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Monday, 20 April 2026 · Global Edition · Updated 17:25 CST
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Russia claims Ukraine-linked bomb plot foiled, German woman arrested

Russia's FSB accuses the woman, found with a bomb in her backpack, of taking part in a plot hatched by Ukraine.

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A match made in opposition: Venezuela’s Machado courts Spain’s right wing

Analysts say Maduro and Sanchez's political rivals align on economic policy but are split on social issues.

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Several injured as fans clash with police in Paraguay’s Superclasico match

Olimpia vs Cerro Porteno derby abandoned after 29 minutes as police fire rubber bullets and tear gas at fans.

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Real Madrid vs Alaves: La Liga – preview, team news, start, lineups

Real Madrid attempt to keep within striking distance of league leaders Barcelona in vital La Liga clash.

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‘Technofascism’: Critics accuse Palantir of pushing AI war doctrine

Palantir CEO Alexander Karp's book The Technological Republic advocates for Western 'hard power ... built on software'.

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Kenyan women defy fishing taboos as climate change threatens Lake Victoria

In a lakeside village in Kisumu County, women were forbidden from fishing. Until Rhoda Ongoche Akech defied the stigma.

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The EU must not wait till Israel starts executing Palestinians

It must cancel the EU-Israel Association Agreement immediately over Israeli violations of the human rights clause.

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Second round in Islamabad: Who are the main US-Iran negotiators?

Fresh talks between the US and Iran are uncertain. But these are the key figures who have driven negotiations so far.

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US captures Iranian ship Touska amid mediation efforts: All we know

The US claims the ship was trying to evade its naval blockade. Iran calls it 'piracy'.

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Peace talks in doubt as U.S. seizes Iranian ship

President Trump said a U.S. delegation will head to Pakistan to resume talks to end the war with Iran, but Tehran expressed reluctance after the U.S. seized one of its cargo ships in the Strait of Hormuz.

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U.S. seizes Iranian cargo ship. And, tariff refund portal launches

U.S. forces seized an Iranian-flagged cargo vessel in the Strait of Hormuz. And, an online government portal for processing tariff refunds launches today.

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British universities paid security firm to ‘spy’ on pro-Palestine students

Investigation reveals how Horus, a company led by ex-military intelligence officials, was hired during protest movement.

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Eight runners hospitalised after collapsing during South Korea marathon

Heat-related illnesses cause 12 runners to fall during the race near South Korea's Demilitarized Zone.

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Baby food recalled in Austria after jar tests positive for rat poison

Baby food brand HiPP recalls products after Austrian police say a tampered jar contained rodent poison.

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Magnitude 7.5 earthquake strikes northern Japan; tsunami warning issued

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi says the government has set up a crisis management team following the strong earthquake.

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