israel has intercepted their Gaza aid flotilla near Crete

Activists sailing on dozens of boats attempting to break Israel's blockade of the Gaza Strip to deliver aid say Israeli forces intercepted them, detaining the crews while the flotilla was sailing near the Greek island of Crete.

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Why is India turning to crocodiles and snakes to ‘fence’ Bangladesh border?

India wants to the border with Bangladesh badly — even if it takes venomous snakes or crocodiles.

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