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Apr 16, 2026 - World

In the first three days of Songkran this year, the Thai national holiday, more than 191 deaths have been recorded.

Apr 16, 2026 - World

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt had told reporters that further talks "would very likely" be in the Pakistani capital. "Those discussions are being had," Leavitt said, and "we feel good about the prospects of a deal."

Apr 16, 2026 - World

Follow updates liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe prime minister, Anthony Albanese, is speaking in Corio, Victoria. He returned early from his overseas trip after a fire at an oil refinery in the town near Geelong.I’ll bring you more details from the press conference in a moment.We’ve not received a specific request in relation to the strait of Hormuz, but we’ll work with all partners, our allies, and that very much includes the US in terms of whatever needs to be done in relation to the strait of Hormuz.We’ve been working with the US.We’ve been working with countries like the UK, with France. Continue reading...

Apr 16, 2026 - World

In the clip, a minion version of Trump is seen floating on a wooden plank beside an American flag. "I'm going to count to three. When I open my eyes, the strait must be open," the character says.

Apr 16, 2026 - World

Keir Starmer understood to have lost confidence in official over decision to override security vetting failureMandelson failed vetting but Foreign Office overruled decisionSir Olly Robbins, the UK Foreign Office’s top civil servant, is leaving his post after the decision to fail Peter Mandelson during his security vetting was overruled by his department.Robbins was the Foreign Office’s most senior official in late January 2025 when the decision was made, paving the way for Mandelson to become the US ambassador. Continue reading...