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Premier League title race shifts to Manchester City as Arsenal's lead evaporates

Manchester City have reclaimed the summit of the Premier League table, ending a 200-day period of dominance for Arsenal and securing a tie-breaker advantage ahead of the season's conclusion.

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Chornobyl Exclusion Zone marks 40th anniversary amid militarisation and drone threats

Russian strikes have damaged the New Safe Confinement, yet small communities of scientists, elderly returnees, and soldiers persist within the restricted boundaries

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Iran consolidates strategic advantage over Strait of Hormuz as US-Iran talks stall

Diplomatic channels remain open under the extended ceasefire, yet peace negotiations in Islamabad remain deadlocked with no resumption date set

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Strait of Hormuz tensions escalate as US seizure of *Touska* follows naval blockade

Following the capture of the Iranian-flagged container ship *Touska* on 20 April, the US has intensified its blockade of Iranian ports, prompting Tehran to restrict passage in the Strait of Hormuz to vessels it deems friendly.

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Prime Minister Netanyahu discloses radiation treatment for early-stage prostate cancer in annual health report

Israeli leadership confirms successful treatment of condition identified in recent monitoring, citing Hadassah Hospital officials who state the disease has disappeared based on current imaging and blood work

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European leaders pledge intensified Middle East diplomacy as Washington criticises EU stance

French President Macron urges swift stability to reassure global markets while US officials accuse the bloc of insufficient counter-Iran support

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Chernobyl nuclear disaster marked on fortieth anniversary as France Télévisions secures exclusive site access

Institutional assessments indicate the event impacted over 3.5 million people and contaminated nearly 50,000 square kilometres of land as the milestone approaches.

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FCDO terminates funding for Gaza war crimes monitoring unit amid restructuring

The move follows internal divisions over arms sales and broader workforce reductions within the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

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Defence Secretary Hegseth confirms US Navy authorisation to target Iranian fast boats in Strait of Hormuz

Official confirmation follows previous directives to engage vessels laying mines, raising questions over the precise operational scope of the new mandate.

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Cognitive War Injuries: Gaza Children Face Rising Cases of Trauma-Induced Speech Loss

Experts warn that the absence of safety and damaged rehabilitation equipment are exacerbating long-term developmental impacts on an estimated one million children requiring urgent mental health support.

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UEFA imposes six-match suspension on Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni for discriminatory conduct

The governing body has determined the behaviour constituted homophobic abuse, though the player denies using a racist slur

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Gulf conflict triggers mass repatriation of Indian nationals and strains regional trade corridors

Policy analysts warn that the Iran war is eroding the Gulf's status as a primary employment hub for India, creating immediate economic ripple effects in states like Kerala

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Opinion piece argues diplomatic talks have facilitated territorial expansion

The author claims settlement numbers doubled within seven years of talks began and asserts current leadership has abandoned rhetoric of peace for explicit plans to annex occupied territories

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Suspected Elbit Systems UK Facility Breached by Pro-Palestinian Activists

Linxi News reports on the incident at a UK manufacturing plant, noting that independent verification of the facility's identity and output remains unconfirmed.

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Syrian authorities detain former intelligence officer Amjad Youssef in Tadamon massacre probe

The main suspect accused of executing blindfolded civilians in 2013 is apprehended after going into hiding since the fall of the Assad regime

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Syrian authorities detain main suspect in 2013 Tadamon massacre

Arrest marks a significant development in the investigation into government forces' actions in Damascus nearly a decade after the incident occurred.

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Humanity and endurance define a viral moment at the 130th Boston Marathon

While defending champions John Korir and Sharon Lokedi secured victories with a Kenyan sweep, a spontaneous act of kindness involving three strangers from different nations captured global attention.

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Iran seeks land corridor through Pakistan to bypass US naval blockade on Strait of Hormuz

Documents reveal discussions between Iranian and Pakistani officials on a route involving truck transport across the 900km border, though no final agreement has been confirmed

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Sudanese Displacement Shifts to Libya as Kufra Becomes Major Refugee Hub

An estimated 40,000 to 60,000 individuals now reside in the southeastern Kufra province, living in encampments and towns roughly 250 kilometres from the Sudanese border.

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Naval blockade of Iranian ports triggers Strait of Hormuz closure as global oil flows stall

Washington's unilateral action faces a legislative deadline by May 1, while Iranian officials maintain political unity and sufficient resources to sustain the conflict until August

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Gaza amputee crisis deepens as aid blockade persists despite ceasefire

With only nine prosthetists operating under immense pressure, the international community faces a stark warning that the severity of conditions for amputees will worsen without immediate policy intervention.

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Thousands of Colombian Soldiers Join Ukrainian Armed Forces Amidst Manpower Crisis

Motivated by high salaries and a sense of purpose, Colombian recruits have shifted from independent volunteers to official brigade members, though payment inconsistencies and the brutal reality of the front lines remain significant concerns.

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Downing Street reaffirms Falklands sovereignty following reports of US internal review

A leaked document reportedly flagged a review of the UK's claim as retaliation for failure to support the US campaign in Iran, though Nato rules out suspending Spain

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