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Iran war: What is happening on day 45 of the US-Iran conflict? 

13 April 2026

EXPLAINER News|US-Israel war on Iran The US military has said it will begin a blockade of all Iranian ports at 14:00 GMT...

Pope Leo heads to Algeria as he starts four-country Africa tour 

13 April 2026

Pope Leo XIV has begun an ambitious 11-day tour of four countries in Africa, urging global leaders to address the needs ...

‘Terrible for foreign policy’: Trump attacks Pope Leo after peace appeal 

13 April 2026

News|Donald Trump United States President Donald Trump has unleashed a storm of criticism at Pope Leo XIV, calling him �...

US military threatens to blockade all Iranian ports starting on Monday 

12 April 2026

The United States military has announced it will begin blockading all Iranian ports on Monday, its latest move to exert ...

Iran war live: US military to block Iranian port traffic in Hormuz Strait 

12 April 2026

Skip linksSkip to Content blinking-dotLive updatesLive updates, By Stephen Quillen, Heba Habib and Danai Nesta Kupemba P...

Abuse allegations against lead Democrat shake race for California governor 

12 April 2026

News|Sexual Assault Reports detailing sexual assault allegations against US Congressman Eric Swalwell have shaken the Ca...

History of flotilla campaigns to end Israel’s siege of Gaza 

12 April 2026

International activists are preparing on Sunday to set sail from northeastern Spain to the Gaza Strip in a massive 70-bo...

World reacts to election defeat for Viktor Orban, Hungary’s longtime PM 

12 April 2026

Hungary’s opposition party Tisza has been projected to win parliamentary elections in a landslide victory, ousting the...

Could the Iran war pose lasting risks to global food security? 

12 April 2026

The Iran war has created risks to food security from higher energy costs and shipping restrictions. The world’s fertil...

Nigerian artisans preserve handwoven fabric amid rising global demand 

12 April 2026

In Iseyin, a sleepy town in southwestern Nigeria, shaded spaces under trees, makeshift sheds, and narrow alleys serve as...