Can Iran tax ships passing through Hormuz? Experts weigh in
Iran’s proposal to charge ships using the Strait of Hormuz is raising alarm among legal experts and governments, as tensions remain high amid a fragile ceasefire.
Day: April 9, 2026
Over 1,000 humanitarians have been killed in three years, Security Council hears
By R Anil Kumar UNITED NATIONS SECURITY COUNCIL (Humanitarian Aid), April 8, 2026. At least 326 humanitarians were killed in the line of duty across 21 countries during 2025, bringing the total killed over three years to over 1,010. The International R…
Guinea-Bissau’s Bijagos Archipelago enters UNESCO world heritage list
It’s a dream come true for Guinea-Bissau: The Bijagos Archipelago – 88 Islands known to be home to the only colony of saltwater hippos in the world – is now part of UNESCO’s World Heritage List. FRANCE 24’s Caitlin Kelly reports.
Female rapper Tokischa slammed for posing naked in CHURCH for very provocative photoshoot – but she doubles down
RAPPER Tokischa has sparked fury after stripping off for a provocative photo shoot at a church. Church bosses blasted the 30-year-old – full name Tokischa Altagracia Peralta – after she was snapped wearing next to nothing inside a basilica. One outrage…
Chinese FM spokesperson responds to report that China encouraged Iran to accept ceasefire, promised to act as guarantor – Global Times
Chinese FM spokesperson responds to report that China encouraged Iran to accept ceasefire, promised to act as guarantor Global TimesWho can claim victory if Iran ceasefire holds? An early winner is China The GuardianChina Gains Fa…
UK rejects tolls on Strait of Hormuz – politico.eu
UK rejects tolls on Strait of Hormuz politico.euBritain to call for toll-free Strait of Hormuz, says Lebanon must be part of Iran ceasefire CNBCCanada pushing for Lebanon inclusion into ceasefire deal: source CBCCooper …
OAP tourist, 84, killed in horror Canary Islands robbery after arranging meet-up with stranger on app
A PENSIONER on holiday was allegedly lured to his death after arranging a meeting on a dating app. The 84-year-old tourist was robbed and fatally injured during a violent struggle inside his Gran Canaria apartment in Maspalomas. The elderly visitor had…
Six new caps for France for women’s Six Nations opener
France will begin their women’s Six Nations campaign against Italy with six new caps in their matchday 23 after new coach Francois Ratier announced wholesale changes to the squad on Thursday.
‘Black Wednesday’: Lebanon declares day of mourning amid ongoing Israeli attacks
Lebanon declared a national day of mourning on Thursday after Israeli strikes pummelled the country, killing nearly 200 people and calling into question the ceasefire between the United States and Iran. FRANCE 24’s Renée Davis reports from Beirut, Leb…
A survey of 1,500 people aged 14 to 29: hopefulness regarding AI has dropped from 27% to 18% over the past year, and 50% report using GenAI daily or weekly (Callie Holtermann/New York Times)
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A survey of 1,500 people aged 14 to 29: hopefulness regarding AI has dropped from 27% to 18% over the past year, and 50% report using GenAI daily or weekly — A new study from Gallup found that you…