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Circus tiger jumps into crowd in Russia after metal netting failure; no one injured
Apr 21, 2026 - World 
A stage's metal netting failed at a circus in Russia, letting a tiger jump into the audience, with no one hurt.
Liberals and Nationals to preference One Nation in blow to Michelle Milthorpe in Farrer byelection
Apr 21, 2026 - World 
Independent candidate and One Nation’s David Farley are viewed as the frontrunners in the four cornered-contest for the 9 May pollGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Liberals and Nationals will preference One Nation ahead of Michelle Milthorpe in the Farrer byelection in a potential blow to the independent’s hopes of winning the 9 May race.Milthorpe and One Nation’s David Farley are viewed as the frontrunners in the four cornered-contest, meaning the flow of preferences from the Liberals and Nationals could be crucial in deciding the final outcome in the southern New South Wales seat. Continue reading...
Pope criticizes colonization of Africa's minerals as he arrives in Equatorial Guinea
Apr 21, 2026 - World 
Pope Leo XIV arrived in Equatorial Guinea on Tuesday on the fourth and final leg of his Africa journey, and denounced the "colonization" of Africa's minerals and the "lust for power" in a country whose repressive leader has been in office since 1979.
U.S. forces board sanctioned tanker in Indo-Pacific carrying Iranian oil, Pentagon says
Apr 21, 2026 - World 
The U.S. military intercepted and boarded a sanctioned cargo vessel carrying Iranian oil in the Indo-Pacific region Tuesday, the Pentagon said.
Former 'X Factor' finalist is charged with attempted murder in DUI incident in London
Apr 21, 2026 - World 
A former finalist on Britain's "The X factor" was charged with attempted murder after crashing her car into a fellow social media influencer Sunday in London, multiple news outlets report.
