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April 4, 2026 131 visible stories Conflict & Security

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April 4, 2026

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Hilarious moment Sky News anchor gets the hiccups during afternoon segment
New York Post World • 1m ago

Hilarious moment Sky News anchor gets the hiccups during afternoon segment

Sky News anchor Jayne Secker struggled to hold back hiccups during an unintentionally hilarious segment about NASA's Artemis II Mission.

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Iran-Israel war LIVE: Trump says Iran military leaders killed in Tehran strike
The Hindu International • 1m ago

Iran-Israel war LIVE: Trump says Iran military leaders killed in Tehran strike

"Many of Iran's Military Leaders, who have led them poorly and unwisely, are terminated, along with much else, with this massive strike in Tehran!" U.S. President Donald Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform.

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India World
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Deadly Earthquake and Floods Worsen Afghanistan’s Troubles
The New York Times World • 1m ago

Deadly Earthquake and Floods Worsen Afghanistan’s Troubles

Floods have killed at least 77 people this week and destroyed or damaged thousands of homes, and an earthquake on Friday killed a dozen more.

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Russian onslaught kills 16 Ukrainians, injures 94 in drone, missile attacks despite Easter ceasefire pleas
New York Post World • 1m ago

Russian onslaught kills 16 Ukrainians, injures 94 in drone, missile attacks despite Easter ceasefire pleas

Criminal proceedings have been initiated for war crime for the market attack, Ukraine's Office of the Prosecutor General said. Since the full-scale invasion began more than four years ago, the office has documented more...

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Giuffre family urges UK’s King Charles to meet Epstein survivors in US
Al Jazeera English • 1m ago

Giuffre family urges UK’s King Charles to meet Epstein survivors in US

Prior to her death, Virginia Giuffre accused Epstein of trafficking her to Charles's brother, the former Prince Andrew.

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Global News
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Malaysians quietly stockpile staples as energy crisis fuelled by Iran war tests Anwar
The Straits Times Asia • 1m ago

Malaysians quietly stockpile staples as energy crisis fuelled by Iran war tests Anwar

Online, Malaysians are trading tips on practical survivalism, such as vacuum-sealing stockpiles of rice.

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Southeast Asia
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BBC World

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Live

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BBC Asia

Regional desk

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Asia 3 items

Live

Lean Left -1

Al Jazeera English

International broadcaster

Live
Global 3 items

Live

Lean Left -2

The Guardian World

Newspaper

Live
Global 3 items

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The New York Times World

Newspaper

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Global 3 items

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NPR World

Public radio

Live
US 3 items

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CNN World

Cable network

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Lean Left -2

Fox News World

Cable network

Live
US 3 items

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Right +3

New York Post World

Tabloid

Live
US 3 items

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Right +4

The Diplomat

Asia-Pacific magazine

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Asia-Pacific 3 items

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Lean Left -1

SCMP Asia

Metropolitan daily

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Asia 3 items

Live

Lean Right +1

The Japan Times

National daily

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Japan 3 items

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The Straits Times Asia

Regional newspaper

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Southeast Asia 3 items

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Center 0

Channel NewsAsia

Regional broadcaster

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Dawn

National daily

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The Hindu International

National daily

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India 3 items

Live

Lean Left -1

Times of India World

National daily

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India 3 items

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Lean Right +1

NDTV World

Broadcaster

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India 3 items

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Rappler

Digital newsroom

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Philippines 3 items

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Lean Left -1

China Daily World

State-backed daily

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China 3 items

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Lean Right +2

Radio Free Asia

Public-interest broadcaster

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Asia 3 items

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Lean Right +1

France 24 Asia-Pacific

Public broadcaster

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Asia-Pacific 3 items

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Nikkei Asia

Business daily

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Asia 0 items

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Lean Right +1

The Korea Herald

National daily

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Taiwan News

Digital daily

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Deutsche Welle Asia

Public broadcaster

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Lean Left -1

Reuters World

Wire service

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Reuters Business

Wire service

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The Jakarta Post

National daily

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Euronews World

Broadcast network

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