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British couple jailed in Iran: 'We're likely to be here for a long time'

Fri, 05/01/2026 - 12:04am
Lindsay and Craig Foreman are facing the reality of a 10-year prison sentence following their arrest in Iran while on a motorcycle tour last year.

British couple jailed in Iran: 'We're likely to be here for a long time'

Fri, 05/01/2026 - 12:04am
Lindsay and Craig Foreman are facing the reality of a 10-year prison sentence following their arrest in Iran while on a motorcycle tour last year.

Myanmar ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi moved to house arrest, military says

Thu, 04/30/2026 - 11:11pm
The Nobel Peace Prize laureate has been in detention since she was ousted in a military coup in 2021.

Former Chick-fil-A employee charged in $80,000 mac-and-cheese scheme

Thu, 04/30/2026 - 11:11pm
The Texas man allegedly refunded the orders of hundreds of catering-sized mac-and-cheese trays to his personal credit cards.

Violence in Australian town after arrest of man over girl's murder

Thu, 04/30/2026 - 11:08pm
Unrest took place outside hospital where man suspected of murdering a five-year-old girl was being treated.

Oscar goes missing after Academy Award winner is blocked from taking it on flight

Thu, 04/30/2026 - 10:02pm
The airline said it regrets the situation and was doing an urgent "comprehensive internal search" for the award.

China scraps tariffs for all but one African nation

Thu, 04/30/2026 - 7:02pm
The zero-tariff regime gives China's soft power a boost, but may lead to uneven gains, say analysts.

China scraps tariffs for all but one African nation

Thu, 04/30/2026 - 7:02pm
The zero-tariff regime gives China's soft power a boost, but may lead to uneven gains, say analysts.

It's not just oil: Iran war also threatens Asia's food security

Thu, 04/30/2026 - 7:01pm
Planting season is beginning in Asia - but the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and Chinese restrictions has hit fertiliser supply.

Venice Biennale jury resigns days before start of top art exhibition

Thu, 04/30/2026 - 6:44pm
It follows growing tensions over the return of Russia for the first time since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Venice Biennale jury resigns days before start of exhibition

Thu, 04/30/2026 - 6:44pm
It follows growing tensions over the return of Russia for the first time since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

New CCTV footage appears to show Washington press dinner suspect shoot at agent

Thu, 04/30/2026 - 6:10pm
The video was released after claims that the secret service member sustained injuries in an act of 'friendly fire'.

Violence in Australian town after arrest of man over girl's murder

Thu, 04/30/2026 - 5:46pm
There has been violence outside hospital in Alice Springs, where a man suspected of murdering a five-year-old girl was being treated.

Britney Spears charged in California with driving under influence

Thu, 04/30/2026 - 4:46pm
The pop star is facing one misdemeanour count of driving under the influence of any alcohol and drug.

US House votes to end record shutdown over immigration enforcement

Thu, 04/30/2026 - 3:53pm
The vote provides funding for most Department of Homeland Security agencies, except for two subagencies responsible for immigration enforcement.

Britney Spears charged in California with driving under influence

Thu, 04/30/2026 - 3:41pm
The pop star's representatives have called the incident "completely inexcusable" and she has since checked herself into rehab.

Israel intercepts Gaza flotilla near Crete and detains 175 activists

Thu, 04/30/2026 - 3:34pm
Pro-Palestinian activists say 22 boats carrying aid for Gaza were illegally intercepted in international waters near the Greek island.

Trump says US studying troop cuts in Germany, as spat with Merz intensifies

Thu, 04/30/2026 - 3:15pm
His remarks come after the German chancellor criticised the US approach to the war in Iran.

Deadly Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon despite ceasefire

Thu, 04/30/2026 - 3:14pm
At least nine people - including two children - were killed, according to Lebanon's health ministry.

Belgium plans to nationalise nuclear power plants

Thu, 04/30/2026 - 2:50pm
Prime Minister Bart De Wever said the move would see "less dependence on fossil fuel imports and more control over our own supply".

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