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Counterterrorism police have taken charge after a series of violent attacks in the Scottish capital that left five men injured.
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Once seen as almost impenetrable, Russian air defenses are now under growing strain from Ukrainian drones. A recent attack on Moscow has reignited debate over Russian vulnerabilities.
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A court in Madrid ruled that there is sufficient evidence against Begona Gomez, the wife of Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez. The 55-year-old university director is banned from leaving the country.
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Counterterrorism police have taken charge after a series of violent attacks in the Scottish capital that left five men injured.
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Once seen as almost impenetrable, Russian air defenses are now under growing strain from Ukrainian drones. A recent attack on Moscow has reignited debate over Russian vulnerabilities.
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A court in Madrid ruled that there is sufficient evidence against Begona Gomez, the wife of Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez. The 55-year-old university director is banned from leaving the country.
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Ukraine’s president has returned a medal to Poland after a decision to strip him of the honor. Warsaw has been one of Kyiv’s key allies since Russia’s war in Ukraine.
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A huge fire tore through a four-star beach resort in the Dominican Republic, killing one woman. About 1,700 tourists were evacuated as the fire appeared to destroy most of the…
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Israel 23 April 2026 #1
Israel 23 April 2026 #1 lalasor Thu, 04/23/2026 – 18:57 Israel Thu, 04/23/2026 – 12:00 23 April 2026 Defence Minister Israel Katz stated that “Israel is prepared to renew the war against Iran… [Israel is] awaiting a green light from the U.S., first and foremost to complete the elimination of the Khamenei dynasty… and in addition […]
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UN rights chief urges action to end impunity and address disappearances in Mexico
Mexican authorities must intensify efforts to end impunity, protect journalists and human rights defenders, and address the country’s “painful” crisis of disappearances, UN human rights chief Volker Türk said on Tuesday.
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WHO says billions saw health gains in 2025 despite funding cuts
Despite significant funding cuts, the World Health Organization (WHO) was able to support significant national health gains for hundreds of millions of people in 2025, according to its annual Results Report released on Thursday.
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Devastation at every turn greets UN aid mission to south Lebanon
A UNICEF relief mission reached a large hospital in the southern Lebanese town of Tebnine on Thursday, only to find massive destruction and staggering needs.
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Despite ceasefire, Hormuz tensions continue to throttle supply chains worldwide
A temporary ceasefire between the United States and Iran has been extended, offering an opening for diplomacy – but persistent tensions in the Strait of Hormuz are compounding trade disruptions and intensifying pressure on humanitarian operations and vulnerable communities far beyond the Gulf.
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Middle East war: After oil and gas, concerns grow over minerals crunch
The shipping crisis in the Strait of Hormuz caused by war in the Middle East has exposed a new threat: a looming shortage of strategic minerals that drive economies all over the world – and a race by countries to obtain them.
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SECURITY COUNCIL LIVE: Update on Haiti as humanitarian crisis continues alongside gang violence
The Security Council is addressing the deepening crisis in Haiti on Thursday, centered on the Secretary-General’s latest report which highlights a security landscape of both intensified enforcement and rising civilian risk. While operations including by the UN-backed Gang Suppression Force (GSF) between December and February resulted in the deaths of 1,343 suspected gang members, the humanitarian […]
China’s solar exports reach “gigantic” record in March as energy crisis bites
China exported a record amount of solar components and photovoltaic panels last month, signalling that manufacturers are benefiting from stronger demand for clean energy technologies as the Iran war has caused oil and gas prices to soar and threatens supply shortages. The world’s second largest economy exported solar panels, cells and wafers capable of generating […]
To phase out fossil fuels, developing countries need exit route from “debt trap”
High levels of national debt in parts of the Global South could hinder efforts to move away from fossil fuels, a new report warns, as more than 50 countries gather this week in Colombia for the First Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels. The report, published by the Fossil Fuel Treaty Initiative in the […]
Extreme heat is rewriting food security. The best fixes are already within reach
Kaveh Zahedi is the Assistant Director-General of the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and Director of FAO’s Office of Climate Change, Biodiversity and Environment. Ko Barrett is the Deputy Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). Every crop, every animal and every fish has a thermal limit, the point where additional heat stops being […]