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Italy working to restore freedom of navigation in Hormuz, Meloni says
By Angelo Amante and Giuseppe Fonte ROME, April 9 (Reuters) - Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Thursday that restoring freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz was of vital interest ...
Thomson Reuters Apr 09, 2026
US-Iran truce should extend to Lebanon, EU's top diplomat says
BRUSSELS, April 9 (Reuters) - The ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran should extend to Lebanon, EU's top diplomat Kaja Kallas said on Thursday, adding that Iran-backed Lebanese grou...
Thomson Reuters Apr 09, 2026
Kenya disputes UN probe accusing Haiti mission of sexual abuse
NAIROBI, April 9 (Reuters) - Kenya has disputed a U.N. report saying an investigation had found substantiated allegations of sexual abuse involving members of a U.N.-backed anti-gang force in Haiti th...
Thomson Reuters Apr 09, 2026
Fighting between Sahel-based jihadist rivals spills into Niger
By Robbie Corey-Boulet DAKAR, April 9 (Reuters) - The West African affiliates of al Qaeda and Islamic State have clashed in Niger for the first time, according to a statement from one of the groups, a...
Thomson Reuters Apr 09, 2026
Italy says EU should consider pausing budget rules if Iran crisis persists
ROME, April 9 (Reuters) - European Union authorities should consider a temporary suspension of budget deficit rules if the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran flares up again, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni ...
Thomson Reuters Apr 09, 2026
Factbox-Hostage stand-offs and disputed comments: Past papal visits to Africa
By Joshua McElwee VATICAN CITY, April 9 (Reuters) - Pope Leo leaves on Monday for a visit to four countries in Africa, in an ambitious tour to urge world leaders to address the needs of the continent....
Thomson Reuters Apr 09, 2026
Pope Leo heads to Africa on ambitious tour to urge help for continent
By Joshua McElwee VATICAN CITY, April 9 (Reuters) - Pope Leo leaves on Monday for a visit to four countries in Africa, in an ambitious tour to urge global leaders to address the needs of the continent...
Thomson Reuters Apr 09, 2026
Romanian president appoints chief prosecutors despite opposition
BUCHAREST, April 9 (Reuters) - Romania's centrist President Nicusor Dan appointed seven chief prosecutors and deputies late on Wednesday despite opposition from civil society and the country's top jud...
Thomson Reuters Apr 09, 2026
China hopes 'relevant parties' can grasp chance at peace in Iran war
BEIJING, April 9 (Reuters) - China's foreign ministry said it hoped the "relevant parties can grasp this chance at peace and bring the region back to stability as soon as possible" after the U.S. and ...
Thomson Reuters Apr 09, 2026
Spain condemns Israeli attacks on Lebanon, reopens Tehran embassy
MADRID, April 9 (Reuters) - Spain's Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares on Thursday accused Israel of violating international law and a newly brokered two-week ceasefire in the Middle East by carryin...
Thomson Reuters Apr 09, 2026


