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Benin's finance minister favored to win presidential election amid voter apathy

Romuald Wadagni leads polls to succeed Patrice Talon as president, with turnout emerging as key factor in West African nation's democratic transition.

Hungarian opposition leader Magyar vows EU, NATO realignment after election victory

Peter Magyar pledges to restore Hungary's Western alliances and democratic institutions after defeating Viktor Orbán's 16-year rule.

Iran warns military vessels near Hormuz strait violate US ceasefire

Revolutionary Guards threaten harsh response to naval approaches as Trump announces blockade plans following failed peace talks.

Trump orders naval blockade of Strait of Hormuz after Iran talks collapse

US President announces immediate naval operation targeting critical oil shipping route after 21-hour peace negotiations in Pakistan end without agreement.

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Culture·

Asha Bhosle, legendary Bollywood singer, dies at 92

The iconic playback singer who recorded over 12,000 songs across seven decades passed away in Mumbai after being hospitalized for exhaustion and chest infection.

Ukraine and Russia report thousands of violations during Orthodox Easter truce

Both sides accused each other of breaching the 32-hour ceasefire with drone strikes and shelling, mirroring last year's failed Easter pause.

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London police arrest over 500 at Palestine Action protest despite court ruling

Mass arrests continue at Trafalgar Square demonstration despite High Court ruling that government ban on pro-Palestinian group was unlawful.

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Peru votes for president amid decade of political chaos

Peruvians choose from 35 presidential candidates as the country seeks stability after cycling through nine presidents in ten years.

Orthodox Easter ceasefire collapses as Ukraine reports 2,299 Russian violations

A 32-hour Orthodox Easter truce between Russia and Ukraine disintegrated within hours as both sides accused each other of thousands of violations.

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Over 500 arrested at London protest supporting banned Palestine Action group

Metropolitan Police detained 523 demonstrators in Trafalgar Square who displayed support for the group banned as terrorist organization last July.

Appeals court allows Trump ballroom construction to continue until April 17

Federal appeals court grants temporary reprieve for $300 million White House East Wing project while administration seeks Supreme Court review.

Pakistan deploys 13,000 troops and fighter jets to Saudi Arabia

Military deployment follows Iranian strikes on Saudi energy infrastructure, marking largest Pakistani force commitment under mutual defense pact.

At least 30 killed in stampede at Haiti's historic Citadel fortress

Deadly crowd crush occurs during annual celebration at UNESCO World Heritage site amid heavy rain and overcrowding.

US-Iran talks collapse after 21 hours without nuclear deal

Vice President JD Vance leaves Pakistan empty-handed as Tehran rejects Washington's 'final and best offer' on nuclear weapons commitments.

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US-Iran peace talks collapse after 21-hour marathon in Pakistan

Vice President JD Vance announces no agreement reached with Iran, citing Tehran's refusal to commit to abandoning nuclear weapons development.

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US-Iran talks collapse after 21-hour marathon in Pakistan

Vice President JD Vance and Iranian officials failed to bridge differences over nuclear program, sanctions relief, and regional control.

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Hungary's opposition surges ahead of Orbán in polls before Sunday election

Former ally Péter Magyar's Tisza party could win two-thirds majority, ending Viktor Orbán's 16-year rule as prime minister.

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Science·

Artemis II crew returns home after record-breaking lunar flyby mission

Four astronauts received a hero's welcome in Houston after completing humanity's farthest journey from Earth in over 50 years.

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US-Iran peace talks collapse after 21 hours in Islamabad

Vice President JD Vance departs Pakistan without agreement as Tehran refuses to commit to nuclear weapons ban.

Pope Leo XIV condemns 'delusion of omnipotence' fueling US-Israeli war in Iran

History's first American-born pope delivers his strongest criticism yet as US-Iran peace talks begin in Pakistan.

Appeals court allows White House ballroom construction to continue temporarily

Federal appeals court grants Trump administration until April 17 to continue building controversial $300 million ballroom while legal challenge proceeds.