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Apr 23, 2026 - World

State-run media says Turkish lawmakers have passed a bill that includes restricting access to social media platforms for children under 15

Apr 23, 2026 - World

One pilot ordered to repay some of the $600,000 of damage caused by collision in 2021South Korea’s air force has apologised for a 2021 mid-air collision involving two fighter jets, a day after auditors said pilots were taking selfies and filming during the flight and held them responsible for the accident.“We sincerely apologise to the public for the concern caused by the accident that occurred in 2021,” an air force spokesperson said in a press briefing. The spokesperson said one of the pilots involved had been suspended from flying duties, received severe disciplinary action and has since left the military. Continue reading...

Apr 23, 2026 - World

There are now 3,110 billionaires but analysis shows ‘deep structural acceleration’ in wealth creation around worldThe number of billionaires in the world could reach nearly 4,000 by 2031, figures suggest, as the super-rich accumulate wealth at an accelerating rate.There are now 3,110 billionaires globally, according to analysis by the estate agent Knight Frank. This is forecast to rise by 25% over the next five years, taking the total to 3,915. Continue reading...

Apr 23, 2026 - World

Islamic militants have attacked a remote village in northeastern Nigeria, killing 11 people and leaving two critically injured

Apr 23, 2026 - World

Rescue workers say a Lebanese journalist was killed in an Israeli airstrike in southern Lebanon