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Champagne Says Conservative Probes Into Alto Connection Are 'Just Politics'

Epoch Times - 1 minute ago

In Bangladesh, an ancient art form weaves new opportunities

Christian Science Monitor - 1 minute ago

Ypsilanti water system to consider 12-month moratorium on supplying data centers

Toronto Star - 2 minutes ago

Trump: Iran 'Agreed to Everything' Including Not Enriching Uranium

Breitbart - 4 minutes ago

Hungarian campaign posters going for hundreds of dollars online

The Globe and Mail - 5 minutes ago

Irish fugitive and suspected crime boss Daniel Kinahan arrested in Dubai -- Kinahan, in his 40s, was arrested in Dubai on foot of an arrest warrant issued by the Irish courts.

BBC News - 6 minutes ago

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei arrives at White House for talks

The Straits Times - 6 minutes ago

LIVE - Iran: Enriched uranium 'not going to be transferred' US President says Iran agrees not to use key sea route as leverage - 46m ago - 21 - m read

Gulf News - 7 minutes ago

Meta targets May 20 for first wave of layoffs; additional cuts later in 2026

CTV News - 8 minutes ago

UN warns South Sudan at risk of 'full-scale famine' as fighting intensifies

Aljazeera - 9 minutes ago

Ice Spice gets slapped by fan during wild McDonald's fight in Los Angeles

Times of India - 9 minutes ago

Trump praises Pakistan's role in reopening Strait of Hormuz amid Middle East crisis

International The News - 9 minutes ago

Iran says Strait of Hormuz open as Trump sees deal 'soon' to end war

Channel NewsAsia - 10 minutes ago

From Ukraine to the Middle East: Is this World War III?

Deutsche Welle - 10 minutes ago

World News -- Seoul says it explained to U.S. background of minister's remarks on N. Korean Kusong nuclear facility -- The unification ministry explained to the United States that Minister Chung Dong-young's remarks on North Korea's Kusong uranium enrichment facility were based on public information, officials said Friday.

UPI - 17 minutes ago

Officer on horseback chases suspect through New York streets -- The suspect was accused of purse-snatching and has been charged with larceny and providing false information.

BBC News - 17 minutes ago

Stuck in Neutral: Nebraska used to be a leader in creating jobs and spurring growth. Not anymore.

Toronto Star - 19 minutes ago

Oil and gas prices tumble as Iran pledges to reopen Strait of Hormuz

Irish Times - 19 minutes ago

Super Eagles: How I chose Nigeria over England - Iwobi opens up

Daily Post Nigeria - 20 minutes ago

U.S. to Reportedly Delay Weapons Deliveries to Europe as Iran War Strains Military Stockpiles

International Business Times - 20 minutes ago

'The modern world has made us ill-equipped' Instant Opinion - Opinion, comment and editorials of the day - Instant Opinion

The Week - 22 minutes ago

Dubai police arrest Daniel Kinahan on organised crime charges, Irish media report

Channel NewsAsia - 22 minutes ago

What crisis? Why stocks are ignoring the economy

Australian Broadcasting Corp - 23 minutes ago

Kick streamer Clavicular avoids father after overdose incident as Miami club appearance raises serious questions

Times of India - 23 minutes ago

U.S. negotiators would do well to read some Iranian poetry. It matters, greatly

The Globe and Mail - 24 minutes ago

Can the 25th Amendment remove Donald Trump from office?

Deutsche Welle - 25 minutes ago

The murder allegations against decorated Australian soldier Ben Roberts-Smith -- The Victoria Cross recipient is charged with five murders allegedly committed during the Afghan War.

BBC News - 26 minutes ago

Syrian Army Takes Control of Last U.S. Military Base

Breitbart - 26 minutes ago

Chinese EVs Are 'Potential Eyes and Ears' of Beijing, Pose Risk to Electrical Grid: Ex-CSIS Officer

Epoch Times - 26 minutes ago

Price of oil tumbles as Iran, Trump declare Strait of Hormuz 'completely open'

Sydney Morning Herald - 27 minutes ago

US Congress extends controversial surveillance power under FISA for 10 days

Aljazeera - 27 minutes ago

Lessons of the Bay of Pigs

The Nation - 28 minutes ago

US Coast Guard searching for 6 after losing contact with disabled boat off Guam following Typhoon Sinlaku

Bay to Bay News - 34 minutes ago

The truth about business in California — the Golden State hasn't lost its luster

Los Angeles Times - 34 minutes ago

The Iran war's next hidden cost: Higher prices for plastic

NBC News - 36 minutes ago

Alleged Ireland crime boss Daniel Kinahan arrested in Dubai, Irish media reports

The Straits Times - 36 minutes ago

The Strait of Hormuz is back 'open'. Does this mean fuel crisis is over?

