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UK government blocks Kanye West from London music fest
UK government blocks Kanye West from London music fest

The UK government Tuesday blocked US rapper Kanye West from visiting the country to headline a music festival due to his past antisemitic outbursts, forcing organisers to cancel the event.

April 07, 2026

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Oil rises, stocks fall as Trump's Iran deadline looms
Oil rises, stocks fall as Trump's Iran deadline looms

Oil prices jumped Tuesday and stocks fell after US-Israeli strikes on the key Iranian oil export terminal of Kharg island, with investors bracing for US President Donald Trump's looming deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face devastating attacks.

April 07, 2026

Graft trial of Spanish PM's ex-top aide begins
Graft trial of Spanish PM's ex-top aide begins

A corruption trial of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's former right-hand man opened on Tuesday, a case that has rocked a Socialist-led minority government that has prioritised stamping out graft.

April 07, 2026

French high-speed train slams into truck, killing TGV driver
French high-speed train slams into truck, killing TGV driver

A French high-speed train crashed into a truck carrying a military vehicle in northern France on Tuesday, killing the driver of the TGV and badly injuring two people, officials said.

April 07, 2026

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Barca's Flick to defend 'emotional' teen Yamal against criticism
Barca's Flick to defend 'emotional' teen Yamal against criticism

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said he would defend teenage star Lamine Yamal against criticism for his occasional "emotional" outbursts, ahead of Wednesday's Champions League quarter-final first leg against Atletico Madrid.

April 07, 2026

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Makhmudov hails heavyweight 'legend' Fury ahead of London clash
Makhmudov hails heavyweight 'legend' Fury ahead of London clash

Arslanbek Makhmudov says he is relishing the chance to measure himself against boxing "legend" Tyson Fury at London's Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday.

April 07, 2026