IMF cuts global growth forecast during Hormuz blockade
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IMF cuts global growth forecast during Hormuz blockade
Higher global inflation forecast at 4.4 percent, up 0.6 points, driven by surging oil, gas and fertiliser costs.
Pakistan PM headed to Riyadh and Ankara amid prospect of US-Iran talks
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Pakistan PM headed to Riyadh and Ankara amid prospect of new US-Iran talks
Sharif pushing for further negotiations. Trump says talks could resume in Pakistan in next two days.
FIFA faces pressure to call on Trump to stop ICE raids at 2026 World Cup
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FIFA faces pressure to call on Trump to stop ICE raids at 2026 World Cup
The Athletic reports FIFA chief Gianni Infantino is receptive to a proposal to ask Trump for a moratorium on ICE raids.
Spanish government approves amnesty programme for undocumented immigrants
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Spanish government approves amnesty programme for undocumented immigrants
The plan, which could see 500,000 people apply, makes Spain an outlier as anti-immigration sentiments fester in Europe.
How US blockade on Iran will worsen energy crisis
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How US blockade on Iran will worsen energy crisis
With the US military blockade of Iranian ports now in force, global energy markets are already reacting.
US appeals court blocks contempt case over Trump deportation flights
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US appeals court blocks contempt case over Trump deportation flights
The Trump administration had faced a contempt probe over its decision to proceed with two deportation flights in 2025.
Hundreds missing after Rohingya boat capsizes in Andaman Sea: UN
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Hundreds missing after Rohingya boat capsizes in Andaman Sea: UN
About 250 people, including children, are feared missing, the United Nations said.
Spain’s Bangladeshi community cheers migrant amnesty programme
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Spain’s Bangladeshi community cheers migrant amnesty programme
Crowds from the Bangladeshi community in Barcelona celebrated the approval of a mass amnesty programme.
Israeli attack kills several people in Gaza refugee camp
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Israeli attack kills several people in Gaza refugee camp
Palestinians in Gaza recorded victims of an Israeli strike on the Shati refugee camp being rushed to a medical facility.
Canada faces calls to rescind planned cuts to refugee healthcare scheme
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Canada faces calls to rescind planned cuts to refugee healthcare scheme
Health workers and rights advocates say co-payments, set to take effect on May 1, amount to 'de facto denial of care'.
Atletico edge Barcelona on aggregate to reach Champions League semifinal
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Atletico edge Barcelona on aggregate to reach Champions League semifinal
Atletico Madrid advance 3-2 on aggregate, despite a 2-1 home defeat by Barcelona, in a thrilling encounter.
Fifth woman accuses former US lawmaker Eric Swalwell of sexual misconduct
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Fifth woman accuses former US lawmaker Eric Swalwell of sexual misconduct
The Democratic representative has resigned his seat in Congress over multiple sexual misconduct allegations.
The Take: Who is keeping the fight alive in Sudan’s war?
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The Take: Who is keeping the fight alive in Sudan’s war?
What three years of war have done to Sudan.
Israel and Lebanon hold rare talks in Washington, DC, amid Iran war
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Israel and Lebanon hold rare talks in Washington, DC, amid Iran war
The meeting marks the first direct talks between the two sides, though US officials say more time is needed.
Delcy Rodriguez calls for a ‘Venezuela free of sanctions’ amid US detente
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Delcy Rodriguez calls for a ‘Venezuela free of sanctions’ amid US detente
Venezuelan president says limited sanctions relief has not been enough to stabilise the country's turbulent economy.
French police arrest students protesting anti-Semitism law
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French police arrest students protesting anti-Semitism law
Police in France have arrested students in Paris during a sit-in against a controversial anti-Semitism bill.
Iran war live: Trump hints at talks; US blockade in Hormuz enters 2nd day
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Trump hints at more Iran talks in Pakistan; Hormuz blockade enters 2nd day
US president says second round of talks could be held in Pakistan as blockade of Iranian ports enters a second day.
Haiti’s Culture Ministry fires workers over citadel stampede that killed 25
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Haiti’s Culture Ministry fires workers over citadel stampede that killed 25
At least nine people have been arrested following the stampede, including police officers and ministry employees.
Israeli attacks kill 11, including two children, in day of strikes on Gaza
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Israeli attacks kill 11, including two children, in day of strikes on Gaza
A three-year-old and a 14-year-old were among those killed in Israel's latest strikes on northern Gaza.