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South African opposition figure Malema sentenced to five years in prison for firing a gun

Malema is appealing against the decision, which means he is not going to prison immediately.

Middle East crisis live: Lebanon and Israel agree 10-day ceasefire to begin within hours, Trump…

Middle East crisis live: Lebanon and Israel agree 10-day ceasefire to begin within hours, Trump says The Guardian Middle East crisis live: Lebanon and Israel agree 10-day ceasefire to begin within hours, Trump says The Guardian.

Iran War Live Updates: Trump Announces Lebanon-Israel Cease-Fire

Lebanon’s prime minister said he welcomed the pause in Israel’s hostilities against Hezbollah, expected to start at 5 p. m. Eastern time, though Israel and Hezbollah did not immediately respond.

Trump Announces Lebanon-Israel Ceasefire, Then A "10th War" Claim

Trump said Israel and Lebanon "met for the first time in 34 years" in Washington DC Trump said Israel and Lebanon "met for the first time in 34 years" in Washington DC.

Live Updates: Trump says Israel, Lebanon agree to ceasefire as Iran keeps Strait of Hormuz…

Live Updates: Trump says Israel, Lebanon agree to ceasefire as Iran keeps Strait of Hormuz gridlocked CBS News Live Updates: Trump says Israel, Lebanon agree to ceasefire as Iran keeps Strait of Hormuz gridlocked CBS News.

Iran-Israel war LIVE: Trump announces 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon

Lebanon President Joseph Aoun had phone call with U. S. President Trump and thanked him for ‘efforts’ towards a ceasefire President Trump and thanked him for ‘efforts’ towards a ceasefire.

Trump announces 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon

The U. S. leader says he would invite Israeli Prime Minister and Lebanese president to White House for talks leader says he would invite Israeli Prime Minister and Lebanese president to White House for talks.

"Not My Problem": Iran Mocks Trump's Hormuz Attempts In Minions-Style Video

The video is part of a broader series of satirical propaganda clips released by Iran during the conflict The video is part of a broader series of satirical propaganda clips released by Iran during the conflict.

Live updates: Trump announces 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon - CNN

Live updates: Trump announces 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon CNN Live updates: Trump announces 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon CNN.

A complex set of negotiations to end Israel's overlapping wars

Israel has agreed to a ceasefire in Lebanon, part of a complex web of Mideast negotiations, from Iran to Gaza.

Pope Leo takes aim at 'handful of tyrants' spending billions on war amid tensions with Trump

Pope Leo XIV condemns "tyrants" fueling war with billions. His calls for global peace during his Africa trip come amid rising tensions with President Trump.

Live updates: Trump announces ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon - NBC News

Live updates: Trump announces ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon NBC News Live updates: Trump announces ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon NBC News.

US-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: Donald Trump invites Netanyahu, Lebanon president for talks…

US-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: Donald Trump invites Netanyahu, Lebanon president for talks at White House The Times of India US-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: Donald Trump invites Netanyahu, Lebanon president for talks at White House The Times of India.

Iran ‘cautiously optimistic’ about peace talks with US - The Times of Israel

Iran ‘cautiously optimistic’ about peace talks with US The Times of Israel Iran ‘cautiously optimistic’ about peace talks with US The Times of Israel.

Syria takes control of all bases where US forces were deployed

Final convoy of US soldiers and equipment departs Qasrak air base in the northeastern governorate of Hasakah.

Trump says Lebanon and Israel have reached 10-day ceasefire

In a post on Truth Social, Trump said he would be inviting Netanyahu and Aoun to the White House for the "first meaningful talks between Israel and Lebanon since 1983".

Trump announces 10-day Lebanon-Israel ceasefire after talks with Aoun, Netanyahu

Trump announces 10-day Lebanon-Israel ceasefire after talks with Aoun, Netanyahu.

Trump says Israel and Lebanon agree to temporary ceasefire

Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam welcomes Trump announcement of 10-day truce that takes effect Thursday.

Israel says it’s West’s defender, but cares little for European critics

Israel’s widening wars and disregard for its traditional allies are deepening international criticism and isolation.

Jet fuel shortage: Why Iran war could ground flights in Europe

Europe's aviation faces fuel shortages as Hormuz tensions threaten travel at the start of the summer season.

Thousands of bees swarm southern Israel

Residents in Israel have been documenting thousands of bees swarming the southern city of Netivot.

Pope Leo, Amid Standoff With Trump, Says ‘Woe to Those Who Manipulate Religion’

For days, Pope Leo XIV has attracted criticism from President Trump and his allies for refusing to back the war in Iran. On Thursday, he reiterated his calls for peace.

