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Image for Netanyahu's biggest rivals join forces for Israel's next election
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Netanyahu's biggest rivals join forces for Israel's next election

By Maayan Lubell JERUSALEM, April 26 (Reuters) - Two of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's...

26th April, 2026

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Israel issues evacuation warning for seven Lebanese towns beyond 'buffer zone'

April 26 (Reuters) - Israel's military issued new evacuation orders for southern Lebanon on Sunday,...

26th April, 2026

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Athletics-Kenya's Sawe shatters elusive two-hour marathon barrier to win in London

(Changes headline, no changes to text) LONDON, April 26 (Reuters) - Kenya's Sabastian Sawe shattered...

26th April, 2026

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UK's Starmer and Trump discuss 'urgent need' to restore shipping in Strait of Hormuz

LONDON, April 26 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and U.S. President Donald Trump dis...

26th April, 2026

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Pope Leo says those who wage war are thieves stealing away our peaceful future

ROME, April 26 (Reuters) - Pope Leo on Sunday described those who wage wars and appropriate the eart...

26th April, 2026

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King Charles relieved Trump and first lady unharmed after shooting

LONDON, April 26 (Reuters) - Britain's King Charles is being kept fully informed of developments and...

26th April, 2026

Image for Northern Ireland police investigate car explosion as attempted murder
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Northern Ireland police investigate car explosion as attempted murder

BELFAST, April 26 (Reuters) - An attempted murder investigation has begun after a car explosion on S...

26th April, 2026

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Australia's Wong to visit Japan, China, South Korea to discuss energy security

SYDNEY, April 26 (Reuters) - Australia's Foreign Minister Penny Wong on Sunday said she would visit...

26th April, 2026

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Hungary's Magyar to meet EU's von der ​Leyen for talks on EU funds this week

BUDAPEST, April 26 (Reuters) - Hungary's incoming prime minister Peter Magyar said on Sunday he woul...

26th April, 2026

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Switzerland angers Italy by claiming costs of treating Crans-Montana fire victims

ZURICH/MILAN, April 26 (Reuters) - Switzerland will charge Rome for the costs its health system sust...

26th April, 2026

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UK says cooperating closely with US on security ahead of King Charles' visit

LONDON, April 26 (Reuters) - Britain's government remains in close cooperation with U.S. security se...

26th April, 2026

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Russian defence minister visits North Korea

MOSCOW, April 26 (Reuters) - Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov has arrived in North Korea, Ru...

26th April, 2026

Image for Fertiliser plant in Russia's Vologda region damaged in Ukrainian drone attack, governor says
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Fertiliser plant in Russia's Vologda region damaged in Ukrainian drone attack, governor says

MOSCOW, April 26 (Reuters) - A fertiliser plant in Russia's Vologda region was damaged in a Ukrainia...

26th April, 2026

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Israeli attacks kill at least four Palestinians in Gaza, medics say

CAIRO, April 26 (Reuters) - Israeli military attacks killed at least four Palestinians in the Gaza S...

26th April, 2026

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Six passengers injured evacuating from Swiss Air flight in India, Economic Times says

April 26 (Reuters) - Six passengers were injured and hospitalized after a Swiss Air flight from Delh...

26th April, 2026

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Trump removed from White House correspondents dinner as attendees take cover

WASHINGTON, April 25 (Reuters) - Attendees including President Donald Trump took cover at the White...

26th April, 2026

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Car explodes outside police station in Northern Ireland, Belfast Telegraph reports

BELFAST, April 26 (Reuters) - A car exploded outside of a police station near Belfast overnight, Nor...

26th April, 2026

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US-Iran peace hopes fade as Trump scraps talks

By Saad Sayeed, Ariba Shahid and Steve Holland ISLAMABAD/WASHINGTON, April 26 (Reuters) - Hopes of a...

26th April, 2026

Image for Ukraine marks 40th anniversary of Chornobyl disaster under cloud of war
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Ukraine marks 40th anniversary of Chornobyl disaster under cloud of war

By Dan Peleschuk KYIV, April 26 (Reuters) - Ukraine is commemorating the 40th anniversary of the Cho...

25th April, 2026

Image for Close Brothers will not take legal action against Britain's car finance redress scheme, Sky News reports
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Close Brothers will not take legal action against Britain's car finance redress scheme, Sky News reports

April 25 (Reuters) - Close Brothers have decided not to launch a legal challenge against the UK fina...

25th April, 2026