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Australia news live: three Victorian government ministers resign; Bowen says nation’s fuel supply ‘about standard’

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-13T04:36:10+00:00

Energy minister says reserves on hand steady at 38 days’ worth of petrol. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastGovernment to fund ads for helpline on pornography websitesThe child abuse prevention service is operated by Jesuit Social Services, which has run a trial scheme since 2022. It will now be able to expand its coverage as a result of commonwealth funding, and do so permanently.We know that it’s really important to work with people offending or at risk of offending, so we can intervene earlier, and ultimately keep children safe.Our experience

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Stock Market Live Updates: Sensex down 1300 pts, Nifty trades at 23,645; crude oil jumps over $105 on US’ blockade on Iran

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-04-13T04:31:43+00:00

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices LIVE: Benchmark indices opened sharply lower on Monday morning after the collapse of US-Iran peace talks over the weekend triggered a fresh wave of geopolitical risk, sending crude oil prices surging and rattling investor sentiment across global markets. BSE Sensex opened 1613 points lower at 75,937.16, from the previous close of 77,550.25. At 9.16 am, it traded 1624.75 points or 2.10% lower at 75,925.50, and Nifty 50 dragged 479.45 points or 1.99% to 23,571.15. Crude oil futures traded higher on Monday morning after the US decided to implement a blockade on all m

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In Myanmar, Even Flowers Stoke Fear

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-04-13T04:31:36+00:00

Myanmar’s generals have brutalized the country for decades. But they have come to dread garlands as a sign of resistance.

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La guerre, nouvel horizon de l’économie mondiale

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-04-13T04:30:00+00:00

A l’image de la crise qui embrase le Moyen-Orient depuis le 28 février, aux conséquences mondiales, le FMI redoute l’imminence de nouveaux conflits au moment où la dette publique élevée limite les marges de manœuvre. Selon l’institution financière, « près de 45 % de la population mondiale vit dans des pays touchés par des conflits ou des guerres civiles ».

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Albanese calls on US and Iran to resume peace negotiations and reopen strait of Hormuz

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-13T04:29:34+00:00

Australian prime minister says it’s ‘disappointing’ that there was no resolution on freedom of movement during weekend’s talksFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAnthony Albanese says peace negotiations to end the growing Middle East war should resume quickly, as Australia called for the full reopening of the strait of Hormuz and free navigation for all countries.Hours after the US president, Donald Trump, said he would institute an American blockade of the strategic waterway from Tuesday morning, Australian time, Alb

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Defence chief says Australian ships ‘ready, capable’ as Albanese calls on US and Iran to reopen strait of Hormuz

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-13T04:29:34+00:00

Australian prime minister says it’s ‘disappointing’ that there was no resolution on freedom of movement during weekend’s talksFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAnthony Albanese has called for the full reopening of the strait of Hormuz and free navigation for all countries, as the new defence chief said Australian ships were ready and capable of assisting if such a decision were made.Hours after the US president, Donald Trump, said he would institute an American blockade of the strategic waterway from Tuesday morning

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Stock Market Live Updates: Sensex crashes 1600 points at open, Nifty drops 480 points; Crude jumps over $102 on US’ blockade on Iran

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-04-13T04:15:23+00:00

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices LIVE: Benchmark indices opened sharply lower on Monday morning after the collapse of US-Iran peace talks over the weekend triggered a fresh wave of geopolitical risk, sending crude oil prices surging and rattling investor sentiment across global markets. BSE Sensex opened 1613 points lower at 75,937.16, from the previous close of 77,550.25. At 9.16 am, it traded 1624.75 points or 2.10% lower at 75,925.50, and Nifty 50 dragged 479.45 points or 1.99% to 23,571.15. Crude oil futures traded higher on Monday morning after the US decided to implement a blockade on all m

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2 oil tankers attempt Hormuz exit after US announces blockade

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-04-13T04:15:07+00:00

The medium-range tankers appear to be taking a route just south of Iran’s Larak island, a passage that Tehran has in recent days said vessels attempting an eastward transit should follow

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Rupee plunges 49 paise to 93.32 against US dollar in early trade

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-04-13T04:13:19+00:00

At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 93.30 against the US dollar and lost further ground, trading at 93.32 against the greenback in early deals, down 49 paise from its previous closing level

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EN DIRECT, élections en Hongrie : « Ensemble, nous avons fait tomber le régime Orban », a déclaré Péter Magyar, conservateur pro-européen, après sa victoire écrasante aux législatives

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-04-13T04:12:50+00:00

Après le dépouillement de 98 % des bulletins, le parti d’opposition Tisza remporte 138 sièges sur 199 au Parlement, obtenant une supermajorité, loin devant le Fidesz de Viktor Orban qui devra se contenter de 55 sièges. A Budapest devant une foule en liesse, M. Magyar a lancé : « Aujourd’hui, le peuple hongrois a dit oui à l’Europe ».

