World News https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/table/news/world/ Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:27:21 +0100 The Phoenix Newspaper UK | Latest news in UK | Positive news | Inspiring The Next Generation en-gb Harry and Meghan wave goodbye to fans as they leave Australia after four-day visit https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/harry-and-meghan-wave-goodbye-to-fans-as-they-leave-australia-after-four-day-visit https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/harry-and-meghan-wave-goodbye-to-fans-as-they-leave-australia-after-four-day-visit

Harry and Meghan have wrapped up their whirlwind trip to Australia in true royal fashion, waving goodbye to a cluster of lucky fans in Coogee.

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World News Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:34:04 +0100
Japan unveils new name for 40C+ days following blistering summer https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/japan-unveils-new-name-for-40c-days-following-blistering-summer https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/japan-unveils-new-name-for-40c-days-following-blistering-summer

Japan has unveiled a new name for days that reach 40C (104F) or above, after the country experienced its hottest summer on record last year.

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World News Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:31:14 +0100
India driving for women to occupy more parliamentary seats https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/india-driving-for-women-to-occupy-more-parliamentary-seats https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/india-driving-for-women-to-occupy-more-parliamentary-seats

India's government has launched a once-in-a-generation attempt to redraw the country's political map, saying it is driven by a push to reserve a third of seats for women in parliament and state assemblies.

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World News Sat, 18 Apr 2026 13:04:13 +0100
Jamaica’s hurricane-impacted economy predicted to bounce back in Q4 https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/jamaicas-hurricane-impacted-economy-predicted-to-bounce-back-in-q4 https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/jamaicas-hurricane-impacted-economy-predicted-to-bounce-back-in-q4

The latest numbers from global macroeconomic analysts BMI predict that Jamaica’s economy will contract by 1.8% over the course of 2026.

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World News Sat, 18 Apr 2026 13:01:43 +0100
Saint Lucia to host first CTO Latin American Market Summit https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/saint-lucia-to-host-first-cto-latin-american-market-summit https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/saint-lucia-to-host-first-cto-latin-american-market-summit

The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) announced that Saint Lucia will host the inaugural CTO Latin American Market Summit next year on May 5-6, 2027.

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World News Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:27:40 +0100
Carnival fever hits Lagos as locals celebrate Afro-Brazilian heritage https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/carnival-fever-hits-lagos-as-locals-celebrate-afro-brazilian-heritage https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/carnival-fever-hits-lagos-as-locals-celebrate-afro-brazilian-heritage

Elaborate costumes, blaring music and vibrant processions took over Nigeria's Lagos Island as the annual Fanti Carnival hit the streets.

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World News Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:07:00 +0100
The ‘sound’ of Bollywood, Asha Bhosle, dies https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/the-sound-of-bollywood-asha-bhosle-dies https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/the-sound-of-bollywood-asha-bhosle-dies

Asha Bhosle, a legendary Bollywood singer who became a cultural icon, has died, her son has confirmed.

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World News Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:04:43 +0100
Progress on Luas Finglas welcome, but must be matched by faster delivery https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/progress-on-luas-finglas-welcome-but-must-be-matched-by-faster-delivery https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/progress-on-luas-finglas-welcome-but-must-be-matched-by-faster-delivery

Dublin Chamber has welcomed confirmation that the Luas extension to Finglas can now proceed following the resolution of three cases in the High Court, removing a key barrier to the project.

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World News Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:38:09 +0100
Harry and Meghan wowing crowds during Australia visit https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/harry-and-meghan-wowing-crowds-during-australia-visit https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/harry-and-meghan-wowing-crowds-during-australia-visit

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have posed for selfies and done gardening with hospital patients and medics and helped veterans' children make pottery on the first of a four-day Australian tour.

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World News Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:54:43 +0100
Nigeria and Senegal must follow Ghana and Mozambique against exclusionary practices https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/nigeria-and-senegal-must-follow-ghana-and-mozambique-against-exclusionary-practices https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/nigeria-and-senegal-must-follow-ghana-and-mozambique-against-exclusionary-practices

The African private sector is raising the alarm over Frontier Energy Network’s policies that systematically exclude African professionals and service providers from meaningful roles in major energy forums.

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World News Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:27:19 +0100
23-year-old woman making history as the youngest person to run for Mayor of Bowie, Maryland https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/23-year-old-woman-making-history-as-the-youngest-person-to-run-for-mayor-of-bowie-maryland https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/23-year-old-woman-making-history-as-the-youngest-person-to-run-for-mayor-of-bowie-maryland

Rebecca Pearce is running for mayor of Bowie, Maryland, becoming the youngest candidate ever to enter the city’s mayoral race.

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World News Sun, 12 Apr 2026 19:57:48 +0100
Robust speaker lineup builds excitement for STC 2026 in Belize https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/robust-speaker-lineup-builds-excitement-for-stc-2026-in-belize https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/robust-speaker-lineup-builds-excitement-for-stc-2026-in-belize

The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) has assembled more than 40 speakers for its 17th Sustainable Tourism Conference (STC 2026) at month-end, highlighting regenerative practices and community benefit tourism development.

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World News Sun, 12 Apr 2026 19:51:24 +0100
Artemis II crew 'feeling great' after completing history-making Moon mission https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/artemis-ii-crew-feeling-great-after-completing-history-making-moon-mission https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/artemis-ii-crew-feeling-great-after-completing-history-making-moon-mission

The Artemis II astronauts safely returned to Earth, bringing their nine-day mission to a close - watch live above.

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World News Sat, 11 Apr 2026 12:38:18 +0100
Angolan production gets new uplift as Eni’s Guido Brusco joins AOG 2026 https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/angolan-production-gets-new-uplift-as-enis-guido-brusco-joins-aog-2026 https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/angolan-production-gets-new-uplift-as-enis-guido-brusco-joins-aog-2026

Guido Brusco, COO, Natural Resources of energy major Eni, will return to the Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) conference and exhibition – taking place September 9–10 with a pre-conference day on September 8 – as a speaker.

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World News Thu, 09 Apr 2026 19:52:55 +0100
Dublin Chamber urges fuel protestors to engage constructively and end disruption https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/dublin-chamber-urges-fuel-protestors-to-engage-constructively-and-end-disruption https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/dublin-chamber-urges-fuel-protestors-to-engage-constructively-and-end-disruption

Dublin Chamber has called on those involved in the ongoing fuel protests to engage through established and appropriate channels to resolve their concerns, and to immediately cease the sustained disruption impacting the city.

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World News Thu, 09 Apr 2026 19:49:47 +0100
Ghanaian biomedical specialist receives international award https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/ghanaian-biomedical-specialist-receives-international-award https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/ghanaian-biomedical-specialist-receives-international-award

This World Health Day, Mercy Ships celebrates biomedical specialist Deborah Geneugelijk Nutsugah.

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World News Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:08:33 +0100