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April 21, 2026

Tinubu will resolve generational grievances, Jimoh Ibrahim tells UN

Mr Ibrahim stated this after presenting his letter of credence to UN secretary-general António Guterres at the UN headquarters in New York City on Monday.

Nigeria’s new permanent representative to the United Nations, Jimoh Ibrahim,
April 20, 2026

UN opens public dialogues as succession race to replace Guterres begins

The UN has never had a woman secretary-general in nearly 80 years.

António Guterres addressing UN assembly
April 20, 2026

Air pollution raises cancer risk by up to 11%, report warns

It said that the sharpest increases were recorded in liver and colorectal cancers.

Union for International Cancer Control
April 20, 2026

Elon Musk fails to attend French prosecutors’ summons amid X probe

French authorities first launched the investigation in January 2025.

Elon Musk
April 20, 2026

Ukrainian drone kills one, sparks fire at Russian oil port

Drone debris also damaged several buildings in the city, including a school.

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April 20, 2026

Iran executes two men accused of being Israeli spies

They were accused of spying for Israel’s foreign intelligence service, the Mossad.

Flag-Iran
April 20, 2026

Father kills seven of his children, shoots their mothers in Shreveport domestic violence

He said police officers shot and killed Mr Elkins, who was the only suspect linked to the killings

Shamar Elkins
April 20, 2026

4.2 million Afghans face acute shelter crisis in 2026: UN

About 4.2 million people in Afghanistan will require emergency shelter and non-food items throughout 2026.

Kids in Afghanistan