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by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on April 15, 2026 at 4:10 pm

Italy’s decision has little immediate impact, but marks an unprecedented U-turn by one of Israel's staunchest allies.

by RT (RT - Daily news) on April 15, 2026 at 4:09 pm

Donald Trump has said he is unhappy with reports of the US pushing for a 20-year moratorium on uranium enrichment by Iran Read Full Article at RT.com

by Advertising partner (Hong Kong - South China Morning Post) on April 15, 2026 at 4:00 pm

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by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on April 15, 2026 at 4:00 pm

Follow the build-up and live text commentary of the game as Madrid look to come back from 2-1 first-leg defeat.

by Danny Mok (Hong Kong - South China Morning Post) on April 15, 2026 at 3:56 pm

A man snatched two Pokemon trading cards valued at about HK$28,000 (US$3,600) from a consignment shop in Hong Kong. The tenant of the shop at Sino Centre in Mong Kok reported the theft on Wednesday after reviewing security footage and discovering the man had taken the cards on April 5 before fleeing the scene. Police have classified the case as shop theft. The Mong Kok district criminal investigation team is handling the case. No arrests have been made so far. Officers are searching for a...

by RT (RT - Daily news) on April 15, 2026 at 3:47 pm

The Russian Defense Ministry has published a list of manufacturing sites across Europe involved in manufacturing drones for Ukraine Read Full Article at RT.com

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on April 15, 2026 at 3:44 pm

In a Fox Business interview, Trump says he will fire Powell if he does not vacate his board seat when his term ends.

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on April 15, 2026 at 3:42 pm

Japan's announcement comes at a time when the country is looking to rapidly expand its defence exports.

by Thomas Morgan (Just In) on April 15, 2026 at 3:34 pm

Authorities were called to one of Australia's two operational oil refineries around 11pm after reports of a large blaze.

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on April 15, 2026 at 3:29 pm

Iran says it will halt all trade in the Gulf if the US continues blocking its vessels.

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on April 15, 2026 at 3:27 pm

The US is sending additional troops to the Middle East this month, according to The Washington Post.

by Just In on April 15, 2026 at 3:26 pm

A boy, believed to be aged about 13, carried out the shooting in southeastern Türkiye, killing his fellow students and a teacher. It is the second school shooting in the country in two days.

by RT (RT - Daily news) on April 15, 2026 at 3:13 pm

Russian wheat shipments to Sudan have hit 1.7 million tons, the Agroexport press service has said Read Full Article at RT.com

by RT (RT - Daily news) on April 15, 2026 at 3:11 pm

A US unit involved in the attack on Iran has fully depleted its stock of untested PrSM ballistic missiles, an army official says Read Full Article at RT.com

by RT (RT - Daily news) on April 15, 2026 at 3:04 pm

Pope Leo XIV has left Algeria for Cameroon, where the Vatican says he will carry a message of peace and reconciliation Read Full Article at RT.com

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on April 15, 2026 at 2:56 pm

Spain's teenage star writes to fans the day after Barcelona's Champions League exit to promise future glory.

by RT (RT - Daily news) on April 15, 2026 at 2:49 pm

How the US attack on Iran is pushing the world towards chaos and new conflicts Read Full Article at RT.com

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on April 15, 2026 at 2:24 pm

Sudan's civil war, which erupted three years ago, has devastated civilian infrastructure, pushed millions into misery.

by RT (RT - Daily news) on April 15, 2026 at 2:16 pm

Acting Prime Minister Andrey Gyurov is racing to give Kiev whatever he can before the likely victory of populist candidate Rumen Radev Read Full Article at RT.com

by Just In on April 15, 2026 at 2:14 pm

A Seoul court found Johnny Somali displayed “severe” disrespect for South Korean law over a series of provocative stunts he live-streamed.

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on April 15, 2026 at 2:03 pm

Every day, over the last three years in Sudan, 53 people on average are killed.

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on April 15, 2026 at 2:00 pm

Italian magazine cover showing an armed Israeli settler grinning at a Palestinian woman has sparked backlash from Israel

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on April 15, 2026 at 1:55 pm

Tehran rejects US conditions on nuclear arms; sanctions relief and strait control fuel diplomatic deadlock in Islamabad.

