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‘A calamity’: Why is a record heatwave sweeping South Asia?

deaths related to the heat have also been reported in neighbouring India. Such conditions are not entirely new in the region, as heatwaves have become a regular feature of South Asia

First Thing: Trump announces extension of Iran ceasefire until ‘discussion concluded’

death penalty for Palestinians convicted of some offences, [its chief has said](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/22/israel-death-penalty-law-rights-body-council-of-europe). - **Millions of people in the Indian state of** **West Bengal** **have been stripped of their vote** **before a** **state election