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Iran fully closes Strait of Hormuz over U.S. blockade

The Hindu Technology General Apr 18, 2026

Iran's Revolutionary Guard navy warned vessels not to move from their anchorage in the Persian Gulf and the Sea of Oman, as “approaching the Strait of Hormuz will be considered as cooperation with the...

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'The weapons were loud, but there was always music': Sudanese band play on through the war

BBC Entertainment General Apr 18, 2026

One of Sudan's most popular bands, Aswat Almadina, recall being in the studio when the war broke out three years ago.

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Harry and Meghan's trip felt like a royal tour - except many Aussies weren't interested

BBC General Australia Apr 18, 2026

The Sussexes' four-day tour of Australia appears to have fallen flat with some.

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'Croatia, but cheaper': The quirky holiday spots on trend for 2026

BBC General General Apr 18, 2026

Montenegro and Albania are among the places rising in popularity for Britons seeking a holiday away from tourist traps.

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Alec Baldwin to face civil trial over Rust film set shooting

BBC Technology General Apr 18, 2026

The criminal case against the actor was dismissed in 2024.

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Chernobyl's last wedding: The couple who married as a nuclear disaster unfolded

BBC Entertainment General Apr 18, 2026

Serhiy and Iryna married 40 years ago, unaware a nuclear reactor had exploded less than 3 miles away.

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Should you really trust health advice from an AI chatbot?

BBC Technology General Apr 18, 2026

Abi has had very mixed results when asking a chatbot for guidance about her health issues.

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Scammers are becoming ever more sophisticated - this is what the fightback looks like

BBC General General Apr 18, 2026

Scams have exploded over the last few years. Can countries and companies come together to turn the tables on the scammers?

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New charity to remember Queen Elizabeth 100 years since her birth

BBC General General Apr 18, 2026

The Royal Family will be remembering the late monarch at events on Tuesday - on what would have been her birthday.

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New charity to remember Queen Elizabeth 100 years since her birth

BBC General General Apr 18, 2026

The Royal Family will be remembering the late monarch at events on Tuesday - on what would have been her birthday.

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Two Indian nationals shot dead in Italy

Times of India General India Apr 18, 2026

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The South Korean authors rising above a tide of hate to become bestsellers

BBC General South Korea Apr 18, 2026

A quiet revolution is unfolding as women writers carve out space in the wake of an anti-feminist backlash.

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The South Korean authors rising above a tide of hate to become bestsellers

BBC General South Korea Apr 18, 2026

A quiet revolution is unfolding as women writers carve out space in the wake of an anti-feminist backlash.

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Grand National winner Noble Yeats dies

BBC General General Apr 18, 2026

Noble Yeats, who won the Grand National as a 50-1 outsider in 2022, dies after a bout of colic.

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Grand National winner Noble Yeats dies

BBC General General Apr 18, 2026

Noble Yeats, who won the Grand National as a 50-1 outsider in 2022, dies after a bout of colic.

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French soldier killed in attack on UN mission in southern Lebanon, officials say

Reuters General France Apr 18, 2026

French soldier killed in attack on UN mission in southern Lebanon, officials say Reuters

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Iran fully closes Strait of Hormuz over U.S. blockade

'The weapons were loud, but there was always music': Sudanese band play on through the war

Harry and Meghan's trip felt like a royal tour - except many Aussies weren't interested

'Croatia, but cheaper': The quirky holiday spots on trend for 2026

Alec Baldwin to face civil trial over Rust film set shooting

Chernobyl's last wedding: The couple who married as a nuclear disaster unfolded

Should you really trust health advice from an AI chatbot?

Scammers are becoming ever more sophisticated - this is what the fightback looks like

New charity to remember Queen Elizabeth 100 years since her birth

New charity to remember Queen Elizabeth 100 years since her birth

Two Indian nationals shot dead in Italy

The South Korean authors rising above a tide of hate to become bestsellers

The South Korean authors rising above a tide of hate to become bestsellers

Grand National winner Noble Yeats dies

Grand National winner Noble Yeats dies

French soldier killed in attack on UN mission in southern Lebanon, officials say

Dubai based ‘EMPORIA Red’ win Winter Cup Season

Shreyas Iyer eyes IPL title but keeps focus sharp

Top universities gather for Edufair Dubai

UAE traffic fines: Up to Dh100,000 for no licence