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The IDF expressed its deep regret over the incident, emphasizing that its operations in Lebanon are against Hezbollah and other terror groups alone, and not Lebanese civilians. The trained pilot, former general and ex-president says he will crack down on corruption and seek dialogue with Russia. John Ashby, 32, initially denies the attack but changes his plea one day after the trial begins. On energy: US toilets use far more water than many of their global counterparts. In financial news: UnitedHealth posts quarterly profit above Wall Street estimates, on track for turnaround Reuters Politically: The Taiwanese government says Beijing used economic coercion to convince three African nations to revoke permission for President Lai Ching-te to traverse their airspace. Earthquake sets off brief tsunami alert and a megaquake advisory in northern Japan AP News Watch: Memorial Day opening ceremony at the Western Wall Israel National News NASA's Curiosity rover has identified more organic compounds as scientists investigate any potential ancient life signs on Mars. He has also requested that the A-G express her position regarding β€œsomeone who impersonates and uses a title that was not given to them in the Knesset."
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US delegation expected to leave for Pakistan peace talks even as Tehran’s attendance remains unclear Gold slips as dollar firms, investors focus on US-Iran talks Reuters Problems with the ground system would have "put current GPS military and civilian capabilities at risk." On energy: Oil prices rise and US stocks give back a bit of their record-breaking rally AP News Politically: In the Senedd campaign, are weighing up whether the issue of Welsh independence is a vote winner or loser. Watch: Memorial Day opening ceremony at the Western Wall Israel National News Earthquake sets off brief tsunami alert and a megaquake advisory in northern Japan AP News Apple's new CEO is a product perfectionist taking on the AI age Reuters Federal jury finds Uber liable for actions of driver who grabbed passenger’s inner thigh AP News
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Middle East Eye  Β·  10:36 AM
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Pakistan urges US and Iran to extend ceasefire Pakistan has urged both the US and Iran to extend their two-week ceasefire, Pakistan's foreign ministry said in a statement on Tuesday. In a meeting with the US Charge d’Affaires in Pakistan, Natalie A Baker, Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar stressed the need for engagement between the US and Iran, and said Pakistan urged both sides to consider extending the ceasefire.
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Jerusalem Post  Β·  1:43 PM
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The IDF expressed its deep regret over the incident, emphasizing that its operations in Lebanon are against Hezbollah and other terror groups alone, and not Lebanese civilians.
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Jerusalem Post  Β·  1:15 PM
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"I would greatly appreciate the release of these women," Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social. "I am sure that they will respect the fact that you did so. Please do them no harm!"
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DW  Β·  11:00 AM
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The trained pilot, former general and ex-president says he will crack down on corruption and seek dialogue with Russia. But who is Rumen Radev, the man who swept to victory in Sunday’s election?
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DW  Β·  11:00 AM
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Apple's top hardware engineer John Ternus will lead the $4 trillion iPhone maker, as Tim Cook steps back. Will Apple chase rivals for the smartest intelligence, or deliver the best personal AI experience?
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DW  Β·  11:00 AM
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President Donald Trump said in an interview that the US was ready to resume attacks on Iran unless a deal was struck. A US ceasefire with Iran expires on Wednesday evening ET.
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John Ashby, 32, initially denies the attack but changes his plea one day after the trial begins.
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Al Jazeera  Β·  10:53 AM
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Divided EU nations debate suspending Israel deal as pressure mounts over rights violations in Gaza and the West Bank.
BBC  Β·  10:42 AM
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Accelerant was thrown through the window of Kenton United Synagogue on Saturday night.
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The two died in a car crash after a Mexican-led operation to destroy a clandestine drug lab.
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Middle East Eye  Β·  10:38 AM
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Video: US veterans protest Iran war On Monday, dozens of US army veterans and family members of currently deployed soldiers stormed a US congressional office building in Washington DC in protest against the war on Iran. pic.twitter.com/QPdQaQDTNY April 21, 2026
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Reuters  Β·  10:36 AM
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Warsh's path to Fed chief job entangled ahead of Senate confirmation hearing Reuters
Fox News  Β·  10:33 AM
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Pete Hegseth announces the Pentagon's flu vaccine mandate for U.S. troops is over, saying service members can now decide for themselves to opt in.
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Reuters  Β·  10:29 AM
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Trump says Anthropic is 'shaping up,' open to deal with Pentagon Reuters
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Middle East Eye  Β·  10:27 AM
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Middle East Eye documentary 'Soaked in Blood' wins Webby award Faisal Edroos on Tue, 04/21/2026 - 14:50 Investigative film revealed that Israeli forces killed a starving Palestinian who was walking along a route declared safe by the US and Israel-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation Off Middle East Eye's documentary Soaked in Blood: The Killing of Ameen Sameer Khalifa has won the People's Voice Award in the documentary, video and film category at this year's Webbys. The film beat several other entries to secure the award, driven by strong public support, and will be honoured at a ceremony later this year. The documentary, which was released in October, days after a ceasefire went into effect in Gaza, reconstructed the moments leading up to Khalifa's killing and exposed how Palestinians were guided into active firing zones.
