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Saturday, 18 April 2026 · Global Edition · Updated 03:25 CST
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US judge blocks Justice Department bid to seize voter data in Rhode Island

Ruling is latest loss for Trump administration, which has sought access to state voter data ahead of the US midterms.

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Trump seeks ‘resolution’ of his $10bn lawsuit against IRS, spurring concern

Critics warn that Trump could arrange his own settlement by negotiating with a US Justice Department under his control.

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Iran rejects Trump claim on deal to surrender nuclear material stockpiles

Iran has rejected suggestions by Donald Trump that it has agreed to hand over its stockpile of enriched uranium.

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Lebanon president says country is no longer a pawn amid Israel ceasefire

President Joseph Aoun promised to work to preserve Lebanon's sovereignty and freedom.

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Starmer rejects calls to quit as pressure mounts over Mandelson vetting

Top Foreign Office official takes fall for fiasco and resigns; Starmer promises to deliver 'relevant facts' on Monday.

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Will the ceasefire in Lebanon hold?

Lebanon and Israel are holding first direct talks in decades.

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Displaced family reunited with grandfather in Lebanon’s Tyre

A grandfather was reunited with his son and grandchildren in Tyre, southern Lebanon.

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World Cup 2026: FIFA chief Infantino defends pricing and tickets in US

Gianni Infantino responds to criticism for pricing of 2026 edition highlighting 'very special' US market as factor.

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Why Marie-Louise Eta’s appointment should be the norm, not the exception

As the German coach makes history, experts believe her appointment should not be an exception in men’s football.

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Hormuz reopens, but insurers aren't ready to sound the all-clear

Insurance for cargo and oil vessels stuck in the Strait of Hormuz has skyrocketed. How can insurers help us understand the realities of the war with Iran?

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The Strait of Hormuz opens for commercial ships but the U.S. blockade continues on Iran

Iran's foreign minister declared the Strait of Hormuz is open, following the start of an Israel-Lebanon ceasefire. President Trump swiftly responded that the U.S. naval blockade on Iran will continue.

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UN warns South Sudan at risk of ‘full-scale famine’ as fighting intensifies

UN aid chief Tom Fletcher says hunger is tightening its grip amid rising humanitarian needs and intensifying fighting.

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US Congress extends controversial surveillance power under FISA for 10 days

The measure has long been criticised for allowing US intelligence agencies to collect citizen data without a warrant.

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World reacts to Strait of Hormuz reopening amid US-Iran conflict

Politicians and industry welcome reopening of the vital waterway after throttling of traffic caused oil prices to spike.

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US confirms transit fare spike to $150 for World Cup fans in New Jersey

Fares confirmed at nearly 12-time hike to get from Manhattan’s Penn Station to the Metlife Stadium in East Rutherford.

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