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World News - Recent Headlines

'Where Is The Explanation?': IRGC Media Blasts Own FM Araghchi Over Iran Hormuz Declaration

Times of India - 2 minutes ago

Incredible £11bn mega-project set to build world's longest suspension bridge -- The suspended deck will hang from cables stretching between two towers standing 399 metres tall,...

Daily Express - 4 minutes ago

Over 1,000 bone fragments found in Mexico City ahead of World Cup -- Mexico City and Guadalajara are preparing to host World Cup games in June, with protesters denouncing the government's failure to properly investigate the disappearances.

CBS News - 4 minutes ago

Pope Leo addresses spat with Trump, says 'debate' is not focus of his Africa trip

Apple Valley News Now - 4 minutes ago

Nigerian returnee recounts how kidnapping ordeals force family into tricycle business

Daily Post Nigeria - 5 minutes ago

US military reportedly preparing to board Iran-linked ships in coming days

Aljazeera - 5 minutes ago

A recurring tension: US presidents vs the pope -- From past administrations to today, historian Mark Updegrove explores the friction between the White House and the Vatican.

ABC News - 6 minutes ago

Updated - Iran reimposes Strait of Hormuz restrictions as tensions with U.S. continue - January 1, 1970

CBC News - 7 minutes ago

Gunman Shot Dead After Killing at Least Six, Taking Hostages in Kyiv

Breitbart - 8 minutes ago

'Summer House' star KJ Dillard slams 'sickos' Amanda Batula, West Wilson for Yankees game PDA

New York Post - 11 minutes ago

Trump and Tehran's series of mismanaged posts stall progress towards peace

Guardian UK - 14 minutes ago

Ukrainian police shoot dead gunman who killed at least 6 and took hostages in a supermarket

Toronto Star - 15 minutes ago

CBS News took a boat into the Strait of Hormuz. Here's what we saw. -- Reporters from CBS News carefully arranged a risky trip into the Strait of Hormuz. Here's what they saw. -- Apr 17

CBS News - 15 minutes ago

Kyiv police shoot dead gunman who killed at least 5, took hostages

ABC News - 19 minutes ago

Palestinian martyred by Israeli occupation forces' gunfire in southern Gaza Strip

Peninsula Qatar - 20 minutes ago

Jordan condemns attack on UNIFIL forces in Lebanon

Aljazeera - 21 minutes ago

Mexico arrests alleged drug trafficker considered one of Europe's most wanted fugitives

Toronto Star - 26 minutes ago

Moscow goes to war against US universities as Russian students face prison for studying abroad

New York Post - 26 minutes ago

Iran studying fresh US proposals, says Hormuz blockade a 'violation' of ceasefire

Irish Times - 26 minutes ago

China and Russia ties driving North Korean economic recovery - China has long been the diplomatically isolated country's main economic backer, though Pyongyang has also drawn closer to Moscow since it launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. 17/04/2026

Euronews - 28 minutes ago

LIVE - Trump: Iran cannot 'blackmail us' with Strait of Hormuz - Tehran says strategic oil route has been shut following blockade dispute - Just now - 19 - m read

Gulf News - 28 minutes ago

At least five killed in Kyiv as gunman opens fire and takes hostages -- The country's interior minister says the attacker has been killed after a shoot-out with police.

BBC News - 29 minutes ago

US and Iran talks are 'back to square one'

Aljazeera - 30 minutes ago

Ukraine: Gunman kills 5 after taking hostages in Kyiv supermarket; shot dead by police

Times of India - 30 minutes ago

Arab Book Award submissions open until May 28

Peninsula Qatar - 31 minutes ago

Ukrainian police shoot dead gunman who killed at least 5 and took hostages in a supermarket

Bay to Bay News - 34 minutes ago

Gunman opens fire in Ukraine capital, killing at least 5

The Straits Times - 34 minutes ago

White House VOWS 'no stone unturned' in probe of scientists' deaths, disappearances

Fox News - 35 minutes ago

If You Prefer Aisle Seats On Planes, We Have Bad News For You

Huffington Post - 35 minutes ago

Pope Leo plays down rift with Trump, doubles down on peace

Deutsche Welle - 36 minutes ago

U.K. police probe arson attack on building formerly housing Jewish charity -- There were no injuries reported in connection with the attack, police said Saturday.