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Al Jazeera  Β·  10:03 AM
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Nigerian authorities have charged six military officers over an alleged plot to overthrow President Bola Tinubu.
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President Trump ripped "Fake News CNN" on Truth Social, defending Operation Midnight Hammer and blasting media coverage of potentially extracting the uranium from Iran.
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DW  Β·  11:00 AM
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US toilets use far more water than many of their global counterparts. President Donald Trump is pushing to loosen water pressure standards, a move critics say would increase waste.
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DW  Β·  11:00 AM
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Buchenwald was one of the largest concentration camps on German soil. Eighty‑one years ago, it was liberated. The commemoration included moving words β€” and protests.
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Reuters  Β·  8:30 AM
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Alternative routes for Middle East oil and gas due to Hormuz disruption Reuters
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AP  Β·  Yesterday 5:33 PM
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Oil prices rise and US stocks give back a bit of their record-breaking rally AP News
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Reuters  Β·  10:30 AM
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UnitedHealth posts quarterly profit above Wall Street estimates, on track for turnaround Reuters
Financial Times  Β·  7:17 AM
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Bumper IPO would trigger increased stake for founder Nik Storonsky but group has no plans to float shares before 2028
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DW  Β·  11:00 AM
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The Taiwanese government says Beijing used economic coercion to convince three African nations to revoke permission for President Lai Ching-te to traverse their airspace.
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DW  Β·  11:00 AM
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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi approved new rules expanding Japan's ability to export advanced defense equipment, a major shift as Tokyo boosts defense spending and its arms industry.
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DW  Β·  11:00 AM
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Under-fire Prime Minister Keir Starmer told the House of Commons that neither he nor his ministers were told that the former ambassador to the US and Epstein associate Peter Mandelson had failed his security vetting.
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AP  Β·  10:25 AM
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Virginia voters deciding on redistricting plan that could boost Democrats’ seats in Congress AP News
Fox News  Β·  9:55 AM
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Tim Walz launches the Small Town PAC to reach rural voters, but conservatives immediately mocked the effort and blasted his record on social media.
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Middle East Eye  Β·  9:27 AM
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Trump says currency swap with UAE is under consideration President Donald Trump has told CNBC that the US was considering helping the UAE financially, stating that a currency swap with the Emirates was under consideration.
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A new report alleges Virginia Democrats under Gov. Spanberger are pursuing a power grab through redistricting and sweeping election law changes in 2025.
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Reuters  Β·  8:47 AM
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Virginians vote on Democratic map targeting 4 Republican congressional seats Reuters
BBC  Β·  8:16 AM
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Drawing a line under Lord Mandelson's appointment is proving impossible for the prime minister.
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AP  Β·  7:51 AM
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Trump and other top Republicans will read passages in a marathon Bible event AP News
BBC  Β·  7:39 AM
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The "landmark" legislation aims to stop anyone born after 1 January 2009 from taking up smoking to create a smoke-free generation.
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US envoy Steve Witkoff and Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner have travelled to Moscow several times, but never to Kyiv.
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Reuters  Β·  5:14 AM
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Exclusive: US trade rep tells Mexican companies Trump tariffs here to stay, sources say Reuters
Ars Technica  Β·  Yesterday 2:53 PM
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Importers can now request refunds, two months after Trump's Supreme Court loss.
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Arutz Sheva  Β·  Yesterday 12:59 PM
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Watch: Memorial Day opening ceremony at the Western Wall Israel National News
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AP  Β·  Yesterday 9:47 PM
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Earthquake sets off brief tsunami alert and a megaquake advisory in northern Japan AP News
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DW  Β·  11:00 AM
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John Ternus, who has long focused ​on design and β€Œproducts at Apple, will lead the iPhone maker as it gears up for an industry change spurred by artificial intelligence.
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DW  Β·  11:00 AM
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NASA's Curiosity rover has identified more organic compounds as scientists investigate any potential ancient life signs on Mars. It was exploring the massive Gale Crater also believed to be a now-dry lake.
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US curbs on advanced chips pushed China to focus on its own semiconductor ecosystem. And while it trails at the very cutting edge, China's "good‑enough" technology is fast powering much of the global economy.
