Mediterranean migrant deaths mounting towards 1,000 in 2026: UN

The International Organization for Migration laments one of the deadliest starts to a year since record keeping began.

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FIFA opens disciplinary probe against Spanish FA after Islamaphobic chants

Barcelona and Spain international forward Lamine Yamal blasted his home support's chants during the match against Egypt.

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Massive fire engulfs oil storage tanks near Baghdad

Video showed orange flames and thick black smoke pouring from “black oil” storage tanks in Nahrawan near Baghdad, Iraq.

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‘No end in sight’ if Trump acts on threat to destroy Iran infrastructure

Escalation by Donald Trump is likely to be met with more Iranian attacks, further destabilising region, experts say.

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Trump to pursue stability with China’s Xi in May meeting, USTR Greer says

The US is 'not looking for a massive confrontation', Greer says, adding the two countries have a stable relationship.

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Iranians form human chains across bridges, at power plants

Iranians formed human chains across bridges and in front of power plants across the country.

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How AI is being used to target Palestinians

We examine how emerging military tech is used in war zones and how Palestinians try to use tech to their advantage.

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Video: Historic building in Ukraine up in flames after Russia drone attack

A two-storey historical building in eastern Ukraine engulfed in flames after a Russian drone hit its infrastructure.

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French nationals return home following Iran prison release

Cecile Kohler and Jacques Paris were freed in November after more than three years at Evin prison.

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What we know about the shooting by Istanbul’s Israeli consulate

Gunmen opened fire near the Israeli consulate in Istanbul, triggering a gun battle with Turkish police.

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Iraqi armed group releases abducted US journalist Shelly Kittleson

The armed group Kataib Hezbollah said that it would free Kittleson on the condition that she leave Iraq immediately.

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Tehran synagogue destroyed as US-Israeli strikes kill over a dozen

A synagogue in Tehran was struck in a wave of US-Israeli attacks overnight.

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Afghanistan brands China peace talks with Pakistan ‘useful’

Kabul's foreign minister expresses hope that minor interpretations will not hinder progress.

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UK blocks rapper Kanye West from entry over anti-Semitism and Nazi support

British PM Keir Starmer said it was concerning that London's Wireless Festival had booked West in the first place.

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Why JD Vance joined Pakistan’s last-ditch US-Iran mediation efforts

Backchannel talks gain pace as Pakistan mediates and Iran seeks indirect engagement through US vice president.

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WHO halts Gaza medical evacuations after worker killed

Evacuations will remain suspended until further notice, WHO says, adding that the incident is under investigation.

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Top university says US-Israel attack targeted Iran’s progress, AI learning

Iran condemns systematic attacks on civilian sites, including academic hubs, as war devastates critical infrastructure.

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US denies nuclear plan as deadline on threat to Iran ‘civilisation’ looms

Trump's threat to kill 'whole civilization' and comments from VP have raised fears.

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Netanyahu: Israel shifting ‘balance of power’ with Iran strikes

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel is intensifying strikes on Iran.

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Russia confirms 16 Cameroonian soldiers killed in Ukraine war

No information has been provided specifying how the soldiers ended up fighting for Russia.

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