Oil prices rise after Trump says Iranian ship seized
Energy markets have seen wild swings since the US and Israel attacked Iran on 28 February.
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Man kills seven of his children, and an eighth child, in Louisiana mass shooting
The children, aged from one to 14 years old, were killed in a shooting that police are describing as a “domestic disturbance”.
Arrests fuel fears among Madagascar’s gen Z protesters that new regime no better than one they overthrew
Jubilation is turning to disenchantment as young activists arrested after protest calling for election date to be set
The arrest of several protesters in Madagascar has increased fears among young people that the military regime that took power last year after huge Gen Z demonstrations will be no better than the government it overthrew.
Four Gen Z activists, Herizo Andriamanantena, Miora Rakotomalala, Dina Randrianarisoa and Nomena Ratsihorimanana, were arrested on 12 April, one of their lawyers said, two days after taking part in a protest calling for an election date to be set.
Iranian American woman arrested in Los Angeles for alleged arms trafficking
Federal prosecutor says woman is suspected of dealing weapons to Africa on behalf of Iranian government
A California woman was arrested at Los Angeles international airport after allegedly trafficking weapons on behalf of the Iranian government to contacts in Africa, including Sudan.
Shamim Mafi, 44, of Woodland Hills was detained on Saturday night by federal agents, according to the top federal prosecutor in Los Angeles.
US intercepts and seizes Iranian-flagged cargo ship, Trump says
Tehran has not commented on the incident, which comes as the US prepares for a second round of talks.
Eight children killed in Louisiana shooting, police say
The children, aged from one to 14 years old, were killed in a shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana, which police are describing as a “domestic disturbance”.
Harry and Meghan’s trip felt like a royal tour – except many Aussies weren’t interested
The Sussexes’ four-day tour of Australia appears to have fallen flat with some.
Mexico’s Sheinbaum denies ‘diplomatic crisis’ with Spain after conquest row
The Mexican president says there were never tension over Spainish colonisation, which had become a thorny issue.
Pope says ‘tyrants’ speech was not aimed at Trump
The pontiff says his remarks have been misinterpreted after a spat with the US president.
At least six killed in Kyiv as gunman opens fire and takes hostages
The attacker, who took hostages inside a supermarket, was killed after a shoot-out with police, officials say.