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Musk's father seeking Russian refuge for S.African farmers
ECB chief insists won't abandon ship amid global turmoil
ECB chief insists won't abandon ship amid global turmoil

European Central Bank chief Christine Lagarde said Tuesday she would not leave her post early as the global economy faces a severe storm, insisting: "This captain is not going to leave the ship."

April 14, 2026

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Lavrov blasts efforts to 'contain' Russia, China on Beijing visit
Lavrov blasts efforts to 'contain' Russia, China on Beijing visit

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov criticised efforts he said were aimed at "containing" Russia and China on Tuesday during a visit to Beijing, where he also discussed with his Chinese counterpart plans for a meeting "within the year" between Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping.

April 14, 2026

Iran nuclear programme 'set back' but not wiped out
Iran nuclear programme 'set back' but not wiped out

The United States and Israel may have obstructed the path towards a future Iran-built nuclear bomb by severely damaging the Islamic republic's nuclear and ballistic capabilities in recent attacks.

April 14, 2026

Arteta urges Arsenal to play with 'pure fire' after damaging defeats
Arteta urges Arsenal to play with 'pure fire' after damaging defeats

Mikel Arteta has challenged Arsenal to play with "pure fire" as they look to bounce back from a series of damaging defeats in Wednesday's Champions League clash against Sporting Lisbon.

April 14, 2026

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Dutch prosecutors urge long jail terms for Romanian helmet theft
Dutch prosecutors urge long jail terms for Romanian helmet theft

Prosecutors Tuesday called for the three suspected robbers of a priceless gold Romanian helmet from the fifth century BC to face lengthy jail sentences, as their trial opened in the Netherlands.

April 14, 2026

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Pope walks in Augustine's footsteps on Algeria trip marred by suicide attacks
Pope walks in Augustine's footsteps on Algeria trip marred by suicide attacks

Pope Leo XIV arrived Tuesday in the Algerian city of Annaba, the birthplace of Christian theologian Saint Augustine, on day two of a historic trip marred by two suicide attacks.

April 14, 2026