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Live - Israel and Lebanon agree to 10-day ceasefire, Trump says - President Trump says the leaders of Lebanon and Israel have agreed to begin a 10-day ceasefire starting at 5 p.m. Eastern. updated 46M ago

CBS News - 1 minute ago

Trump expected to OK resolution to lift mining ban on Minnesota wilderness area near Canadian border - Todd Richmond - News - Canada - Manitoba - | 24 minutes ago

CBC News - 2 minutes ago

An "unprecedented" fire has been extinguished at a major oil refinery in Geelong. -- Authorities say a gas leak is being investigated. -- Parts of the plant remain operational, and the company says fuel production is secure.

Australian Broadcasting Corp - 4 minutes ago

Cuban president defiant amid US pressure and energy blockade threats

Aljazeera - 4 minutes ago

Trump says it is important for Pope to understand Iran is a global threat

The Straits Times - 4 minutes ago

Tiger Woods fights subpoena for medical prescription records

The Mercury News - 4 minutes ago

Trump optimistic as Israel and Lebanon agree to ceasefire

Fox News - 5 minutes ago

'Buhari was a partner, I took over from myself' - Tinubu

Daily Post Nigeria - 6 minutes ago

Trump nominates Erica Schwartz, former deputy surgeon general, to serve as CDC director

Toronto Star - 6 minutes ago

US-Iran war live updates: Israel and Lebanon agree to 10-day ceasefire; Netanyahu says Israeli military will stay in southern Lebanon; Trump criticises Australia over Strait of Hormuz

Sydney Morning Herald - 13 minutes ago

Justin Fairfax killed his estranged wife and himself 2 weeks before a court deadline to move out

Toronto Star - 13 minutes ago

Analysis by Josh Duggan

Australian Broadcasting Corp - 13 minutes ago

Bank robbers in Italy hold 25 people hostage

Channel NewsAsia - 13 minutes ago

How Trump's Iran stance puts FIFA World Cup in 'uncharted territory'

SBS - 14 minutes ago

Sykkuno releases joint statement with girlfriend, announces break after cheating allegations

Times of India - 15 minutes ago

Israel's Netanyahu says he agrees to a 10-day ceasefire in Lebanon

Apple Valley News Now - 17 minutes ago

Turkmen leader elected Kirkuk governor in shift after nearly century

Daily Sabah - 17 minutes ago

2 New Jersey Men Sentenced to Prison for North Korean Fraud Scheme

Epoch Times - 18 minutes ago

Trump announces ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon

Deutsche Welle - 18 minutes ago

Donald Trump says US-Iran peace deal 'very close' 9m ago - 2 - m read

Gulf News - 19 minutes ago

Destruction in Iran shows 'huge civilian cost' of war - Lyse Doucet -- While military targets have been struck in Iran, civilian areas have too, showing the stark reality of the war.

BBC News - 21 minutes ago

House passes a bill to protect Haitian immigrants, in slap back to the Trump administration

Los Angeles Times - 22 minutes ago

World News -- U.S. eases sanctions on Venezuelan banks -- The U.S. government authorized new financial operations with Venezuelan state-owned banks in a measure that partially eases sanctions set in 2017.

UPI - 22 minutes ago

World Cup fans outraged by US transit prices for 2026 FIFA events

Aljazeera - 28 minutes ago

10-day Israel-Lebanon ceasefire may be extended by mutual agreement, US says

The Straits Times - 29 minutes ago

The Latest: Israel and Lebanon agree to a 10-day ceasefire, Trump says

Lancaster Online - 29 minutes ago

World - / Apr 16, 2026 - Veteran journalist claims WNBA pressured reporters to ignore Fudd–Bueckers relationship in draft coverage - The Dallas Wings' selection of Azzi Fudd at No. 1 overall to reunite her with Paige Bueckers drew attention beyond basketball, given their history as UConn teammates and reported relationship. Journalist Jeff Pearlman questioned why coverage largely avoided mentioning it, suggesting broader sensitivities around LGBT narratives in sports media. The debate now sits alongside expectations for the Wings' new backcourt.

Times of India - 30 minutes ago

US completes withdrawal from key base in Syria as part of a larger drawdown

Toronto Star - 30 minutes ago

Israeli strike destroys last bridge over Litani River in Lebanon

CBC News - 30 minutes ago

World Cup 2026 fury as fans hit with £76 'rip off' - boycott warning issued - New Jersey's governor has blamed FIFA for the controversy.

