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‘Right to life’: Pope Leo urges worldwide abolition of death penalty
The pope’s video message, marking the 2011 Illinois abolition of the penalty, came shortly after the US mentioned potential firing squads.
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Taliban, Congo? Afghans stuck in Qatar who helped US war face more stress
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Britain
Argentina again calls for UK talks on Falklands, US confirms neutrality
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US, Israel war on Iran
US uses unusual routes to send jet fuel to Asia bases as Hormuz stays shut
The shipments to Subic Bay and Yokose add to a growing trend of US military fuel heading to regions that typically rely on Mideast supplies.
25 Apr 2026 - 3:40PM
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A Philippine Navy frigate is docked at Subic Bay in Zambales province. Photo: Jeoffrey Maitem
Russia
Russia says US using coups, kidnappings to ‘defend its well-being’ at any cost
‘The United States has officially declared that no one can dictate to it,’ Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov says.
25 Apr 2026 - 9:29AM
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Canada
OpenAI’s Sam Altman apologises to Canada town for not reporting mass shooter
The killer’s ChatGPT account was banned over concerns about usage linked to violent activity, but police were not alerted.
25 Apr 2026 - 4:53PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
US sanctions China-based oil refinery and 40 shippers over Iran oil
Hengli Petrochemical’s facility in Dalian can process 400,000 barrels per day, making it one of the biggest independent refineries in China.
25 Apr 2026 - 3:06PM
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A Hengli Group petrochemical industrial park is seen in China’s Dalian in June 2024. Photo: Xinhua
United States
Trump Justice Department adds firing squads for federal executions
Electrocution and gas are also being added as methods, after the US president called for an expansion of the use of the death penalty.
25 Apr 2026 - 2:16AM
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US-China relations
US and EU sign critical minerals plan in push to loosen China’s grip
Western nations are seeking to diversify their supply chains for resources used to make semiconductors, EVs and advanced weapons.
25 Apr 2026 - 3:07AM
Fifa
4 tickets to World Cup final listed on Fifa’s resale site for US$2 million each
The $2,299,998.85 seats for the July 19 match at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, are located behind a goal in the lower deck.
24 Apr 2026 - 11:18PM
United States
US drops criminal probe of Fed chair Powell, likely clearing way for Warsh
Judge James Boasberg, said prosecutors had produced ‘essentially zero evidence’ to suspect Powell of a crime.
24 Apr 2026 - 11:47PM
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US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell speaks during a press conference following the Federal Open Market Committee meeting at the Federal Reserve Board Building in Washington, DC, on March 18. Photo: AFP
United States
US FDA plans ultra-fast review of 3 psychedelic drugs after Trump directive
The recent moves on psychedelics reflect growing popular support for the mind-altering substances among Trump’s supporters.
24 Apr 2026 - 10:28PM
United States
Trump’s ‘gold card’ visa granted to just 1 person so far
This appears to fall short of an earlier claim that the scheme had brought in US$1.3 billion ‘worth’ in just days.
24 Apr 2026 - 7:32AM
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US-Venezuela conflict
US soldier charged with using classified intel for Maduro removal bet
Gannon Ken Van Dyke is accused of using mission secrets to net a US$404,000 windfall on prediction site Polymarket.
24 Apr 2026 - 3:35PM
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Donald Trump
‘China or India or some other hellhole’: Trump reposts anti-immigrant rant
India’s foreign ministry called the remarks ‘obviously uninformed, inappropriate and in poor taste’.
24 Apr 2026 - 6:07AM
US President Donald Trump gestures during an event in Las Vegas, Nevada, on April 16. Photo: Reuters
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Trump says King Charles’ visit could ‘absolutely’ repair US-UK ties
The monarch’s landmark visit comes as the Iran war, Epstein scandal and other issues test the US-UK alliance.
24 Apr 2026 - 3:19PM
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United States
Warner Bros investors back US$110 billion merger with Paramount Skydance
Attention now turns to regulatory authorities, with both Washington and London expected to examine the merger’s impact on competition.
24 Apr 2026 - 12:11AM
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Fifa
Italy underwhelmed by Trump envoy’s idea they should replace Iran at World Cup
Italian minister says such a move is ‘shameful’ while media says envoy Paolo Zampolli made same suggestion four years ago ahead of Qatar.
23 Apr 2026 - 11:14PM
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From left, Italy’s Gianluca Mancini, Pio Esposito, Marco Palestra, Leonardo Spinazzola and Federico Gatti after losing out to Bosnia Herzegovina in the final World Cup qualifier last month. Photo: Reuters
Canada
Millions of Americans may now also be considered Canadian under new law
Under the new law, descendants of Canadians are considered citizens, but they must provide proof to obtain a certificate of citizenship.
23 Apr 2026 - 10:54PM
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United States
US reclassifies certain marijuana products as a less-dangerous drug
It is one of the most significant federal changes to marijuana policy in decades, removing barriers to researching the drug’s potential use.
24 Apr 2026 - 12:51AM
United Nations
UN leadership race takes centre stage with first round of interviews
Contenders strike sombre tones during interviews as the next leader faces a huge task to revitalise an organisation in crisis.
23 Apr 2026 - 12:47PM
Mexico
Deaths of CIA agents in Mexico spark sovereignty row with White House
President Sheinbaum spars with Washington over the role of Americans in a Chihuahua anti-drug operation.
23 Apr 2026 - 1:48PM
A camp and drug laboratory in a mountainous area near Guachochi, in Chihuahua state, Mexico. Photo: Chihuahua Attorney General’s Office via AFP
United States
Billionaire Justin Sun sues Trump family crypto venture
The entrepreneur says his WLFI assets were frozen by World Liberty Financial, and he has been unable to resell the electronic currency.
23 Apr 2026 - 7:08AM
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United States
Trump’s top Navy official out ‘immediately’ after reported clashes at Pentagon
John Phelan’s abrupt departure comes as the US Navy enforces a high-stakes blockade of Iran and follows the firing of a top US Army general.
23 Apr 2026 - 3:27PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Trump envoy seeks to replace Iran with Italy in World Cup, report says
The plan is an attempt to mend ties with Italian PM Meloni, after she and Trump fell out over his attacks against Pope Leo.
23 Apr 2026 - 6:09AM
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