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Nigerian army rescues 31 held after Easter church attack

April 6, 2026 - 18:08
Five civilians were killed by the gunmen and their bodies were recovered at the scene, the army said.
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Nigerian army rescues 31 held after Easter church attack

April 6, 2026 - 18:08
Five civilians were killed by the gunmen and their bodies were recovered at the scene, the army said.
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US Secret Service investigates reports of gunfire near White House

April 6, 2026 - 09:40
Officials said "a heightened security posture is in place", but no injuries were reported and no suspects had been identified.
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US Secret Service investigates reports of gunfire near White House

April 6, 2026 - 09:40
Officials said "a heightened security posture is in place", but no injuries were reported and no suspects had been identified.
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'I adore her now': Mother learns to cope with child's autism in a country with little help

April 6, 2026 - 08:32
Malawian Martha Ongwane, brought low by her daughter's autism, found a rare support group.
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Spain's huge pork industry seeks salvation from swine fever threat

April 6, 2026 - 08:19
Countries around the world, including the US, have already stopped imports over the outbreak.
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The 40 minutes when the Artemis crew loses contact with the Earth

April 6, 2026 - 08:02
As the astronauts pass behind the Moon they will experience a moment of silence and solitude as communication with the Earth is blocked.
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The 40 minutes when the Artemis crew loses contact with the Earth

April 6, 2026 - 08:02
As the astronauts pass behind the Moon they will experience a moment of silence and solitude as communication with the Earth is blocked.
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Two protests, two elections: How Nepal's Gen Z succeeded where Bangladesh's stumbled

April 6, 2026 - 07:07
How did a youth movement triumph in one country but fall so short in another?
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'We are at the edge of a battlefield': BBC reports near Strait of Hormuz

April 6, 2026 - 06:30
The BBC's Orla Guerin travels to the edge of the critical waterway that Iran has put a stranglehold on.
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Trump issues expletive-laden threat to Iran over Hormuz Strait blockage

April 6, 2026 - 06:10
The US president says he will destroy Iranian power plants and bridges if the vital waterway is not reopened.
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Analysis: Trump declares victory in Iran war after rescue, but threats to US operation still loom

April 6, 2026 - 05:02
The rescue could impact how Trump views a ground operation to take Kharg Island or to seize enriched uranium sites.
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How rescue of US airman in remote part of Iran unfolded

April 6, 2026 - 05:00
The operation to extract him from the ground in hostile territory was hugely complex and involved multiple US government agencies.
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Hungary alleges plot to blow up gas pipeline ahead of election

April 6, 2026 - 04:17
It comes a week before votes are cast and follows warnings of so-called false flag operations blamed on Ukraine.
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Hungary alleges plot to blow up gas pipeline ahead of election

April 6, 2026 - 01:38
The incident comes a week before the polls, and follow warnings of a potential operations staged to influence voters.
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Artemis's stunning Moon pictures - science or holiday photos?

April 6, 2026 - 00:03
The story behind the beautiful pictures beamed back to Earth from the Artemis II astronauts.
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Artemis's stunning Moon pictures - science or holiday photos?

April 6, 2026 - 00:03
The story behind the beautiful pictures beamed back to Earth from the Artemis II astronauts.
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Pope Leo calls for global leaders to choose peace in his first Easter Mass

April 5, 2026 - 21:35
Pope Leo XIV addressed thousands of worshippers gathered in St Peter's Square on Easter Sunday in his first address as pontiff.
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Pope Leo calls for global leaders to choose peace in his first Easter Mass

April 5, 2026 - 21:35
Pope Leo XIV addressed thousands of worshippers gathered in St Peter's Square on Easter Sunday in his first address as pontiff.
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US airman injured but safe after rescue from inside Iran, Trump says

April 5, 2026 - 17:36
The recovery of the airman follows separate search efforts by both the US and Iran.
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