April 24, 2026
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Real Madrid sense opportunity as Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal and Raphinha ruled out ahead of decisive El Clásico

BARCELONA, April 24 — Barcelona will be without Lamine Yamal for the rest of the season as they prepare to face Getafe on Saturday, with the club aiming to maintain their nine-point lead over Real Madrid in the La Liga title race.

April 24, 2026
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Thai opposition lawmakers to stand trial over 2021 bid to amend lese-majeste law

BANGKOK, April 24 — Thailand’s Supreme Court on Friday agreed to hear a petition accusing 44 current and former opposition lawmakers of ethics violations over their 2021 move to amend a law protecting the monarchy from criticism, according to Thai media reports.

April 24, 2026
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Trump backs invitation for Vladimir Putin to G20, but questions his attendance at US-hosted

WASHINGTON, April 24 — The United States will extend an invitation to Russian President Vladimir Putin to attend a G20 summit in Miami, a US official said Thursday, though President Donald Trump said he doubts the Russian leader will show up.

April 23, 2026
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Spain’s highest court has upheld the acquittal of Neymar in the Barcelona transfer case

BARCELONA, April 23 — Spain’s Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld the acquittal of Neymar and former Barcelona presidents over corruption allegations linked to the Brazilian forward’s 2013 transfer to the Catalan club.

April 23, 2026
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Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte, 81, to face charges at international court over killings linked to drug

THE HAGUE, April 23 — Former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte will stand trial at the International Criminal Court after judges on Thursday confirmed charges of crimes against humanity over his controversial “war on drugs.”

April 23, 2026
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Thailand plans to end 60-day visa-free entry and introduce stricter tourist screening measures

BANGKOK, April 23 — Thailand is considering ending its 60-day visa-free entry programme as part of efforts to tighten screening of foreign visitors, The Bangkok Post reported.