Irish Times - 36 minutes ago

Former college star allegedly used makeup, wigs to impersonate NFL players to commit fraud

CTV News - 36 minutes ago

Australian Veterans Handing Back Medals Over Handling of Roberts-Smith Case

Epoch Times - 37 minutes ago

Trump brutally mocked over Iran 'capitulation' as Strait of Hormuz opened - Trump's comments have attracted criticism.

Daily Express - 37 minutes ago

Trump orders probe into mysterious deaths of US nuclear scientists

Russia Today - 38 minutes ago

Israel's aggression drives 'shelter dining' as war seeps into daily life

Daily Sabah - 38 minutes ago

Daniel Kinahan, alleged leader of Irish organised crime group, arrested in UAE

Guardian UK - 41 minutes ago

Outcry over 'disturbing' video of off-duty police officer pinning 13yo girl on train

Australian Broadcasting Corp - 41 minutes ago

The truce in Lebanon is key to ending the wider Iran war, but challenges remain

Manila Times - 41 minutes ago

I Blamed Anxiety For My Heart Palpitations And Puffy Face. Then My Doctor Said 3 Words I Never Expected.

Huffington Post - 42 minutes ago

Fernandez named in Scottish Premiership Team of the Season

Daily Post Nigeria - 42 minutes ago

US-Iran war live updates: Strait of Hormuz 'completely open', Iran says; Stock market's record-setting rally continues

Sydney Morning Herald - 44 minutes ago

85-year-old widow is released from US custody, returns to France amid messy family dispute

Lancaster Online - 45 minutes ago

Tentative contract deal holds off strike by New York City apartment building workers

Toronto Star - 45 minutes ago

Thousands head home in Lebanon as truce kicks in

CBC News - 47 minutes ago

How did Peter Mandelson fail security vetting but still get approved as US ambassador?

Irish Times - 48 minutes ago

Quote of the day by Queen Elizabeth II: "It's worth remembering that it is often the small steps, not the giant leaps, that bring about the most lasting change."

Times of India - 49 minutes ago

Insecurity: Tinubu's govt failing - Igbo Community in Abuja

Daily Post Nigeria - 50 minutes ago

MPs Call for Mandatory Labelling of AI-Generated Content

Epoch Times - 51 minutes ago

Michigan feared Cheboygan Dam danger for years before rains pushed it to brink

Independent UK - 51 minutes ago

USCG Cutter Tampa offloads drugs worth $28.7 million

Stars and Stripes - 53 minutes ago

US confirms transit fare spike to $150 for World Cup fans in New Jersey

Aljazeera - 54 minutes ago

US has 'an opportunity that has not existed in my lifetime': Former ambassador to Israel

Fox News - 54 minutes ago

Israel and Lebanon agree to 10-day ceasefire, Trump says - Trump had announced earlier on Thursday that the leaders of Israel and Lebanon would speak about halting the fighting, in what would have been the first direct conversation in more than 30 years. 16/04/2026

Euronews - 56 minutes ago

Iran declares Strait of Hormuz 'open' but US blockade remains in place

Irish Times - 56 minutes ago

Trump's lawyers are in talks with the IRS to resolve president's $10B lawsuit

Toronto Star - 58 minutes ago

Sale closed in Danville: $2.9 million for a cluster home

The Mercury News - 58 minutes ago

Is this horse tour guide job perfect? Plus a rapper mixing Greek-Ghanaian roots—and calf's brain, a divisive delicacy.