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EN DIRECT, élections en Hongrie : les dernières informations et réactions après la défaite historique de Viktor Orban

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-04-13T04:12:48+00:00

Après le dépouillement de 98 % des bulletins, le parti Tisza de Péter Magyar, conservateur pro-européen, obtient une supermajorité parlementaire. A Budapest devant une foule en liesse, M. Magyar a lancé : « Aujourd’hui, le peuple hongrois a dit oui à l’Europe ».

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Australia news live: Bowen says nation’s fuel supply ‘about standard’; three Victorian government ministers resign

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-13T04:06:31+00:00

Energy minister says reserves on hand steady at 38 days’ worth of petrol. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastGovernment to fund ads for helpline on pornography websitesThe child abuse prevention service is operated by Jesuit Social Services, which has run a trial scheme since 2022. It will now be able to expand its coverage as a result of commonwealth funding, and do so permanently.We know that it’s really important to work with people offending or at risk of offending, so we can intervene earlier, and ultimately keep children safe.Our experience

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What to Know About Pope Leo’s Voyage to Africa

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-04-13T04:01:16+00:00

The pontiff will visit four countries on the world’s poorest continent, demonstrating his urgent focus on the most vulnerable members of the Church.

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Pope Leo Heads to Africa to Meet the Future of Catholicism

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-04-13T04:01:13+00:00

On a four-country tour of the continent, where the faith is growing faster than anywhere else, the pontiff will be greeted by enthusiastic crowds and authoritarian leaders.

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China’s Electrostate Is Poised to Win From War in the Middle East

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-04-13T04:01:07+00:00

A cluster of Chinese firms is poised to win big from the energy crisis set off by the war in the Middle East, building on booming investment in artificial intelligence.

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€1m Picasso painting to be won for €100 in charity raffle

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-13T04:00:36+00:00

Number of tickets to win Tête de Femme will be capped at 120,000 and proceeds will go to Alzheimer’s researchA raffle in France is offering the chance to win a portrait by Pablo Picasso for the price of a €100 (£87) ticket, with proceeds going to Alzheimer’s research.Picasso painted the gouache-on-paper Tête de Femme (Head of a Woman) in 1941. The raffle organisers’ online sales platform says the number of tickets will be capped at 120,000, meaning the draw could net €12m if they are all sold. Continue reading...

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Mysterious Lake District barn joins national treasures on heritage list

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-13T04:00:36+00:00

Officials grant Grade II* protection to ‘rare building that raises more questions than it answers’It is an elite list with some of the most significant and beautiful buildings and structures in England, including Battersea power station, Middlesbrough’s Transporter Bridge and the London Coliseum.Now the Grade II* landmarks are being joined by a mysterious, limestone rubble “barn” on a grassy knoll in the Lake District, which was most recently used as a shelter for sheep and cows. Continue reading...

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Iran war could plunge 32 million into poverty, says United Nations

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-13T04:00:36+00:00

‘Development in reverse’ taking place involving rising energy and food costs and weaker economic growthMore than 32 million people worldwide could be plunged into poverty by the economic fallout from the Iran war, with developing countries expected to be hit hardest.In a report issued amid doubts over a fragile ceasefire, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) said the world was facing a “triple shock” involving energy, food and weaker economic growth. Continue reading...

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Orban Loss May Ease Hungary’s Tensions with European Union

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-04-13T04:00:06+00:00

Prime Minister Viktor Orban has stymied the European Union for years, and particularly in recent months. Peter Magyar’s election could change that, if only so much.

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Crude oil futures rise as US moves to blockade Iranian ports

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-04-13T03:55:58+00:00

US Central Command said its forces will begin implementing a blockade of all maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports on April 13 at 10 a.m. ET.

