The closure of the Strait of Hormuz as well as tensions in the Red Sea are reshaping trade routes, with Africa becoming a hub of global container ship traffic, according to logistics and maritime sources.
Across much of India, an energy crunch caused by the Iran war has prompted long queues for cooking gas cyclinders. That's not a problem for Gauri Devi.
In the middle of a field filled with bright red poppies, Afghans frolic among the spring flowers in a tradition deeply rooted in the country's north.
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It's been the crucible of music icons from ABBA to Celine Dion, a flashy symbol of European integration, the charged focal point for geopolitics and a stage for social change.
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Pop star Britney Spears on Thursday was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs, prosecutors outside Los Angeles said Thursday -- but she could avoid jail time with a plea deal.
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Brazilian striker Alemao glanced in the only goal to give Rayo Vallecano a precious 1-0 win in the UEFA Conference League semi-final first leg against visiting Strasbourg on Thursday.
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A new documentary series based on hours of previously unreleased recordings made by Diana, the late Princess of Wales, is in the works, producers announced Thursday.
April 30, 2026
Unai Emery slammed the decision not to send off Nottingham Forest star Elliot Anderson as Aston Villa crashed to a 1-0 defeat in the Europa League semi-final first leg on Thursday.
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Economy
Oil prices struck a four-year high Thursday on worries about a resumption of hostilities in the Middle East, before slumping to end the day.
April 30, 2026
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US President Donald Trump said Thursday he was removing tariffs on Scottish whisky in honor of Britain's King Charles III and Queen Camilla as they wrapped up their state visit.
Venezuela's acting president Delcy Rodriguez on Thursday hiked the minimum wage package by 26.3 percent, to $240, in an attempt to quell growing discontent over difficult living conditions.
Golfers who left the PGA Tour for LIV golf should face consequences if they want to return, 2023 British Open champion Brian Harman said Thursday amid news that the breakaway league will lose its Saudi funding.
Braga will take a slender advantage to Germany for the return leg of their Europa League semi-final after Mario Dorgeles scored in injury-time to give the hosts a 2-1 win over Freiburg in the first leg on Thursday.
April 30, 2026
Sports
The start time of the Miami Grand Prix on Sunday could be moved up because of the risk of severe thunderstorms, top drivers said at a news conference on Thursday.
April 30, 2026
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Apple on Thursday said it had its best start to the year ever when it came to earnings, with iPhone demand and digital service sales helping it beat expectations.
Crystal Palace took a giant step towards the UEFA Conference League final in their first season of European football with a 3-1 semi-final, first leg win over Shakhtar Donetsk on Thursday.
Nottingham Forest seized the advantage in their Europa League semi-final against Aston Villa as Chris Wood's penalty sealed a 1-0 win in the first leg on Thursday.
Formula One's drivers on Thursday welcomed rules tweaks made on safety grounds, but warned that more was needed to improve the racing at this weekend's Miami Grand Prix.
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