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Israel

Israeli police block Latin Patriarch from celebrating Palm Sunday Mass

Jerusalem's Latin Patriarch and the Custos of the Holy Land were prevented by Israeli police from entering the Church of the Holy Sepulchre on Palm Sunday. It was the "first time in centuries" the Heads of Church were prevented from attending.

Iran

Iran wary of diplomacy with US amid claims of planned ground offensive

Iran's parliament speaker said on Sunday that the US is publicly engaging in diplomatic efforts while "secretly planning a ground attack". His comments came shortly after reports in US media that the Trump administration is planning a weeks-long ground offensive.

Culture news

Iconic Greek singer Marinella dies aged 87

The singer, whose career has spanned over six decades, suffered a stroke during a performance at Athens' ancient Odeon theatre in 2024.

France

Bomb attack outside Bank of America branch in Paris foiled

France's counter-terrorism prosecutor's office has taken over the investigation into a foiled bomb attack outside a Bank of America branch in central Paris.

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Iran

Iran escalates strikes across Middle East after Trump hints at deal

Iran launched a salvo of missiles across the Middle East, just a few hours after US President Donald Trump claimed Washington and Tehran were "in negotiations right now".

Estonia

Drones from Russian airspace hit Estonia and Latvia, authorities say

Drones from Russian airspace hit Estonia’s Auvere power plant and crashed in Latvia, with officials blaming Moscow’s ongoing war in Ukraine for the incidents and launching investigations.

Iran

Iran targets Israel and Gulf states after denying Trump talks

Tehran continued to launch strikes against targets in the region, after denying the US president's claims of "very good" talks between the two sides to end the Iran war.

Sport

Ruling strips Senegal of AFCON 2025 title, declaring Morocco champions

Two months after the final, Morocco has been awarded the Africa Cup of Nations title by the Confederation of African Football's appeal board. Senegal's 1-0 win in extra time is now officially a default 3-0 win for the host nation.

Afghanistan

400 killed in Pakistan strike on Kabul hospital, says Afghanistan

Afghanistan has accused Pakistan of killing at least 400 people and injuring 250 others in an airstrike on a hospital in the capital Kabul.

USA

Man shot dead by security after ramming car into Michigan synagogue

The man, who was armed with rifle, rammed his car into the synagogue building in a Detroit suburb before being fatally shot by security.

Sport

Taking part in World Cup 'not possible', says Iranian sports minister

The Iranian sports and youth minister Ahmad Donyamali told state television that his country's football players would not be safe in the US, which will be one of the World Cup's host countries this summer.

Belgium

Belgian PM denounces 'antisemitic act' as police probe synagogue blast

The blast took place at around 4 am in front of the synagogue, damaging the windows of the buildings in its surroundings, a police spokesperson stated.

Azerbaijan

Iranian drones strike Azerbaijan's Nakhchivan international airport

In a major escalation of the ongoing Iran war, Tehran's drones have targeted the passenger terminal of the airport in Azerbaijan's Nakhchivan and a school near the village of Shakarabad, close to the border with Iran. Tehran has since denied involvement in the incident.

Afghanistan

Taliban launch large-scale offensive operations against Pakistan

The Taliban forces said they attacked Pakistani army at the border between Afghanistan and Pakistan in retaliation for deadly strikes earlier this week, capturing several army outposts.

Culture news

'Godfather' and 'Apocalypse Now' actor Robert Duvall dead at 95

During his six decades long-career, Robert Duvall won an Oscar for best actor and was nominated six other times.

Iran

Iranian Nobel laureate sentenced to seven additional years in prison

Supporters of Narges Mohammadi, who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2023, said she had been on hunger strike since 2 February.

World News

Takaichi's ruling party on course for landslide win in Japan election

Takaichi is estimated to have secured a two-thirds majority in Japan's lower house, the best result for the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) since elections in 2017 under former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.

Culture news

Emmy-winning comedian Catherine O'Hara dies aged 71

The Emmy-winning comedian died at her home in Los Angeles "following a brief illness", according to a statement from her agency.

Europe News

Trump says immigration is 'killing Europe' during Scotland visit

Upon his arrival in Scotland for a five-day visit, the US president will tour golf courses owned by his family during his stay, as well as meet with the European Commission president and the British prime minister.

Europe News

Von der Leyen to meet Trump in Scotland on Sunday

EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has said she will meet US President Donald Trump on Sunday in Scotland to "discuss transatlantic trade relations."

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