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Can the Australian market do the same? 16/04 14:45 - Russia ‘does not deserve’ lifting of sanctions, Zelenskyy says, after deadly overnight strikes in Ukraine – as it happened 16/04 14:22 - At least 17 people killed in Russia’s deadliest attack on Ukraine this year 16/04 14:19 - After three years of war, Sudan army and RSF locked in military impasse 16/04 14:19 - After three years of war, Sudan army and RSF locked in military impasse 16/04 14:09 - Democrats Make Final Push to Delay Confirmation Hearing of Trump’s Fed Pick 16/04 14:00 - Russian Strikes Kill at Least 15 in Ukraine in Biggest Attack in Months 16/04 13:56 - Pentagon chief Hegseth warns Iran blockade to last ‘as long as takes’ 16/04 13:56 - Pentagon chief Hegseth warns Iran blockade to last ‘as long as takes’ 16/04 13:53 - Pope says ‘world is being ravaged by a handful of tyrants’ amid feud with Trump’s White House 16/04 13:41 - UK’s Covid vaccine programme must rebuild trust before next pandemic strikes, inquiry warns 16/04 13:39 - FRANCE 24 report: Lebanon’s displaced turn to private aid groups as state support struggles 16/04 13:38 - REPLAY: US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth leads press conference on Iran war 16/04 13:36 - Russia toughens restrictions on VPNs amid internet crackdown 16/04 13:31 - Police issue disorder warning after Epsom rape protest 16/04 13:26 - US defence secretary Pete Hegseth attacks press coverage of war on Iran 16/04 13:26 - US defence secretary Pete Hegseth attacks press coverage of war on Iran 16/04 13:05 - Kyiv hit by deadly missile attack amid shortage of interceptors 16/04 13:05 - Kyiv hit by deadly missile attack amid shortage of interceptors 16/04 13:03 - Got $100 Million? Ukraine Has Just the Fertilizer Plant for You. 16/04 13:00 - Pope Leo blasts 'handful of tyrants' ravaging world during Cameroon visit 16/04 12:51 - News24 | Russia hits Ukraine with ‘horrendous attack’, killing 16 people in drone, missile barrage 16/04 12:50 - Church warden jailed for life for murder of lecturer has conviction quashed 16/04 12:29 - Why the Iran war did not go according to US plans 16/04 12:29 - Why the Iran war did not go according to US plans 16/04 12:01 - More than 100 writers quit French publisher in protest against rightwing owner Vincent Bolloré 16/04 12:00 - 28 Backyard Improvement Products So You Can Enjoy Every Warm Day Outside To The Fullest 16/04 12:00 - Stakes high as supreme court set to rule on law involving Monsanto’s weed-killing pesticide 16/04 11:39 - Hegseth faces impeachment calls over Iran war 16/04 11:35 - EU spied on Orban for years – former Slovak minister 16/04 11:28 - Sudan civil war: Civilians caught in the deadly crossfire of a ruthless army-RSF power struggle 16/04 11:00 - ‘A dollar or two increase is devastating’: US consumers on toll of rising gas prices 16/04 10:45 - ‘Sent to be killed’: How Russia forces migrants to fight in Ukraine 16/04 10:45 - ‘Sent to be killed’: How Russia forces migrants to fight in Ukraine 16/04 10:37 - Pakistani army chief visits Tehran in hopes for renewed talks between US and Iran 16/04 10:35 - Ukraine: At least 16 killed in overnight Russian strikes 16/04 10:29 - New regulator powers could stifle advocacy, UK’s largest civil society bodies warn 16/04 10:22 - Economy grew faster than expected ahead of Iran war 16/04 10:19 - Is Iran’s economy buckling under war pressure or holding up? 16/04 10:19 - Is Iran’s economy buckling under war pressure or holding up? 16/04 10:01 - Madonna announces new album, a sequel two decades later, 'Confessions on a Dance Floor: Part II' 16/04 09:59 - Trump says Lebanese and Israeli leaders to speak 16/04 09:57 - 'Confusion' as Trump says Israel, Lebanon leaders to hold talks 16/04 09:56 - Russian massive strikes kill at least 16 across Ukraine 16/04 09:52 - Trump Says Leaders From Israel and Lebanon Will Speak Thursday 16/04 09:47 - Russia warns drone companies in Europe could be 'potential targets' 16/04 09:46 - Anti-France influencer Kemi Seba arrested in South Africa for inciting rebellion in Benin 16/04 09:44 - Contingency plans in place for possible food shortages if Iran war continues, minister confirms – UK politics live 16/04 09:26 - Tesco warns profits could fall amid Iran war uncertainty 16/04 09:14 - Albanese cuts fuel diplomacy mission short to rush to Geelong as Bowen calls oil refinery fire ‘a setback’ 16/04 09:10 - US jury rules Live Nation is illegal monopoly 16/04 09:04 - UK could face gaps on supermarket shelves by summer if Iran war continues