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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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Oscar goes missing after Academy Award winner is blocked from taking it on flight

May 1, 2026 - 12:02
The airline said it regrets the situation and was doing an urgent "comprehensive internal search" for the award.
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China scraps tariffs for all but one African nation

May 1, 2026 - 09:02
The zero-tariff regime gives China's soft power a boost, but may lead to uneven gains, say analysts.
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China scraps tariffs for all but one African nation

May 1, 2026 - 09:02
The zero-tariff regime gives China's soft power a boost, but may lead to uneven gains, say analysts.
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