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Wednesday, April 29, 2026 6:16 AM ET

World News

CNBC

Oil prices extend multi-day rally as Trump issues new threat to Iran; Brent tops $115 per barrel

CNBC - 3 minutes ago

The latest move higher comes amid reports that the U.S. will look to extend its blockade of Iranian ports.

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UPI

King Charles III and Queen Camilla visiting 9/11 Memorial and other NYC landmarks as part of U.S. trip

CTV News - 4 minutes ago

King Charles III and Queen Camilla are headed to New York on Wednesday as part of their closely watched diplomatic visit to the U.S.

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Toronto Star

Iran Army: War hasn't ended yet, Tehran sets its 'enemy targets' | Al Bawaba

Albawaba - 31 minutes ago

ALBAWABA - Brigadier General Mohammad Akrami-Nia, spokesperson for the Iranian Army, said that the war in the Middle East is not over yet for Tehran and

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Aljazeera

Trump threatens Iran to ‘better get smart soon’ amid stalled talks

Aljazeera - 19 minutes ago

US president says Iran has reached out and asked Washington to lift its naval blockade on Iranian ports.

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First Lady Melania Trump's supporters are organizing a grassroots boycott of advertisers for ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" amid a report saying that Disney is "ready to pull" the plug following the left-wing TV host's comments fantasizing about President Donald Trump's death just days before the third documented assassination attempt on his life.

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NBC News

King Charles reaffirms 'special' relationship with U.S. amid tensions over Iran war

NBC News - 31 minutes ago

In a speech to Congress, the king marked the 250th anniversary of America's independence from British rule. He called it "a story of reconciliation, renewal and remarkable partnership.”

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Orlando Sentinel

Why Ending the Iran War May Be a Never-Ending Story

The Nation - 1 hour ago

As Trump’s “excursion” veers into quagmire territory, he may just try to walk away amid a host of new distractions.

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Breitbart

DOJ Ups Ante, Issues Arrest Warrant for James Comey

Breitbart - 7 hours ago

An arrest warrant was reportedly issued for former Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director James Comey, according to multiple reports.

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Business News

Daily Sabah

UAE decision to depart OPEC shakes up decades-old oil alliance

Daily Sabah - 29 minutes ago

The decision by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to exit the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) oil cartel shook up the 65-year-old...

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Independent UK

Bank of Canada expected to keep benchmark rate at 2.25% amid Iran war oil price spike

CTV News - 13 minutes ago

The Bank of Canada is widely expected to keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 2.25 per cent when it announces its latest decision later this morning.

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Gulf News

ADNOC’s next big energy bet is US gas, LNG and the AI power boom

Gulf News - 2 hours ago

ADNOC’s XRG targets major US gas deals as AI-driven power demand surges, reshaping global LNG strategy and Gulf energy investment plans.

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The San Diego Union-Tribune

US Gas Prices Hit Highest Level in 4 Years, Analyst Says

Epoch Times - 15 hours ago

The national average price for a gallon of gas reached $4.17 on Tuesday.

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Technology

Gulf News

Forget keywords: YouTube wants you to search by talking to AI

Gulf News - 1 hour ago

YouTube tests Ask YouTube, a conversational AI search that answers full questions with summaries, curated videos and key timestamps instead of simple keywords.

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CBS News

Elon Musk testifies in OpenAI trial accusing company of abandoning nonprofit mission

CBS News - 44 minutes ago

Opening statements began on Tuesday in Tesla CEO Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI co-founder Sam Altman. Maxwell Zeff, senior writer at Wired, joins with more.

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Los Angeles Times

Amazon Reportedly Set To Sell OpenAI Products After Microsoft Loses Exclusivity

International Business Times - 15 hours ago

Amazon is set to begin selling OpenAI products after Microsoft lost its exclusivity with the company, according to a new report.

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New York Post

A third of all scam victims were hit by social media fraud — and losses are in the billions of dollars: FTC

New York Post - 18 hours ago

According to the Federal Trade Commission, nearly 30% of people who reported being scammed in 2025 said the swindle began on social media.

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Sports Headlines

CBC News

Oilers rally at home to earn 4-1 win, force Game 6 in playoff series vs. Ducks | CBC News

CBC News - 42 minutes ago

The Edmonton Oilers dug deep to stave off elimination, defeating the Anaheim Ducks 4-1 on Tuesday to force Game 6 in California.

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Channel NewsAsia

Panini sticker collectors face biggest World Cup challenge yet

Channel NewsAsia - 3 minutes ago

LONDON, April 29 : For generations of soccer fans, no World Cup would be complete without the thrill of opening a packet of Panini stickers and discovering Zico, Franz Beckenbauer, Diego Maradona or Lionel Messi staring back.Since Italian company Panini's first sticker collection at the 1970 World Cup in Mexi

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The Baltimore Sun

NCAA still weighing expanding March Madness to 76 teams

Chicago Sun-Times - 9 hours ago

The tournaments have been at 68 teams since 2011. The new format would add eight more at-large teams and take eight more teams out of the main bracket for play-in games.

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BBC News

PSG vs Bayern Munich LIVE: Champions League semi-final score, commentary & updates

BBC News - 20 minutes ago

Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats as Paris Saint-Germain host Bayern Munich in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League semi-final tie

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Entertainment News

CBC News

Trump says ABC should fire Jimmy Kimmel over his 'expectant widow' joke | CBC News

CBC News - 19 minutes ago

ABC late-night host Jimmy Kimmel denied making a joke that hinted at the assassination of Donald Trump, hours after the U.S. president said Kimmel should be fired by the network and its parent company ‌Walt Disney. Trump's wife, Melania Trump, was first to call out Kimmel for a monologue he delivered on Thursday.

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Gulf News

Man pleads guilty in Taylor Swift Vienna concert attack plot case

Gulf News - 53 minutes ago

Around 195,000 fans were expected to attend the shows

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BBC News

Billie Eilish puts Manchester at centre of new 3D concert film

BBC News - 1 hour ago

Teaming up with filmmaking giant James Cameron, the superstar creates a unique love letter to her fans.

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BBC News

Laura Dern replaces Helena Bonham Carter in The White Lotus

BBC News - 9 minutes ago

The British actress left the hit show due to creative differences shortly after filming began.

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Odd/Weird News

New York Post

King Charles' personal gift to President Trump carries deep historical message

New York Post - 7 hours ago

A gift exchange is a customary tradition as part of state visits.

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Apple Valley News Now

States where you’re most likely to be killed by lightning revealed — and one leads the way with 97 fatalities

New York Post - 5 days ago

As the summer storm season approaches, experts say death by bolt is most likely in this state.

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Sora News 24

'He-Man' creator Roger Sweet dead at 91 after dementia battle as fans rallied to help in final months

New York Post - 4 hours ago

Sweet — the mind behind the muscle-bound star of ’80s animation “He-Man and the Masters of the Universe” — passed away peacefully Tuesday morning at a care facility, his wife Marlene said.

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New York Post

First-ever 'Sperm Racing World Cup' pits horny, rich bros against each other in $100K battle for babymaker supremacy

New York Post - 1 day ago

This time, it's good to finish fast.

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