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250 missing after migrant boat sinks in Indian Ocean

Wed, 04/15/2026 - 07:52
The trawler "reportedly sank due to heavy winds, rough seas and overcrowding", the United Nations said.

Kenya fuel prices rise sharply despite reduction in tax due to Iran war

Wed, 04/15/2026 - 07:41
Diesel prices rise by a record margin despite a reduction in value added tax.

Australian pleads guilty to creating deepfake porn in landmark case

Wed, 04/15/2026 - 07:23
The 19-year-old is the first person to be charged under a new national law.

Kanye West postpones France gig until further notice

Wed, 04/15/2026 - 07:01
It comes a week after the UK announced it would block the rapper from entering the country, where he was due to headline a music festival in summer.

Australia's richest person must share part of her mining fortunes, court rules

Wed, 04/15/2026 - 04:40
The long-running legal dispute is over a lucrative iron ore project in the top west corner of Australia.

South Korea jails American YouTuber for public nuisance

Wed, 04/15/2026 - 04:21
Johnny Somali sparked outrage after kissing a statue representing World War Two sex slaves.

South Korea jails American YouTuber for public nuisance

Wed, 04/15/2026 - 04:21
Johnny Somali sparked outrage after kissing a statue representing World War Two sex slaves.

Watch: Vance heckled as he chides Pope

Wed, 04/15/2026 - 03:09
The US Vice-President was speaking at a Turning Point USA event, where he said Pope Leo should "be careful when he talks about matters of theology."

Watch: Vance heckled as he chides Pope

Wed, 04/15/2026 - 03:09
The US Vice-President was speaking at a Turning Point USA event, where he said Pope Leo should "be careful when he talks about matters of theology."

Trump hints Iran talks could resume this week as US port blockade continues

Wed, 04/15/2026 - 02:58
The United Nations' secretary general said it was "highly probable" that the negotiations would restart.

250 missing after migrant boat sinks in Indian Ocean

Wed, 04/15/2026 - 01:28
The trawler "reportedly sank due to heavy winds, rough seas and overcrowding", the United Nations said.

Nazi search engine shows if ancestors were in Hitler's party

Tue, 04/14/2026 - 23:13
Christian Rainer told the BBC he found his grandfather within seconds using the online tool, which also helped clear other members of his family.

Three years of messages at once - a chronicle of Sudan's war pours in as trapped reporter's phone turns on

Tue, 04/14/2026 - 23:13
As the conflict enters its fourth year, journalist Mohamed Suleiman shudders at what has been lost.

Man wins €1m Picasso painting in €100 charity raffle

Tue, 04/14/2026 - 21:40
"How do I know this isn't a prank?" the winner asked when he answered a video call from Christie's auction house in Paris.

Man wins €1m Picasso painting in €100 charity raffle

Tue, 04/14/2026 - 21:40
"How do I know this isn't a prank?" the winner asked when he answered a video call from Christie's auction house in Paris.

Canada was once a dream destination for Indian students. Is that changing?

Tue, 04/14/2026 - 21:22
Tighter rules, rising costs and visa risks are forcing Indian students to rethink studying in Canada.

Israel and Lebanon hold first direct talks since 1993

Tue, 04/14/2026 - 20:42
A US statement said the two sides had agreed to launch direct negotiations, at a time and place to be determined.

Israel and Lebanon hold first direct talks since 1993

Tue, 04/14/2026 - 20:42
A US statement said the two sides had agreed to launch direct negotiations, at a time and place to be determined.

Another woman accuses Swalwell of rape, saying he drugged her in 2018

Tue, 04/14/2026 - 20:30
Lonna Drewes accused Swalwell of drugging her drink before assaulting her in a hotel room.

'Bit of pain' worth long-term security from Iran, Bessent tells BBC

Tue, 04/14/2026 - 19:47
US Treasury Secretary said a "small bit of economic pain" was worth it to eliminate the threat of Iranian strikes on Western capitals.

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