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Russia and Ukraine agree to truce for Orthodox Easter
Vladimir Putin announced the truce, which will last from Saturday afternoon on 11 April through Easter Sunday.
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Melania Trump denies ties to Jeffrey Epstein and urges hearing for survivors
She called rumours that Epstein introduced her to Donald Trump "mean-spirited attempts to defame my reputation".
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Hot in the city: Energy crisis tests Singapore's air-con addiction
The rise in energy prices has hit Asia particularly hard as many nations are heavily reliant on Gulf oil.
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Democrats in US slam Pam Bondi for refusing to appear for Epstein hearing
Lawmakers warn the former Justice Department chief that a congressional subpoena for her testimony remains in effect.
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Hospitals in Beirut struggle to deal with casualties after Israeli attacks
Doctors warn of worsening crises as vital supplies run low and Israeli attacks devastate Beirut and surrounding areas.
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CAF President Motsepe rejects Senegal’s corruption claim amid AFCON fallout
Senegal's government alleged corruption at African football's governing body after AFCON title awarded to Morocco.
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Melania Trump denies ‘relationship’ with Jeffrey Epstein
First Lady Melania Trump denied any relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
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Real Madrid vs Girona: La Liga – teams, start, kickoff time, lineups
Real Madrid's challenges for Spain's La Liga and the UEFA Champions League hang in the balance after consecutive losses.
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Rafah crossing restrictions derail Palestinian student’s academic dreams
A Medical student was holding onto hopes of being a doctor, when the Gaza war caused restriction on attaining education.
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US First Lady Melania Trump denies connection to Epstein in rare speech
Melania calls for Congress to holding survivors' hearing but does not say why she chose to speak on the issue.
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US Justice Department opens probe into NFL over anticompetitive practices
The US Justice Department is investigating the NFL amid concerns about broadcast sales to streamers.
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Israel to hold direct talks with Lebanon but no ceasefire, Netanyahu says
Lebanese officials had called for a ceasefire before talks begin.
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Netanyahu: ‘No ceasefire in Lebanon’, Israel open to peace talks
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu emphasised that a ceasefire is not in effect in Lebanon
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Gaza journalists mourn Al Jazeera’s Wishah, killed by Israel
Wishah is latest Al Jazeera journalist to be killed by Israel in Gaza since the start of the war in October 2023.
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Khamenei says Tehran ‘astonished the world’ during US-Israeli war on Iran
In a statement read out on television, Mojtaba Khamenei said Tehran will 'demand compensation' for war damages.
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Iran: Strait of Hormuz open with restrictions
Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister says the Strait of Hormuz is open but ships must coordinate with Iranian forces.
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Saudi Arabia says operational activities halted at several energy sites
Attacks on energy facilities cause a reduced supply and slow recovery, a Saudi official tells state news agency.
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Petrol and diesel prices rise again as concerns grow over ceasefire
Motoring groups have warned drivers not to expect a significant drop in costs soon.
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US has let in 4,499 refugees since October - all but three were South African
Trump has given priority to Afrikaners, a white minority group he says is being persecuted. South Africa has objected to his characterisatio
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US fertility rate drops to all-time low, continuing a two-decade decline
The United States fertility rate has now been in decline for two decades, dropping nearly 23 percent since 2007.
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Why is Hezbollah a sticking point in the Iran ceasefire?
Lebanese armed group is an ally of Tehran but still under attack from Israel.
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US led ‘historic’ foreign aid decline in 2025 amid Trump cuts: OECD
A forum of top economies in Europe and Americas says aid from members declined 23 percent as humanitarian needs grow.
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Melania Trump: 'I never had a relationship with Epstein'
Watch the first lady's full statement from the White House as she addresses her links to the late sex offender.
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Scale of Beirut destruction revealed after wave of Israeli strikes
The damage from Israel’s devastating strikes on Beirut on Tuesday is coming into focus now that the smoke has cleared.
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