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India begins world’s largest population census

India is conducting the world's largest census, with three million officials beginning the count of its estimated 1.4 billion citizens. This is the country's first census since 2011, delayed by the pandemic, and the first to be conducted...

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Europe faces gas squeeze as prices surge amid Iran war

Gas storage facilities across Europe are significantly emptier than usual following a harsh winter, with levels at just 28 percent compared to 58 percent two years ago. The Netherlands' storage stands at only 5 percent, while Germany's...

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Why the Iran war is causing a fuel crisis across Africa

The Iran war has disrupted fuel imports across Africa, with countries facing energy shortages, soaring prices and fertiliser supply issues.

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Sirens across Israel as Iran, Hezbollah and Houthis attack

An Iranian cluster munition shattered 19 hours of relative silence, striking nearly a dozen sites in central Israel, with several people injured in Bnei Brak east of Tel Aviv and major damage to homes and buildings.

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Russia to ban petrol exports

The Russian government is imposing a complete ban on petrol exports. The decision is meant to prevent Russian petrol producers from selling abroad. While Moscow continues to export crude oil and other oil products including diesel, despi...

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Israel expands ground invasion in Lebanon

There have been more Israeli strikes on villages in southern Lebanon. Israeli forces are expanding their attacks in the region as they continue to occupy the area.

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Missile launched from Iran hits oil tanker off Qatar’s coast

Qatar’s Defence Ministry says missiles launched from Iran hit an oil tanker leased by QatarEnergy in Qatari waters.

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At least 16 injured in Tel Aviv following barrage of Iranian missiles

Israel says at least 16 people have been injured across Tel Aviv following a barrage of Iranian missiles.

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‘Large fire’ at Kuwait airport after ‘brazen attack’ on fuel tanks

Kuwait says an Iranian attack has sparked a “large fire” at the fuel tanks at its international airport.

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Israeli military says it intercepted a missile launched from Yemen

The Israeli military says it's identified the launch of a missile from Yemen towards Israel.

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Australia to halve fuel tax as global energy crisis deepens

A fuel tax break takes effect in Australia, as more countries announce measures to ease the pressure of rising global fuel costs.

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Trump to challenge U.S. birthright citizenship in Supreme Court

Trump targets birthright citizenship as the Supreme Court reopens the 14th Amendment battle, sparking protests and fears for U.S. identity.

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Israeli ‘targeted assassination’ in Lebanon causes widespread damage

Israel attacks Lebanon's capital Beirut, killing at least seven people and hitting an apartment block.

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Oil spill fouls Gulf of Mexico coast, Holy Week fishing stalls

Mexico’s Gulf coast fishing communities face Holy Week losses as tar washes ashore and buyers avoid catch amid contamination fears, despite no tests confirming risk. Authorities have deployed about 3,000 personnel, boats and aircraft, an...

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Israeli buffer zone expands in Gaza, shrinking civilian space

An unmarked yellow line along Gaza’s eastern edge is, according to residents, steadily expanding, placing swathes of land effectively off limits and compressing an already displaced population. Nearly two million people have been forced ...

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Syrian president Al-Sharaa meets UK PM Starmer in London

Syria's president has met with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer in London to discuss the return of Syrian refugees and potential British investment in his country. Ahmed al-Sharaa is trying to drum up support in Europe for Syria's economic...

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UNSC meeting: Members discuss deaths of peacekeepers in Lebanon

The UN Security Council has held an emergency meeting on the situation in Lebanon. It came hours after three peacekeepers were killed in the south of the country. The UN says it's investigating the attacks, and perpetrators are yet to be...

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Greece merchant navy conducts drills amid Iranian drone strike

While oil tankers in the Gulf remain possible targets for Iranian drones, only one drone has struck European soil in this war. It was an attack on a British airbase in Cyprus. Now, one EU government is preparing for the possibility of mo...

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One month on, Lebanon reels from conflict with Israel

Nearly one month after Hezbollah fired rockets into Israel following the assassination of Iran's supreme leader, Israeli strikes have killed hundreds of people in Lebanon and displaced nearly 20% of the population.

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Asian governments scramble to contain fuel costs

Geopolitical turmoil and soaring energy costs are rattling financial markets across Asia as governments scramble to address supply disruptions and economic fallout from the ongoing War in Iran and the closure of Strait of Hormuz.

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Why NATO allies are refusing to support the U.S. in the Iran war

European allies including Spain, France and Switzerland have imposed restrictions on U.S. military operations against Iran, closing their airspace to American warplanes and blocking access to joint bases. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Ru...

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Pentagon chief calls on NATO to act on Strait of Hormuz crisis

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has called on NATO allies to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz, which has been effectively closed by Iran during the ongoing war.

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Israel’s parliament passes death penalty bill targeting Palestinians

Israel's parliament has passed a new death penalty law that applies exclusively to Palestinians, advanced by far-right national security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir. The bill, which could take effect in 90 days, is already being challenged ...

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Gulf faces new wave of attacks as blasts reported in Dubai

Several Gulf states have faced another day of missile and drone attacks from Iran.

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U.S.–Israel air strikes target cities across Iran

Explosions have been seen in Tehran and the western city of Isfahan as the US and Israel carry out strikes. President Donald Trump posted online, footage of strikes on Isfahan. US media reported that a weapons depot was hit there.

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Air strikes target Iraq as drones intercepted over Erbil

Erbil continues to be targeted after drones aimed at US military bases were intercepted on Sunday.

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Palestinian babies evacuated from Gaza reunite with families

They were moved to southern Gaza before being evacuated to Egypt for life-saving treatment

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Israel says four soldiers killed, two injured in combat in Lebanon

Israel says four soldiers killed and two wounded in combat in southern Lebanon, bringing the total since the start of the invasion to 10.

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Truckers in France rally to protest rising fuel price

Transportation companies are protesting rising fuel prices by blocking roads in France.

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Fuel and fertiliser prices rise in Europe amid the war on Iran

The rising cost of fertiliser is driving up costs for farmers, who are warning that food shortages may hit Europe by September.

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