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by RT (RT - Daily news) on April 30, 2026 at 12:22 pm

Recently elected Balendra Shah has reportedly decided not to meet junior‑ranking officials from foreign countries Read Full Article at RT.com

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on April 30, 2026 at 11:54 am

Iran's shadow fleet uses fake flags and dark ships to evade the US naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz.

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on April 30, 2026 at 11:42 am

England midfielder Kobbie Mainoo was heavily linked with a move away after losing place at Man Utd under Ruben Amorim.

by Fiona Chow (Hong Kong - South China Morning Post) on April 30, 2026 at 11:36 am

A former executive director of Hong Kong’s Insurance Authority has been acquitted of misconduct after she was alleged to have coerced insurer Prudential into hiring her daughter-in-law, as the magistrate ruled that her actions did not cause “actual damage” to public trust in the regulator. Magistrate Minnie Wat Lai-man on Thursday found Carol Hui Mei-ying and digital strategy consultant Chan Tsz-wai not guilty of conspiracy to commit misconduct in public office. The pair previously stood trial...

by RT (RT - Daily news) on April 30, 2026 at 11:26 am

A US diplomatic cable from lays out a proposed system for managing the Strait of Hormuz, according to media reports Read Full Article at RT.com

by RT (RT - Daily news) on April 30, 2026 at 11:23 am

A man in Ukraine’s Rivne Region opened fire on conscription officers when they tried to check his documents, injuring two Read Full Article at RT.com

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on April 30, 2026 at 11:12 am

As oil markets shift, OPEC's grip is under pressure, US exports rise, and China drives the push towards renewables.

by William Yiu (Hong Kong - South China Morning Post) on April 30, 2026 at 11:07 am

Hong Kong’s education authorities will relax rules for under-enrolled public secondary schools that merge with others in a bid to encourage consolidation amid declining student numbers. In a circular sent to all public secondary schools on Wednesday, the Education Bureau said merged schools would be exempt from submitting survival plans in the first three years after merging, even if they fail to admit 30 students or form two Form One classes. The bureau said the move aimed to “further support...

by Kristen Cheung (Hong Kong - South China Morning Post) on April 30, 2026 at 11:06 am

Two victims of the Wang Fuk Court inferno dug through the ashes of their home, only to each discover about HK$100,000 (US$12,800) in charred banknotes, just two of many such finds as residents returned to the fire-damaged Hong Kong estate on Thursday. On the same day, several local storage companies offered free services to affected residents as a show of compassion and solidarity. Thursday marked the second day that residents of Tai Po’s Wang Tai House, one of the seven blocks severely damaged...

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on April 30, 2026 at 10:56 am

Japan Airlines says it will trial humanoid robots as workers at Tokyo's Haneda Airport.

by RT (RT - Daily news) on April 30, 2026 at 10:55 am

US War Secretary Pete Hegseth has said Americans support the Iran war, despite polls showing widespread opposition Read Full Article at RT.com

by SCMP (Hong Kong - South China Morning Post) on April 30, 2026 at 10:45 am

Sir Mark Young returns This article was first published on May 1, 1946 Sir Mark Young, Governor of Hongkong, returned to the Colony yesterday (April 30, 1946). Sir Mark was Governor when the Japanese attacked on December 8, 1941 and was a prisoner of war until the capitulation. An official welcome took place when Sir Mark stepped ashore from Queen’s Pier. Broadcasting from Government House in the evening, Sir Mark paid a tribute to the memory of those who fell in the defence of the Colony and...

by RT (RT - Daily news) on April 30, 2026 at 10:33 am

Malian forces have regained control of Menaka after Islamic State-linked militants withdrew from the city following clashes Read Full Article at RT.com

by RT (RT - Daily news) on April 30, 2026 at 10:22 am

Somali forces have killed 22 Al-Shabaab militants in a coordinated air and ground operation in the Lower Shabelle region Read Full Article at RT.com

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on April 30, 2026 at 10:21 am

New roles at the UN and African Union mark a shift from being the subject of decisions to helping shape them.

by Tilda Colling, Jane Bardon, and Matt Garrick (Just In) on April 30, 2026 at 10:07 am

Tributes are flowing in Alice Springs for a five-year-old Aboriginal girl whose body was found earlier today, as the community mourns her death.

by Emily Hung (Hong Kong - South China Morning Post) on April 30, 2026 at 9:56 am

The Hong Kong government has planned for legislation allowing terminally ill patients to refuse life-sustaining treatment to start on July 31. In a paper submitted to the Legislative Council, authorities said that the Advance Decision on Life-sustaining Treatment Ordinance, passed in November 2024, would provide legal status to patients’ advance care planning while offering protection to healthcare and rescue personnel. The two instruments covered under advance care planning – advance medical...