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Stock Market Live Updates: Sensex crashes 1,613 points at open, Nifty drops 480 points; Crude jumps over $102 on US’ blockade on Iran

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-04-13T03:55:33+00:00

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices LIVE: BSE Sensex opened 1613 points lower at 75,937.16, from the previous close of 77,550.25. At 9.16 am, it traded 1624.75 points or 2.10% lower at 75,925.50, and Nifty 50 dragged 479.45 points or 1.99% to 23,571.15. On Friday, Sensex settled 918.60 pts or 1.20% higher at 77,550.25, and Nifty 50 increased by 275.50 pts or 1.16% to 24,050.60 Crude oil futures traded higher on Monday morning after the US decided to implement a blockade on all maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports following the failure of peace talks between Iran and the US. On Monday

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Stock Market Live Updates: Sensex down 1,600 pts, Nifty at 23,589; Crude jumps over $102 on US’ blockade on Iran

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-04-13T03:46:00+00:00

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices LIVE: Indian markets are likely to see weak opening as the peace talks with Iran led by US vice-president JD Vance failed. Gift Nifty at 23,770 (7.25 am IST) indicates a gap down of opening of 300-350 points for Nifty. Despite the talks collapsed, Gift Nifty is not showing sharp weakness as feared out, said a Chennai-based market veteran. However, one has to brace for volatility he cautioned and advise day-trading traders to remain on the sidelines still clarity emerges.  Oil ‌prices jumped above $100 a barrel on Monday as the U.S. ​Navy prepared to block ships fro

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IMD to release 2026 monsoon forecast today

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-04-13T03:41:59+00:00

This initial outlook will be confined to the cumulative rainfall for the June–September season, omitting specific geographic or monthly breakdown

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Chinese yuan pressured by safe-haven dollar as US-Iran peace talks break down

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-04-13T03:34:43+00:00

The yuan weakened as far as ​6.8380 against the U.S. dollar, before last ⁠trading 0.05% weaker on the day at 6.8340; Its offshore counterpart traded at 6.8323 yuan per dollar , down about 0.09%

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Donald Trump launches extraordinary attack on Pope Leo calling him ‘weak’ and ‘terrible’

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-13T03:31:51+00:00

In unprecedented attack on the leader of the Catholic church, president says the US-born pope is ‘not doing a very good job’ and is ‘a very liberal person’President Donald Trump delivered an extraordinary broadside against Pope Leo XIV on Sunday night, saying he didn’t think the US-born leader of the Catholic church is “doing a very good job” and that “he’s a very liberal person,” while also suggesting the pontiff should “stop catering to the Radical Left.”Flying back to Washington from Florida, Trump used a lengthy social media post to sharply criticise Leo, then kept it up in comments on the

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Stock Market Live Updates: Gift Nifty trade signals 300-point gap down for Nifty50; Crude oil jumps above $100 on US’ maritime blockade on Iran

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-04-13T03:31:16+00:00

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices LIVE: Indian markets are likely to see weak opening as the peace talks with Iran led by US vice-president JD Vance failed. Gift Nifty at 23,770 (7.25 am IST) indicates a gap down of opening of 300-350 points for Nifty. Despite the talks collapsed, Gift Nifty is not showing sharp weakness as feared out, said a Chennai-based market veteran. However, one has to brace for volatility he cautioned and advise day-trading traders to remain on the sidelines still clarity emerges.  Oil ‌prices jumped above $100 a barrel on Monday as the U.S. ​Navy prepared to block ships fro

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Le pape Léon XIV, premier opposant à la guerre de Donald Trump

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-04-13T03:30:03+00:00

Le chef de l’Eglise catholique, qui multiplie les exhortations à mettre un terme au conflit en Iran et au Liban, a été violemment critiqué par le président américain, dimanche 12 avril.

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Le pape Léon XIV, actif opposant à la guerre de Donald Trump

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-04-13T03:30:02+00:00

Le chef de l’Eglise catholique, qui multiplie les exhortations à mettre un terme au conflit en Iran et au Liban, a été longuement critiqué par le président américain, dimanche 12 avril.

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Los golpes de Estado que puede intentar Trump

Source: El País - Internacional · Published: 2026-04-13T03:30:01+00:00

La preocupación principal del presidente de EE UU es preservar su poder si los republicanos pierden las elecciones de noviembre

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Sin libertad de navegación no hay globalización

Source: El País - Internacional · Published: 2026-04-13T03:30:01+00:00

La guerra ha revelado que las rutas comerciales marítimas ya no son el sustrato sobre el que se construyó la mundialización de la economía

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