CBS News - 36 minutes ago

Oyebanji installs new Eesalokun, restores ruling house after 450 years

Daily Post Nigeria - 36 minutes ago

Iran reimposes restrictions on Strait of Hormuz, accusing U.S. of violating deal to reopen it

The Globe and Mail - 37 minutes ago

'Like a mosh pit': Celebrating a new political future, Budapest-style

Sydney Morning Herald - 38 minutes ago

Israel military says suspect neutralized in West Bank

Manila Times - 39 minutes ago

Girl drugged and repeatedly raped by crying 'father figure' pastor – 'work of the devil' -- The teenage girl said she 'trusted him like a spiritual father'.

Daily Express - 42 minutes ago

US planning to seize Iran-linked oil tankers, commercial ships worldwide in coming days: report

New York Post - 44 minutes ago

Europe's far right meet after Orban's defeat

Manila Times - 46 minutes ago

Mojtaba Khamenei Warns US of 'New Defeats' as Hormuz Tensions Surge

Times of India - 47 minutes ago

Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again over US blockade and fires on ships

Los Angeles Times - 47 minutes ago

World News -- Brazil's Lula criticises Trump for 'declaring wars'

Daily Post Nigeria - 47 minutes ago

Michelle Pfeiffer's New Show Has Almost Everything Going For It — But There's 1 Big Problem

Huffington Post - 55 minutes ago

Bandits abduct Kwara monarch in night raid

Daily Post Nigeria - 56 minutes ago

Horror as teen raped and tortured by evil killers who hid her body in concrete-filled drum

Daily Express - 57 minutes ago

US lifts sanctions on Russian oil two days after promising not to

Independent UK - 59 minutes ago

Ukraine says it hit three Russian warships in Crimea with drones

The Straits Times - 59 minutes ago

Gunman kills at least 5 people in Kyiv street and takes hostages; police shoot him dead

Bay to Bay News - 59 minutes ago

Ukrainian police shoot dead gunman who killed at least 5 and took hostages in a supermarket

Lancaster Online - 1 hour ago

As fuel prices soar, electric motorbikes keep delivery services running while reshaping Kenya's transport future.

Deutsche Welle - 1 hour ago

Thousands protest in Germany urging faster green shift, amid Iran war

The Straits Times - 1 hour ago

Trump signs order speeding review of psychedelic drugs, including ibogaine

Manila Times - 1 hour ago

Trump Says Iran 'Can't Blackmail' United States, After Ships Come Under Fire in Strait of Hormuz

Breitbart - 1 hour ago

California bear-suit luxury car scam ends in insurance fraud sentences for 3

CTV News - 1 hour ago

Trump sends huge warning as Strait of Hormuz shut and ships attacked

Daily Express - 1 hour ago

"Lords of war." Brazil's president condemns UN Security Council

Aljazeera - 1 hour ago

State of emergency declared as US warns travelers to reconsider visiting popular getaway

Fox News - 1 hour ago

Cheaper Missiles, UAVs, and Especially Guns Are Key to Drone Defense

Epoch Times - 1 hour ago

Iran says Strait of Hormuz closed again over U.S. blockade

The Globe and Mail - 1 hour ago

Questions remain as US prepares for more Iran negotiations -- Council on Foreign Relations expert Sam Vigersky weighs in as the next round of U.S.-Iran negotiations could happen as soon as this weekend.

ABC News - 1 hour ago

Trump signs order to accelerate access to psychedelic drug treatments

CTV News - 1 hour ago

U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick takes a swipe at Canada's trade strategy ahead of review - Rhianna Schmunk - News - World - | April 18

CBC News - 1 hour ago

California bear-suit luxury car scam ends in insurance fraud sentences for 3

Manila Times - 1 hour ago

Shura Council officials to QNA: Adoption of Qatar's emergency item at IPU reflects growing parliamentary diplomacy impact

Peninsula Qatar - 1 hour ago

FBI chief threatens to sue The Atlantic over report about his drinking

Russia Today - 1 hour ago

Pope Leo says not seeking 'new debate' with Trump on trip to Angola

Aljazeera - 1 hour ago

French peacekeeper killed in southern Lebanon -- President Macron blames the attack on Hezbollah. The Iran-backed armed group denies "any connection" to the incident.

