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Russian attack on Ukraine market kills five

April 4, 2026 - 22:13
A Russian drone hit a busy spot in the southern Ukrainian town on Saturday morning, injuring another 21 people.
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Australians told to continue Easter travel plans despite fuel shortages

April 4, 2026 - 21:10
Hundreds of petrol stations across Australia have run out of fuel as the Iran war disrupts global oil shipments and pushes up prices.
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Fugitive mafia boss wanted for murder arrested in Amalfi Coast luxury villa

April 4, 2026 - 20:10
Roberto Mazzarella has been on the run for more than a year and was living under a false name, police say.
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What we know so far about the search for missing US airman in Iran

April 4, 2026 - 20:00
US and Iranian forces are searching for a missing American crew member after a US warplane was shot down.
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Senegal bans ministers from foreign travel as oil price rise bites

April 4, 2026 - 19:15
The fuel cost is nearly double what the government budgeted for putting pressure on stretched finances.
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Trump seeks $152m to reopen notorious Alcatraz prison

April 4, 2026 - 18:17
Former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi calls the plan a "stupid notion that would be nothing more than a waste of taxpayer dollars".
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Russia chose 'Easter escalation' over ceasefire, says Zelensky

April 4, 2026 - 17:34
Six civilians were killed and 40 others injured as Russia launched hundreds of drones and missiles.
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Russia chose 'Easter escalation' over ceasefire, says Zelensky

April 4, 2026 - 17:34
Six civilians were killed and 40 others injured as Russia launched hundreds of drones and missiles.
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Football rally in Peru leaves one dead and dozens injured

April 4, 2026 - 15:34
Hundreds of Alianza Lima fans had gathered for a pregame rally ahead of a match against local rivals Universitario de Deportes.
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Football rally in Peru leaves one dead and dozens injured

April 4, 2026 - 15:34
Hundreds of Alianza Lima fans had gathered for a pregame rally ahead of a match against local rivals Universitario de Deportes.
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How Canada's largest gun control effort in decades is missing the mark

April 4, 2026 - 09:32
Canada recently banned 2,500 models of "assault-style" firearms - but a plan to buy-back tens of thousands of guns fell short by half.
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'We want a voice in our land' - the people evicted to build Nigeria's capital

April 4, 2026 - 09:17
People evicted to build Nigeria's capital accuse the government of failing to fulfill its promises to them.
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How Bombay went from a fort city to a bustling metropolis

April 4, 2026 - 09:09
A new exhibition charts Bombay's passage through the centuries via paintings, photographs and prints.
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Faced with new energy shock, Europe asks if reviving nuclear is the answer

April 4, 2026 - 08:14
As war drives up gas and fuel prices, Europeans turn again to the issue of energy independence.
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After 16 years in power, can Viktor Orban finally be unseated?

April 4, 2026 - 08:04
Hungary is going to the polls in nine days - after 16 years in power, can Viktor Orban be unseated?
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After 16 years in power, can Viktor Orban finally be unseated?

April 4, 2026 - 08:04
Hungary is going to the polls in nine days - after 16 years in power, can Viktor Orban be unseated?
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Meet the elite US teams tasked with combat rescues

April 4, 2026 - 05:42
Air force pararescue units who specialise in CSAR missions are among the most highly trained in the US military.
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Unanswered questions remain after death of Australia's most wanted fugitive

April 4, 2026 - 04:19
Double-murderer Dezi Freeman evaded capture for seven months in the bush but police believe he had help.
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Artemis II crew take 'spectacular' image of Earth

April 4, 2026 - 03:25
The snap was taken aboard the Orion capsule by its commander, Reid Wiseman, as the crew head towards the Moon.
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French-owned ship passes through Strait of Hormuz

April 4, 2026 - 02:45
It appears to be the first ship owned by a major European firm to go through the strait since the conflict began.
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