Eight months of higher prices after Iran war, minister warns
Minister Jones warns higher prices in the UK could last up to eight months if a war involving Iran occurs, as officials weigh economic fallout and options.
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Solar panels destroyed, water supplies cut in south Lebanon
Bulldozers destroyed solar panels in Debel, south Lebanon, cutting power to town water pumps and damaging homes, roads and olive groves, a report said.
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Raghu Rai dies aged 83; images shaped modern India
Raghu Rai, Indian photographer behind images of the 1971 Bangladesh war and 1984 Bhopal disaster, has died aged 83. His work shaped modern India.
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US taxpayers face up to $1bn-a-day Iran bill
Analysts say US taxpayers face $800m-$1bn daily after US and Israeli strikes on Iran, draining munitions stocks and adding to long-term budget strain.
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Booing at three Anzac Day services called 'a cancer' by Indigenous leaders
Booing disrupted welcome-to-country remarks at dawn Anzac Day services in Sydney, Melbourne and Perth. Indigenous leaders condemned the acts, urged bans.
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Dua Lipa rumour boosts Palermo hotel bookings
Reports that rooms at Villa Igiea were held for guests as Dua Lipa wedding rumours swirl are boosting Palermo's hotels and businesses, owners say.
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Coordinated attacks strain Mali's hold on cities
Mali attacks swept cities, testing state control and disrupting services. This report outlines political, economic and humanitarian effects for Mali.
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Iran's foreign minister visits Islamabad as US envoys arrive
Abbas Araghchi visited Islamabad on 25 April for bilateral talks with Pakistan as US envoys arrived; Tehran said it would not hold direct talks with the US.
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Artemis II surpasses Apollo 13 lunar-distance record
Artemis II set a new lunar-distance record, overtaking Apollo 13. Haise says funding and planning, not technology, determine the pace of lunar missions.
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Three numbers that show why selling after the Iran war hurts
Three numbers show why selling after the Iran war cost investors: the initial S&P drop, the rapid rebound and the late‑April pullback amid oil volatility.
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Michael biopic's $70m debut reignites debate over truth
Michael biopic is set for a $70m US opening but stops in 1988, after the Jackson estate controlled music rights and legal limits shaped final cut.
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Defence stocks fall 8% as conflict premium unwinds
US defence stocks fell about 8% in March as the 'conflict premium' faded. LSEG, strategists warn high valuations may not translate into near-term revenue.
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Iran's infowar: AI-powered outreach abroad, crackdown at home
Iran's infowar: Tehran pairs AI-driven visuals, memes and music aimed at foreign publics with arrests, internet blackouts and surveillance in Iran.
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Around 200 march in Kuala Lumpur calling for public inquiry into outgoing MACC chief
200 people marched in Kuala Lumpur to protest outgoing MACC chief Azam Baki and demand reform after the government named Abdul Halim Aman his successor.
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Underwater speakers lure fish back to reefs
Acoustic enrichment uses underwater speakers to broadcast reef sounds that attract fish. A Nature study found it doubled fish and raised diversity.
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War squeezes global mining supply chains
Middle East escalation and China's sulphuric acid export ban tighten diesel and reagent supplies, raising costs and risking delays to mining supply chains.
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North India swelters as heatwave pushes temperatures above 40C
North India has recorded temperatures above 40C in a multi‑day heatwave, prompting health warnings, cooling centres and advice to protect the vulnerable.
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Ruto's 'translator' quip on Nigerian English sparks diplomatic row
William Ruto joked that Nigerian English is hard to follow, drawing laughter and a diplomatic backlash that has stirred debate among UK audiences.
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NATO says US cannot unilaterally suspend Spain
NATO says the US cannot suspend Spain after a reported Pentagon email, defending alliance consensus amid tensions over the US campaign against Iran.
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Actor sues Rebel Wilson over alleged Snapchat hack and leaked photo
Charlotte MacInnes has sued Rebel Wilson, alleging her Snapchat was accessed and a nude photo leaked. The Federal Court will examine reputational harm.
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Tornado rips through Enid, northern Oklahoma
At least ten injured after a tornado tore through Enid, northern Oklahoma. Emergency crews carried out search-and-rescue as officials assess damage and aid affected families.
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China Q1 growth 5% despite Iran war
China grew 5.0% year-on-year in Q1 despite the Iran war, supported by exports. Economists warn higher energy prices and a long conflict could hit growth later.
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Fake AI wolf image sparks arrest in South Korea
A man was arrested after an AI-generated image of a wolf sparked alarm in South Korea. The animal was safe; the episode raises policing and platform issues.
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Briton in 'Con Mum' faces fresh charges in Singapore
Singapore files new charges against Dionne Marie Hanna alleging she persuaded a man to pay large sums, raising consular concerns after the Con Mum documentary.
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Trump says King Charles's US visit could repair UK–US ties
Donald Trump told the BBC that King Charles III's planned US visit could absolutely help repair UK–US ties amid tensions over the Iran war and government policy.
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