Deutsche Welle - 59 minutes ago

Portugal: Thousands rally in Lisbon against planned labour reforms

International The News - 59 minutes ago

Natalie Portman is pregnant with her third child

CTV News - 1 hour ago

Trump's lawyers are in talks with the IRS to resolve president's $10B lawsuit

Manila Times - 1 hour ago

You can't go to US with good feelings since Trump returned to power - Kahn

Daily Post Nigeria - 1 hour ago

India fails to pass bill to boost women's representation after delimitation row

Guardian UK - 1 hour ago

Turbulence ahead as airfares fluctuate amid Middle East conflict

Australian Broadcasting Corp - 1 hour ago

Cuban leader says country will "be ready" for possible U.S. attack -- Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel says that while Cuba does not want military aggression from the United States, his country is prepared to fight back. -- Apr 16

CBS News - 1 hour ago

Virgin, KLM and Lufthansa cancel 188 flights over jet fuel shortages - full list -- Europe only has six weeks' worth of jet fuel left as the crisis in the Middle East continues to...

Daily Express - 1 hour ago

'Britain is broken': How one man is cashing in on UK's doom loop

Sydney Morning Herald - 1 hour ago

CNN exclusive: U.S. Justice Department removes lead prosecutor from probe of Trump critic John Brennan

CTV News - 1 hour ago

Judge orders turbine manufacturer to stick with Massachusetts offshore wind farm project

Toronto Star - 1 hour ago

What has Trump said before possible US-Iran talks and what could it mean?

Aljazeera - 1 hour ago

Amir hopes Antalya Forum would promote dialogue, human understanding

Peninsula Qatar - 1 hour ago

Republican 48th Senate candidates talk skill games, Super Bowl tickets during debate

Lancaster Online - 1 hour ago

'Mum is finally free!' Pensioner detained by ICE in US returns to France -- Marie-Thérèse had moved to the US after reuniting with her long-lost love, an American man who died in January.

BBC News - 1 hour ago

Lebanon president says ceasefire should move to permanent agreements

The Straits Times - 1 hour ago

Frankfurt International Airport's Terminal 3 is undergoing live stress tests to find operational issues before opening.

Deutsche Welle - 1 hour ago

White House chief of staff to meet with Anthropic CEO over its new AI technology

CTV News - 1 hour ago

Oil prices plunge after news Strait of Hormuz to open

Australian Broadcasting Corp - 1 hour ago

Israel lists top 'anti-Semite influencers' (VIDEO)

Russia Today - 1 hour ago

Pentagon warns Iranian ships going dark

Fox News - 1 hour ago

UPS plane forced to abort landing as aircraft crosses its runway

Independent UK - 1 hour ago

Iran says strait of Hormuz 'completely open' to commercial vessels as oil prices fall

Guardian UK - 1 hour ago

Nigerian-US citizen, Onyiaeze to slam N1bn defamation suit against VeryDarkMan

Daily Post Nigeria - 1 hour ago

Palestine Football Association president denied entry to Canada for Fifa event: Report

Middle East Eye - 1 hour ago

World News -- Bolivia drafts hydrocarbons law to attract foreign capital -- Bolivia has finalized the draft of a new hydrocarbons law, marking a key reform and steering the sector toward greater natural gas and oil production.

UPI - 1 hour ago

The Rare Earth Trap: How China Outmaneuvered the Entire Western Defense Industry

OilPrice.com - 1 hour ago

Ex-Virginia deputy governor kills wife and himself, police say -- Investigators say Justin Fairfax shot his wife, Cerina, multiple times before turning the gun on himself.

BBC News - 1 hour ago

Calls grow to remove Peru election chief as vote count drags on

The Straits Times - 1 hour ago

Kanye West concert canceled in Poland

Deutsche Welle - 1 hour ago

Gasoline could drop below $4 in coming days

NPR - 1 hour ago

Lancaster city residents complain to council about GateHouse case before zoning board

Lancaster Online - 1 hour ago

Shipping firms seek clarifications before crossing Hormuz

Aljazeera - 1 hour ago

US to recover uranium from Iran, says Trump

International The News - 1 hour ago

JAMB to release first batch of 2026 UTME results midnight

Daily Post Nigeria - 1 hour ago

Castro Heiress Says Dictator Raúl Involved in Cuba-U.S. Talks

Breitbart - 1 hour ago