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April 9, 2026

Beirut quiet as residents mourn after Israeli strikes

A tense calm settled over Beirut on Thursday as residents mourned following a wave of Israeli airstrikes that killed scores and left hundreds injured.

Beirut residents mourning
April 9, 2026

UN chief condemns Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon

The strikes occurred amidst a ceasefire in the conflict with Iran. Israeli forces targeted areas, including the capital, Beirut.

April 9, 2026

Palestinian killed in West Bank clash involving Israeli settlers

A Palestinian man was killed during confrontations involving Israeli settlers and security forces in the occupied West Bank, Palestinian officials said on Thursday.

Clash in West Bank
April 9, 2026

UK charges man over alleged al-Shabaab links

A British man has been charged with terrorism offences over alleged links to Somalia-based militant group al-Shabaab, the Metropolitan Police said on Thursday.

Jermaine Grant
April 9, 2026

Mourners gather in Tehran for Khamenei memorial service

Crowds gathered in Iran’s capital on Thursday to mark a memorial service for the late Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in an Israeli airstrike on February 28.

Mourners in Tehran
April 8, 2026

Sixteen Cameroonians killed fighting in Ukraine

Earlier in February, Ukrainian authorities said that more than 1,700 Africans were fighting for Russia.

Ukraine-Russia war
April 8, 2026

Iran: Israel backs U.S. on two-week ceasefire

Israeli officials argue that Lebanon is not covered by the ceasefire agreement.

Israel Defence Forces (IDF).
April 8, 2026

German shipping group urges caution transiting Hormuz

The German Shipowners’ Association (VDR) described the two-week truce as an important signal for thousands of sailors stranded at sea.

German vessels
April 8, 2026

U.S. VP says ceasefire on Iran ‘fragile’ during Hungary visit

“If the Iranians are willing to work in good faith with us, I think we can make an agreement,” Mr Vance said.

Vice President JD Vance
April 8, 2026

Reform UK proposes visa ban for Nigerians, Ghanaians, Jamaicans, other nationals of countries demanding slavery reparations

Mr Yusuf said, “The United Kingdom is not an ATM for ethnic grievances of the past, and we will no longer tolerate being ridiculed on the world stage.”

Zia Yusuf