Sabastian Sawe breaks two-hour marathon barrier with 1:59:30
Sabastian Sawe ran 1:59:30 to win the London Marathon, becoming the first man to officially break the two-hour marathon barrier. Race results and context.
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Chornobyl 40 years on: How to stop another nuclear disaster
Four decades after Chornobyl, the piece reviews lasting health and economic costs and argues local renewables and storage can reduce nuclear and fuel risks.
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Russia launches 619-drone assault; five dead, 30 wounded
Russia launched 619 drones and 47 missiles overnight, killing five and wounding 30 across eight regions, officials said; Ukraine's air defences downed most of the barrage.
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For first time, Taiwan president cancels trip after three nations deny overflight
Three Indian Ocean nations revoked overflight permissions, forcing Taiwan's president to cancel an Eswatini visit amid allegations of Chinese pressure.
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Iran, Pakistan hold talks in Islamabad as US envoys arrive
Iran, Pakistan held talks in Islamabad on 25 April 2026 as US envoys arrived; Tehran said no direct US-Iran talks were planned. Diplomatic context.
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About 70,000 registered for Gaza's first municipal elections in 21 years
Gaza municipal elections saw about 70,000 voters choose list-based councils with required female representation, a step toward restoring local services.
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Commercial flights resume at Tehran airport after 56-day halt
Tehran's Imam Khomeini airport reopened after a 56-day halt, resuming limited international and domestic flights and easing repatriation amid fuel worries.
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India and Russia activate RELOS defence‑logistics pact
The India-Russia RELOS pact allows each to station up to 3,000 troops, five warships and 10 aircraft on the other's soil for five years, opening access to bases, ports and airfields.
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Netanyahu treated for early-stage prostate cancer; record release delayed
Benjamin Netanyahu was treated for early-stage prostate cancer and delayed public disclosure for security reasons during heightened tensions with Iran.
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UK Biobank suspends platform access after data from 500,000 listed for sale
UK Biobank says de-identified data from 500,000 volunteers were removed from its platform and listed online; access suspended while investigations proceed now.
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Poisoning suspected after 18 wolves found dead in Italian national park
Eighteen wolves were found dead in an Italian national park; investigators suspect poisoning amid debate over a planned 2026 cull of up to 160 wolves.
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UK reaffirms Falklands sovereignty after US review
Downing Street rejects reports of a US review and says Falklands sovereignty rests with the UK, citing the islanders' vote in favour of remaining UK territory.
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Glacier blocks Everest's Nepal-side climbing route in spring
Everest route blocked by glacier during spring season, risking a smaller summit window for climbers and losses for local mountain communities and guides.
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Deir el-Balah holds Gaza's first municipal vote in 21 years
Residents of Deir el-Balah voted in Gaza's first municipal election in 21 years, a pilot to revive local councils and restore water, power and clinics.
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South African court orders Zambia to take custody of Edgar Lungu's remains
South African court ordered Zambia to take custody of Edgar Lungu's body, raising questions about repatriation and funeral arrangements amid dispute.
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U.S. seizes Iran-linked tanker in Indian Ocean
U.S. seizes Iran-linked tanker Majestic X in the Indian Ocean after U.S. sanctions over alleged crude smuggling; the move follows Strait of Hormuz attacks.
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Analysts warn glut could push oil below US$60 in 2026
Forecasters warn a return to oil oversupply could push prices lower in 2026. The EIA sees Brent near $55 a barrel while banks warn of a surplus unless producers cut output.
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Strait of Hormuz: U.S., Iran escalate tensions for leverage
Iran says it seized three vessels in the Strait of Hormuz while the U.S. maintains a naval blockade. Incidents raise shipping risks and strain diplomacy.
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Arsenal have improved — but still can't dominate
Arsenal have improved defensively under Mikel Arteta, but late draws and cautious tactics threaten their title bid; the run-in will decide the outcome.
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Iran calls US seizure of ship 'piracy' — legal test at sea
After the US Navy boarded the Iranian-flagged Touska, Iran seized two commercial vessels and called the action piracy; the standoff risks higher shipping costs and energy disruption.
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Boston Marathon: Runners Aid Collapsed Competitor
Ajay Haridas collapsed near the Boston Marathon finish and was helped across the line by fellow runners; the widely shared clip raised questions about finish-area safety.
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Kyrie Irving changes Instagram photo to image of Palestinian child blocked from school
Kyrie Irving changed his Instagram profile to a photo of a Palestinian child barred from school in Umm al-Khair, renewing debate over athlete activism.
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How the Iran war is reshaping global shipping routes and costs
The Iran war is disrupting shipping, choking sea lanes, rerouting trade and raising transport and insurance costs that ripple through fuel and food chains.
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The Iran nuclear deal Trump abandoned
Explains the 2015 JCPOA: the nuclear limits Iran accepted, sanctions relief it received, why the U.S. left in 2018, and how it reshaped proliferation risk.
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Iran–US tensions: Two likely paths as Islamabad talks falter
As a two‑week Iran–US ceasefire nears expiry, stalled Islamabad talks leave a fragile truce and two plausible short‑term outcomes for maritime tensions and diplomacy.
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