'Historic day': Artemis astronauts break space distance record

NASA’s Artemis II space mission breaks record for the furthest human travel from earth, four astronauts claim title set by Apollo 13 crew in 1970 for 400,171km.

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German men must inform military of extended foreign trips

A new German military service law will require most young men to inform authorities when leaving the country for long periods.

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British PM slams London festival for booking Kanye West

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he was concerned about planned concerts in London by US rapper Kanye West, who has a history of antisemitic outbursts .

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'Choose peace', Pope marks first Easter under cloud of Mideast war

Pope Leo XIV on Sunday urged "those who have the power to unleash wars" to "choose peace" in his first Easter blessing as pontiff with the Middle East conflict raging.

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Shrapnel from intercepted drones injures four in Bahrain

"As a result of Iranian aggression, 4 citizens sustained minor injuries & several houses in Sitra were damaged by shrapnel from the interception of Iranian drones."

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Zelensky in Istanbul for security talks with Erdogan

"Arrived in Istanbul, where important meetings are scheduled. Substantive talks have been prepared with the President of Turkiye, Recep Tayyip Erdogan," said Zelensky on X.

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European drivers choke on rising diesel prices

The Easter holiday weekend across Europe is expected to see a surge in demand with queues at petrol stations.

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Rain, storms kill 121 in Afghanistan and Pakistan in two weeks

Across the border in Pakistan, 44 people were killed following heavy rains in the last weeks, officials said.

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Kagame calls US sanctions on Rwanda 'insults'

"Sanctions and threats are nothing but insults thrown in the face of my country," Kagame said in an interview with Jeune Afrique news outlet at the end of March and published Friday.

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Ukraine offers to help unblock Hormuz

Zelensky did not specify how Ukraine could contribute, but cited Kyiv's experience in restoring passage through the Black Sea, which Russia had blocked at the beginning of its invasion of Ukraine.

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MSF condemns 'appalling' attack on Sudan hospital

"This unacceptable assault resulted in at least 10 fatalities, including seven medical staff, some of whom have previously worked with MSF," it said.

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Landslide kills mother and six children in Equatorial Guinea

A landslide triggered by torrential rain in Equatorial Guinea killed a mother and her six children, the central African country's rescue services said on Friday.

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Hegseth asked US Army chief of staff to step down

Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell later posted a statement on X that said George "will be retiring from his position... effective immediately," without specifying a reason.

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Israel under fire as Trump warns of destroying Iranian infrastructure

Israel's military reported a new missile salvo from Iran on Friday, with its air defences activated to down them. There were no immediate reports of casualties.

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EU under pressure as fertiliser costs soar on Middle East war

With the war in the Middle East sending global fertiliser prices soaring, the EU is coming under pressure from farmers and some member states to take action.

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Trump takes a dig at Macron, saying wife treats him 'badly'

US President Donald Trump made fun of the French president and his wife during a private lunch Wednesday, as he lambasted NATO allies for not joining the war against Iran.

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Malaysia civil servants to work from home amid fuel crisis, says PM

Malaysia will introduce a work-from-home policy for ministries, agencies, statutory bodies and government-linked companies starting April 15 to conserve energy.

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Chinese airlines to raise fuel surcharges on domestic flights

Several Chinese airlines, including national carrier Air China, said they will raise their fuel surcharges on domestic flights from Sunday as the war in the Middle East drives up oil prices globally.

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How Middle East war is driving up shipping costs for global economies

Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz trade route in the Middle East war is driving up the costs of shipping fuel and goods around the world.

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Artemis II: NASA sends four astronauts on mission around the moon

If the plan proceeds as expected, the astronauts will set a record by venturing farther from Earth than any human before.

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Trump says Iran war victory near, but vows big strikes

Trump offered a retroactive explanation on why he joined Israel in the attack, insisting the United States was close to victory as his approval rating sinks.

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Judge allows Woods to travel overseas for treatment

A Florida judge granted golf superstar Tiger Woods's request to leave the US to seek "comprehensive inpatient treatment" after his arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence.

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Trump sacks AG Pam Bondi, replaces her with ex-personal lawyer Todd Blanche

"Pam Bondi is a Great American Patriot and a loyal friend, who faithfully served as my Attorney General over the past year," Trump said on Truth Social. "

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Messi on target as Argentina down Zambia in World Cup send-off

Messi scored one and set up another as Argentina thrashed Zambia 5-0 in the South Americans' final game on home soil before launching the defence of their World Cup crown.

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Tottenham appoint De Zerbi in battle for Premier League survival

Tottenham appointed Roberto De Zerbi as the club's third manager of the season as they battle to avoid relegation from English football's top-flight for the first time in nearly 50 years.

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Morocco 'focused on World Cup' amid AFCON final controversy

Morocco coach Mohamed Ouahbi insists his side was fully focused on the World Cup after a 2-1 friendly win over Paraguay, despite the ongoing controversy of the AFCON final.

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'Dozens' killed in Burundi after arsenal fire: security sources

"It is impossible to establish a toll for the moment, but dozens and dozens of people have been killed, and there are hundreds or even thousands of injured," a high-ranking army officer told AFP.

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Trump to address nation as Iran war batters approval

Recent polling shows Trump's approval rating slipping below 40 percent.

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Iraq beat Bolivia 2-1 to claim first World Cup appearance in 40 years

Iraq became the 48th and final team to qualify for the World Cup, defeating Bolivia 2-1 in an intercontinental playoff in Mexico to seal their first appearance at the finals in 40 years.

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DR Congo fans dance in the rain after sealing World Cup spot

Delirious football fans took to the soaked streets of the capital Kinshasa and danced into the night in the rain after the DR Congo reached the World Cup for the first time in 52 years.

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Tiger Woods 'stepping away' to focus on health after DUI arrest

Tiger Woods says he is "stepping away" to seek treatment and focus on his health after his arrest last week in Florida for driving under the influence.

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Ghana sack coach Addo 10 weeks before World Cup

Ghana have dismissed coach Otto Addo, hours after a friendly defeat to Germany and just over 70 days until the World Cup.

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At least 16 killed in Haiti gang attack

A gang attack on a town in Haiti killed at least 16 people over the weekend, police said, as the UN chief warned Monday that the estimated death toll could be as high as 80 people.

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RSF using sexual violence in Darfur as 'war weapon': MSF

Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces and allied militias are using sexual violence as a "weapon of war" in Darfur to control civilians, medical charity Doctors Without Borders said Tuesday.

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Two more UN peacekeepers killed in south Lebanon

The UN peacekeeping mission in Lebanon said two of its personnel were killed Monday in the second deadly incident in 24 hours in the country's south, where Israel and Hezbollah are fighting.

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India to begin world's biggest population count

India will launch the world's largest census on Wednesday, with more than three million officials to take part in a vast counting exercise over the next year.

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Massive US-Israeli strikes hit Iran after Trump threat

US and Israeli strikes hit military facilities in central Iran, damaged a major religious site in the northwest and provoked power cuts Tuesday.

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Trump threatens to destroy Iran's oil island despite price surge

Donald Trump has threatened to destroy Iran’s key oil infrastructure, including Kharg Island, escalating tensions and pushing global prices higher.

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Israel strikes Tehran as Trump says Iran deal may be reached 'soon'

Asked whether there could be a deal with Iran this coming week, Trump said: "I do see a deal in Iran. Could be soon."

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Iran confirms killing by Israel of Guards navy commander

Iran confirmed on Monday that an Israeli strike had killed the commander of the naval force of the Revolutionary Guards

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