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The coalition of mainly NATO countries, including South Korea, Australia and Japan, is meeting in Paris on Friday and is expected to announce the broad outline of a plan to resume navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. The mission is set to include military ships, escorts, armed forces, intelligence, mine-clearing…

Three days out from Peru’s general election, voters are still waiting for results in the closely watched presidential race.Leftist candidate Roberto Sanchez moved into second place on Wednesday, as the vote count continues.But after years of political instability, Peru’s chaotic general election has done little to reassure voters that the…

A trail of damaged homes and buildings dotted a wide swath of the U.S. on Saturday after a burst of destructive winds and reported tornadoes tore off roofs, uprooted trees and rendered rural roads impassable with debris. No deaths were reported following Friday’s storms, which barreled through the Upper Midwest…

Published on 17/04/2026 – 9:46 GMT+2 On paper, Bulgaria is a recent European success story, having finally adopted the euro on the first of January and joined Schengen. But there is a big euro hangover. On the ground, citizens feel impoverished and ignored by the political class. This profound frustration…

Nearly two decades after drug addiction sent him to rehab as a teenager, 36-year-old Michael Nalewaja had settled into a quiet life in Alaska where he worked as an electrician.That all came crashing down days before Thanksgiving 2025, when he and a mutual friend unknowingly took a lethal cocktail of…

CBC News has learned Prime Minister Mark Carney has invited 100 of the world’s biggest investors to a summit in Toronto this September. The conference aims to pitch organizations that control trillions of dollars in capital on investing in Canada.The organizations include private investment firms such as Blackrock and some…

Published on 18/04/2026 – 19:14 GMT+2•Updated 20:30 After visiting Cameroon, Pope Leo XIV landed in Luanda, Angola on Saturday, where he was welcomed by faithful. The Holy Father is about to become the third pontiff to visit Angola, after John Paul II (1992) and Benedict XVI (2009). Meanwhile, during Pope…

New pressures on a straining industryStill, tobacco remains Cuba’s top export, and in 2024, its government reported record revenue from its sale: nearly $827m.Lloyd Smith explained that the demand is linked to prestige. Around the globe, Habanos are considered a symbol of luxury.“A lot of people, when they think of…

A new Kansas law will allow college students to sue their schools for free-speech violations. In Tennessee, a new law will encourage teachers and professors to include “the positive impacts of religion” in American history courses.The common factor: Both are being done in the name of Charlie Kirk.The laws are…

Held at Arena Berlin, the event brings together more than 65 galleries from around 18 countries, showcasing thousands of contemporary artworks. Many pieces are priced under €500 and are clearly labelled, making it easier for visitors to find affordable options. Overall, prices range from around €100 to €10,000. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT…

Published on 17/04/2026 – 15:00 GMT+2 Around 10% of Europeans aged 60 and above are reported to suffer from heart arrhythmia. “Clinical perception of the condition is highly variable,” explains Petr Neužil, Head of the Cardiology Clinic at Na Homolce Hospital, one of Czechia’s main hospitals. “The patient may perceive…

US President Donald Trump has lashed out at pope over calls for peace and criticism of US war on Iran.Published On 15 Apr 202615 Apr 2026Pope Leo XIV has arrived in the African nation of Cameroon, pressing forward with calls for peace and coexistence that have attracted the ire of…