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L’uniforme à l’école, un non-débat pour les parents kényans

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-04-19T04:00:08+00:00

« Darons d’ailleurs ». Deux fois par mois, un de nos journalistes à l’étranger explore la parentalité hors de nos frontières. Dans ce pays d’Afrique de l’Est, chaque école, publique ou privée, a sa tenue réglementaire. L’uniforme est à la fois un outil d’appartenance, d’égalité, et une solution économique.

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“Mai fatto sport”. Parola di centenario

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-04-19T04:00:00+00:00

La studiosa di longevità Daniela Jopp spiega al quotidiano tedesco Welt perché le persone che arrivano al secolo siano più resilienti degli altri e quali siano i loro segreti

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Iran declares Strait of Hormuz 'fully closed'

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-04-19T03:51:38+00:00

In a statement late Saturday carried by Iran's state media, the navy warned that any violating vessel would be targeted

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India summons Iran envoy over incident of firing at ships in Strait of Hormuz

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-04-19T03:48:40+00:00

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri conveyed to Iranian ambassador Mohammad Fathali India's "deep concern" at the "shooting incident" involving the two ships in the strategic waterway, MEA said

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India must remain ready for West Asia fallout, says Rajnath Singh

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-04-19T03:43:53+00:00

The defence ministry said Rajnath Singh described the "ground situation of the conflict as uncertain and volatile, and emphasised the need for India to remain prepared not only for de-escalation but also for any renewed escalation"

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La revolución tranquila de Zohran Mamdani cumple 100 días

Source: El País - Internacional · Published: 2026-04-19T03:40:00+00:00

El alcalde de Nueva York, socialista y musulmán, acomete la tarea de hacer más asequible la ciudad, pero también la de gestionar las grandes expectativas generadas

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En la Caracas sin Maduro, “ahorita todo es prioridad”

Source: El País - Internacional · Published: 2026-04-19T03:40:00+00:00

La caída del mandatario encendió la esperanza, pero en la calle el dinero sigue sin llegar y la expectativa supera la realidad

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Hungría tras Orbán: una democracia por reconstruir

Source: El País - Internacional · Published: 2026-04-19T03:40:00+00:00

El primer ministro electo afronta el gran desafío de desmontar el búnker jurídico de control institucional y económico que desarrolló durante 16 años el nacionalpopulista

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Australia news live: Ben Roberts-Smith denies war crimes allegations in first public statement since arrest; free public transport in Victoria extended

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-19T03:24:40+00:00

Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastDefence Minister Richard Marles says the success of Australia’s alliance with the United States should not be measured against a single president or federal government in Canberra, insisting the longstanding ties will endure.US President Donald Trump has repeatedly criticised Australia for not assisting with the war in Iran, while federal Labor, including Marles and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, say the White House has not made any specific request for assistance. Continue reading...

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Pick of BL commodities -April 19, 2026

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-04-19T03:14:03+00:00

Last week, the India Meteorological Department predicted below-normal rainfall during the upcoming monsoon season. Pre-monsoon rains in Kerala will likely peak from Wednesday. The Indian government received responses for its urea import tender, but prices were over 80 per cent higher than in its February tender. China has suspended the import licences of three Indian export firms, but it has resumed buying broken rice from India. Investments in physically-backed gold exchange-trade funds (ETFs) turned positive in the fortnight ending April 10 after continuous outflows in March. 

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Trump, Iran cite progress in talks as uncertainty hangs over Strait

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-04-19T03:11:10+00:00

The war, now in its eighth week, has killed thousands, spread to Israeli attacks in Lebanon and sent oil prices surging because of the de facto closure of the strait

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Australia news live: Ben Roberts-Smith makes media statement; free public transport in Victoria extended

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-19T03:06:26+00:00

Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastDefence Minister Richard Marles says the success of Australia’s alliance with the United States should not be measured against a single president or federal government in Canberra, insisting the longstanding ties will endure.US President Donald Trump has repeatedly criticised Australia for not assisting with the war in Iran, while federal Labor, including Marles and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, say the White House has not made any specific request for assistance. Continue reading...

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More than 3,400 Iranians killed in war - as it happened

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-19T01:15:15+00:00

This blog is now closed. Our latest main story on the Middle East crisis is here.Separate to the Pakistani army chief’s trip to Iran (see post at 07:53), the Pakistani prime minister, Shehbaz Sharif, and foreign minister Ishaq Dar also concluded a trip to the Middle East after visiting Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Turkey for talks.“We have just concluded the last leg of our engagements following productive and fruitful visits … where we held meaningful bilateral discussions aimed at strengthening cooperation across key areas,” Dar said on X. Continue reading...

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Australia news live: free public transport in Victoria extended; drivers slash fuel spending amid crisis

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-19T01:15:11+00:00

Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastDefence Minister Richard Marles says the success of Australia’s alliance with the United States should not be measured against a single president or federal government in Canberra, insisting the longstanding ties will endure.US President Donald Trump has repeatedly criticised Australia for not assisting with the war in Iran, while federal Labor, including Marles and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, say the White House has not made any specific request for assistance. Continue reading...

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Australia news live: free public transport in Victoria extended; search continues for missing cruise passenger

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-19T00:22:11+00:00

Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastDefence Minister Richard Marles says the success of Australia’s alliance with the United States should not be measured against a single president or federal government in Canberra, insisting the longstanding ties will endure.US President Donald Trump has repeatedly criticised Australia for not assisting with the war in Iran, while federal Labor, including Marles and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, say the White House has not made any specific request for assistance. Continue reading...

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Iran representative reassures India ties after Strait of Hormuz ship incident

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-04-19T00:17:44+00:00

Abdul Majid Hakeem Ilahi, representative of Iran’s Supreme Leader in India, has highlighted the strength of India-Iran relations amid tensions following a shooting incident involving Indian-flagged ships in the Strait of Hormuz

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Balbir Punj passes away, PM Modi and BJP leaders pay tribute

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-04-19T00:03:50+00:00

Modi highlighted Punj’s widely read writings, his intellectual contributions in Parliament, and his efforts to engage students, professionals, scholars and thinkers in nationalist ideas

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