Saudi sports revolution stalls after LIV Golf exit
PIF has pulled back from LIV Golf, raising questions about Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 sports strategy and the future of its investment in UK sport.
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US freezes Joseph Kabila's US assets over alleged support for M23
US freezes Joseph Kabila's assets in US and bars US persons and firms from dealing with him, citing alleged support for the M23 rebels in eastern DRC.
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70% of Advanced Chips: Taiwan's Geopolitical Choke Point
About 70% of the world’s most advanced chips are made in Taiwan, creating a strategic chokepoint that shapes global defence, trade and tech chains.
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Cheng Li-wun's China visit deepens split as Taiwan defence bill stalls
Cheng Li-wun's China trip coincided with a stalled defence budget in Taiwan's legislature, widening partisan splits as military activity around the island increased.
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0% Import Rate Sparks Shift in China Copper Market
China's provisional 0% import rate for secondary copper in 2025 widens recycled-feed supply and led smelters to change maintenance, output and sourcing.
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Press freedom at 25-year low, over half of countries restricted
RSF's World Press Freedom Index finds press freedom at a 25-year low, with over half of countries rated poorly for journalists. Read key findings today.
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One-sixth cut trims Aung San Suu Kyi term
Junta issues one-sixth reduction in prison terms as a holiday amnesty, further shortening Aung San Suu Kyi's sentence while she remains still detained.
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D4vd bought chainsaw after alleged murder, prosecutors say
Prosecutors say singer D4vd bought a chainsaw after a teenage woman died and arranged transport to his home, a court filing filed by prosecutors alleges.
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Hundreds report delays and missed flights under EU EES
Kiosk failures and long queues left UK travellers facing missed flights and extra costs after the EU Entry-Exit System rollout across Schengen states.
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Zaragoza keeper given 13-match ban after derby punch
Esteban Andrada received a 13-match ban after punching Huesca captain Jorge Pulido in stoppage time, sparking a mass brawl and prompting multiple suspensions by the RFEF.
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Europe's economies: 0.9% growth as energy shocks bite
EU sentiment fell in March as higher energy costs and shipping shocks pushed gas prices up and dented demand. The ECB now expects 0.9% growth in 2026.
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Jimmy Lai wins freedom award despite being jailed
Jimmy Lai will receive Deutsche Welle’s 2026 freedom of speech award in Bonn on 23 June in absentia, highlighting concern about press freedom in Hong Kong.
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Sabastian Sawe greeted by chaotic crowds on return to Kenya
Chaotic scenes greeted Sabastian Sawe on his return to Kenya after a record run. Crowds and family celebrated, while authorities faced safety questions.
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Rebel Wilson denies orchestrating Snapchat hack in Australian court
Rebel Wilson denied in an Australian court that she organised a hack exposing a co-star's Snapchat image, in a defamation trial over social media posts.
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Global militarisation hits $2.88tn in 2025
SIPRI reports global military spending hit $2.88tn in 2025, up 2.9%, led by the US, China, Russia, raising questions about trade-offs with public services.
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Russian strikes deepen Mali conflict as rebels advance
Video shows aircraft linked to Russian paramilitaries striking rebel-held areas in Mali. Analysts say seized armour may be hard for rebels to use, raising regional security and political concerns.
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Two yellow-card amnesties to cut World Cup suspensions
FIFA will cancel single yellow cards twice at the 2026 World Cup, after the group stage and quarter-finals, to limit suspensions and preserve squads.
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Von der Leyen urges diplomacy as Iran war risks long fallout
Ursula von der Leyen urged diplomacy to stop the Iran war and warned on 29 April 2026 that its economic and security effects could last for years.
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France urges citizens to leave Mali after major attacks
France has told its nationals to leave Mali after attacks, including a suicide bombing that killed defence chief Sadio Camara and separatists seizing Kidal.
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US natural gas surplus as Europe sees 40% price spike
US natural gas surpluses have kept domestic prices low even as European and Asian LNG prices jumped after the Middle East war, altering global LNG flows.
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Four mountain bongos return to Kenya
Kenya's foreign and tourism ministers met four mountain bongos at Nairobi's main airport on Tuesday night, as the critically endangered antelopes arrived from P
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5 takeaways from the King's US Congress address
Five takeaways from the King's US Congress address: NATO focus, climate as a security risk, renewed US-UK ties, domestic political effects and defence costs.
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Odisha man brings sister's skeleton to bank; outrage
A man in Odisha brought his sister's skeleton into a bank to prove she had died, sparking outrage and questions about banks' bereavement procedures.
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UK GDP rises 0.5% in February as services drive rebound
UK GDP rose 0.5% in February as services led the rebound, with production and construction up. Rising energy prices could still test the recovery and BoE plans.
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Teacher surrounded by up to 300 students, court told
Marist College teacher says she was surrounded by up to 300 pupils and struck with food and drink, leaving her with a psychiatric injury, court papers say.
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