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People watch a news broadcast with file footage of a North Korean missile test at a Seoul train station after Pyongyang's latest test launch

North Korea uses cluster bombs in latest missile test: KCNA

The aftermath of a fire that killed 168 people at the Wang Fuk Court residential estate in Hong Kong

The city's deadliest fire in decades

Residents return to ravaged homes months after Hong Kong fire

Family members including (L-R) son of Michael Jackson Bigi Jackson, son of Michael Jackson Prince Jackson, US singer Jackie Jackson, US singer Jermaine Jackson, US singer Marlon Jackson pose for photogaphers at the premiere

'Controlled narrative'

Who's Bad? Not Michael Jackson in new big-budget biopic

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi (R) welcomed Pakistan's military chief Field Marshal Asim Munir in Tehran for a three-day visit following the Islamabad talks

Pushing for peace

Pakistan's military chief takes lead on US-Iran talks in diplomatic blitz

The global energy crisis triggered by the Iran war has seen some countries rely on coal to meet short-term demand.

More than 50 countries attending

Nations gather for first-ever conference on fossil fuel exit

More than 190 countries agreed to transition away fromfossilfuelsat the COP28 meeting in Dubai in 2023, but little progress has been made on the issue since then

A look at some key factors

Money, lobbyists, inertia: why fossil fuels are so hard to quit

Ultimately the five permanent members of the UN's top body, the Security Council, hold the power, wielding vetoes over who leads the global organization

Who are the contenders?

'Save humanity': Four figures battling it out to lead embattled UN

This screen grab taken from a Blue Origin broadcast shows the booster of Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket preparing to land on a floating platform in the Atlantic Ocean

Cost-lowering approach

Blue Origin launches rocket with used booster for first time

World Rugby Chair and former Australian international Brett Robinson says that the sport is 'truly international'

Rugby's American dream

Top boss vows 'no sitting still' as rugby bids to conquer US

While some displaced residents have returned to their southern Lebanese villages since a truce was agreed, others are more hesitant

'Israeli expansionism' denounced

Israel vows to level homes in Lebanon, counter threats with 'full force'

Manchester City have hit their stride when it matters most, just as Arsenal have run out of steam

A dent in the Gunners' hopes

History haunts Arsenal as Man City take control of title race

Hundreds camped at Muxima overnight ahead of Pope Leo XIV's visit

Calling leaders to account

Pope Leo XIV draws 100,000 to Angola Mass, condemns corruption

Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane (L) celebrates as his side beat Stuttgart to claim another Bundesliga title

32nd goal of the campaign

Kane scores as Bayern sink Stuttgart to claim Bundesliga title

Rayan Cherki's solo effort put Man City in front

Arsenal's title dream fades at the Etihad

Haaland gives Man City edge over Arsenal in Premier League title showdown

Arthur Fils is a home hope for the French Open in May

Fils wins on Barcelona clay with French Open looming

Jack Black is one of the voice stars of 'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie'

'Super Mario Galaxy' rules N. America box office for third week

A police forensic officer works inside a cordon set up near to Kenton United Synagogue in Harrow, north-west London on April 19, 2026, the scene of an arson attack overnight.

'Thank God, no lives have been lost'

UK PM vows to find arsonists of London Jewish sites

Rinku Singh made an unbeaten 53 to lead Kolkata Knight Riders to their first win over the season over Rajasthan Royals

Rinku blitz leads Kolkata to first win of IPL season

Security in Pakistan's capital Islamabad was being visibly stepped up ahead of peace talks between the United States and Iran to end the Middle East war in the coming days

Ongoing preparations

Pakistan tightens security in Islamabad ahead of US-Iran talks

Driver killed in seven-car accident during Verstappen race at Nuerburgring

Turkey's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan says he's 'optimistic' that the Middle East ceasefire will be extended

Pressure builds to prolong ceasefire

Turkey 'optimistic' Middle East ceasefire will be extended

Iran's extremely restricted local intranet has been working throughout the war, allowing people to connect to domestic websites, but it's still insufficient for businesses

'Many people can no longer work'

Iran entrepreneurs angered by months-long internet blackout

Bulgaria has been mired in a drawn-out political crisis since 2021

Pledge to fight corruption

Crisis-hit Bulgaria votes in eighth election in five years

Pope Leo XIV travelled to his mass outside the Angolan capital on his popemobile

Papal message lifts spirits

Pope Leo XIV calls for 'hope' before 100,000 faithful in Angola

Austrian police said samples of baby food at a supermarket chain were found to contain rat poison

Ongoing investigation

Rat poison found in baby food jar in Austria as products recalled

The number of humanoid entries at the Yizhuang half marathon jumped from around 20 last year to more than 100

Humans far behind as robot breaks record at Beijing half marathon

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky lashed out after US sanctions relief on Russian oil

'That is $10 billion'

Zelensky slams oil sanctions relief for Russia

Thousands gathered for Pope Leo's Holy Mass in Kalimba

'He needs to give us hope'

Thousands gather for Pope Leo's first mass in Angola

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