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Turkey rallies global middle powers in Antalya amid Hormuz crisis

At the Antalya summit, Erdoğan brought together leaders of 150 countries to tackle crises, promote alternatives to the Strait of Hormuz, and showcase the growing diplomatic clout of middle powers.

20/04/2026

Japan

Japan issues tsunami warning after powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake

Authorities have urged residents of the affected areas to seek higher ground, heed safety instructions and exercise caution.

20/04/2026

France

WWII bomb destroyed in controlled explosion in Paris

Video provided by French police shows the controlled detonation of a large bomb dating from the Second World War in Colombes. After attempts to remove the bomb’s detonator failed at midday, authorities buried it and later destroyed it in a controlled detonation.

20/04/2026

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Community holds vigil after Louisiana mass shooting

Residents gather near the scene of a mass shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana hugging and consoling one another after a father shot dead eight children in a domestic rampage.

20/04/2026

Iran

Moment US navy fires on and seizes Iranian-flagged cargo ship

US military footage shows a destroyer firing warning shots before boarding and seizing an Iranian-flagged cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman after it tried to evade a naval blockade, amid heightened tensions near the Strait of Hormuz.

20/04/2026

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Obama and Mamdani sing with kids during first meeting in New York

Barack Obama joined New York mayor Zohran Mamdani at a child care centre, reading to preschoolers and backing his affordability agenda for families.

20/04/2026

USA

Louisiana gunman kills eight children in suspected domestic shooting

A man in Louisiana fatally shot eight children, including seven of his own, in an attack on his family on Sunday morning in Louisiana.

20/04/2026

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Major fire in Malaysia destroys hundreds of homes, displaces thousands

A massive fire in Sandakan, Malaysia, destroyed about 1,000 stilt homes and displaced more than 9,000 people, with survivors now sheltering in temporary camps.

20/04/2026

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Kites fill the sky as Berck-sur-Mer launches 39th international festival

The 39th International Kite Festival in Berck-sur-Mer fills the sky with giant creations and hosts the World Kite Cup, drawing huge international crowds.

20/04/2026

Markets

Oil prices climb as US-Iran stand-off keeps Strait of Hormuz in limbo

Oil prices climbed more than 5% while European markets fell on Monday morning as a stand-off between Iran and the US prevented tankers from using the Strait of Hormuz.

20/04/2026

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20/04/2026

USA

US military strike on alleged drug boat kills at least three people

US strikes on drug boats in the Caribbean Sea and Pacific Ocean have so far killed a minimum of 181 people. Critics have slammed the Trump administration over the strikes, saying they constitute a violation of international law.

20/04/2026

Canada

Carney says Canada must cut reliance on US as tariffs hit economy

The Canadian leader stressed that his country cannot hinge its future on hope that the US will return to the partner it formerly was to his country and that active steps must be taken to protect Ottawa from the disruptions caused by the Trump administration.

20/04/2026

Iran

Iran pulls out of Islamabad peace talks after US seizes cargo ship

Tehran’s decision comes after the US Navy halted an Iranian-flagged cargo vessel near the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, in what was the first interception since Washington instated its naval blockade of Iranian ports.

20/04/2026

Ukraine

Two police officers suspended after fleeing Kyiv shooting scene

An inquiry was opened after a video showed officers fleeing in panic from Saturday’s shooting, which left six dead and many injured. The patrol police chief has resigned.

19/04/2026

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19/04/2026

Iran

Strait of Hormuz standoff reignites as IRGC defies Iran’s diplomats

The Strait of Hormuz has been blocked again by Iran, as the IRGC’s hardline stance appears to prevail in Tehran. US Vice President JD Vance will lead the US delegation for talks in Pakistan on Monday, after President Trump said he would not attend.

19/04/2026

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19/04/2026

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Argentina: Buenos Aires mixes faith and techno in tribute to Pope Francis

Argentina marked one year since Pope Francis’s death on Friday 18 April 2026 with a large open air tribute in Plaza de Mayo, Buenos Aires. A DJ priest led the tribute, mixing electronic music with messages of peace. The gathering drew large crowds.

19/04/2026

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China hosts humanoid robots in Beijing half marathon

China has tested humanoid robots in a real race setting in Beijing. The event highlights advances in endurance, balance and AI behaviour. Engineers see it as a step towards wider use.

19/04/2026