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Louisiana shooting leaves eight children dead in domestic tragedy

A father has shot dead seven of his own children and an eighth unrelated child in a shooting spree in Shreveport, Louisiana, in what authorities…

Apr 13, 2026 · Maen Holbrook
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Decorated Australian Soldier Faces War Crime Murder Charges

Australia’s most-decorated active soldier, Ben Roberts-Smith, has pledged to fight five war crime murder charges in his first public statement since being arrested last week….

Apr 12, 2026 · Maen Holbrook
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Oil prices tumble as Iran pledges Strait of Hormuz access

Oil prices have fallen sharply after Iran stated the Strait of Hormuz would remain “completely open” to trade vessels throughout the ceasefire in the US-Israel…

Apr 11, 2026 · Maen Holbrook
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Unexpected Ceasefire Leaves Israel’s North Questioning Leadership

Israel’s communities in the north were greeted with an unforeseen ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon on Tuesday, negotiated by US President Donald Trump –…

Apr 10, 2026 · Maen Holbrook
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European Countries Join Forces to Reinforce Border Security and Migration Management Initiatives

Across the European continent, a significant shift is underway as nations work together to strengthen their border security and implement more rigorous migration procedures. Faced…

Apr 9, 2026 · Maen Holbrook
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Arctic Permafrost Thawing Intensifies Climate Anxieties Amongst International Scientific Communities

As Arctic permafrost melts at an worrying speed, the international scientific community confronts an unparalleled ecological emergency. This accelerating phenomenon risks unleashing enormous volumes of…

Apr 9, 2026 · Maen Holbrook
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UN Launches Major Scheme to Tackle Growing Oceanic Plastic Contamination

The United Nations has introduced an unprecedented worldwide programme to combat the mounting problem of ocean plastic pollution, which threatens aquatic environments and seaside populations…

Apr 9, 2026 · Maen Holbrook
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WHO Initiates Programme Against Growing Antimicrobial Resistance

The World Health Organisation has unveiled an far-reaching initiative to tackle the escalating global crisis of antibiotic resistance, a problem that endangers modern medicine’s core…

Apr 9, 2026 · Maen Holbrook
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Iranians Hold Their Breath as Ceasefire Teeters on Diplomatic Edge

As a delicate ceasefire teeters on the brink of collapse, Iranians are consumed with uncertainty about whether peace talks can stop a return to devastating…

Apr 9, 2026 · Maen Holbrook
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Humanitarian Crisis Worsens in Sub Saharan Africa Amidst Food Supply Deficits

Sub-Saharan Africa confronts an unprecedented humanitarian crisis as widespread food shortages plunge millions into hardship. Driven by conflict, environmental degradation, and financial breakdown, the crisis…

Apr 9, 2026 · Maen Holbrook