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Yemeni civilians fear new war amid 'terror' of US air strikes

An area of Sanaa, Yemen's capital city, is littered with debris in the aftermath of a US air strike. Reuters

Yemeni civilians fear new war amid 'terror' of US air strikes

Yemeni citizens struggle to stay calm in the face of Washington's bombing campaign to 'annihilate' the Houthi rebels

Marine Le Pen arrives at the Paris courthouse where she has been found guilty of misappropriating European Union funds. Getty images

Marine Le Pen found guilty of embezzling public funds

Court convicts far-right leader over fake jobs scam at the EU parliament which could derail her 2027 presidential hopes

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Donald Trump has made some of his strongest comments against Vladimir Putin yet. AFP

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's remarks have fuelled fears that a deal to stop the fighting in Gaza is far off. Reuters

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Eid Al Fitr 2025 fireworks and free events in the UAE

Pupils study Chinese characters at Hartland International School in in Dubai. Dozens of government schools will be trialling language classes with the help of 150 Chinese teachers in the 2019-2020 academic year. Pawan Singh / The National

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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex during the Royal Salute Polo Challenge to benefit Sentebale in Florida in 2024. PA

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Iman Al Alwani holds photos of her father, Maan Abdul Latif Al Alwani, and one of her brothers, Muhaid Al Alwani. Maan was killed in the 1982 massacre in the city, and Muhaid in the government crackdown to the protests that began in 2011. Lizzie Porter / The National

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Motorists in Bangalore drive pass a 'Make in India' lion statue. New Delhi needs to put in place policy that will enhance and expand the competitiveness of India's manufacturing base, particularly in the short to medium term. EPA

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BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND - MARCH 30: Omar Marmoush of Manchester City celebrates scoring his team's second goal with teammates Nico O'Reilly and Bernardo Silva during the Emirates FA Cup Quarter Final match between AFC Bournemouth and Manchester City at Vitality Stadium on March 30, 2025 in Bournemouth, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt / Getty Images)

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A new deadline of April 5 is fast approaching and there is still no indication if China-based ByteDance will fully divest TikTok to keep it operating in the US. Reuters

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Sudan's army chief Gen Abdel Fattah Al Burhan visits the presidential palace in Khartoum after it was recaptured from the RSF. Reuters

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The mother of Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mualla, Ruler of Umm Al Quwain, has passed away, and a three-day mourning period declared. Victor Besa / The National

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An area of Sanaa, Yemen's capital city, is littered with debris in the aftermath of a US air strike. Reuters

Yemeni civilians fear new war amid 'terror' of US air strikes

Yemeni citizens struggle to stay calm in the face of Washington's bombing campaign to 'annihilate' the Houthi rebels

US strikes on Houthis complicate Yemeni peace process

The wreckage of vehicles sits in a field in Syria's southern province of Daraa, on March 11. AFP

Why is Israel still bombing Syria?

Netanyahu vows to implement 'the Trump plan' by evicting Gazans

Sudan's army chief Gen Abdel Fattah Al Burhan visits the presidential palace in Khartoum after it was recaptured from the RSF. Reuters

Sudan's army chief vows to continue fight against RSF after retaking capital

Eight Red Crescent workers among 14 bodies found after Israeli attack in Gaza

Who are the key ministers in Syria's new transitional government?

Controversial justice minister replaced in new Syrian government

Hezbollah says it will act if 'unacceptable' Israeli attacks on Lebanon continue

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Donald Trump has made some of his strongest comments against Vladimir Putin yet. AFP

Trump 'very angry' with Putin and threatens tariffs on Russian oil if Ukraine deal blocked

TikTok ban update: Tensions run high as another US deadline looms

'There will be bombing' if Iran fails to reach nuclear deal, Trump warns

UK news

Boss of UK Prevent anti-extremism unit quits over Taylor Swift dance class murders

Lunar microwave purifies ice to create drinking water for astronauts

BBC's Broadcasting House in London. The corporation says the latest shake-up will 'offer better value for UK listeners'. PA

BBC radio stations and podcasts to go dark for overseas listeners

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