No evidence Epsom rape took place as reported, say police
Published on: April 17, 2026, 3:54 pm
The reported attack had caused concern and prompted protests calling for more details from police.
Read Full Article »Japan comes up with new word for days hotter than 40C after blistering summer
Published on: April 17, 2026, 6:19 pm
The term - kokushobi - translates to "cruelly hot", "brutally hot" or "severely hot", and comes after Japan's hottest summer on record.
Read Full Article »A moment of risk and opportunity: How two ceasefires could boost US-Iran talks
Published on: April 17, 2026, 7:59 pm
Some kind of diplomatic progress is now under way, but is it enough to prevent a return to war?
Read Full Article »UK and France to lead defensive mission in Strait of Hormuz
Published on: April 17, 2026, 9:05 pm
Sir Keir Starmer has said further details of the plan will come after a meeting in London next week.
Read Full Article »Oil prices plunge as Iran says Strait of Hormuz 'open' during ceasefire
Published on: April 17, 2026, 9:41 pm
Brent crude sinks by a tenth after Iran says the key waterway is open for commercial ships for the rest of the ceasefire.
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