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New era for space dawns as Artemis astronauts return

2026-04-10T05:00:00-07:00

After a 10-day journey around the far side of the Moon, the four astronauts on NASA’s Artemis II mission are set to splash down in the Pacific Ocean late on Friday.

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Sudan: 14 million displaced; hunger and attacks on health continue as war enters fourth year

2026-04-10T05:00:00-07:00

As Sudan approaches the third anniversary of a brutal civil war, millions remain displaced and hungry while the health system lies in ruins, with no end to the violence in sight, UN agencies said on Friday.

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Lebanon airstrike casualties ‘still under the rubble’ as ambulances, hospitals face new threats

2026-04-10T05:00:00-07:00

With Lebanon still reeling from Israel’s devastating airstrikes on 8 April, UN humanitarians reported new fears of attacks on ambulances and looming food shortages in the south of the country on Friday.

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MIDDLE EAST LIVE 10 April: Fear and uncertainty grow in Lebanon as conflict grinds on

2026-04-10T05:00:00-07:00

Fighting continues across parts of the Middle East, with renewed exchanges between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon. Humanitarian needs are deepening, with rising civilian casualties, mounting displacement and growing strain on services. Diplomatic efforts continue with high stakes negotiations due to start Saturday between the US and Iran over the faltering ceasefire deal. Lebanon is an active war zone and the Strait of Hormuz is still effectively closed. Stay with us for live updates. App users can follow coverage here.

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Kosovo mission head warns ‘mistrust’ threatens post-election stability

2026-04-09T05:00:00-07:00

Despite successful legislative elections in Kosovo late last year, a “delicate equilibrium” persists as deep divisions remain over the future of the United Nations presence in the region.

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Lebanon: Health system overwhelmed following a ‘horrific’ day of Israeli strikes

2026-04-09T05:00:00-07:00

The scale and speed of destruction from the wave of airstrikes in Lebanon which began just hours after the US-Iran ceasefire announcement, has left the country’s already strained health system struggling to cope, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).

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MIDDLE EAST LIVE 9 April: UN condemns massive strikes in Lebanon, as concerns grow over ceasefire

2026-04-09T05:00:00-07:00

With a US-Iran ceasefire offering a fragile glimmer of hope after weeks of conflict, violence continues to reverberate across the Middle East. Massive airstrikes in Lebanon have caused heavy civilian casualties and widespread destruction, drawing strong UN condemnation. As humanitarian needs deepen and diplomatic efforts intensify, the situation remains highly volatile. Stay with us for live updates. App users can follow coverage here.

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Iran ceasefire raises hopes for reopening key Strait of Hormuz

2026-04-08T05:00:00-07:00

The announcement of a two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran, will it is hoped, lead to the opening of the strategically important Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway through which one fifth of the world’s oil and gas passes.

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Hundreds feared dead in Lebanon strikes

2026-04-08T05:00:00-07:00

The United Nations has strongly condemned airstrikes by the Israeli military across Lebanon on Wednesday which have resulted in significant casualties and destruction.

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MIDDLE EAST LIVE 8 April: US-Iran ceasefire announced; strikes continue in Lebanon

2026-04-08T05:00:00-07:00

After nearly 40 days of intense hostilities across the Middle East – marked by rising civilian casualties and widespread damage to critical infrastructure – a two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran has been announced. While the UN Secretary-General has welcomed the move as a step toward a broader peace, reports of continued Israeli strikes and mass casualties across Lebanon underscore the fragility of the situation. Stay with us for live updates. App users can follow coverage here.

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