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Apr 10, 2026 - World

Simon Kimbangu, founder of one of Africa’s largest independent churches, spent 30 years in jail and died a prisoner, banished far from his home by Belgian colonial authorities who judged his activities to be dangerous

Apr 10, 2026 - World

Cambodia’s King Norodom Sihamoni has announced he has prostate cancer and will undergo treatment in China

Apr 10, 2026 - World

This blog is now closedGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastHead of IMF says Iran war will permanently scar global economy even if peace is reachedThe head of the International Monetary Fund has warned that the Iran war will permanently scar the global economy even if a durable peace deal in the Middle East can be reached.But now, even our most hopeful scenario involves a growth downgrade. Even in a best case, there will be no neat and clean return to the status quo.Penny Wong’s previous statements, whether it’s concerned or gravely concerned, have had no effect.But cancelling more than a billion dollars in Israeli arms contracts – that would not only respond to the moral situation of the appalling Israeli military attacks, it would also have the benefit of putting a very real material pressure on Israel to pull back from what is a disastrous, illegal, immoral war in Lebanon that is threatening the entire globe’s peace.We should not be buying weapons that have been tested by Israeli defence manufacturers in conflicts like Gaza and Lebanon, and we should not be contributing any weapons parts.Right now it also would have the important additional benefit of making it clear to Israel that this comes at a direct and real cost to them. Continue reading...

Apr 10, 2026 - World

Text on plaque in Hall of Valour updated to include references to war crime – murder charges and the ongoing legal processGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Australian War Memorial has updated the display dedicated to Ben Roberts-Smith after the former Special Air Service (SAS) corporal was officially charged with five counts of the war crime of murder.The changes, implemented on Friday, mean nearly half of the descriptive plaque in the museum’s Hall of Valour is now dedicated to events occurring after his military service, beginning with the initial reports of misconduct in 2016. Continue reading...

Apr 10, 2026 - World

The China Association of Automobile Manufacturers says Chinese exports of passenger cars have accelerated in March