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Trade ships hit in Hormuz as Iran reopening falters
AFP, Published on 18/04/2026
» LONDON - A handful of oil and gas tankers crossed the Hormuz Strait Saturday during a brief reopening, tracking data showed, but others retreated and two were reportedly attacked as Iran closed the route again.
Villa and Forest set up all-English showdown in Europa League semis
AFP, Published on 17/04/2026
» LONDON - Aston Villa demolished Bologna and Nottingham Forest beat Porto in the Europa League on Thursday to set up an all-English showdown in the semi-finals.
Arsenal survive tense Sporting stalemate to reach Champions League semis
AFP, Published on 16/04/2026
» LONDON - Arsenal reached the Champions League semi-finals after riding their luck in a nervous goalless draw against Sporting Lisbon that clinched a 1-0 aggregate victory on Wednesday.
Bayern sink Real Madrid late to reach Champions League semis
AFP, Published on 16/04/2026
» MUNICH (GERMANY) - Late strikes from Luis Diaz and Michael Olise sealed a dramatic 4–3 win for Bayern Munich over Real Madrid on Wednesday, clinching a 6–4 aggregate victory and setting up a semi-final with holders Paris Saint-Germain.
US lawmaker demands FIFA pay World Cup transport bill amid ticket hikes
AFP, Published on 15/04/2026
» NEW YORK - A top US lawmaker called on FIFA to pay for World Cup public transportation costs on Tuesday following a report that local authorities in New Jersey are planning massive price hikes during the tournament.
Atletico resist Barca comeback to reach Champions League semis
AFP, Published on 15/04/2026
» MADRID - Atletico Madrid sent 10-man Barcelona crashing out of the Champions League and reached the final four with a 3-2 aggregate victory despite Tuesday's 2-1 quarter-final second leg defeat.
US-Iran talks uncertain as sides trade accusations
AFP, Published on 10/04/2026
» ISLAMABAD, Pakistan - A cloud of uncertainty was hanging over the scheduled start of talks on Friday in Pakistan between the United States and Iran, with no announcement yet on the arrival of negotiators and both sides accusing the other of failing to properly implement a fragile ceasefire.
Venezuela police tear-gas protesters demanding salary rises
AFP, Published on 10/04/2026
» CARACAS - Venezuelan police fired tear gas on Thursday to disperse around 2,000 protesters who marched towards the presidential palace to demand salary and pension increases, AFP reporters saw.
Iran truce spurs hopes for world economy, but recovery will be rocky
AFP, Published on 08/04/2026
» PARIS (FRANCE) - The ceasefire agreed between Iran and the United States should bring some relief to a world economy that has been roiled since the start of hostilities on February 28, even if not all sectors will rebound at the same pace.
Artemis mission headed for first lunar flyby since 1972
AFP, Published on 06/04/2026
» HOUSTON - The Artemis astronauts on Sunday were approaching a key milestone in their journey to slingshot around the Moon, a historic NASA mission that will see the first woman and first person of color perform a lunar flyby.