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Tech giant Oracle makes 'significant' job cuts

April 1, 2026 - 06:50
It is thought that thousands of people may have lost their jobs at Oracle, one of the world's largest tech companies.
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US journalist Shelly Kittleson kidnapped in Baghdad

April 1, 2026 - 06:08
The US state department says a suspect in her abduction has ties to an Iran-backed militia group, Kataib Hezbollah.
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US journalist Shelly Kittleson kidnapped in Baghdad

April 1, 2026 - 06:08
The US state department says a suspect in her abduction has ties to an Iran-backed militia group, Kataib Hezbollah.
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Judge temporarily halts construction of Trump's White House ballroom

April 1, 2026 - 04:58
The Republican-appointed judge ruled that Trump was the "steward" of the White House, but not the "owner".
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Italian Christmas meal tragedy turns into murder inquiry

April 1, 2026 - 04:52
Tests results suggest the two women may have been killed with ricin, according to Italian media, but police still do not have a suspect.
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Italian Christmas meal tragedy turns into murder inquiry

April 1, 2026 - 04:52
Tests results suggest the two women may have been killed with ricin, according to Italian media, but police still do not have a suspect.
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Israel says it will keep control over part of southern Lebanon after war with Hezbollah ends

April 1, 2026 - 03:57
Defence Minister Israel Katz also says houses in Lebanese villages near the Israeli border will be demolished.
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Israel says it will keep control over part of southern Lebanon after war with Hezbollah ends

April 1, 2026 - 01:12
Defence Minister Israel Katz also says houses in Lebanese villages near the Israeli border will be demolished.
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US defence secretary calls on allies to 'step up' over Strait of Hormuz

April 1, 2026 - 00:19
The defence secretary's comments came after US President Donald Trump told other nations to "go get your own oil".
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King Charles and Queen Camilla's state visit to US to go ahead in April

March 31, 2026 - 23:05
Despite political tensions between the US and UK, the King will travel to Washington next month.
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Wolf bites woman in shock German attack on busy Hamburg shopping street

March 31, 2026 - 22:00
It is believed to be the first wolf attack on a human since the animals began to reestablish themselves in Germany decades ago.
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Wolf bites woman in shock German attack in Hamburg shopping street

March 31, 2026 - 22:00
It is believed to be the first wolf attack on a human since the animals began to reestablish themselves in Germany decades ago.
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Iran using children in security roles in war, reports and witnesses say

March 31, 2026 - 21:56
An 11-year-old is reported to have been killed in an air strike while manning a checkpoint in Tehran.
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Iran using children in security roles in war, reports and witnesses say

March 31, 2026 - 21:56
An 11-year-old is reported to have been killed in an air strike while manning a checkpoint in Tehran.
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Russian oil tanker docks in Cuba ending near-total blockade

March 31, 2026 - 21:51
A Russian oil tanker has docked in Cuba, providing temporary relief after months of shortages.
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Russian oil tanker docks in Cuba ending near-total blockade

March 31, 2026 - 21:51
A Russian oil tanker has docked in Cuba, providing temporary relief after months of shortages.
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At least 16 killed and thousands displaced by gang attack in rural Haiti

March 31, 2026 - 21:02
The attack happened in the Artibonite region, where members of the Gran Grif gang have targeted locals in the past.
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At least 16 killed, thousands displaced by gang attack in rural Haiti

March 31, 2026 - 21:02
The attack happened in the Artibonite region, where members of the Gran Grif gang have targeted locals in the past.
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Kissing a woman's hand can be sexual assault, Spanish court finds

March 31, 2026 - 20:37
The Supreme Court found that a man had done more than harass a woman by kissing her hand as there had been "a clear sexual component" to his behaviour.
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Palestinians convicted of lethal attacks face death penalty under new Israeli law

March 31, 2026 - 20:03
The new law, passed on Monday, was pushed hard by the far-right and Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir.
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