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A photograph circulated online showing an Israeli soldier striking a fallen crucifix with the blunt edge of an axe in the predominantly Christian village of Debel in southern Lebanon prompted formal condemnation from Israel's foreign minister and a statement from the military. The image, posted by a user identifying as a Palestinian reporter, was v…
The Philippines and the United States, joined by a broadening coalition of partners, began annual Balikatan military exercises on April 20 that will run through May 8. Organizers say the drills - the largest in terms of participating countries - will test operational readiness in conditions the Philippine military described as "real-world." Activit…
Venezuelan opposition figure Maria Corina Machado said she expects to be back in her country before the end of 2026 and urged the United States to speed up efforts to organize elections. Speaking in Madrid, Machado warned that delays in holding polls risk fueling civil unrest and outlined administrative steps she believes are required to prepare th…
Official results from Sofia indicate that Rumen Radev’s Progressive Bulgaria is on track for a commanding victory in the parliamentary vote, securing 44.6% of ballots counted so far and opening the possibility of governing in a strong minority. The outcome, outstripping opinion polls, may break a cycle of recurrent elections and marginalize long-es…
A wounded man has died in hospital, raising the death toll from a shooting in Kyiv's Holosiivskyi district to seven, Mayor Vitali Klitschko said. The attacker, described as Russian-born, fired on passers-by with an automatic rifle before taking hostages in a supermarket and was shot dead by police. Authorities are investigating the incident as a po…
Indonesia's National Human Rights Commission has strongly criticised the military after reporting that 12 civilians, including women and children, were shot dead during a security operation in central Papua on April 14. The commission said dozens more were seriously injured and has opened an inquiry. Military spokespeople have said they have no inf…
A gunman opened fire on people in Kyiv's Holosiivskyi district, killing six and wounding 14 before barricading himself in a supermarket with hostages. Police shot the suspect dead after negotiations failed. Ukraine's Security Service is treating the incident as a terrorist act while investigators work to determine motive and examine the suspect's e…
Prime Minister Keir Starmer will make a parliamentary statement after fresh disclosure that Peter Mandelson, a prominent Labour figure appointed as U.S. ambassador, failed a pre-appointment security vetting process. Mandelson was removed from the post in September last year following revelations about his links to Jeffrey Epstein. The unfolding con…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Europe needs an independent anti-ballistic missile defence capability and that Ukraine is already engaged in talks with several countries about creating one. He described the goal of fielding such a system within a year as difficult but achievable. Separately, a Ukrainian defence firm has said it is in d…
Exit polling by Sofia-based Alpha Research indicates that the party aligned with former President Rumen Radev led the parliamentary ballot with 37.5%, far ahead of the GERB party on 16.2%. Radev resigned the presidency in January to contest the vote, campaigning on promises to tackle corruption and end a pattern of short-lived governments. Despite …
In a video message to Canadians, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada’s historically strong economic connection to the United States has shifted into a liability. Holding a small toy soldier representing General Isaac Brock, Carney said Ottawa cannot control disruptions emanating from its southern neighbour and pledged regular updates on measures…
The Israeli military released a map detailing a new deployment line inside southern Lebanon that places dozens of largely deserted villages under Israeli control. The map shows forces positioned 5-10 km from the border in a zone Israel calls a buffer, days after a U.S.-backed ceasefire with Hezbollah came into force. Lebanese authorities, Hezbollah…
London police have launched a counter-terrorism investigation into multiple arson attacks on Jewish targets, including a late-night attack at Kenton United Synagogue in Harrow. A pro-Iranian group has claimed responsibility and British security officials are exploring potential links to Iran while community leaders warn of mounting intimidation.
After weeks of U.S. and Israeli airstrikes and a deadly crackdown on January protesters, many Iranians are attempting to resume everyday routines while confronting a crippled economy, widespread infrastructure damage and anxiety that a post-conflict settlement could bring increased repression by the ruling theocracy. Fragile truce talks between Teh…
Eight people, including one child, remain in hospital following a mass shooting in Kyiv's Holosiivskyi district that killed six people. Officials say a Russian-born man opened fire on passersby with an automatic rifle, then took hostages in a supermarket where he was killed by police after failed negotiations. Authorities are investigating the inci…
European diplomats with prior Iran experience say an inexperienced U.S. negotiating team appears intent on securing a quick framework agreement with Tehran that could be light on technical detail and heavy on political risk. They warn a skeletal deal focused on headline trade-offs - nuclear limits for sanctions relief - risks creating downstream di…
A Mass led by Pope Leo in a field in Kilamba, near Angola’s capital Luanda, drew thousands in hot, humid conditions as the pontiff continued a four-nation Africa tour marked by direct criticism of leaders who exploit natural resources and neglect broad public welfare. Vatican estimates suggested up to 200,000 people could attend. The visit highligh…
A sample taken from a 190-gram jar of HiPP "Carrots and Potatoes" baby food has tested positive for rat poison, Austrian police in Burgenland said. The finding follows a precautionary recall of HiPP jars from SPAR stores in Austria and laboratory tests on similar jars seized in neighboring countries. HiPP and SPAR have urged consumers not to eat th…
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said he would be willing to meet U.S. President Donald Trump once a broad agreement between Minsk and Washington has been prepared. In an interview with Russian state broadcaster RT, Lukashenko said the arrangement must address more than just sanctions relief and should be finalized at a lower diplomatic le…
Ben Roberts-Smith, once held as Australia’s most decorated soldier, has publicly denied five war crime charges tied to alleged killings of unarmed Afghan civilians between 2009 and 2012. Speaking on Queensland’s Gold Coast after being granted bail, the former Special Air Service corporal said he is proud of his service and intends to clear his name…
A fire in a coastal water village in Sabah's Sandakan district destroyed roughly 200 houses in the early hours of April 19, displacing about 445 people registered at a temporary relief centre. Authorities cited strong winds, tightly packed wooden stilt homes and low tide hampering access to open water as key factors in the blaze's rapid spread. The…
South Korea and Japan reported that North Korea launched several ballistic missiles toward the sea off its east coast near Sinpo at about 6:10 a.m. The launches mark Pyongyang's seventh ballistic missile test this year and its fourth in April, prompting an emergency security meeting in Seoul and raising concerns ahead of a planned U.S.-China summit…
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) reported that 17 people died while in its custody between January 2026 and early April 2026. The tally follows 31 deaths in 2025, which the agency said was a two-decade high. ICE released a facility-by-facility account of each death, noting a mix of medical emergencies, apparent suicides, and incidents…
Turkey's foreign minister says talks are underway on how to manage or mitigate a potential partial U.S. withdrawal from the European security architecture, warning that an uncoordinated pullback could be "destructive" for Europe. He urged allies to use an upcoming NATO summit in Ankara to recalibrate relations with Washington while preparing for re…
Iran’s deputy foreign minister said no date has been fixed for the next round of talks with the United States, signaling that negotiations will not resume until a mutually agreed framework of understanding is finalised. The comments follow the highest-level U.S.-Iran discussions since 1979, which concluded without agreement in Islamabad. Tehran als…
