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Oil prices plunge as Iran says Strait ‘open’
April 17, 2026
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Brent crude sinks by a tenth after Iran says the key waterway is open for commercial ships for the rest

Thousands celebrate open-air Mass with Pope Leo in Cameroon – in pictures
April 17, 2026
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Pope Leo XIV is on his third day in Cameroon before he heads to Angola on Saturday.

Kanye West concert in Poland cancelled over antisemitic comments
April 17, 2026
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The UK government blocked the rapper from entering the country over his history of making pro-Nazi and racist statements.

Irish fugitive and suspected crime boss Daniel Kinahan arrested in Dubai
April 17, 2026
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Kinahan, in his 40s, was arrested in Dubai on foot of an arrest warrant issued by the Irish courts.

Ceasefire with Israel brings respite to Lebanon, but obstacles to peace remain
April 17, 2026
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The halt to weeks of fighting is being celebrated in Lebanon, but it will be difficult to ensure it lasts.

Singer D4vd arrested in connection with death of missing teen girl
April 17, 2026
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The remains of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez were found in the singer’s car last year.