BBC News - 1 hour ago

Activist recalls surviving assassination attempt caught on video -- An environmentalist who survived an assassination attempt spoke during the presentation of a report that documented the killing of 10 activists in Mexico in 2025. -- Apr 17

CBS News - 1 hour ago

Indian-origin politician calls out racism against Indian-Australians: 'We can overcome this hate by...'

Times of India - 1 hour ago

You can put beef tallow and salmon sperm on your face. But should you?

CTV News - 1 hour ago

California bear-suit luxury car scam ends in insurance fraud sentences for 3

Toronto Star - 1 hour ago

Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz sparks 'tremendous interest' in alternative routes

CBC News - 1 hour ago

Suspect arrested with 100 rounds of ammunition at Zamfara–Katsina border

Daily Post Nigeria - 1 hour ago

Pope Leo downplays feud with Trump, says 'not in my interest' to debate him

The Straits Times - 1 hour ago

Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Meets Head of Government of National Unity of Libya

Peninsula Qatar - 1 hour ago

Prince William's 'ruthless streak' keeps estranged brother Harry frozen out: experts`

New York Post - 1 hour ago

Trump's 'Ended 10 Wars' Claim Goes Viral, 'Israeli Puppet' Digs Trend Online

Times of India - 1 hour ago

Canadian, U.S. stocks rally and oil falls around 9% after Iran says Strait of Hormuz is open

CBC News - 1 hour ago

From red hair to lower body fat, human evolution has accelerated: study

CTV News - 1 hour ago

White House and Anthropic hold 'productive' meeting amid fears over Mythos model -- The discussion is a sign the AI firm's technology may be too critical for even the US government to do without.

BBC News - 1 hour ago

UK police investigate an arson attempt on a building once used by the Jewish community

Lancaster Online - 1 hour ago

Lebanon truce takes effect as damaged Qasmiyeh bridge reopens - Lebanon and Israel entered a 10-day truce early Friday, as the army reopened a single lane on the damaged Qasmiyeh Bridge in the south after Israeli strikes hit the key crossing linking Tyre to the wider region. 17/04/2026

Euronews - 1 hour ago

Amir sends congratulations to President-elect of Benin

Peninsula Qatar - 1 hour ago

Strait of Hormuz standoff continues to impact oil prices

Fox News - 1 hour ago

Iran internet blackout now in its 50th day: NetBlocks

The Straits Times - 1 hour ago

King Charles Accused of 'Cover-Up' After Granting Honour to Key Witness in Ex-Prince Andrew Case

International Business Times - 1 hour ago

Trump fast-tracks psychedelic drug treatments for mental illness

International The News - 1 hour ago

After war of words on Iran, Pope Leo says he's not interested in a debate with Trump

NBC News - 1 hour ago

Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again over US blockade and fires on ships

Toronto Star - 1 hour ago

Thousands of Croatians protest seeking higher wages, pensions

Peninsula Qatar - 1 hour ago

While Trump lashes out at Spain, progressive leaders rally in Barcelona to defend democracy

Lancaster Online - 2 hours ago

'Best' country for Brits to move to named as cost of living soars

Daily Express - 2 hours ago

UNICEF 'outraged' after Israeli forces kill water truck drivers in Gaza

Aljazeera - 2 hours ago

Russia has looted thousands of Ukrainian cultural objects in the war. Finding them is a challenge

CTV News - 2 hours ago

LIVE - Ships report attacks after Iran closes Strait of Hormuz, as Trump says US 'won't be blackmailed' The UK's maritime security authority says the incidents took place off the coast of Oman, as Tehran says it closed the waterway in response to the continued US blockade of Iranian ports.

BBC News - 2 hours ago

Pope hopes to bring a message of joy to long-suffering Angolans on the third leg of his Africa tour

Toronto Star - 2 hours ago

7 factors driving real estate growth in India's non-metro cities

Times of India - 2 hours ago

UK police probe attack on ex-Jewish charity premises

Peninsula Qatar - 2 hours ago

Powerful winds and reported tornadoes rip through the Midwest, leaving heavy damage but no deaths

Lancaster Online - 2 hours ago

LIVE UPDATES - Iran restricts Strait of Hormuz passage again, accuses US of 'piracy' (PHOTOS/VIDEOS)

Russia Today - 2 hours ago

As Meloni's hold over Italy weakens, a progressive challenger gathers momentum

Guardian UK - 2 hours ago