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Palestinians in Gaza, West Bank mark sorrowful Easter amid Israeli attacks 

20 April 2025

Palestinian Christians in Gaza, the occupied West Bank and Jerusalem have marked a second sombre Easter under punishing ...

DR Congo suspends ex-President Kabila’s party over alleged M23 links 

20 April 2025

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has suspended the political party of former President Joseph Kabila and order...

Lebanese president says disarming Hezbollah ‘delicate’ as Israel kills two 

20 April 2025

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun says he will not be rushed to disarm Hezbollah under unfavourable circumstances as the Is...

‘Easter truce’ in Russia’s Ukraine war marked by accusations of violations 

20 April 2025

Ukraine and Russia have accused each other of violating an “Easter truce” announced by Russian President Vladimir Pu...

In brief Easter appearance, Pope Francis calls for Gaza ceasefire 

20 April 2025

During a fleeting appearance before thousands of Catholic pilgrims gathered in St Peter’s Square for the Vatican’s o...

Thousands gather for centuries-old Holy Fire ceremony in Jerusalem 

20 April 2025

Thousands of Christians gathered in the cavernous Church of the Holy Sepulchre for a centuries-old Holy Fire ceremony. H...

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,151 

20 April 2025

News|Russia-Ukraine war Here is where things stand on Sunday, April 20: Easter truce In a surprise move, Russian Preside...

Soyuz MS-26 spacecraft brings US, Russia crew back to earth 

20 April 2025

News|Space Russian astronauts Alexey Ovchinin and Ivan Wagner have returned to Earth along with American Donald Pettit a...

Zelenskyy says Russia still attacking despite unilateral Easter truce 

20 April 2025

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Week in Pictures: From Serbia student protests to anti-US rallies in Yemen 

20 April 2025

Skip linksSkip to Content Gallery|Gaza Houthi supporters chant slogans during a weekly, anti-US and anti-Israel rally in...