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Russia, China veto UN resolution on reopening Strait of Hormuz
Trump branded 'crazy' over apocalyptic Iran threats
Trump branded 'crazy' over apocalyptic Iran threats

Donald Trump is no stranger to provocative language. But his threat to wipe out Iranian civilization and other recent menacing comments have prompted critics to question the US president's mental health.

April 07, 2026

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Vance hails Orban as 'model' for Europe in pre-election Hungary visit
Vance hails Orban as 'model' for Europe in pre-election Hungary visit

US Vice President JD Vance on Tuesday threw his support behind Hungary's nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orban, ahead of this weekend's fiercely fought parliamentary vote, accusing Brussels of "foreign election interference".

April 07, 2026

McIlroy starting with Young, Howell in Masters repeat bid
McIlroy starting with Young, Howell in Masters repeat bid

Defending champion Rory McIlroy will tee off alongside third-ranked Cameron Young and US Amateur winner Mason Howell on Thursday in first-round tee times for the 90th Masters announced on Tuesday.

April 07, 2026

Picasso's 'Guernica' at heart of battle in Spain over location
Picasso's 'Guernica' at heart of battle in Spain over location

Pablo Picasso’s anti-war masterpiece "Guernica" is swept up in a conflict in Spain, where Basque leaders want the government in Madrid to move the painting to their region, whose 1937 bombing inspired it.

April 07, 2026

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UK govt bars Kanye West, forcing cancellation of festival
UK govt bars Kanye West, forcing cancellation of festival

The UK government on Tuesday blocked US rapper Kanye West from entering the country due to his past antisemitic outbursts, prompting organisers of a festival he was to headline to cancel the July event.

April 07, 2026

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NASA releases picture of 'Earthset' shot by Artemis crew
NASA releases picture of 'Earthset' shot by Artemis crew

NASA on Tuesday released a historic photograph of Earth dipping below the lunar horizon, more than 57 years after an iconic "Earthrise" image was captured by an Apollo 8 astronaut.

April 07, 2026