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on April 15, 2026 at 1:48 pm

This is how people in Lebanon are reacting to the country’s first direct talks with Israel in decades.

by RT (RT - Daily news) on April 15, 2026 at 1:46 pm

The German government disproportionately restricted the rights of pro-Palestinian protesters, an EU report has found Read Full Article at RT.com

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on April 15, 2026 at 1:40 pm

Iran wants the US to release its frozen assets as part of talks. The money could help it rebuild its battered economy.

by RT (RT - Daily news) on April 15, 2026 at 1:28 pm

Five Ukrainian conscription officers beat and pepper-sprayed a 16-year-old boy in Odessa amid an ongoing forced mobilization campaign Read Full Article at RT.com

by Danny Mok (Hong Kong - South China Morning Post) on April 15, 2026 at 1:01 pm

Hong Kong police intercepted a Maserati on a busy street in Mong Kok on Wednesday and arrested two people in connection with a suspected money laundering case, the South China Morning Post has learned. A man and a woman in their twenties, their faces concealed by black hoods, were seen standing beside the luxury sports car as officers from the New Territories North regional headquarters searched the vehicle on Sai Yeung Choi Street South outside the Pakpolee Commercial Centre in the afternoon,...

by Connor Mycroft (Hong Kong - South China Morning Post) on April 15, 2026 at 1:00 pm

The European Union will remain open to capital from mainland China and Hong Kong even as the bloc pursues a “de-risking” strategy in certain key sectors, its budget chief has said on his first visit to the city. Piotr Serafin, the European commissioner for budget, anti-fraud and public administration, also said that the EU was keen to explore opportunities for financial collaboration with Hong Kong in areas such as green bonds, describing the city as a “bridge” to Asia. It is understood that...

by RT (RT - Daily news) on April 15, 2026 at 12:58 pm

Sergey Lavrov has pointed to growing divisions between the US and European NATO allies as they struggle to preserve hegemony Read Full Article at RT.com

by RT (RT - Daily news) on April 15, 2026 at 12:41 pm

Somalia’s Defense Ministry has said at least 27 Al-Shabaab militants were killed in the latest offensive against the terrorist group Read Full Article at RT.com

by RT (RT - Daily news) on April 15, 2026 at 12:40 pm

US President Donald Trump says he is “permanently opening” the Strait of Hormuz after China reportedly agreed not to send weapons to Iran Read Full Article at RT.com

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on April 15, 2026 at 12:40 pm

The weaponisation of logistics has caused severe shortage of fuel, food and medicines piling misery on Palestinians.

by Tom Lowrey (Just In) on April 15, 2026 at 12:36 pm

Australia's defence spending will climb by $53 billion over the next decade amid what the federal government says are "intensifying" global risks.

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on April 15, 2026 at 12:19 pm

Eight students and a teacher killed in the south-central province of ​Kahramanmaras, interior minister says.

by RT (RT - Daily news) on April 15, 2026 at 12:14 pm

Shots have been fired at a secondary school in the Turkish city of Kahramanmaras, the local governor has said Read Full Article at RT.com

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on April 15, 2026 at 12:01 pm

Draw for the 24-team 2027 AFC Asian Cup, originally set for Saturday, moved to May 9.

by Brian Wong,Leopold Chen (Hong Kong - South China Morning Post) on April 15, 2026 at 12:00 pm

A Hong Kong fire services official has defended a decision to decline mainland Chinese firefighters’ help in combating the city’s deadliest inferno in decades, citing concerns that they might have been unable to immediately adapt to the new environment and effectively communicate with their local counterparts. On the 12th day of a public evidential hearing on Wednesday, Deputy Chief Fire Officer Sunny Wong Sze-lut also justified the firefighting strategies during the blaze that raged for around...

by RT (RT - Daily news) on April 15, 2026 at 11:53 am

Moscow says it can plug any oil supply gap for China after the US moved to block Iranian crude shipments through the Strait of Hormuz     Read Full Article at RT.com

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on April 15, 2026 at 11:52 am

Hezbollah lawmaker Hassan Fadlallah says negotiating 'with the enemy is wrong', warns of 'internal division'.