Daily Express - 30 minutes ago

U.S. News - GOP blocks House war powers resolution for second time - April 16 (UPI) -- Republican members of the House questioned the patriotism of Democrats in the chamber while voting down a war powers resolution for the second time.

UPI - 31 minutes ago

OpenAI launches AI model GPT-Rosalind for life sciences research

CTV News - 31 minutes ago

Mountie Justified in Shooting at US Man Who Illegally Crossed Border Into Alberta, Probe Finds

Epoch Times - 32 minutes ago

Shura Council participates in 217th Session of Governing Council, committee meetings of IPU in Istanbul

Peninsula Qatar - 32 minutes ago

Netanyahu says Lebanon truce opportunity for 'historic peace'

Manila Times - 33 minutes ago

Woman jailed for forging NAFDAC employment letter to obtain UK visa

Daily Post Nigeria - 34 minutes ago

Armed robbers hold 25 people hostage at Naples bank before fleeing through hole in floor

Guardian UK - 34 minutes ago

Lawmakers express concern about Army chief's ouster, lack of detail on budget request

Stars and Stripes - 34 minutes ago

SpiceJet aircraft collides with Akasa plane in Delhi - 2 - m read

Gulf News - 34 minutes ago

Space race - Iran has just weeks of oil storage left before it has to halt crude production

New York Post - 34 minutes ago

U.K PM Starmer faces calls to resign as government admits ambassador to U.S. failed vetting process

The Globe and Mail - 35 minutes ago

Greyhounds ban a sticking point for Liberals and a sore point for Labor

Australian Broadcasting Corp - 36 minutes ago

U.S. military will target Iran-linked ships worldwide, broadening scope beyond blockade

Los Angeles Times - 44 minutes ago

Trump announces 10-day ceasefire between Israel, Lebanon

Fox News - 44 minutes ago

Quote of the day by Barack Obama: "Our problems are man-made, therefore they can be solved by man, and man can be as big as we want."

Times of India - 44 minutes ago

Who should replace Daniel Craig as James Bond? Here's some ideas

CTV News - 46 minutes ago

Attacks on US Muslims rose eleven-fold this year alone, advocacy group says

Middle East Eye - 48 minutes ago

US House votes down latest effort to curtail Trump's power to wage Iran war

Aljazeera - 48 minutes ago

More on the Israel–Lebanon ceasefire

CBC News - 48 minutes ago

Israel agrees to a ceasefire in its war with Hezbollah but will keep troops in Lebanon

NPR - 49 minutes ago

Industry Confidence Waning New Pipeline Will Be Deemed in National Interest: Survey

Epoch Times - 49 minutes ago

US military: 'locked and loaded' to strike Iran's power plants, energy industry if ordered

Channel NewsAsia - 49 minutes ago

European Commission welcomes ceasefire in Lebanon

Peninsula Qatar - 49 minutes ago

Trump says he may go to Islamabad if Iran deal reached

The Straits Times - 49 minutes ago

Poor communication, no updates during oil refinery fire, residents claim

Australian Broadcasting Corp - 50 minutes ago

US forces expand scope of the blockade

Stars and Stripes - 50 minutes ago

NDA alerts public to online scams using commandant's identity

Daily Post Nigeria - 51 minutes ago

Starmer faces calls to resign as UK government admits ambassador to US failed vetting process

Toronto Star - 51 minutes ago

Cuban president vows defense of island if US invades

Deutsche Welle - 52 minutes ago

Hezbollah included in ceasefire – Trump

Russia Today - 58 minutes ago

Australia is on the verge of aged care AI boom

Australian Broadcasting Corp - 59 minutes ago

White House to give US agencies access to Anthropic AI, report says

International The News - 1 hour ago

State Minister at Ministry of Foreign Affairs holds talks with German officials

Peninsula Qatar - 1 hour ago

Guy Fieri says he's 'devastated' over video of interaction with Tate brothers at UFC event

The Mercury News - 1 hour ago

UK to send Ukraine 'largest-ever' drone package - 120k UAVs by end of 2026 -- The package will include thousands of long-range attack drones and reconnaissance UAVs.