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on April 30, 2026 at 9:52 am

Israel says it targeted Hezbollah, but experts say the evidence proves otherwise.

by Danny Mok (Hong Kong - South China Morning Post) on April 30, 2026 at 9:49 am

Hong Kong police have intercepted a man over an alleged attempted armed bank robbery in Causeway Bay on Thursday afternoon. The suspect allegedly attempted to steal HK$100,000 (US$12,760) from a Hang Seng Bank branch on Yee Wo Street shortly before 5pm, reportedly armed with a knife. He approached a counter and handed over a note demanding the money, claiming he was carrying a knife. A staff member immediately triggered the alarm, prompting the suspect to flee in an unknown direction. Police...

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on April 30, 2026 at 9:46 am

Caesarean Awareness Month is marked in April. Conditions in Gaza can lead to risks for mothers who undergo the procedure

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on April 30, 2026 at 9:40 am

Ukrainian forces have hammered one of Russia's largest sites in Tuapse, causing oil spills and black rain.

by Daryna Zadvirna (Just In) on April 30, 2026 at 9:33 am

Police raid a home as part of an operation to reassess licensed gun holders in the wake of the Bondi Beach shooting.

by Madigan Landry and Gabrielle Becerra Mellet (Just In) on April 30, 2026 at 9:19 am

WA's Regional Development Assessment Panel approves Synergy's proposed 20-turbine wind farm in the state's South West, ending a period of approvals that has divided the community.

by RT (RT - Daily news) on April 30, 2026 at 9:11 am

The British monarch’s trip showcases an alliance held together by shared complicity and decline Read Full Article at RT.com

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on April 30, 2026 at 9:07 am

Reporters Without Borders warns that 'journalism is increasingly criminalised worldwide'.

by Michael Doyle (Just In) on April 30, 2026 at 9:02 am

Melbourne Storm coach Craig Bellamy has been diagnosed with a form of neurodegenerative disorder, the club has said.�

by Kenji Sato (Just In) on April 30, 2026 at 8:45 am

The City of Moreton Bay sends an "education-focused" letter warning that skip bins provided by a charity to a homeless camp are breaking council by-laws.

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on April 30, 2026 at 8:44 am

With shipping disrupted by US-Iran tensions, Islamabad activates overland corridor to move stranded cargo into Iran.

by Zaarkacha Marlan (Just In) on April 30, 2026 at 8:43 am

A Canberra speech pathologist is convicted of using the details of people she knew, including parents of two of her patients, to illegally obtain prescription medication.

by Chris De Silva (Just In) on April 30, 2026 at 8:30 am

A goal after the siren from Dylan Moore allows Hawthorn to claim a draw against Collingwood at the MCG. Follow live.

by Michael Doyle (Just In) on April 30, 2026 at 8:27 am

The NSW Blues have won Game I of Women's State of Origin, overcoming a half-time deficit to secure an 11-6 win. Follow live.

by Roxanne Fitzgerald (Just In) on April 30, 2026 at 8:25 am

In his first council budget, Darwin lord mayor Peter Styles has proposed a rates hike which he says he believes people will agree with despite no new major projects being on the cards.

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on April 30, 2026 at 8:22 am

The deposed elected leader has been granted two amnesties this month, but her remaining sentence remains unclear.

by RT (RT - Daily news) on April 30, 2026 at 8:20 am

Ghanaian envoy Koma Steem Jehu-Appiah speaks to RT about his country’s enduring relations with Moscow Read Full Article at RT.com

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on April 30, 2026 at 8:10 am

Esteban Andrada banned for 13 matches and teammate Dani Tasende for two after pitch melee in La Liga 2.