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on April 15, 2026 at 11:46 am

England captain Ben Stokes was struck on the face by a cricket ball, which required surgery for a broken cheekbone.

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on April 15, 2026 at 11:40 am

Israel’s policy of ambiguity about its nuclear capability contrasts sharply with the focus on Iran’s programme.

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on April 15, 2026 at 11:36 am

'Maradona began to die 12 hours before his actual death,' a prosecutor in new trial on the Argentinian's death says.

by Edith Lin (Hong Kong - South China Morning Post) on April 15, 2026 at 11:22 am

Hong Kong’s sole legal betting operator had earmarked HK$1 billion (US$127.7 million) and hired 180 people to develop a basketball wagering system, but will now take a financial hit after the government announced this week it was halting plans for its roll-out, a source has said. The source close to the Hong Kong Jockey Club told the South China Morning Post on Wednesday that it had already invested HK$400 million for preparatory work, including setting up a dedicated basketball betting system,...

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on April 15, 2026 at 11:05 am

Barcelona won 2-1 in the second leg of their Champions League quarterfinal, as Atletico claimed tie 3-2 on aggregate.

by Matthew Cheng (Hong Kong - South China Morning Post) on April 15, 2026 at 11:00 am

Hong Kong’s leader has pledged to enhance the city’s governance in public security and safety, and carry out systemic reform following the deadly Tai Po fire, describing it as a key task in safeguarding national security. Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu’s remarks came after Xia Baolong, Beijing’s top official overseeing Hong Kong affairs, said people with “ulterior motives” had exploited the city’s deadliest blaze in decades to stir up social unrest and called for vigilance against national...

by RT (RT - Daily news) on April 15, 2026 at 10:41 am

Slovenia’s parliament speaker has announced plans for a referendum on leaving NATO as the US‑led bloc faces an existential crisis Read Full Article at RT.com

by RT (RT - Daily news) on April 15, 2026 at 10:34 am

The first fuel for Egypt’s El Dabaa nuclear plant is due in 2027 with power generation expected by 2028, the Rosatom CEO has said Read Full Article at RT.com

by Ambrose Li (Hong Kong - South China Morning Post) on April 15, 2026 at 10:18 am

Film buffs will be able to enjoy HK$30 (US$3.8) discounted tickets at 53 theatres across Hong Kong on April 25 as part of this year’s Cinema Day celebrations. A spokesman for the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau said that it was the fourth year the government’s Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency had sponsored the event, “consistently attracting over three times more admissions than usual each year”. “In the past three years, Cinema Day recorded over 600,000 admissions and box...

by Roxanne Fitzgerald (Just In) on April 15, 2026 at 10:18 am

Jurors in the murder trial of a man accused of fatally stabbing a 37-year-old sistergirl from the Tiwi Islands have heard there was "no bad blood" between them in the lead-up to the "family tragedy".

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on April 15, 2026 at 10:11 am

Italy suspended the renewal of a 20-year-long defence agreement with Israel, following recent tensions between them.

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on April 15, 2026 at 10:10 am

Israel’s ambassador held talks with his Lebanese counterpart. But critics say Yechiel Leiter is a problematic negotiator

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on April 15, 2026 at 10:07 am

Liverpool striker Hugo Ekitike had to be stretchered off in the Champions League defeat by Paris Saint-Germain.

by RT (RT - Daily news) on April 15, 2026 at 9:59 am

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has called on the US to rethink its strategy toward the conflict with Iran Read Full Article at RT.com

by RT (RT - Daily news) on April 15, 2026 at 9:56 am

The US and Israel could be using talks with Iran to prepare for a ground attack on the country, the Russian Security Council has said Read Full Article at RT.com

by RT (RT - Daily news) on April 15, 2026 at 9:49 am

India’s reported imports of Russian oil more than tripled to $5.8 billion in March, from $1.54 billion in February Read Full Article at RT.com

by RT (RT - Daily news) on April 15, 2026 at 9:38 am

The conflict between the US and Iran could be settled soon, President Donald Trump has said Read Full Article at RT.com

by Ambrose Li (Hong Kong - South China Morning Post) on April 15, 2026 at 9:17 am