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The Verge  Β·  8:38 AM
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Booster 19, or ''B19'', is seen atop pad 2 at SpaceX's South Texas facility in Cameron County, Texas, ahead of an igniter test on April 13, 2026. (Photo by Reginald Mathalone/NurPhoto via Getty Images) | NurPhoto via Getty Images The great SpaceX IPO is looming, allowing outside investors - including regular Joe Schmoes, or retail investors - to buy a stake in one of the buzziest and most controversial companies on the planet for the first time. Depending on who you ask, it's either the best investment opportunity you'll see this decade or a fool's errand to rip off credulous Musk fanboys.
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Reuters  Β·  8:07 AM
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Australia's Syenta raises $26 million to ease AI chip bottleneck, former Intel CEO joins board Reuters
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The Verge  Β·  5:13 AM
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Samsung makes Ikea’s lineup feel native inside SmartThings, not like generic Matter devices. | Image: Samsung Ikea's two dozen Matter-over-Thread devices have proved problematic since launch, but Samsung says its SmartThings platform now has it all sorted. If true, it means Ikea's sensors and complex remotes should actually display correctly, function flawlessly, and plug directly into Samsung's advanced home automation routines without any issues.
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The Verge  Β·  5:08 AM
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The Apple Sports widget for iOS. | Image: Apple I was disappointed when Apple launched a new Sports iOS widget last year without CarPlay support, but I'm pleased to report that's changing this week. The latest Apple Sports update includes widget support in CarPlay, allowing you to follow live sports scores for your favorite teams or leagues all within the new widgets interface in the iOS 26 version of CarPlay.
Ars Technica  Β·  Yesterday 1:56 PM
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A humanoid robot's record half-marathon run shows China's speed in robotics.
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WNDU  Β·  9:29 AM
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Investigation underway as high-speed chase ends with suspect fatally shooting himself WNDU
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WSBT  Β·  9:05 AM
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Indiana's student ID ban at polls back in effect after appeal filed WSBT
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WSBT  Β·  6:51 AM
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One injured after fiery crash at US-31 and State Road 10 intersection WSBT
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Overnight lane closures on I-94 in LaPorte County begin after weather delay WSBT
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First Alert Forecast WNDU
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Shreveport, Louisiana (CNN) β€” Freddie Montgomery looked across the street as he walked home from visiting a neighbor and saw Shamar Elkins. The 31-year-old was sitting on the front porch of his Shreveport, Louisiana, home Saturday afternoon, Montgomery told CNN. The two men waved at each other as children played in the yard.
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Jerusalem Post  Β·  12:54 PM
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He has also requested that the A-G express her position regarding β€œsomeone who impersonates and uses a title that was not given to them in the Knesset."
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DW  Β·  11:00 AM
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The Strait of Hormuz blockade has shaken Tokyo and Seoul, highlighting their dependence on maritime trade for essential goods including food and fuel.
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Nigeria has approved billions to clear power sector debts. Analysts say the move may stabilize electricity supply, but deeper structural problems remain unresolved.
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The India Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert with temperatures over 40 degrees predicted for the coming days. Meanwhile, reports suggest India and the US are on the verge of a trade deal. DW has more.
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Sir Olly Robbins says he felt "uncomfortable" after No 10 discussed finding a role for Lord Doyle.
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The drop has been largely driven by a rise in the number of people not actively seeking work.
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AP  Β·  10:35 AM
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A criminal sentence for OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma clears the way for completing its settlement AP News
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Jerusalem Post  Β·  10:31 AM
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The sign appeared on the Villa Hotel in the city of Osh. The hotel opened just three weeks ago.
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NHK WORLD RADIO JAPAN - English News at 23:00 (JST), April 21
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Reuters  Β·  10:24 AM
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Chornobyl first responder says few survive 40 years on Reuters
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FOX One launched curated podcast offerings with eight series including Sean Hannity's podcast, the "Ruthless" podcast, "The Riley Gaines Show," and more shows from Red Seat Ventures.
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Wall St gains as AI, earnings momentum outweigh Middle East angst Reuters
Financial Times  Β·  10:10 AM
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Sacked head of Foreign Office said there was β€˜dismissive attitude’ to security vetting of former ambassador
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Record surge in gasoline receipts boosts US retail sales in March Reuters
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The smash-and-grab heist was caught on camera at a store in Chicago.
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Southern Poverty Law Center says it faces a Justice Department criminal probe over paid informants AP News
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The Verge  Β·  9:41 AM
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We get a lot of questions about how The Verge works. And how The Vergecast works. And how we make money.
ABC News  Β·  9:36 AM
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Two alleged scammers were taken down on body camera after a 75-year-old woman grew suspicious when a caller asked her to withdraw $25,000 from her bank account.
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