05:15
Nguema wins Gabon presidency with 90% of vote
Brice Oligui Nguema has secured 90.35% of votes in Gabon’s presidential election, extending his hold on power after the 2023 coup.
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04:02
World leaders condemn Russian strike that kills 34 in Sumy
Global leaders have condemned Russia’s missile attack on Sumy, which killed at least 34 people during Palm Sunday celebrations.
02:49
China urges Trump to scrap 145% tariffs amid trade war
Chinese officials have called on President Trump to fully cancel tariffs on Chinese goods as tensions between the two countries persist.
01:42
Syria’s al-Sharaa makes second Gulf visit since taking office
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa has met UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed in Abu Dhabi amid efforts to strengthen regional ties.
00:36
Bolsonaro undergoes surgery in Brazil after severe pain
Brazil’s former president Jair Bolsonaro has undergone intestinal surgery after being hospitalized with severe abdominal pain.
23:43
Berlin police kill suspect in fatal stabbing at station
Police in Berlin have shot dead a man accused of fatally stabbing a 29-year-old at an underground station.
21:30
Somalia
Somalia launches national voter registration campaign
Somalia launched its national voter registration campaign on Sunday in the capital, Mogadishu, marking a significant milestone as the country prepares for its first direct elections in nearly six decades.
19:50
Pope Francis
Pope Francis makes brief appearance after Palm Sunday service
Pope Francis made a brief appearance in St. Peter's Square on Sunday at the end of a Palm Sunday service, greeting the crowds from his wheelchair as he continues to recover from double pneumonia.
16:39
Helicopter crash
Six dead in NYC helicopter crash: Aircraft lacked recorders
The helicopter that crashed into New York City’s Hudson River on Thursday, killing six people including three children, had no flight recorders on board, US safety investigators revealed, raising concerns over the challenges of determining the cause of the tragedy.
15:46
Man dies in explosion that destroys house in Worksop, Nottinghamshire
A man has died following an explosion that destroyed a house and prompted evacuations.
15:44
US-Saudi talks
US-Saudi talks progress on civil nuclear energy agreement
The United States and Saudi Arabia are making significant strides towards a preliminary agreement on civil nuclear cooperation, with both nations working to develop a framework that aligns with their energy goals and non-proliferation standards.
14:55
US-Iran
Diplomatic channels open as US and Iran agree to further talks
US President Donald Trump expressed measured optimism on Saturday regarding ongoing negotiations with Iran, noting that while talks are “going OK,” tangible outcomes remain the key indicator of progress.
11:40
COP29-COP30
Baku to Belem: COP29 and COP30 join forces for Climate action
At the Antalya Diplomacy Forum, COP29 President Mukhtar Babayev highlighted Azerbaijan’s climate leadership, unveiling the Baku to Belem Roadmap. The initiative aims to scale climate finance to $1.3 trillion by 2035, with global cooperation to support developing nations.
11:02
Election campaign
Australian government starts re-election campaign
As Australia heads toward a tight 3 May election, housing dominates the debate, with both major parties unveiling bold plans to help first-time buyers amid a growing affordability crisis and rising living costs.
11:00
Lavrov comments on Russia-Ukraine relations and US-Russia diplomatic tensions at the Antalya forum
Diplomatic discussions and international relations took centre stage at the Antalya forum, as Russian officials addressed ongoing regional tensions and the state of their engagement with Western governments.
10:30
Israeli strike damages Gaza City hospital
An Israeli airstrike has damaged Gaza City’s Al-Ahli hospital, the only facility still operating in the city.
10:07
Eight killed as bus hits landmine in Nigeria’s Borno state
Authorities in Nigeria’s Borno state have called for stronger security after a deadly landmine blast left several bus passengers dead and others critically injured.
09:18
New magnitude 5.5 quake hits central Myanmar amid relief efforts
A magnitude 5.5 earthquake has struck central Myanmar as the country recovers from last month’s deadly 7.7 temblor.
08:12
Dominican Republic nightclub collapse death toll rises to 226
A woman rescued from the rubble of a collapsed nightclub in the Dominican Republic has died, bringing the death toll to 226.
07:13
UK seizes control of steel plant from Chinese owners
The UK government has taken control of British Steel’s Scunthorpe plant in a bid to save the country’s last major steelmaking site.