Events such as Art Basel Hong Kong and ComplexCon helped drive a 14 per cent year-on-year growth in visitor arrivals in March, but the US-Israel war with Iran could bring volatility to the travel market, the Tourism Board has said. The increase contributed to a 17 per cent year-on-year rise in visitor numbers in the first quarter of the year, hitting a total of 14.31 million. “In the coming months, developments in the Middle East may lead to volatility in the tourism market. We will closely...

by RT (RT - Daily news) on April 15, 2026 at 9:17 am

South Africa’s presidential spokesman has said ex-apartheid-era minister Roelf Meyer has been named Pretoria’s envoy to the US Read Full Article at RT.com

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on April 15, 2026 at 9:16 am

Release of Mahdieh Esfandiari comes a week after Iran released two French citizens held on espionage charges.

by RT (RT - Daily news) on April 15, 2026 at 8:59 am

The assistance comes as Pakistan faces pressure to repay a $3.5 billion loan to the UAE Read Full Article at RT.com

by Fiona Sun (Hong Kong - South China Morning Post) on April 15, 2026 at 7:58 am

Hong Kong’s finance chief has expressed confidence that the city will climb to at least second place in the global ranking of international financial centres within 10 to 15 years. Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po said on Wednesday at the HSBC Global Investment Summit that the city offered stability and prosperity in uncertain times, citing its strong gross domestic product growth of 3.5 per cent last year, as well as robust export performance and rising private investments. “We went through...

by Belinda Varischetti, Chloe Henville, and Natasha Harradine (Just In) on April 15, 2026 at 7:56 am

WA Agriculture and Food Minister Jackie Jarvis says natural disasters as well as fuel and fertiliser availability and cost increases are contributing to real concerns around food supply in WA.

by Charlotte Wilkes (Just In) on April 15, 2026 at 7:30 am

A coronial inquest has found that a supervised facility for sex offenders allowed a resident to have control over prescribed medications, which contributed to his death.

by Jamie McKinnell (Just In) on April 15, 2026 at 7:30 am

Jurors have heard that the accused's girlfriend suggested he call an ambulance after the sparring session, but he told her to "hurry up and just get here".

by Oliver Chaseling (Just In) on April 15, 2026 at 7:18 am

A former Darwin Middle School teacher who struck a female student in the face, breaking her teeth, after she demanded her confiscated phone back has been found guilty by a jury of unlawfully causing serious harm.

by Maani Truu (Just In) on April 15, 2026 at 7:15 am

More than a day after Angus Taylor unveiled the first plank of the Coalition's long-awaited migration policy and many media interviews later, it's still unclear what the opposition is actually proposing to change.

by Tobi Loftus (Just In) on April 15, 2026 at 7:09 am

The commission of inquiry into Queensland's CFMEU branch has heard inspectors lost the freedom and ability to do jobs as they saw fit after Annastacia Palaszczuk came to power in 2015.

by Kelsey Reid (Just In) on April 15, 2026 at 7:05 am

As what could be their last payday looms, an alliance of unions says more should be done to ensure stability for 200 workers at Australia's only manganese smelter.

by Stephen Dziedzic (Just In) on April 15, 2026 at 7:02 am

Brunei may be able to help Australia weather the economic chaos caused by the Iran war by sending additional supplies of fertiliser, the prime minister says.

by Caitlin Rawling (Just In) on April 15, 2026 at 6:59 am

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations says ships in the Strait of Hormuz need to start moving again to avoid a global agrifood crisis. Here's why.

by Amelia Bernasconi and Lucy Thackray (Just In) on April 15, 2026 at 6:53 am

More than 500,000 head of cattle have already been sold across New South Wales this year, with Scone seeing its biggest sale in 20 years.

by RT (RT - Daily news) on April 15, 2026 at 6:42 am

India has proposed a law to increase the strength of the lower house by 57% to 850 seats Read Full Article at RT.com

by Isobel Roe (Just In) on April 15, 2026 at 6:35 am

Several lawyers have told a state parliament inquiry into the youth justice system that bail laws are encouraging children to plead guilty to crimes they may not have committed.

by Melinda James and Nick McLaren (Just In) on April 15, 2026 at 6:21 am

Trucking industry peak group NatRoad calls on the federal government to urgently implement the $1 billion Economic Resilience Program it promised two weeks ago.