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250 missing after migrant boat sinks in Indian Ocean

April 15, 2026 - 16:52
The trawler "reportedly sank due to heavy winds, rough seas and overcrowding", the United Nations said.
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Australian pleads guilty to creating deepfake porn in landmark case

April 15, 2026 - 16:23
The 19-year-old is the first person to be charged under a new national law.
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Kanye West postpones France gig until further notice

April 15, 2026 - 16:01
It comes a week after the UK announced it would block the rapper from entering the country, where he was due to headline a music festival in summer.
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Australia's richest person must share part of her mining fortunes, court rules

April 15, 2026 - 13:40
The long-running legal dispute is over a lucrative iron ore project in the top west corner of Australia.
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South Korea jails American YouTuber for public nuisance

April 15, 2026 - 13:21
Johnny Somali sparked outrage after kissing a statue representing World War Two sex slaves.
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South Korea jails American YouTuber for public nuisance

April 15, 2026 - 13:21
Johnny Somali sparked outrage after kissing a statue representing World War Two sex slaves.
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Watch: Vance heckled as he chides Pope

April 15, 2026 - 12:09
The US Vice-President was speaking at a Turning Point USA event, where he said Pope Leo should "be careful when he talks about matters of theology."
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Watch: Vance heckled as he chides Pope

April 15, 2026 - 12:09
The US Vice-President was speaking at a Turning Point USA event, where he said Pope Leo should "be careful when he talks about matters of theology."
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Trump hints Iran talks could resume this week as US port blockade continues

April 15, 2026 - 11:58
The United Nations' secretary general said it was "highly probable" that the negotiations would restart.
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250 missing after migrant boat sinks in Indian Ocean

April 15, 2026 - 10:28
The trawler "reportedly sank due to heavy winds, rough seas and overcrowding", the United Nations said.
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Nazi search engine shows if ancestors were in Hitler's party

April 15, 2026 - 08:13
Christian Rainer told the BBC he found his grandfather within seconds using the online tool, which also helped clear other members of his family.
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Three years of messages at once - a chronicle of Sudan's war pours in as trapped reporter's phone turns on

April 15, 2026 - 08:13
As the conflict enters its fourth year, journalist Mohamed Suleiman shudders at what has been lost.
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Man wins €1m Picasso painting in €100 charity raffle

April 15, 2026 - 06:40
"How do I know this isn't a prank?" the winner asked when he answered a video call from Christie's auction house in Paris.
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Man wins €1m Picasso painting in €100 charity raffle

April 15, 2026 - 06:40
"How do I know this isn't a prank?" the winner asked when he answered a video call from Christie's auction house in Paris.
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Canada was once a dream destination for Indian students. Is that changing?

April 15, 2026 - 06:22
Tighter rules, rising costs and visa risks are forcing Indian students to rethink studying in Canada.
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Israel and Lebanon hold first direct talks since 1993

April 15, 2026 - 05:42
A US statement said the two sides had agreed to launch direct negotiations, at a time and place to be determined.
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Israel and Lebanon hold first direct talks since 1993

April 15, 2026 - 05:42
A US statement said the two sides had agreed to launch direct negotiations, at a time and place to be determined.
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Another woman accuses Swalwell of rape, saying he drugged her in 2018

April 15, 2026 - 05:30
Lonna Drewes accused Swalwell of drugging her drink before assaulting her in a hotel room.
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'Bit of pain' worth long-term security from Iran, Bessent tells BBC

April 15, 2026 - 04:47
US Treasury Secretary said a "small bit of economic pain" was worth it to eliminate the threat of Iranian strikes on Western capitals.
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'Bit of pain' worth long-term security from Iran, Bessent tells BBC

April 15, 2026 - 04:47
US Treasury Secretary said a "small bit of economic pain" was worth it to eliminate the threat of Iranian strikes on Western capitals.
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