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Australian soldier charged with war crimes in Afghanistan
One of Australia's most-decorated soldiers was charged Tuesday with murdering unarmed prisoners captured in Afghanistan, police said following a sweeping war crimes probe.
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Nepal vows action against trekker rescue scam
Nepal's government has developed tough measures to stamp out insurance scams involving unnecessary helicopter rescues of trekkers, an official said Tuesday, a long-running racket threatening the country's vital tourism industry.
Economy
Oil prices rally, stocks edge up after Trump's latest Iran threat
Oil prices rose Tuesday while equities edged up tentatively as investors assessed Donald Trump's latest deadline for Iran to reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz or be "decimated".
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'Charlie's Angels' stars reunite for show's 50th anniversary
The stars of legendary American crime drama "Charlie's Angels" reunited Monday at Los Angeles' PaleyFest to celebrate 50 years since the show catapulted the trio to fame.
Technology
Laughter, tears: historic day for astronaut Jenni Gibbons in Houston
Canadian astronaut Jenni Gibbons was at the heart of NASA's control room in Houston on Monday, supporting her Artemis II crewmates remotely during their flight around the Moon.
Sports
Former Wallaby 'Iceman' Foley to retire
Former Wallabies fly-half Bernard Foley, who played at two Rugby World Cups, will retire at the end of the current Japanese season aged 36, his club Kubota Spears said Tuesday.
Politics
Croatia finally landmine-free 30 years after war, but wounds remain
Davorin Cetin was cleaning a yard in a Croatian village when a landmine exploded metres away, leaving him badly injured and killing a close friend instantly.
Politics
Taiwan opposition leader in China: what you need to know
The leader of Taiwan's largest opposition party is in China for the first time in 10 years.
Technology
'Morale boost': NASA carries out Moon mission during tough year for science
As the four Artemis astronauts approached a high point of their lunar mission -- getting slung around the far side of the Moon -- NASA staffers crowded into Houston's famed mission control room Monday for a team photo.
Politics
UN Security Council vote expected on Hormuz resolution
The UN Security Council is expected to vote Tuesday on a watered-down resolution calling for the unblocking of the Strait of Hormuz -- far from the sponsoring Gulf countries' initial goal of obtaining clearance to free it by force.
Japanese freed in Iran not allowed to leave country: report
Iran has freed a Japanese national held since January, Tokyo said Tuesday, with Kyodo News reporting however that the individual is not allowed to leave the Islamic republic.
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Departing Griezmann back at Barca in search of Atletico grand finale
Antoine Griezmann's Barcelona story ended in the depths of misery but as he returns to Camp Nou in the Champions League quarter-finals, the French forward is desperate to close out his time with Atletico Madrid on the greatest of highs.
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PSG look to pile misery on Liverpool as sides meet again in Champions League
When Paris Saint-Germain and Liverpool last met in the Champions League a year ago, the Anfield outfit were marching towards the Premier League title and were described as "an almost perfect team" by the French club's coach Luis Enrique.
Sports
Magic upset Pistons, Spurs suffer Wembanyama scare
The Orlando Magic kept up their bid for an automatic playoff berth with an 123-107 upset over the Eastern Conference-leading Detroit Pistons on Monday.
Technology
After milestone-rich lunar flyby, astronauts start trip home
Little-known lunar craters, a solar eclipse and meteor strikes: the Artemis II astronauts wrapped their lunar flyby and began their journey back to Earth late Monday, bringing with them rich celestial observations scientists hope will open doors.
Politics
Cambodian deported by US faced 'misery' in Eswatini prison
A Cambodian refugee long-settled in the United States, ex-convict Pheap Rom, remains bewildered at how he wound up behind bars in the African nation of Eswatini for months after being swept up in Donald Trump's deportation blitz.
Politics
Australian soldier arrested for alleged war crimes in Afghanistan
One of Australia's most-decorated soldiers was arrested Tuesday for allegedly murdering unarmed prisoners while serving in Afghanistan, police and local media said following a sweeping war crimes probe.
Economy
Oil prices rally, stocks mixed after Trump's latest Iran threat
Oil prices rose Tuesday while equities were mixed as investors assessed Donald Trump's latest deadline for Iran to reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz or be "decimated".
Sports
Chalmers urges McEvoy to swim in Australia 4x100m relay team at Olympics
Sprint king Kyle Chalmers has urged new 50m freestyle world record holder Cameron McEvoy to rejoin Australia's relay team in a bid to upstage the United States at the 2028 Olympics.
Politics
Taiwan opposition leader makes rare visit to China
Taiwan's main opposition leader will travel to China on Tuesday for a rare visit aimed at building cross-strait "peace", but the government warns Beijing will seek to stop US arms sales to the democratic island.
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Olympic cyclist Rohan Dennis breaks silence after wife's death
Australian former world champion cyclist Rohan Dennis said on Tuesday he loved his wife and never wanted to hurt her in his first public comments since receiving a suspended sentence over her death.
Politics
US Vice President Vance departs for Hungary in support of Orban
US Vice President JD Vance flew to Hungary Monday night to deliver Donald Trump's support to his ally, nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orban, ahead of tightly contested parliamentary elections.
Politics
Ex-top aide of Spanish PM set to go on trial for graft
A former right-hand man to Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez is to go on trial Tuesday in a graft case that threatens the Socialist-led minority government.
Politics
Tokyo confirms Japanese national held by Iran freed
Iran freed a Japanese national held since January, Tokyo said Tuesday, with Kyodo News reporting that the person was believed to be the Tehran bureau chief of broadcaster NHK.
Technology
AI-generated artists break through in country music
AI-generated singers routinely rank among the top-streamed country music artists in the United States -- a trend that for now is limited to a genre that industry observers fear is becoming too formulaic.
Economy
Rio de Janeiro's gangs hijack buses to sow chaos in war with police
When police killed a drug kingpin in a Rio de Janeiro favela last month, armed men quickly surrounded a bus, forced the passengers to disembark and set it on fire in the middle of an avenue.
Politics
Iran defiant as deadline looms for Trump threat to infrastructure
A deadline loomed Tuesday for Iran to accept a deal or face what US President Donald Trump said would be the "complete demolition" of the country's critical civilian infrastructure.
Artemis astronauts survey lunar surface on flyby, solar eclipse up next
The four astronauts carrying out NASA's first lunar flyby in more than half-a-century were sending back detailed observations of the Moon after traveling further from Earth than any human before.
Economy
Formerra Announces Global Price Increase
CLEVELAND, OH / ACCESS Newswire / April 7, 2026 / Formerra, a leading distributor of performance materials, today announced a global price increase of $0.02 / lb on all products. The increase addresses higher operating costs related to rising material costs, exacerbated by the conflict in the Middle East. The adjustment goes into effect on April 15, 2026, or as contracts otherwise allow. Formerra remains committed to maintaining ample inventory levels and the service excellence our valued customers deserve.
Sports
U.S. Polo Assn. and ESPN Champion the Iconic USPA Gold Cup at the USPA National Polo Center, Hosted by Legendary Commentator Chris Fowler
USPA Gold Cup Finals to Air on ESPN and Global Polo Platforms
Sports
Tiger's treatment battle in thoughts of stars at Masters
Tiger Woods was missing from the Masters on Monday, but the 15-time major winner was in the hearts and minds of several stars at Augusta National.
Sports
Thai amateur 'Fifa' ready for Masters kick-off
Pongsapak Laopakdee, a 21-year-old Thai golfer better known as Fifa, is ready for a historic start Thursday at the 90th Masters.