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War criminal Mladic close to death, say lawyers asking judge for jail release

17 hours 57 min ago
Mladic, 84, was jailed for life for genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity during the Bosnian war in 1992-95.
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Billions of meals at risk due to Iran war, says fertiliser boss

May 1, 2026 - 22:12
A shortage of fertiliser due to the Iran conflict could reduce crop yields and push prices higher, says the boss of Yara.
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Missing Oscar found after Academy Award winner blocked from taking it on flight

May 1, 2026 - 21:42
The airline said the Academy Award was safely in its care in Frankfurt and was arranging its return.
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Hegseth says clock paused on deadline to seek approval for Iran war

May 1, 2026 - 20:05
The US defence secretary says the timer for the president to report to Congress "pauses or stops" in a ceasefire.
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Israel releases all but two activists in Greece after intercepting Gaza aid flotilla

May 1, 2026 - 19:12
The Global Sumud Flotilla denounced the interception as "piracy", while Israel's foreign ministry called the flotilla a "PR stunt".
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Israel releases all but two activists in Greece after intercepting Gaza aid flotilla

May 1, 2026 - 19:12
The Global Sumud Flotilla denounced the interception as "piracy", while Israel's foreign ministry called the flotilla a "PR stunt".
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US imposes sanctions on DR Congo ex-President Kabila alleging rebel support

May 1, 2026 - 18:37
The former leader has not responded to US accusations that he is aiming to destabilise the government.
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US imposes sanctions on DR Congo ex-President Kabila alleging rebel support

May 1, 2026 - 18:37
The former leader has not responded to US accusations that he is aiming to destabilise the government.
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Vonn still in 'survival mode' after Olympic crash

May 1, 2026 - 18:03
American skiing great Lindsey Vonn says she is still "too emotional" to make a decision on her future career as she faces at least 18 months of recuperation.
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Billions of meals at risk due to Iran war, says fertiliser boss

May 1, 2026 - 17:41
A shortage of fertiliser due to the Iran conflict could reduce crop yields and push prices higher, says the boss of Yara.
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Deadly Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon despite ceasefire

May 1, 2026 - 17:12
Seventeen people - including two children - were killed, according to Lebanon's health ministry.
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Is Saudi Arabia's sports revolution unravelling?

May 1, 2026 - 16:49
Saudi Arabia will withdraw its multi-billion dollar backing of LIV Golf, but what does this mean for the country's other sporting investments? Dan Roan takes a closer look.
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Six injured in Washington state school stabbing

May 1, 2026 - 16:12
Five students and one security guard were taken to hospital following the attack at Foss High School.
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Brazil's Congress approves plan to drastically cut Bolsonaro's jail term

May 1, 2026 - 14:58
Last year ex-president Jair Bolsonaro was sentenced to 27 years in jail for plotting a coup after losing an election.
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Brazil's Congress approves plan to drastically cut Bolsonaro's jail term

May 1, 2026 - 14:58
Last year ex-president Jair Bolsonaro was sentenced to 27 years in jail for plotting a coup after losing an election.
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British couple jailed in Iran: 'We're likely to be here for a long time'

May 1, 2026 - 14:04
Lindsay and Craig Foreman are facing the reality of a 10-year prison sentence following their arrest in Iran while on a motorcycle tour last year.
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British couple jailed in Iran: 'We're likely to be here for a long time'

May 1, 2026 - 14:04
Lindsay and Craig Foreman are facing the reality of a 10-year prison sentence following their arrest in Iran while on a motorcycle tour last year.
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Myanmar ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi moved to house arrest, military says

May 1, 2026 - 13:11
The Nobel Peace Prize laureate has been in detention since she was ousted in a military coup in 2021.
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Former Chick-fil-A employee charged in $80,000 mac-and-cheese scheme

May 1, 2026 - 13:11
The Texas man allegedly refunded the orders of hundreds of catering-sized mac-and-cheese trays to his personal credit cards.
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Violence in Australian town after arrest of man over girl's murder

May 1, 2026 - 13:08
Unrest took place outside hospital where man suspected of murdering a five-year-old girl was being treated.
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