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US president says Iran has reached out and asked Washington to lift its naval blockade on Iranian ports.
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Israeli soldier shows Gaza’s Beit Hanoon completely flattened
A video filmed by an Israeli soldier shows widespread destruction in northern Gaza.
Musk testifies at OpenAI trial it’s not OK to ‘loot a charity’
In his lawsuit, Musk said OpenAI cofounder and president betrayed him and public by turning into profit-seeking firm.
As US-Iran talks remain ‘stalled’, experts warn of ‘long-term disruptions’
With the two sides locked in a standoff, oil prices have continued to soar.
Former FBI director Comey again indicted by US Justice Department
Trump has long called for prosecution of Comey, who led an FBI investigation related to the president's 2016 campaign.
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The biggest military spenders
Global military spending is up again, according to SIPRI’s latest report showing the 11th consecutive year of growth.
PSG beat Bayern 5-4 in record-breaking Champions League semifinal first leg
Title holders Paris Saint-Germain squander a three-goal lead but hold on to beat Bayern Munich 5-4 in Paris.
King Charles calls for NATO unity, Ukraine support in US Congress speech
UK sovereign hails national friendship, but delivers pointed messages in speech during four-day US visit.
Mountaineer climbs Everest for Palestinian children
Mostafa Salameh, a mountaineer, is on a mission to carry letters from children in Gaza to the top of Mount Everest.
Armed group announces siege on Mali capital
JNIM has announced the beginning of a “total siege” on Mali’s capital Bamako.
Trump hails US-UK bond as he welcomes British royals
US President Donald Trump hailed the "cherished bond" between the United States and the United Kingdom.
Northern Ireland makes arrest linked to suspected New IRA car bombing
The nationalist group has been escalating threats, nearly 30 years after a peace deal largely ended sectarian violence.
Congress cheers King Charles for underlining ‘checks and balances’
US lawmakers gave King Charles III a standing ovation upon mentioning the importance of “checks and balances”.
Nearly eight million people in South Sudan at risk of acute hunger: NGOs
Aid agencies warn that time is running out to avoid an 'irreversible humanitarian catastrophe'.
Trump scolds Germany’s Merz for criticism of Iran war
US president says German chancellor 'doesn't know what he's talking about', defends war on Iran as necessary.
After 60 days of war in Iran, does US Congress want a say?
Under law, Trump needs Congressional approval to continue war, experts say, but Congress may avoid the issue altogether.
Massive explosion from Israeli operation seen in southern Lebanon
Video captured massive explosions in southern Lebanon in what the Israeli military called strikes on a Hezbollah tunnel.
Can the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty prevent a disaster?
The United Nations chief warns of the waning influence of the global agreement.
Families forced into displacement by famine in Sudan
Families in Sudan face hunger and displacement during war with millions dependent on limited and inconsistent aid.
Greek pensioner, 89, arrested following shooting rampage
The gunman's motive remains unclear.
Austrian pleads guilty to ISIL-planned attack on Taylor Swift concert
Beran A admits conspiring in other plans abroad as well as planning attack on Swift's Vienna concert.
Trump approval dips to record low amid Iran war, inflation woes: Poll
Only 22 percent of US voters back the president's performance on the cost of living, Reuters/Ipsos survey suggests.
Mali military leader Goita emerges as Russia declares it halted coup
First sighting of Goita since rebel attacks comes as Russia seeks to dampen speculation over ally's military government.
What are OPEC and OPEC +, and why has the UAE quit?
The Gulf state is the latest to quit the group, which was created to form a united front on oil pricing.
From exile to judge: Symbolism in Syria’s trial of Assad, former officials
Formerly sentenced to death, Judge al-Aryan now oversees trial, but transitional justice still far from complete.
Bosnia signs up to Trump-linked pipeline to reduce Russian gas dependence
The European Union warns that the deal on the link to Croatia could jeopardise Bosnia’s bid to join the bloc.
Over 46°C heatwave grips northwestern, central India
An unusual April heatwave is scorching large parts of India, with temperatures exceeding 46°C in some areas.
Ukrainian drones strike Russia’s Tuapse refinery for third time
Ukraine targeted a major Russian oil refinery in the Black Sea port city of Tuapse for the third time within two weeks.
Is a US-Iran deal still possible?
As the Strait of Hormuz stays largely shut and Washington sends mixed signals, talks run through Islamabad and Moscow.
UAE leaves OPEC in blow to oil cartel amid war on Iran
The United Arab Emirates has announced it’s withdrawing from OPEC and OPEC+.