FACTFLOW

Saturday, 25 April 2026 · Global Edition · Updated 15:25 CST
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Iran’s Infowar: Lego, AI and ever tightening control

The tools and techniques behind Iran’s push in the battle of narratives.

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Mali attacks live: Gunfire heard near Bamako airport and in several cities

Unrest reported in several locations around the country.

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Palestinians cast their ballots as Gaza holds first election in 21 years

Palestinians are voting in Gaza’s first municipal elections in 21 years. Around 70,000 people are registered to vote.

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Gunmen stage simultaneous attacks across Mali, army says

Capital Bamako and several other locations hit in an apparently coordinated ⁠assault involving multiple groups.

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Top Iranian and Pakistani officials meet in Islamabad

Iran’s FM Abbas Araghchi is in Islamabad for talks with Pakistani officials, as US envoys are also set to arrive.

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Overnight Russian attacks on Ukraine kill five, injure 30

Russia launched more than 600 drones and 47 missiles as it targeted eight regions in Dnipro, authorities say.

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Polls open in Gaza area in first municipal election in 20 years

Gaza officials say Deir el-Balah vote is a 'pilot', while occupied West Bank also goes to first polls since 2023 war.

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Elections without sovereignty: What Palestine’s local vote represents

The elections offer participation without power, revealing how occupation shapes and limits Palestinian political life.

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Ireland to demand Israel pay for settler demolition of Palestinian school

Ireland will demand that Israeli authorities repay the cost of a school that was demolished by settlers.

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West Bank scepticism as Palestinians doubt local elections will change much

Frustration with the Palestinian Authority and Israeli occupation fuel voter apathy in local West Bank elections.

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US sanctions China’s ‘teapot’ refinery for buying Iranian oil

The Hengli refinery has generated hundreds of millions of dollars for Iran's military, says US Treasury.

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Brazil and Chelsea star Estevao’s World Cup hopes in doubt after injury

The winger will miss the rest of the season after suffering a hamstring injury in last week's 1-0 loss ⁠to Man United.

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Capture of ships by US, Iran violates international law, shipping body says

US and Iran should immediately release crews of captured vessels, says International Chamber of Shipping director.

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Iran's foreign minister awaits U.S. delegation to Pakistan for peace talks

Iran's Abbas Araghchi arrived in Islamabad on Friday, as the White House confirmed Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will travel there Saturday to try to "move the ball forward towards a deal."

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Lakers down Rockets in overtime for 3-0 series lead, Celtics beat Sixers

Elsewhere in the NBA playoffs, Spurs beat Trail Blazers 120-108 without Victor Wembanyama to take a 2-1 series lead.

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