Notable Events Around the World on - 2026-04-05

With One Million Displaced, Lebanon Turns to Digital Wallets for Aid

Amid mass displacement and collapsing trust in institutions, digital wallets are becoming critical conduits for aid, connecting diaspora donors directly with communities on the ground.

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Durham tell fans to stay away from ground after storm damage

Spectators are told to stay away from Durham's Riverside ground at Chester-le-Street after it was hit by Storm Dave overnight.

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Mexican art world protests over plan to send Frida Kahlo masterpieces to Spain

Cultural figures sign open letter asking government for clarity on how long landmark collection will remain abroadOne of the world’s most important collections of 20th-century Mexican art, includin...

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Monica Barbaro: ‘Yesterday I went home thinking I’m a terrible actor and they’re finding out’

The California star may have earned an Oscar nomination for her portrayal of Joan Baez in Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown, but as she prepares for her stage debut in Les Liaisons Dangereuses, she s...

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Korda closes gap to Coughlin at Aramco Championship

Lauren Coughlin still leads at the Aramco Championship but Nelly Korda closed the gap on Saturday to just two shots as hilly Shadow Creek lived up to its reputation as a course on which pars are go...

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Messi scores as Inter Miami open new stadium with a draw in the MLS

Miami captain scored his team's first goal after David Beckham said the Nu Stadium was a 'dream come true' for Miami.

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Thousands rally in Iraq against ‘senseless’ US-Israel war on Iran

Protesters chant against the US and Israel, urging the global community to confront their actions in the Middle East.

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‘I was getting down with a guy and he decided to put on One Love. It was creepy’: Duncan James from Blue’s honest playlist

The Blue singer thinks Aqua deserve respect and his mum once did karaoke with a legend. But what record did he buy to please his nan - with mixed results?The song I inexplicably know all the lyrics...

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Trump seeks to end the war without it becoming ‘an abject failure’

Barbara Slavin of the Stimson Center says Trump misread the situation in Iran and now scrambles for a way out.

aljazeera.com

Iran war: What is happening on day 37 of US-Israeli attacks?

A US crew member who has been missing since Iran shot down a fighter jet has been rescued, President Donald Trump says.

aljazeera.com

Iran War Live Updates: U.S. Rescues Officer From Downed Fighter Jet in Iran, Trump Says

The rescue followed a two-day, life-or-death race between U.S. and Iranian forces to reach the injured airman, officials said.

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How Paris swapped cars for bikes – and transformed its streets

Under outgoing mayor Anne Hidalgo, the French capital added bike lanes, cut traffic and reclaimed public space, but not without resistanceWhen Corentin Roudaut moved to Paris 10 years ago, he was t...

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Big-fight predictions: Dubois vs Harper - who wins?

Experts have their say ahead of the Caroline Dubois vs Terri Harper world lightweight title unification clash, live on Sky Sports from 7pm on Sunday...

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‘Miraculous’: US rescues second pilot downed in Iran, Trump confirms

Iran claims another US aircraft involved in the rescue of the F-15 fighter pilot has been shot down.

aljazeera.com

Dubois v Harper - world title fight predictions

Claressa Shields and Natasha Jonas are among those making their predictions for Caroline Dubois v Terri Harper in London.

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‘Nothing prepares you’: The invisible lives of carers in the UK

Thrust into the isolated world of caring, a daughter learns how other sole carers cope, some under immense strain.

aljazeera.com

'A messed-up situation' - world champion Dubois on family rift

Caroline Dubois opens up about her family rift and says she wants to reconcile with her brother Daniel, as she looks to unify lightweight world titles.

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Fair Work Agency’s priorities criticised days before its launch

Cornerstone of the UK’s Employment Rights Act ‘in danger of becoming a dead duck’, says Unite bossThe government has asked its new employment rights watchdog to reduce the regulatory burden on busi...

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TV tonight: David Attenborough’s sparkling new series before he turns 100

The great naturalist explores Britain’s backyards in Secret Garden – and it’s a delight. Plus: a celebrity travelogue with a difference. Here’s what to watch this evening6pm, BBC One Continue readi...

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Trump’s unpopular war on Iran

Most Americans oppose the US-Israel war on Iran. ​​No recent US war has ever started off being this unpopular.

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‘Nobody would forgive me if I told the truth’: new film about pacifist turned Nazi collaborator divides France

In Les Rayons et les Ombres, Jean Dujardin plays a real-life press baron partying during the horrors of the second world war. Director Xavier Giannoli discusses bringing this still sensitive topic...

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US rescues second airman from fighter jet shot down in Iran

Recovery follows combat search and rescue mission

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China Built the World’s Drone Industry. Now It’s Locking Down the Skies.

A delivery drone last month above Shenzhen, China. China has sharply tightened rules for the use of recreational and civilian drones.

nytimes.com

The professional negotiators who do deals with cyber criminals

With ransomware attacks on the rise, businesses are calling on a new class of security expert to help with high-stakes talks

ft.com

400% gains for AI stocks help drive Hong Kong IPOs to 5-year high

Deal backlogs and stricter quality controls are pushing some tech firms back to mainland Chinese listings

ft.com

UK courts Anthropic to expand in London after US defence clash

Keir Starmer’s government steps up efforts to get American AI start-up to grow its presence in Britain

ft.com

Renters’ Rights Act brings big changes to UK property market

New rules aim to provide safety and security for tenants, but landlords are anxious

ft.com

Countries must not hoard fuel during Iran war, warns IEA

Fatih Birol makes veiled reference to China as he urges nations to avoid export bans despite worsening supply shock

ft.com

Mars dust storms are sparking electricity and rewriting the planet’s chemistry

Mars may look like a quiet, dusty world, but it’s actually buzzing with hidden electrical activity. Powerful dust storms and swirling dust devils generate static electricity strong enough to spark...

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Trump says U.S. military has rescued airman shot down over Iran

A U.S. Airforce officer whose plane was shot down in Iran was rescued by U.S. forces early Sunday, President Trump announced on social media.

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F-bombs, herky jerks and the Final Straw: Every Dan Hurley reaction from the Final Four

What's it like watching Dan Hurley lead UConn to the title game? In a word: exhausting.

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US satellite firm Planet Labs announces blackout on war on Iran images

Company says move amid US-Israel war on Iran comes after a request from the US government.

aljazeera.com

Here’s What Happened in the War in the Middle East on Saturday

The site of a strike at Shahid Beheshti University in Tehran on Saturday.

nytimes.com

Iran war live: Tehran rejects Trump’s ultimatum; fire at Kuwait oil complex

Iran says US-Israeli attacks on the Mahshahr Petrochemical Zone have killed five and wounded 170.

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