Why China Isn’t Pushing Iran to Accept U.S. Demands to End War

Despite the economic risks from the war, Beijing will likely stick to a hands-off approach. It is wary of being entangled in a conflict it opposed and has little sway over.

America is in a losing position in the Gulf, but Israel is winning: University of Oklahoma…

In an interview with The Hindu, Joshua Landis a professor at the University of Oklahoma, said U. S. President Donald Trump’s blockade of Iran is doomed to fail, but Israel, which doesn’t support the ceasefire with Iran, would try to drag the U. S. back into a conflict with Iran.

I'm no fool, says Inter boss Chivu as he hits back at shifting narratives

I'm no fool, says Inter boss Chivu as he hits back at shifting narratives.

Real Madrid left to sift through wreckage after Bayern blow shatters another disappointing season

Real Madrid left to sift through wreckage after Bayern blow shatters another disappointing season.

Four more officials charged in Swiss fire probe

Prosecutors in Crans-Montana have added four new suspects to their investigation into the deadly New Year’s bar fire, bringing the total to 13.

Singapore's rules on AI will neither be too tight nor let the industry 'run wild': DPM Gan at US…

Asked about the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, Mr Gan said “nobody benefits" from it and reiterated why Singapore will not negotiate for passage in the Strait of Hormuz.

Messi acquires Spanish fifth-tier club UE Cornella

Messi acquires Spanish fifth-tier club UE Cornella.

Gucci-owner Kering aims to launch luxury Google glasses next year, CEO says

Gucci-owner Kering aims to launch luxury Google glasses next year, CEO says.

Watch: Pete Hegseth Delivers Fake Bible Quote From 'Pulp Fiction' During Pentagon Sermon

Pete Hegseth delivers altered Pulp Fiction monologue in Pentagon sermon.

Marie-Louise Eta: Football’s Game-changer

Marie-Louise Eta is making history as the first female head coach of a men's team in Europe's top five leagues.

UK police arrest 3 after attempted arson at Persian-language media centre

Police say they arrested a 16-year-old boy and two men aged 19 and 21 on suspicion of arson endangering life.

Ex-Virginia deputy governor kills wife and himself in murder-suicide, police say

Investigators say Justin Fairfax shot his wife, Cerina, multiple times before turning the gun on himself.

US SEC seeks comment on contentious trading database

US SEC seeks comment on contentious trading database.

PM Modi Speaks To French President, Discusses Middle East, Starit Of Hormuz

The conflict in West Asia has now stretched to nearly 50 days.

Pope Leo, in Cameroon, decries 'handful of tyrants' ravaging the world

Woe to those who manipulate religion and the very name of God for their own military, economic and political gain," said Pope Leo.

Turkish police detain 162 people over online posts about school shootings

At least 16 people were injured in a shooting at a high school on Tuesday, before another nine were killed in a separate school shooting on Wednesday.

UAE, Jordan sign USD 2.3 billion railway project deal to boost logistics, export operations

UAE, Jordan sign USD 2.3 billion railway project deal to boost logistics, export operations.

Fears grow of Russian conflict with NATO as Putin gets new powers to launch overseas attacks - MSN

Fears grow of Russian conflict with NATO as Putin gets new powers to launch overseas attacks MSN Fears grow of Russian conflict with NATO as Putin gets new powers to launch overseas attacks MSN.

Russia-linked Grinex crypto exchange suspends operations after cyber attack

Russia-linked Grinex crypto exchange suspends operations after cyber attack.

Several killed in Russian strikes across Ukraine, many more injured

A 12-year-old was among those killed as Russian missile and drone attacks hit Ukrainian cities of Kyiv, Odesa and Dnipro.

Japan, NATO vow to strengthen ties amid global security challenges - Anadolu Ajansı

Japan, NATO vow to strengthen ties amid global security challenges Anadolu Ajansı Japan, NATO vow to strengthen ties amid global security challenges Anadolu Ajansı.

Russia launches deadliest aerial attack in months, killing 18 in Ukraine

A Ukrainian drone attack killed two people in Russia, Moscow says, after an Orthodox Easter truce.

Korean unification and human rights: old, new challenges - upi.com

Korean unification and human rights: old, new challenges upi. com Korean unification and human rights: old, new challenges upi. com.

Watch: Delimitation row erupts in Parliament: What happened? | Above the Fold | 16.04.2026

In our new and third episode of Above the Fold, we look at the stormy session in the Lok Sabha as the Centre and Opposition clash over delimitation. Joshua Landis weighs in on the escalating West Asia conflict, while Donald Trump sparks controversy with a viral post. Also, a key Supreme Court of India observation on voting rights and R Vaishali clinches a major chess title.

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