In Pictures Gallery Runners compete as Pyongyang Marathon returns from COVID pause The North Korean race took place for the first time in six years following the pandemic lockdown. A participant crosses the line in the 31st Pyongyang International Marathon at Kim Il Sung Stadium in Pyongyang [Kim Won Jin/AFP] Published On 7 Apr 20257…
Hong Kong stock market plunges most since ’97 crisis amid tariffs panic Benchmark Hang Seng Index plummets as much as 13.74 percent in horror day for Asia’s markets. People walk past an electronic board showing the Hang Seng Index stocks in Hong Kong on April 7, 2025 [Peter Parks/AFP] By John PowerPublished On 7 Apr 20257…
Palestinian Bedouins say Israeli settlers terrorising them off their land Israel claims Bedouins don’t have hometowns and they can just move. But these people don’t want to leave their land. Palestinians stand in a building badly damaged by Israeli settlers, near Duma in Nablus, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, March 14, 2025 [Raneen Sawafta/Reuters] By Mat…
News Dominican Republic boosts security on border with crisis-ridden Haiti Caribbean island nation moving to extend border wall and eject migrants as violence and anarchy plague the neighbour. President Luis Abinader says Dominican Republic will step up border security as violence in Haiti surges again [File: Andres Cuenca/Reuters] Published On 7 Apr 20257 Apr 2025…
Israeli strike on media tent extends journalist death toll in Gaza Deaths add to the casualty numbers in what has been declared the deadliest ever war for media workers. In March, journalists protested outside Nasser Hospital against the killing of colleagues Hossam Shabat and Mohammed Mansour [File: Anadolu Agency] Published On 7 Apr 20257 Apr…
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,138 These are the key events on day 1,138 of Russia’s war on Ukraine. Ukrainian artillery crew members of the National Guard 3rd Operational ‘Spartan’ Brigade prepare to load and fire a Bohdana a self-propelled howitzer towards Russian troops at an undisclosed location in the Donetsk front line,…
Australia’s opposition scraps pledge to end remote work for public servants Liberal Party leader Peter Dutton says election pledge was a ‘mistake’. Australia’s leader of the opposition Liberal Party, Peter Dutton refuels a car in Carrick, Tasmania, Australia, April 6, 2025 [Thomas Lisson/AAP Images via AP] Published On 7 Apr 20257 Apr 2025 Australia’s main…
Vladimir Guerrero Jr, Blue Jays agree to $500m contract: Reports Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr has signed a $500m extension to stay with the club, according to reports. First base Vladimir Guerrero Jr has reportedly agreed to $500m extension to stay with his MLB club, the Toronto Blue Jays [File: Gerry Angus/USA…
Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin breaks Wayne Gretzky’s NHL goal-scoring record The Washington Capitals player became the all-time NHL scoring leader when he slotted goal number 895 against New York Islanders. Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals celebrates after scoring his 895th career goal during the second period against the New York Islanders to become the NHL…
Luka Doncic scores 30 as Lakers win against Thunder With the NBA playoffs approaching, LA Lakers make a powerful statement by demolishing Oklahoma City Thunder, the team with league’s best record. Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) shoots as Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace (22) defends, during the second half at Paycom Center,…