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German police arrest Kazakh national suspected of ties to Russian intelligence

German police arrested a Kazakh national suspected of passing information about possible targets for sabotage and Germany's defense industry to Russia's intelli...

Reuters · 29 Apr, 02:51 PM Read more →

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Colombians are divided over the fate of hippos linked to Pablo Escobar

Hippos inhabit a lagoon at the Hacienda Napoles Park, a former private estate, in Puerto Triunfo, Colombia. Fishermen and tourists visit the area for "hippo-wat...

Reuters · 29 Apr, 02:51 PM Read more →

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Ukraine targets Druzhba pipeline to sever Russian oil, influence in EU

Ukraine has restarted the Druzhba pipeline, which supplies Hungary and Slovakia with Russian oil, after mending the pipeline. This move has allowed EU member Hu...

Al Jazeera · 29 Apr, 02:50 PM Read more →

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A Ukrainian accelerator is racing to get arms makers up to NATO standards and into Western defense deals

Ukrainian startups are racing to meet NATO standards to unlock exports and overseas business. A Ukrainian accelerator is preparing firms for certification and c...

Reuters · 29 Apr, 02:45 PM Read more →

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3-year-old rescued after falling into 18-metre-deep well in Syria

3-year-old rescued after falling into 18-metre-deep well in Syria

Al Jazeera · 29 Apr, 02:33 PM Read more →

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Indonesia puts four soldiers on trial over acid attack on activist

A trial has opened in a Jakarta military court for four Indonesian soldiers accused of carrying out an acid attack on an activist who campaigned against the exp...

Al Jazeera · 29 Apr, 02:25 PM Read more →

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EU energy import costs up by €27bn due to Middle East conflict

European Union energy import costs have increased by over €27 billion due to the Middle East conflict. The conflict has disrupted global trade, causing energy p...

Reuters · 29 Apr, 02:08 PM Read more →

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How the Iran war is hitting the UK

Recent British newspaper headlines highlight economic woes, political friction, and concerns about the UK's readiness for the future due to the US-Israel war on...

Al Jazeera · 29 Apr, 01:55 PM Read more →

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Man suspected of spying for Russia detained in Berlin

A man suspected of spying for Russia has been detained in Berlin. He allegedly passed on details about Germany's military support for Ukraine and the German arm...

Reuters · 29 Apr, 01:53 PM Read more →

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Red card for players covering their mouths in World Cup matches

Footballers covering their mouths in confrontational situations may be given a red card under new rules approved by the International Football Association Board...

Al Jazeera · 29 Apr, 01:53 PM Read more →

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Heavy rains threaten Bangladesh's rice harvest

Heavy pre-monsoon rainfall and surging upstream flows from India have swollen rivers in northeastern Bangladesh, threatening vast areas with flooding during the...

Reuters · 29 Apr, 01:35 PM Read more →

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‘Encouraging’: Global rainforest loss slows in 2025 after record year

Tropical forest destruction eased last year from a record high, with the world losing 4.3 million hectares of primary rainforest, a 36 percent decline from the ...

Al Jazeera · 29 Apr, 01:18 PM Read more →

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Is India’s Chabahar dream in Iran dead?

India's decade-long investment in Iran's Chabahar Port faces a potential dead end due to a US waiver on sanctions expiring without signs of revival. The port is...

Al Jazeera · 29 Apr, 01:16 PM Read more →

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Two Kashmir brothers: One killed by rebels, another by army 26 years later

Armed rebels barged into the home of the Mughal family in Chunt Waliwar village, Ganderbal district of Indian-administered Kashmir, on a freezing night. The reb...

Al Jazeera · 29 Apr, 12:30 PM Read more →

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Life in limbo: How Iranians navigate a state of ‘no war, no peace’

In eastern Tehran, ruins of homes destroyed in the war remain untouched, leaving residents like Sajjad in despair. Labourers repair partially damaged structures...

Al Jazeera · 29 Apr, 12:28 PM Read more →

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Iran war: What’s happening on day 61 as UAE exits OPEC?

