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Lies, dead dogs and a very ugly fall-out: Sussex village at war with a multimillionaire who claims his face doesn't fit because he's a gay recovering alcoholic whose not from a local family with a 600-year lineage

Lies, dead dogs and a very ugly fall-out: Sussex village at war with a multimillionaire who claims his face doesn't fit because he's a gay recovering alcoholic whose not from a local family with a 600-year lineageBy JANE FRYER Published: 09:39, 21 April 2026 | Updated: 09:42, 21 April 2026 e-mail View comments

2 women killed in separate traffic accidents involving goods vehicle and coach

Hong Kong police are investigating two separate traffic accidents on Tuesday that led to the deaths of two women. In the first case, police were alerted at about 8.51am to a light goods vehicle driven by a 36-year-old man travelling along Cha Kwo Ling Road towards Yau Tong. The vehicle was approaching Yau Tong MTR station when it reportedly knocked down a woman crossing the road. The woman, a 30-year-old from mainland China, sustained serious injuries to her head and limbs. She was rushed to...

Police issue major Kenton Synagogue arson attack update as Brit boy, 17, charged

Police issue major Kenton Synagogue arson attack update as Brit boy, 17, chargedA 17-year-old boy from north-west London has been charged after an arson attack on Kenton United Synagogue in Harrow on Saturday night, the Metropolitan Police saidNewsTim Hanlon News Reporter09:38, 21 Apr 2026Updated 09:54, 21 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesThe incident happened at Kenton United Synagogue(Image: Amanda Rose +44 (0) 7958 288 323 theworks@amandarose.co.uk / Avalon)A teenager has been charged following an arson...

Sadiqabad girl found abandoned in Karachi dies; initial report rules out sexual abuse

PakistanSadiqabad girl found abandoned in Karachi dies; initial report rules out sexual abuseBy Web Desk-Apr 21, 2026KARACHI: A significant development has emerged in the case of two minor sisters from Sadiqabad who were found abandoned in Karachi, as the initial post-mortem report found no evidence of sexual assault. The sisters—14-year-old Muqaddas and her younger sibling Jerrish—were found near Shireen Jinnah Colony bus stop within the jurisdiction of the Boat Basin police late at night. Init...

Jerusalem’s ‘self-demolition’ crisis: Palestinians forced to tear down their own homes

NewsWorldMiddle EastIn focusJerusalem’s ‘self-demolition’ crisis: Palestinians forced to tear down their own homesGrowing number of Palestinians forced to carry out ‘self-demolitions’ in Jerusalem to escape Israeli enforcement costs, writes Khalil MousaTuesday 21 April 2026 09:34 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove book...

Teenage boy charged with arson over synagogue attack

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Gaza’s civil defence agency says 3 killed in Israeli strike

InternationalGaza's civil defence agency says 3 killed in Israeli strikeBy AFP -Apr 21, 2026Gaza City: Gaza’s civil defence agency said Tuesday that an Israeli strike killed three people in the Palestinian territory overnight, with Israeli warplanes seen soaring over the region after the assault, according to AFP journalists. Despite an October 10 ceasefire, Gaza remains gripped by daily violence as Hamas accuses the Israeli military of breaching the truce. “Three people were killed as a re...

Fact check: Viral video does not show US forces seizing Iranian ship amid Strait of Hormuz blockade

Multiple users across social media platforms were sharing a video since April 20, 2026, claiming it shows the American military seizing an Iranian commercial ship amid a US naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz. However, the footage is from October 2025 and shows a US naval exercise. Tensions have escalated in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global shipping route, amid efforts for a second round of talks between the US and Iran. Washington has increased its naval presence and imposed restrict...

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‘Bhai turned predator’: Delhi court jails man for 25 years for raping minor at home

The court was hearing sentencing arguments after convicting the accused under provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the POCSO Act for raping and impregnating the girl who lived in is home and called him 'bhai'.

London shoplifting convictions surge as new technology boosts crackdown on thieves

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Russian Emergencies Ministry Says Delivered Over 27 Tonnes of Humanitarian Aid to Beirut

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A special Il-76 aircraft of the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations delivered over 27 tonnes of humanitarian aid to Beirut for the Lebanese population affected by the military conflict, the ministry told Sputnik on Tuesday.

Global Village reopens: Small businesses return with hope, hustle and heart, say ‘This is home’

Global Village is always filled with different fragrances and scents: Hot chocolate and freshly made churros, or maybe some pizzas sizzling in a corner. This time, the air was also filled with hope. After a month of closure due to the Iran-Israel-US conflict, Global Village reopened with much cheer and joy, as vendors returned to their original stalls and set about unpacking, and beginning with a renewed sense of purpose. As some told us, they were tired after preparing for the past 48 hours, bu...

Bikes banned at night, no pillion riding in day: Mandate in Bengal before polls

Bikes banned at night no pillion riding in day Mandate in Bengal before polls

Ex-bar dancer turns drug queen, Rs 6 crore narcotics seized from Mumbai house

Exbar dancer turns drug queen Rs crore narcotics seized from Mumbai house

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Supermarket giant Woolworths defends its prices amid claims it deceptively labelled shelf items

Supermarket giant Woolworths defends its prices amid claims it deceptively labelled shelf itemsREAD MORE:  The $5 item set to fly off grocery store shelvesBy ADRIAN BLACK FOR AUSTRALIAN ASSOCIATED PRESS Published: 09:04, 21 April 2026 | Updated: 09:04, 21 April 2026 e-mail View comments

Woman calls Hyderabad safe after solo night walk, not everyone agrees

Woman calls Hyderabad safe after solo night walk not everyone agrees