Wed 22 April 2026: Raid is part of Moscow’s hardline social conservatism and clampdown on political life. Russian police have raided the country’s top publishing house on suspicion that it has been disseminating “homosexual propaganda”, local media report. Police reportedly seized thousands of books on Tuesday and took Yevgeny Kapiev, the chief executive of Eksmo, […]
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Wed 22 April 2026: While global food prices have risen modestly so far, the full impact of the conflict has yet to be felt, analysts say. In the nearly two months since the start of the Iran war, prices of fuel and fertiliser have surged worldwide. The question now preoccupying economists and policymakers is when […]
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Tue 21 April 2026: The UK has barred Valentina Gomez, the anti-Muslim influencer notorious for inflammatory and racist comments about Muslims, including repeatedly describing them as “rapists”, from entering the country ahead of Tommy Robinson’s latest rally. Gomez was initially granted a UK electronic travel authorisation (ETA), allowing her to travel to Britain, before ministers […]
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Tue 21 April 2026: Gold prices have eased as investors wait to see whether the US and Iran will take part in talks after renewed tensions over the weekend, while a marginally firmer dollar added to the pressure. Spot gold XAU was down 0.5 percent at $4,795.51 per ounce, as of 04:18 GMT, extending its […]
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Tue 21 April 2026: The UK economy is nearing a recession, with up to 250,000 jobs at risk by mid-2027, according to analysis cited by The Guardian on Monday. Forecasts from EY Item Club indicate that the economy is expected to flatline in the second and third quarters of this year, raising the risk of […]
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Mon 20 April 2026: US President Donald Trump will “consider advice” of Pakistani army chief Gen. Asim Munir over the Strait of Hormuz, currently blocked by American forces, which remains a “hurdle” in a possible second round of talks with Iran, Pakistani sources told Anadolu on Monday. The two discussed the ongoing mediation by Pakistan […]
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Mon 20 April 2026: The humans were left far behind as smartphone maker Honor’s humanoid robot shattered the men’s world record in China. A humanoid robot competing against flesh-and-blood runners has broken the world record at a Beijing half-marathon, showcasing the rapid technological advancements achieved by Chinese makers. Spectators lined the roads in Yizhuang in […]
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Mon 20 April 2026: Baby food brand HiPP recalls products after Austrian police say a tampered jar contained rodent poison. Baby food manufacturer HiPP has issued a product recall in Austria after authorities reported the presence of rat poison in one of the company’s jars. HiPP said on Sunday that it had pulled all baby […]
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Sun 19 April 2026: Blockade of Strait of Hormuz, Mideast conflict has piqued interest in renewables, says futures and commodities expert Rising demand for renewable energy is expected to push up copper and silver prices, as both metals are widely used in the sector. With the Strait of Hormuz blocked, oil prices have surged, while […]
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Image is for illustration purpose Sun 19 April 2026: Police suspect the grim discovery in the city of Cumuto may be a case of ‘unlawful disposal of unclaimed corpses’. Law enforcement officials in the Caribbean nation of Trinidad and Tobago have launched an investigation after 56 bodies, mostly of children, were found abandoned at a […]
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