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on April 30, 2026 at 8:00 am

Despite the return of star Austin Reaves, the LA Lakers were defeated by Houston Rockets in Game 5 of their series.

by Lucy Loram (Just In) on April 30, 2026 at 7:55 am

The commission of inquiry into the CFMEU in Queensland hears that contractors were pressured to hire delegates as safety representatives at a Cross River Rail site.�

by Samuel O'Brien and Sam Bradbrook (Just In) on April 30, 2026 at 7:44 am

A Mount Gambier man is granted bail after he was allegedly nude while in businesses and on a busy main road three times in the past week.

by Alexandra Alvaro (Just In) on April 30, 2026 at 7:40 am

Thrift store chain Savers Australia has denied there is evidence of bed bugs at their popular Brunswick shop, as allegations of an outbreak continue to circulate online.

by RT (RT - Daily news) on April 30, 2026 at 7:37 am

The price of benchmark Brent crude oil has soared above $126 per barrel for the first time since March 2022 Read Full Article at RT.com

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on April 30, 2026 at 7:30 am

Trump says the US blockade of Iranian ports is working, urging Tehran to 'give up' amid tensions.

by RT (RT - Daily news) on April 30, 2026 at 7:27 am

Russia’s Sergey Lavrov will attend a meeting of BRICS foreign ministers in New Delhi on May 14-15 Read Full Article at RT.com

by Bridget McArthur (Just In) on April 30, 2026 at 7:16 am

The National Drug Research Institute found 30 per cent of bottle shops it audited across different areas of Melbourne and regional Victoria were stocking illicit alcohol.

by Lo Hoi-ying (Hong Kong - South China Morning Post) on April 30, 2026 at 7:11 am

Operating costs for Hong Kong’s industrial and commercial sectors have jumped by 50 per cent since the start of the United States-Israel war with Iran, according to an oil industry representative, who has said distributors will pass on subsidies to customers. A taxi union leader on Thursday also called on the government to extend its subsidy on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) beyond two months if oil prices rose further. The government’s subsidy of HK$3 (38 US cents) per litre of diesel to support...

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on April 30, 2026 at 7:03 am

In the absence of a permanent deal, the war between the US and Iran is becoming one of attrition despite huge costs.

by Josh Duggan (Just In) on April 30, 2026 at 6:46 am

Water bills for Tasmanian households and small businesses will rise by an average of 5.7 per cent each year for the next four years.

by Eugene Boisvert (Just In) on April 30, 2026 at 6:34 am

Peter Malinauskas compares spending $45 million to redevelop the North Adelaide golf course to similar funding for the AFL to play in the Barossa Valley, as media reports suggest Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund is preparing to pull financial support for LIV Golf.

by Courtney Gould (Just In) on April 30, 2026 at 6:34 am

Seven years ago, proposed changes to capital gains tax and negative gearing were named as part of the reason Labor lost the unlosable election. Times have changed.

by Atlas Cook and Andrew Collins (Just In) on April 30, 2026 at 6:24 am

Truck drivers say the fines for dangerous overtaking should match drink driving penalties due to the risk it poses to other road users

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on April 30, 2026 at 6:22 am

Iran's Mehdi Taj-led delegation turns back at Toronto airport due to 'unacceptable behaviour of immigration officials'.

by Liam Walsh (Just In) on April 30, 2026 at 6:14 am

When the corporate regulator accused RACQ of misleading customers with insurance renewal notices, the insurer apologised. Now, it is defending the notices in court filings.�

by Phoebe Pin (Just In) on April 30, 2026 at 6:10 am

NSW Police officers assigned to patrol the Hanukkah celebration targeted in the Bondi Beach terrorist attack were told they did not need to "stay the entire duration" of the event, despite members of the Jewish community fearing it was at risk.

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on April 30, 2026 at 5:58 am

India wants to the border with Bangladesh badly — even if it takes venomous snakes or crocodiles.

by Just In on April 30, 2026 at 5:54 am

The Global Sumud Flotilla has been intercepted by the IDF, an official tweet by the group says.

by Rani Fletcher (Just In) on April 30, 2026 at 5:48 am

The former managing director of Hobart events company Vandemonian Touring appears in court charged with trafficking cocaine and possessing cannabis.

by Isobel Roe (Just In) on April 30, 2026 at 5:37 am

Rebel Wilson tells a court several social media posts targeting the lead actor on her film The Deb are all true, on her final day of cross-examination in a defamation trial.

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on April 30, 2026 at 5:23 am

Several European leaders have called for a discussion on using the bloc's mutual assistance clause amid US tensions.

by Nate Woodall and Tyrone Dalton (Just In) on April 30, 2026 at 5:22 am

A parliamentary inquiry into the devastating bushfires across Victoria over the summer hears the emotional plea of those impacted.�

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on April 30, 2026 at 4:54 am

Brenton Tarrant shot dead 51 Muslim worshippers, including children, at two Christchurch mosques in 2019.

by Tahlia Roy (Just In) on April 30, 2026 at 4:47 am

An ACT Legislative Assembly committee inquiry wants to see strata managers get mandatory licenses.

by Alison Costelloe (Just In) on April 30, 2026 at 4:47 am

The principal of a Tasmanian private school denies claims by two parents that the school ever tried to discourage them from telling their daughters they had been identified in AI deepfake images.

