US, Iran cite progress as uncertainty hangs over Hormuz
Neither side has offered any specifics about the state of negotiations on the Iran war, days before a fragile ceasefire is set to expire.
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Ukraine strikes Russian refineries, Crimea oil depot
A series of recent strikes on Russia's oil logistics has reduced total daily oil shipments by about 880,000 barrels.
‘Outraged’: UNICEF says Gaza water truck drivers killed
Two truck drivers who were delivering clean water to people in Gaza were killed by Israeli fire, the UN children's agency says.
Ukraine strikes two Russian refineries, Baltic Sea port
Ukraine's troops have stepped up attacks on Russian oil depots and refineries - key sources of revenue for Moscow's war budget.
Iranian gunboats fire on tanker in Strait of Hormuz
The US and Iran are locked in a stand-off over the Strait of Hormuz, with Iran reversing a move to reopen the waterway, firing on a ship attempting to pass.
Myanmar cuts ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi’s sentence
Former Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi has had her sentence reduced as part of a broad amnesty by the country's new president who ousted her.
Second Turkish school shooting death toll rises to 10
A tenth victim has died after Turkey's second school shooting in the same week, with police arresting dozens of would-be copycat shooters.
Russian missiles hit Kyiv and other cities, three dead
Russian forces have attacked the Ukrainian capital Kyiv overnight, killing two people, and the southeastern city of Dnipro, killing one.
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Iran says Strait of Hormuz now open after Lebanon deal
Iran's foreign minister says the Strait of Hormuz is declared open for all commercial vessels for the remainder of a 10-day truce between Israel and Hezbollah.
Russian strikes across Ukraine in worst attack of 2026
Russia has hammered civilian areas of Ukraine with hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles, killing at least 16 people and injuring dozens more.
Russian missiles target civilians in Ukrainian capital
Russia has attacked Ukraine with hundreds of drones and missiles, targeting infrastructure as well as residential areas in the capital Kyiv.
Hopes for Iran war deal grow but nuclear issues hanging
The US and Iran feel good about resuming talks to end the Middle East war, but differences remain over Iran's nuclear program.
Trump posts image of him and Jesus, Pope feud continues
Days after posting a picture of himself looking like Jesus, US President Donald Trump has posted a second picture of him being embraced by him.
Countries pledge billions to ease Sudan hunger crisis
An international conference has pledged billions of dollars of humanitarian aid to war-ravaged Sudan, promising the conflict has not been forgotten.
Peru faces presidential runoff as vote count drags on
Peruvians will vote in a presidential runoff in two months after none of the candidates secured an outright election victory over the weekend.
Children among 11 killed by Israel fire in Gaza: medics
A three-year-old boy and a 14-year-old teen are among 11 people that health officials say have been killed in separate Israeli attacks in Gaza.
Ukraine to produce drones in Norway, officials say
Norway will support the production of military drones in Ukraine while officials in Oslo will receive data in return, the leaders of the two countries say.
Iran war could end soon, Trump says, as US blocks ports
President Donald Trump is talking up the chances of the Iran war ending amid revived peace talks, while US forces continue their blockade of Iranian ports.
Ukraine and Germany to team up to boost drone defences
Germany and Ukraine plan to jointly produce drones and other defence systems, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has announced on a visit to Berlin.
Trump deletes ‘Jesus’ post as feud with pope escalates
A now-deleted post on Donald Trump's Truth Social depicting him as Jesus-like came amid his escalating feud with Pope Leo, who has criticised the war in Iran.
Counting continues in Peru election, runoff likely
Around half of Peru's official election result remains outstanding as thousands of voters return to the polls for a second day after earlier delays.
Ukraine strikes Russian chemical plant after truce
Ukraine has targeted a Russian ammonia facility in Cherepovets, about 400km north of Moscow, in a long-range drone attack.
Hungary election winner Magyar eyes unblocking EU funds
The winner of Hungary's election Peter Magyar has promised to restore the "system of checks and balances" on coming to power.
US, Iran may resume talks despite port blockade
Efforts are under way for a second round of US-Iran talks that might resume within days as the showdown in the Strait of Hormuz showdown endures.
Pope Leo pushes back at Trump in feud over Iran war
Pope Leo has responded to President Donald Trump's criticism over the US-Israel war in Iran, saying the Vatican's peace appeals are rooted in the Gospel.
Cyclone Vaianu leaves clean-up under way in New Zealand
Clean-up crews are at work in parts of New Zealand's North Island after Cyclone Vaianu tore through the region, triggering floods and cutting power.
Iran threatens ports as US set to impose blockade
A showdown looms as the US prepares for a blockade of all Iranian ports and Iran warns that no port in the region will be safe if American forces carry it out.
Peru election marred by delays as Fujimori leads count
Keiko Fujimori, daughter of former president Alberto Fujimori, narrowly leads Peru's national election - a vote hit by delays as it heads to a run-off.
Hungary PM Orban out after 16yrs in election earthquake
Hungary's nationalist leader Viktor Orban, a close ally of both Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, has lost power after 16 years in office.
Trump threatens Strait of Hormuz blockade
President Donald Trump says the US Navy will immediately start a blockade to stop ships from entering or leaving the Strait of Hormuz.
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Kyiv, Moscow swap prisoners of war, ceasefire shaky
Kyiv and Moscow have swapped prisoners of war as a 32-hour ceasefire for Orthodox Easter began, with both sides making accusations of breaches.