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April 13, 2026
Donald Trump depicting him as Jesus Christ
April 13, 2026

Six men charged over £13.8 million cannabis haul at Birmingham Airport

The suspects allegedly attempted to import cannabis between June 1, 2024, and August 9, 2024. 

Birmingham Airport
April 13, 2026

I won’t apologise to Pope Leo; he’s wrong, says Trump

Last week, the Pope rebuked Mr Trump’s threat to destroy Iranian civilisation.

Trump and Pope Leo
April 13, 2026

Lafarge Cement CEO Bruno Lafont, eight staffers found guilty of financing terrorist groups like Islamic State

The money, Lafarge claimed, was to ensure that the cement plant ran smoothly without any disruptions.

Bruno Lafont
April 13, 2026

Dialogue with U.S. possible but difficult, Cuban president says

He said Cuba is willing to engage with Washington on migration, drug trafficking and security, but only based on “respect and equality”.

Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel
April 13, 2026

France open to talks on slavery reparations: Ghana

An official from Élysée Palace on Sunday said both countries discussed France’s efforts to return culturally significant objects and human remains.

President John Mahama of Ghana
April 13, 2026

One in four Germans has immigrant background: Official

The figure marks a slight increase of 0.5 percentage points compared to 2024, and reflects an upward trend.

Germany
April 13, 2026

U.S. restrictions on vessels in international waters illegal, says Iran’s military

Iran said it would decisively implement a permanent mechanism to control the Strait of Hormuz following U.S. threats. 

Strait of Hormuz
April 13, 2026

60 passenger planes grounded in Iran amid U.S.-Israeli strikes

Seven airports across the country were reportedly hit by the strikes.

Iran Air
April 13, 2026

Afghanistan launches polio vaccination campaign

The Afghan government launched the first nationwide polio vaccination campaign for 2026 on Monday to cover around 12.6 million children under five in the post-war nation.

Afghan kid taking polio vaccine