US President Donald Trump describes Iran as in a "state of collapse" and urges a swift lifting of the US blockade. Gulf leaders meeting in Saudi Arabia call on ...

Al Jazeera · 29 Apr, 12:28 PM Read more →

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Critically endangered antelopes return to Kenya from Czech zoo

Four critically endangered mountain bongos, a type of antelope, have been repatriated from the Czech Republic to Kenya. The bongos, known for their striking str...

Reuters · 29 Apr, 12:24 PM Read more →

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PSG vs Bayern Munich: Football experts, fans react to Champions League semi

A UEFA Champions League semifinal match between Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich is being hailed as the greatest of all time due to its exhilarating end-to...

Al Jazeera · 29 Apr, 12:05 PM Read more →

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Europe named ‘fastest-warming continent’ in latest climate change report

Europe experienced above-average annual temperatures in 2025, with record-high marine temperatures and widespread wildfires from the Arctic to the Mediterranean...

Al Jazeera · 29 Apr, 12:03 PM Read more →

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Can Russia serve as an economic lifeline for Iran amid the Hormuz blockade?

Iran's foreign minister is in Russia for talks, highlighting the importance of their economic relationship. The two countries have deepened trade ties since the...

Al Jazeera · 29 Apr, 11:32 AM Read more →

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Mercedes-Benz profit slides amid cutthroat Chinese market

Mercedes-Benz reported a decline in first-quarter profit due to intense competition in China. The company's net profit fell by over 17 percent compared to the p...

Reuters · 29 Apr, 11:18 AM Read more →

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Middle East war driving construction cost rises in Germany

Rising prices for fuel and materials driven by the war in the Middle East are disrupting the German construction sector. The German Construction Industry Federa...

Reuters · 29 Apr, 11:08 AM Read more →

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White House hails ‘two kings’ as King Charles delivers pointed remarks

King Charles III delivers remarks at a joint session of Congress, marking a rare appearance by a British monarch. He attends a state dinner at the White House, ...

Al Jazeera · 29 Apr, 10:41 AM Read more →

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China again touts benefits of union with Taiwan, Taipei rebuffs

China claims that Taiwan's economy will see unprecedented opportunities if it agrees to union with China, citing the benefits of China's huge market and Taiwan'...

Reuters · 29 Apr, 10:41 AM Read more →

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Afghan students recount harrowing university strike

Afghan students have described a missile hitting their university, resulting in at least seven deaths. Officials blame Pakistan for the attack on Kunar Province...

Al Jazeera · 29 Apr, 10:40 AM Read more →

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US Senate blocks bid to stop Trump using military against Cuba

The US Senate has blocked a resolution that would have prevented President Trump from ordering military action against Cuba without congressional approval. The ...

Al Jazeera · 29 Apr, 10:36 AM Read more →

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Rising prices push Germans to cut spending, poll shows

Rising prices in Germany are forcing many people to cut back on spending, with 58% of those polled saying they had recently reduced everyday expenses. People un...

Reuters · 29 Apr, 10:23 AM Read more →

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UN aid chief says situation in Somalia worsened by US war on Iran

UN relief coordinator has slammed the US-Israeli conflict, stating that it has worsened the situation in Somalia. People in Mogadishu are suffering more due to ...

Al Jazeera · 29 Apr, 10:19 AM Read more →

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US, Latin America countries criticise China’s retaliation over Panama Canal

Bolivia, Costa Rica, Guyana, Paraguay, Trinidad and Tobago, and the United States have released a joint statement in support of Panama, criticising Chinese econ...

Al Jazeera · 29 Apr, 09:46 AM Read more →

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I traveled the world as a flight attendant. I wanted a quieter life — now I run a bakery in rural Japan.

A 34-year-old woman, who previously worked as a flight attendant in Dubai and a PR agency in Tokyo, moved to the Japanese countryside with her husband and toddl...

Reuters · 29 Apr, 09:36 AM Read more →