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Statue pops up on London plinth bearing Banksy's name 30 Apr 2026 - 06:08 pm
A statue (R) which suddenly appeared the day before, bearing the signature of British street artist Banksy etched onto its base, is pictured in Waterloo Place in central London early morning on April 30, 2026. Photo by Richard A. Brooks / AFP
Trump likely to be among 287 nominees for Nobel Peace Prize 30 Apr 2026 - 02:46 pm
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European rocket blasts off with Amazon internet satellites 30 Apr 2026 - 01:53 pm
This photograph shows a view of the Arianespace's Ariane 6 rocket carrying the Amazon Leo LE-02 payload ahead of its launching as part of Flight VA268, at the Guiana Space Centre in Kourou, on the French overseas department of Guiana on April 30, 2026. (Photo by RONAN LIETAR / AFP)
World facing 'major energy and economic challenge': IEA chief 30 Apr 2026 - 12:30 pm
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Ukraine seeking details on Russia's May 9 ceasefire offer 30 Apr 2026 - 11:37 am
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky speaks to the media during a press conference in Kyiv on March 12, 2025, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. 
(Photo by Roman PILIPEY / AFP)
Volkswagen (VW) warns of more cost cuts as profits plunge 30 Apr 2026 - 10:59 am
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US pledges $100 mn toward restoring Chernobyl protection 29 Apr 2026 - 06:18 pm
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Mercedes warns longer Mideast war could cause shortages 29 Apr 2026 - 01:20 pm
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Kosovo set for another snap election after failure to elect president 29 Apr 2026 - 12:52 pm
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German prosecutors call for 15 years' prison for far-left militant 29 Apr 2026 - 12:19 pm
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Luxury carmaker Aston Martin narrows quarterly losses 29 Apr 2026 - 12:07 pm
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European stocks open mixed 29 Apr 2026 - 11:33 am
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Adidas reports higher profits but warns of 'volatile' climate 29 Apr 2026 - 11:23 am
Adidas warned of heavy discounting, particularly for footwear (Karl-Josef Hildenbrand) (AFP)
EU finds Meta failing to keep under-13s off Facebook, Instagram 29 Apr 2026 - 11:00 am
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TotalEnergies reopens Saudi refinery closed after attacks 29 Apr 2026 - 10:38 am
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Spanish PM's ex-top aide takes stand at graft trial 29 Apr 2026 - 10:28 am
Koldo Garcia, former adviser of Spanish transport minister Jose Luis Abalos, attends an investigation commission over a graft case linked to the purchase of face masks during the pandemic, at the Senate in Madrid on April 22, 2024. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's former right-hand man Jose Luis Abalos takes the stand on April 29, 2026 as a key suspect in a corruption trial that has cast doubt on the Socialist-led government's future.

(Photo by Oscar DEL POZO CAرAS / AFP)
Mercedes-Benz profit slides amid cutthroat Chinese market 29 Apr 2026 - 09:10 am
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A giant logo of German automotive brand Mercedes-Benz is seen atop a Mercedes dealership in Offenbach, western Germany, on April 29, 2026. (Photo by Kirill KUDRYAVTSEV / AFP)
Germany urges China and Russia to back UN resolution on Strait of Hormuz 29 Apr 2026 - 08:22 am
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