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on April 30, 2026 at 4:42 am

Sabastian Sawe returned home to a hero’s welcome in Kenya after being the first to run a marathon in under two hours.

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on April 30, 2026 at 4:32 am

Police in the UK have released bodycam footage showing the arrest of a suspect after two Jewish men were stabbed.

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on April 30, 2026 at 4:25 am

Video has been published by Russian mercenaries showing a heavy gun battle between Mali’s military and rebels.

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on April 30, 2026 at 4:06 am

US President Trump meets with oil firms over ways to minimise impact on fuel supplies amid US blockade of Iranian ports.

by Theodora Yu,Vivian Au (Hong Kong - South China Morning Post) on April 30, 2026 at 3:53 am

Some Hong Kong residents are still vaping in hidden corners despite a new ban on the public use of alternative tobacco products, the South China Morning Post has observed, with at least two penalised by authorities. “We will issue penalty tickets without warning, and step up publicity in high-traffic areas such as business districts,” Dr Manny Lam Man-chung, head of the Tobacco and Alcohol Control Office, said, stressing that the new measure would not undermine tourism. A morning patrol in...

by Leopold Chen,Brian Wong (Hong Kong - South China Morning Post) on April 30, 2026 at 3:21 am

This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. An independent committee investigating the deadly blaze at Hong Kong’s Wang Fuk Court residential estate held its 21st day of evidential hearings on Thursday. Three witnesses from the Urban Renewal Authority gave evidence. URA case manager Matthew Chan Yat-ho, said the authority was aware of the practice of bid-rigging in the building maintenance sector, but...

by RT (RT - Daily news) on April 30, 2026 at 3:18 am

US President Donald Trump said he is considering reducing the number of American troops stationed in Germany Read Full Article at RT.com

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on April 30, 2026 at 3:12 am

Indictment alleges that Governor Ruben Rocha Moya and other current and former officials worked with cartel leaders.

by Lo Hoi-ying (Hong Kong - South China Morning Post) on April 30, 2026 at 3:00 am

An elderly man drowned while swimming at Lung Mei Beach in Hong Kong’s Tai Po on Thursday morning. Police said they received a report at 7.25am of a swimmer struggling to stay afloat. Officers rescued the 73-year-old man about 100 metres (328 feet) from shore. He was taken to Alice Ho Miu Ling Nethersole Hospital in Tai Po, where he was pronounced dead. Police retrieved a backpack believed to belong to the man from a locker at the beach. Lifeguard services at the public beach operate from 9am to...

by Ambrose Li (Hong Kong - South China Morning Post) on April 30, 2026 at 2:30 am

Tour groups from Hong Kong to mainland China are expected to rise by up to 40 per cent year on year over the Labour Day weekend, with travel agents citing improved safety and hygiene as key factors attracting visitors. The agents also said that slight increases in fuel surcharges for flights to Asian destinations were not the main driver of shifting outbound travel patterns among Hong Kong residents; instead, they pointed to the novelty and wide range of mainland options. Steve Huen Kwok-chuen,...

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on April 30, 2026 at 2:10 am

Israeli forces have intercepted around a dozen Gaza-bound aid boats from the Global Sumud Flotilla.

by Alexander Tang (Hong Kong - South China Morning Post) on April 30, 2026 at 1:30 am

Almost everyone has heard of OpenClaw, the late-2025 agentic AI release which takes artificial intelligence technology one step further. Rather than leaving the user to turn answers given in a dialogue box into real life action, the latest AI iteration promises to take the final leap of executing tasks autonomously. Users have raved about the productivity gains, likening the tool to employing a tireless secretary. Equally, there are horror stories of raised “lobsters” – the nickname for OpenClaw...

by RT (RT - Daily news) on April 30, 2026 at 1:12 am

The Italian government is reportedly investigating the Venice Biennale over Russian participation Read Full Article at RT.com

by Natalie Wong (Hong Kong - South China Morning Post) on April 30, 2026 at 12:30 am

Note: This story has been updated to clarify former transport minister Anthony Cheung Bing-leung’s remarks about his readiness to step down following the 2012 Lamma ferry tragedy. Where exactly does the buck stop? Senior Hong Kong civil servants are asking themselves that question after the unveiling of a new accountability system targeting department heads. They point to the deadly Tai Po fire last year as an example. An independent committee investigating the tragedy heard evidence officials...