Daily Express - 1 hour ago

Netanyahu says Israeli troops will remain in an expanded security zone in south Lebanon despite ceasefire

Bay to Bay News - 1 hour ago

Trump invites Israel and Lebanon leaders to peace talks, with ceasefire to come into effect today

Irish Times - 1 hour ago

CENTOM Head Says US Forces Rearming and Reorganizing During Iran Ceasefire

Epoch Times - 1 hour ago

Lagos acquires new trains to boost red line operations

Daily Post Nigeria - 1 hour ago

Iran Scores Big Lebanon Victory; Trump REINS IN Netanyahu Finally As US Imposes Ceasefire On Israel

Times of India - 1 hour ago

Ukraine scrambles to supply air defenses as large-scale Russia attacks kill 16

Toronto Star - 1 hour ago

Zohran Mamdani's wife Rama Duwaji apologizes for the 'harmful' social media posts she made as a teen

Lancaster Online - 1 hour ago

Fears of another lockdown amid fuel shortages and recession risk

Australian Broadcasting Corp - 1 hour ago

Iran War Live Updates: Israel to Hold Positions in Lebanon Through 10‑Day Ceasefire

Newsweek - 1 hour ago

Why doctors missed it: 3D scans reveal clitoral nerve paths

Deutsche Welle - 1 hour ago

Ashlee Jenae's family requests security footage after influencer's death in Tanzania -- ABC News legal analyst Brian Buckmire discusses the latest in the investigation after authorities in Zanzibar announced Ashlee Jenae had died by suicide at a hotel in Tanzania.

ABC News - 1 hour ago

Trump says Iran agrees to hand over enriched uranium

Daily Sabah - 1 hour ago

'I'm not happy': Trump renews criticism of Australia, ignores defence spend boost

Sydney Morning Herald - 1 hour ago

US imposes sanctions Nicaragua government officials, others for alleged seizure of US property

The Straits Times - 1 hour ago

Europe could run out of jet fuel in 6 weeks — throwing flights into chaos in time for summer

New York Post - 1 hour ago

10 richest families in Asia who turned simple businesses into billion-dollar companies

Times of India - 1 hour ago

Sandbags Come out as Communities From Quebec to Manitoba Prepare for Spring Flooding

Epoch Times - 1 hour ago

Lebanon holds its breath as Israel agrees to 10-day ceasefire

Irish Times - 1 hour ago

Rescuers to use air cushions in latest effort to save stranded whale -- "Timmy" has been stranded in the Baltic Sea for weeks despite several attempts to free the ailing animal.

BBC News - 1 hour ago

Canada Post beginning work to move from door-to-door mail delivery to community mailboxes

CTV News - 1 hour ago

Man flees Abia community after killing woman, stabbing girlfriend

Daily Post Nigeria - 1 hour ago

Israel escalates attacks on medics in Lebanon with deadly 'quadruple tap'

Guardian UK - 1 hour ago

World News -- Keir Starmer tells social media firms he is considering a child ban -- Britian's prime minister put social media firms on notice that he was weighing intervention, including the nuclear option of an under-16 ban.

UPI - 1 hour ago

Why Venice's canals are continuing to rise -- A series of movable barriers are already in place to block the Adriatic Sea.

ABC News - 1 hour ago

All eyes are on the Strait of Hormuz amid tensions in the region

Fox News - 1 hour ago

Asking Eric: The loud woman in the gym has her defenders

The Mercury News - 1 hour ago

Turkish school shooter used image referencing 2014 US mass killer, police say

Channel NewsAsia - 1 hour ago

Trump says Iran has agreed to hand over its enriched uranium supply

Manila Times - 1 hour ago

Ex-NBA player Damon Jones is expected to become first person to plead guilty in gambling sweep

CTV News - 1 hour ago

Can AI help save the environment?

Deutsche Welle - 1 hour ago

2 candidates with starkly different visions for Peru vie for a runoff spot

Toronto Star - 1 hour ago

Israel's Netanyahu says he has agreed to 10-day ceasefire in bid 'to advance' peace efforts with Lebanon

Bay to Bay News - 1 hour ago

Invasive species you should avoid — and what to plant instead

Australian Broadcasting Corp - 1 hour ago

3 things to know about naval blockades as the U.S. patrols the Strait of Hormuz

NPR - 1 hour ago

Ex-Arsenal and Liverpool keeper Manninger killed in car crash with train

Aljazeera - 1 hour ago