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As Iran crisis drags on, fears of global food crisis grow
Analysts warn the protracted crisis in Iran threatens to unleash a delayed but severe shock to global food systems and prices.
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The Onion launches new effort to turn Infowars into parody website
Satirical giant The Onion proposes to license and operate Infowars, aiming to turn the conspiracy outlet into an official parody.
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France : le procès de l'adolescent accusé du meurtre de l'enseignante Agnès Lassalle s'ouvre
The trial of a teenager accused of murdering teacher Agnès Lassalle in her classroom begins in France, over three years after the shocking attack.
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South Africa: Final Testimony Set for Lusikisiki Trial Within a Trial - South African News Briefs - April 21, 2026
A landmark 'trial within a trial' in Lusikisiki nears its conclusion, challenging the admissibility of key evidence in a high-profile case.
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Nigeria: Govt Charges Retired General, Others Over Alleged Failed Coup
A retired general and co-defendants face 13 charges including treason and terrorism financing in a case that tests Nigeria's stability.
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Israeli forces block Palestinian student protest after barring access to school
Israeli forces disperse student protest in West Bank village after settler roadblock cuts off school access for over a week, amid a documented surge in violence.
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Number of Hong Kong school leavers seeking education elsewhere hits 14-year low
A sharp decline in students studying abroad coincides with a rising influx of mainland Chinese students into Hong Kong's universities.
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Morta a Milano Lia Cigarini, fondatrice della Libreria delle Donne
Se ne va a Milano una delle voci più autorevoli del femminismo italiano, co-fondatrice di un luogo simbolo del pensiero delle donne.
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ذعر أوروبي بسبب تلوث متعمد يطال أغذية الرضع لشركة "هيب"
European authorities scramble after baby food giant HiPP reports blackmail attempt involving rodent poison contamination across multiple countries.
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Scammers trick overseas students out of gold in fake money-laundering probes
Overseas students are being lured to Hong Kong and defrauded of hundreds of thousands in a sophisticated scam where criminals impersonate law enforcement.
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Residents leave prayers and flowers on third day of return to Wang Fuk Court
Residents make a final, prayerful return to fire-damaged homes, navigating dark stairwells to salvage what remains and say goodbye.
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Mexico to beef up security at tourist sites after shooting at pyramids
A shooting at a major archaeological site prompts a nationwide security overhaul ahead of the 2026 World Cup.