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Apr 21, 2026 - World

A shell exploded inside a tank during an exercise at a southern Japanese army training area, killing three soldiers and injuring one, officials said

Apr 21, 2026 - World

Pope Leo XIV has paid tribute to Pope Francis on Tuesday on the first anniversary of his death

Apr 21, 2026 - World

Police seek warrant for Bang Si-Hyuk over allegations he illegally gained millions in investor fraud schemeSouth Korean police are seeking to arrest Bang Si-Hyuk, the chair of the agency behind the K-pop band BTS, as they expand an investigation into allegations that he illegally gained more than $100m (£74m) in an investor fraud scheme.The Seoul metropolitan police agency confirmed it had asked prosecutors to request a court warrant for the arrest of Bang, the founder and chair of HYBE. Continue reading...

Apr 21, 2026 - World

Chad will deploy 1,500 troops to Haiti as part of a United Nations security force to combat gang violence

Apr 21, 2026 - World

US vice-president to travel to Islamabad with Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner as deadline for current ceasefire loomsMiddle east crisis – live updatesPakistan seeks to raise its global standing in push for Middle East peaceJD Vance is expected to fly to Islamabad at the head of a US diplomatic delegation on Tuesday if Iran agrees to further talks in the Pakistani capital as the deadline for the current ceasefire looms.The US vice-president will travel with Steve Witkoff, Donald Trump’s special envoy, and Jared Kushner, the president’s son-in-law – though Iran’s president warned there remained a “deep historical mistrust” of the US. Continue reading...