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North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un Oversees Cluster Warhead Missile Test

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WORLD Apr 20, 2026, 9:05 am

North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un Oversees Cluster Warhead Missile Test

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervised a missile test involving cluster warheads, highlighting ongoing military advancements and regional security concerns.

Outcry Over Israeli Soldier Destroying Jesus Statue in Lebanon

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Apr 20, 2026, 5:20 am

Outcry Over Israeli Soldier Destroying Jesus Statue in Lebanon

A photo of an Israeli soldier smashing a Jesus statue in Lebanon sparks widespread condemnation amid criticism of Western silence on attacks…

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Global Textile Waste Dumped in South American Desert Raises Concerns

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Apr 20, 2026, 4:37 am

Global Textile Waste Dumped in South American Desert Raises Concerns

Old clothes from various countries are being dumped in a South American desert, highlighting global textile waste and environmental challenges.

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Sculptor Gao Zhen’s Arrest Sparks Concerns Over China’s Art Censorship

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Apr 20, 2026, 4:36 am

Sculptor Gao Zhen’s Arrest Sparks Concerns Over China’s Art Censorship

Gao Zhen faces retroactive punishment for artworks created 15 years ago, raising alarms about intensified censorship in China.

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DNA Project Reveals Fathers of 20 Children Near Kenyan Army Base

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Apr 20, 2026, 4:36 am

DNA Project Reveals Fathers of 20 Children Near Kenyan Army Base

A DNA and legal initiative has identified the fathers of 20 children born close to a UK military base in Kenya, uncovering…

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Insider Trading Allegations Shadow Trump’s Presidency Amid Trade Spikes

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Apr 20, 2026, 4:35 am

Insider Trading Allegations Shadow Trump’s Presidency Amid Trade Spikes

Analysis reveals unusual trading activity before Trump's public announcements, raising insider trading concerns during his presidency.

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Northern Israel Sees Closures Amid Protests Over Lebanon Ceasefire

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Apr 20, 2026, 2:36 am

Northern Israel Sees Closures Amid Protests Over Lebanon Ceasefire

Residents in northern Israel closed shops and schools to protest a 10-day ceasefire agreement with Lebanon, reflecting local tensions.

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Iran Vows to Maintain Control Over Strategic Strait of Hormuz

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Apr 20, 2026, 2:21 am

Iran Vows to Maintain Control Over Strategic Strait of Hormuz

Senior Iranian official Ebrahim Azizi asserts Iran's authority over Strait of Hormuz, emphasizing control over passage through this vital maritime chokepoint.

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