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Heavy gunfire, clashes in Libya’s Tripoli after killing of militia leader
The United Nations has called for urgent de-escalation in Libya’s capital, Tripoli, as rival gunmen exchanged fire in the city’s southern districts after the killing of a powerful militia leader, with authorities imposing an emergency lockdown.
The appeal early on Tuesday came as residents reported hearing heavy gunfire and explosions across multiple neighbourhoods from about 9pm local time (19:00 GMT) on Monday.
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Denying food to Gaza is ‘weapon of war’, says UN refugee agency head
How do you measure misery? For journalists the usual way is to see it, to feel it, to smell it.
Beleaguered Palestinian colleagues in Gaza are doing that, still doing invaluable reporting at great risk to themselves. More than 200 have been killed doing their jobs.
Israel does not allow international journalists into Gaza.
Denied the chance of eyewitness reporting – one of the best tools of the job – we can study, from a distance, the assessments of aid organisations operating in Gaza.
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India’s Modi says fighting ‘only paused’ in wake of conflict with Pakistan
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said India “only paused” its military action against Pakistan, in his first speech to the nation since a ceasefire following a fierce military confrontation last week that threatened a fifth all-out war between the nuclear-armed neighbours.
Speaking on Wednesday, the ultranationalist Hindu leader said in New Delhi that his government will not make a distinction between governments that support “terrorism” and “terrorist groups”. He said India would “retaliate on its own terms” if there is any future “terror” attack on the country.
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US-Israeli hostage reunites with family after being freed by Hamas
Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander has been reunited with his family in Israel after being held captive by Hamas in Gaza for 19 months.
The 21-year-oldhad been serving in the Israeli army on the border of Gaza when he was captured by Hamas militants on 7 October 2023.
On Monday, Israel paused its military operations in Gaza for a few hours to facilitate the transfer. A senior Hamas official told the BBC the release was intended as a goodwill gesture and as part of efforts to reach a new ceasefire dealahead of US President Donald Trump’s visit to the Middle East on Tuesday.
Mr Alexander is thought to be the last US citizen held by Hamas who was still alive.
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Ex-UK home secretary: Trump unlikely to yield peace between Ukraine, Russia
Former British Home Secretary Charles Clarke has expressed little faith that United States President Donald Trump’s “combination of bullying and flattering” will produce a lasting ceasefire in Ukraine.
Trump, on April 17, presented Russia and Ukraine with a “final” ceasefire offer, which forces Kyiv to legally cede Crimea to Moscow, without offering it security guarantees.
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Markets rise as US and China agree to slash tariffs
Share markets jumped on Monday after President Trump said weekend talks had resulted in a “total reset” in trade terms between the US and China, a move which goes some way to defuse the high stakes stand-off between the two countries.
The talks in Switzerland resulted in significant cuts to the tit-for-tat tariffs that had been stacked up since January on both sides.
The US will lower those tariffs from 145% to 30%, while China’s retaliatorytariffs on US goods will drop to 10% from 125%.
President Trump told reporters, that, as some of the levies have been suspended rather than cancelled altogether, they might rise again in three months time, if no further progress was made.
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Diddy used fame and violence to abuse women, trial hears
Sean “Diddy” Combs used fame and violence to sexually abuse women, prosecutors have said in opening statements at the hip-hop mogul’s trial, while the rapper’s attorneys defended his “swinger” lifestyle.
The 55-year-old has pleaded not guilty to charges including racketeering, sex trafficking and transportation to engage in prostitution.
The court also heard from prosecutors’ first witnesses, including a security guard from a hotel where Mr Combs is seen in a now-viral video beating his ex-girlfriend in 2016.
His testimony was followed by a man who said Mr Combs abused his ex-girlfriend during paid sexual encounters with the couple.
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Dozens of white South Africans arrive in US under Trump refugee plan
A group of 59 white South Africans has arrived in the US, where they are to be granted refugee status.
President Donald Trump has said the refugee applications for the country’s Afrikaner minority had been expedited as they were victims of “racial discrimination”.
The South African government said the group were not suffering any such persecution that would merit refugee status.
The Trump administration has halted all other refugee admissions, including for applicants from warzones. Human Rights Watch described the move as a cruel racial twist, saying that thousands of people – many black and Afghan refugees – had been denied refuge in the US.
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Marcos’ hold on senate grows shaky while Duterte wins mayor race from jail
Dominated by a fiery feud between two political dynasties, the Philippine mid-term elections have thrown up unexpected results that may shake President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr’s hold on the senate.
According to the latest count of 80% of the votes, Marcos allies appear to have captured fewer senate seats than expected.
Meanwhile his rival, former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte who is detained in The Hague over his drug war that killed thousands, has been elected mayor of his family’s stronghold.
The fate of his daughter Vice President Sara Duterte, who is facing an impeachment trial, remains in the balance.
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8 ways to travel more sustainably in 2025
You’re ready to book your next holiday, and you’re aware of the importance of minimising your travel footprint. But where do you begin?
If you’re stumped, you’re not alone. A new Booking.com report found sustainability is important to 84% of global travellers. But while the desire to travel greener is strong, the path to eco-tourism is unclear for many. A Trip.com study found that nearly half of travellers are confused about what sustainable travel actually means, while a 2025 World Travel & Tourism Council report revealed that cost is a major barrier.
With global tourism bouncing back and environmental pressures intensifying, 2025 is a crucial year to rethink how we travel. Here are some simple, practical ways to make more impactful travel choices this year – without sacrificing joy or comfort on the road.
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Search ‘paused’ for British man missing in New Zealand
Search efforts for a British hiker who has been missing for more than a week in New Zealand have been “paused”, police have said.
Eli Sweeting, 25, who is originally from Bristol, was reported missing on 4 May after failing to return from a solo hike up Mitre Peak, a steep mountain on the country’s South Island.
A large-scale search was launched with teams of local volunteers alongside helicopters and search dogs, and some of his family flying out to help.
But on Monday afternoon, local time, Insp Matt Scoles, acting commander for the district, said police had made the “difficult decision” to pause search efforts.
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Taliban suspends chess over gambling concerns
The Taliban government in Afghanistan has banned chess until further notice due to fears the game is a source of gambling.
Officials said the game has been prohibited indefinitely until its compatibility with Islamic law can be determined.
Chess is the latest sport to be restricted by the Taliban. Women are essentially barred from participating in sport at all.
Since seizing power in August 2021, the Taliban has steadily imposed laws and regulations that reflect its austere vision of Islamic law.
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Weight-loss drugs tested in head-to-head trial
The first head-to-head trial of two blockbuster weight-loss drugs has shown Mounjaro is more effective than rival Wegovy.
Both drugs led to substantial weight loss, but Mounjaro’s 20% weight reduction, after 72 weeks of treatment, exceeded the 14% from Wegovy, according to the trial’s findings.
Researchers who led the trial said both drugs had a role, but Mounjaro may help those with the most weight to lose.
Both drugs trick the brain into making you feel full so you eat less and instead burn fat stored in the body – but subtle differences in how they work to explain the difference in effectiveness.