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Prince Harry pushed his sister-in-law Kate Middleton to her “limits” with his bombshell BBC News interview last May, in which he discussed the health of his estranged father, King Charles III.
Bangladesh has slipped down three places to 152nd on the World Press Freedom Index this year, losing some of last year’s gains.
Are we being dragged helplessly down a steep slope into a world of increasing chaos, mind-boggling cruelty? The United Nations and, various relief agencies, that have been repeatedly calling out this mayhem, report a growing number of their staff working in war-torn West Asia as asking for psychological relief, such…
Russia will hold a two-day cease-fire in its war in Ukraine from May 8 to 9 to commemorate the anniversary of the end of World War II in Europe — as Kyiv announced its own cease-fire for two days earlier.
As the Strait of Hormuz remains a flashpoint in the West Asian war, India is working on a plan to urgently ramp up its shipping capabilities, with a renewed focus on building a robust, future-ready maritime ecosystem.
When cleanup volunteer Sergei Solovev arrived in the town of Tuapse, on Russia’s Black Sea coast, an unpleasant odour hung in the air and everything was coated in a layer of black grime.
Google has begun construction of its largest artificial intelligence (AI) hub outside the United States, marking a major expansion of global AI infrastructure and a significant investment in India’s digital economy.
Sri Lanka’s Jessie Seneviratne of Lyceum International School, Gampaha stamped her authority by emerging as the Under-20 champion at the 50th National Age Group Swimming Championship held at the Sugathadasa Swimming Pool Complex in Colombo recently.
The Sinhala and Hindu New Year was celebrated at Goldi Sands Hotel Negombo on April 13, 2026, bringing together both local and international guests for a day filled with tradition, colour, and cultural festivity.
The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands commemorated Remembrance Day by honouring Dutch victims of World War II war resting in Sri Lankan soil.
Jarome Luai's signing with the PNG Chiefs has caused a stir. (Supplied: PNG Chiefs)
The Sharks International 2026 Conference was inaugurated at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) yesterday. This historic event marks the first time this global gathering has been hosted in Sri Lanka, bringing together researchers, conservationists and Government officials from over 80 cou…
As part of its ongoing programme to recognise the contributions made by Sri Lankan migrant workers in Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Ameer Ajwad, felicitated Fareed Mohamed Hilurdeen who has served for 27 years at the Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah in Riyadh. The Ambassador presented him with a …
Underworld figure Gavin Preston was killed in a shooting in Melbourne's north-west on September 9, 2023. (Facebook)
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Three men traveling from Thailand were arrested at Sydney Airport with a “substantial” quantity of illicit drugs.
NEW YORK — The U.S. stock market fell from its record heights Monday, while oil prices jumped following escalations in the Middle East that may undermine the ceasefire in the war with Iran.
Troy Larson, executive director of the Lewis Clark Regional Water System, points to a photo in the system’s headquarters in Tea, S.D., on March 17, 2026. (Bart Pfankuch/South Dakota News Watch via AP)
Sean Senbel-Lynch says he should have been treated the same as any other Australian stuck in Vanuatu. (ABC News: Luke Bowden)
The UAE confirmed on Monday that it is discussing a currency swap line with the US, framing it as part of entry into an “elite group” of US allies, as fresh Iranian air strikes roiled the country.
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Maccabi Tel Aviv took the Israeli Classico with a 112-105 overtime victory over Hapoel Jerusalem as Roman Sorkin starred down the stretch to hand the yellow-and-blue the win at the Pais Arena in the capital.
The Israeli Academy of Film and Television held its annual Television Awards ceremony at Expo Tel Aviv on Sunday night, honoring the best television of 2025, hosted by actors/comedians Tom Yaar and Shira Naor.
Seyed Hossein Mousavian’s recent essay on the US-Iran deadlock, published in Foreign Affairs, presents itself as a work of strategic analysis, yet upon closer examination, it reveals something more deliberate: a carefully structured narrative that seeks to recast perception as reality.
Uriel Dreyfus, a Judea and Samaria military court judge related to the famous French military officer Alfred Dreyfus, was recently promoted to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel in a ceremony presided over by Military Court of Appeals president Major General Orly Markman.
Two people were killed, and two others were seriously injured when a car drove into a central pedestrian zone of the eastern German city of Leipzig, Mayor Burkhard Jung told journalists at the scene.
Israel, Hamas, and the US are all giving out vibes that talks are stalled over disarmament, withdrawals, and fulfilling the later stages of the October 2025 ceasefire in a way that could finally bring the Israel-Hamas War to a close.
Israel Police disperse hundreds of civilians who entered Mount Meron on Monday, on the eve of Lag Ba'omer, in an attempt to light bonfires after the government banned the event earlier this week due to the ongoing conflict with Hezbollah in northern Israel.
Beersheba police opened an investigation Monday evening after a traffic incident during a Lag Ba'Omer procession in the city left several pedestrians wounded.
A few minutes’ drive from the Negev city of Netivot, on route 25, there is a field full of burnt cars. The cars – as well as other vehicles – are stacked on top of each other. One could be forgiven for driving past the burnt cars without noticing them. The area is part of the landscape; it could very well be a large…
Cyber attacks are likely to rise during times of confusion and fear, increasing their chances of succeeding, a new set of guidelines from Abu Dhabi authorities has warned.
Pervy ex-congressman Eric Swalwell sent nude photos and videos of himself masturbating through Snapchat — all while he was married — as lurid details of his alleged creepy conduct continue to spill out.
PORTLAND, Maine — For roughly 380 right whales left in the North Atlantic, which can die after getting tangled in fishing ropes or hit by ships, the Trump administration said this month it wants to delay new protections by almost a decade in favor of commercial fishing interests.
Twenty-three innocent bystanders have been killed and 30 wounded in gangland shootings in Sweden over the past three years, according to statistics that highlight the country’s battle to rein in violent crime.
The government is committing nearly $3 million in its state budget to review Victoria's sentencing laws. (ABC News)
Signage for The Pulitzer Prizes appear at Columbia University, May 28, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews, File)
MOSCOW — Russia on Monday declared a unilateral ceasefire with Ukraine between May 8-9, when Moscow marks its annual World War II Victory Day commemorations, and threatened a "massive missile strike" on Kyiv if Ukraine violated it.
WASHINGTON, May 4 (Yonhap) -- A meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un is not currently scheduled during Trump's upcoming trip to Asia this month, a White House official said Monday, amid speculation that he could seek to revive diplomacy with Pyongyang when opportunities arise.
The singer, who was initially charged with driving under the influence after her arrest in March, was sentenced to 12 months’ probation
The singer, who was initially charged with driving under the influence after her arrest in March, was sentenced to 12 months’ probation
Labor’s 2026-27 budget shows state has recorded $700m surplus this financial year, first of its kind since before the Covid-19 pandemic
For all the tourists who wanted a cheesy photo of themselves holding up the leaning tower, there’s some bad news: John Crichton-Stuart, the 4th Marquess of Bute, has beaten you to it. Well, at least his statue has.
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The exchange occurred a day after President Donald Trump announced the Navy would help commercial vessels transit the Strait of Hormuz.
The Zambian government has suspended negotiations with the United States on multi-billion dollar deals for health services and minerals
A large fire has broken out at the key oil port of Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) after it was hit by a drone attack from Iran, local officials say.
Many expect the RBA to raise the cash rate today, but it's likely to be a split decision. (AAP: Joel Carrett)