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Conflict & Security April 18, 2026 355 stories in this edition

At least six killed in Kyiv as gunman opens fire and takes hostages

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At least six killed in Kyiv as gunman opens fire and takes hostages

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The attacker, who took hostages inside a supermarket, was killed after a shoot-out with police, officials say.

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One of world’s most wanted cartel leaders captured

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One of world’s most wanted cartel leaders captured

Daniel Kinahan was arrested on organized crime charges on Wednesday in a covert operation involving Irish and United Arab Emirates authorities.

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Iran War Live Updates: Two Ships Are Fired On As Iran Says the Strait of Hormuz is Closed

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Iran War Live Updates: Two Ships Are Fired On As Iran Says the Strait of Hormuz is Closed

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said they were closing the strait until the U.S. blockade is lifted. Two ships reported being hit as they tried to cross the strait.

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Will Keir Starmer resign?

UK PM says he was unaware Mandelson failed security clearance.

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Israel army says established Gaza-style 'Yellow Line' in Lebanon

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Israel army says established Gaza-style 'Yellow Line' in Lebanon

The Israeli army said Saturday that its troops in the south "identified terrorists who violated the ceasefire understandings and approached the forces from north of the Yellow Line".

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Mazzucato on the Iran war’s economic shock: Who pays the price?

Redi Tlhabi speaks to economist Mariana Mazzucato on the Iran war's economic fallout and who’s really paying the price.

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News of the World: What you missed this week internationally

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News of the World: What you missed this week internationally

An Australian man become the world's oldest grandfather, Italy will begin hosting a June tennis tournament, and more news from around the world.

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