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Irish fuel protests enter fourth day as government seeks to head off shortages
Apr 10, 2026 - World 
Protests over high fuel prices in Ireland have entered a fourth day, sparking concerns about fuel shortages and emergency services as demonstrators clogged roads and blocked access to refining and distribution sites around the country
Ceasefire deal brings relief to some in Iran, but Trump's threat still echoes
Apr 10, 2026 - World 
Iranians have welcomed a ceasefire deal after weeks of Israeli and American bombardment, but many fear the war is far from over
Islamabad prepares to host historic negotiations between Iran and the US
Apr 10, 2026 - World 
In Pakistan’s capital, the army has been deployed, a public holiday has been declared and the streets are eerily emptyMiddle East crisis – live updatesThe streets of Islamabad were on strict lockdown as Pakistan’s capital prepared to play host to historic negotiations between Iran and the US that have dangled the promise of an end to war that has devastated the Middle East.Even as the US-Iran ceasefire looked increasingly precarious, amid Israel’s continued bombardment of Lebanon and disputes over the terms of the talks, Pakistani officials insisted that the make-or-break peace negotiations would be going ahead over the weekend as planned. Continue reading...
Pope's Africa trip takes him to a source of growth for the church, and critical challenges
Apr 10, 2026 - World 
Pope Leo XIV is making a long and ambitious odyssey across four African countries -- Algeria, Angola, Cameroon and Equatorial Guinea
Croatian fishermen feel the strain after Iran war ramps up fuel prices
Apr 10, 2026 - World 
Croatian fishermen are facing tough times as rising fuel prices, driven by the war in Iran, impact the industry
