Australia charges ex‑soldier with 5 war‑crime murders in Afghanistan : NPR

FILE – Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II greets Corp. Ben Roberts-Smith from Australia, who was recently awarded the Victoria Cross, during an audience at Buckingham Palace in London, Nov. 15, 2011. Anthony Devlin/AP/PA pool hide caption toggle caption Anthony Devlin/AP/PA pool MELBOURNE, Australia — Australia’s most decorated living veteran, Ben Roberts-Smith, faces war crime charges on … Read more

Lebanon excluded from ceasefire as Israeli strikes continue | Israel attacks Lebanon News

Israel has backed a ceasefire between the US and Iran but made clear it does not extend to Lebanon. Al Jazeera’s Heidi Pett reports that as Israeli strikes continue, residents remain wary after repeated violations of past ceasefires and ongoing displacement. Published On 8 Apr 20268 Apr 2026 Click here to share on social media … Read more

Gulf, Middle East nations react to Iran-US ceasefire announcement | US-Israel war on Iran News

Countries in the region welcome the temporary truce and urge negotiations for the war’s permanent end. Iran and the United States have agreed to a two-week ceasefire and allow safe transit through the Strait of Hormuz. The warring sides agreed to suspend attacks as the war entered its 40th day, with hopes now pinned on … Read more

U.S. and Iran agree to 2-week ceasefire : NPR

Iranians react after a ceasefire announcement at the Enqelab square, in Tehran, on April 8 2026. STR/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption STR/AFP via Getty Images The U.S. and Iran reached a ceasefire deal on Tuesday, less than two hours before the deadline President Trump imposed for Iran to meet his demands or … Read more

‘Fearless’ teen sensation Sooryavanshi aces Bumrah test in IPL blitz | Cricket News

The 15-year-old opener hit 39 off 14 balls as Rajasthan Royals put on 150-3 in 11 overs against Mumbai Indians. Published On 8 Apr 20268 Apr 2026 Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has been hailed as “amazing” and “fearless” after the 15-year-old underlined his rare talent with an audacious display against superstar Indian bowler Jasprit Bumrah in the … Read more

Congressional Democrats raise alarm over Trump’s comments on Iran : NPR

Lawmakers are currently on a scheduled recess but are weighing in on President Trump’s rhetoric on Iran. Zayrha Rodriguez/NPR hide caption toggle caption Zayrha Rodriguez/NPR Democratic lawmakers in Congress are decrying President Trump’s threats against Iran as extreme. Lawmakers remain out of Washington on a previously scheduled recess. Still, more than three dozen Democrats have … Read more

US ceasefire allows negotiations on Iran’s ‘workable’ 10-point plan | US-Israel war on Iran

NewsFeed Donald Trump’s announcement of a two-week ceasefire paves the way for negotiations on a 10-point plan proposed by Tehran to end the war, which the US president called ‘workable’. Here’s what it involves. Published On 8 Apr 20268 Apr 2026 Click here to share on social media share2 Share googleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo … Read more