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Today: April 28, 2026
Today: April 28, 2026

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Iran willing to share defensive capabilities with Asian partners, deputy defence minister says

Iran is ready to share its defensive weapons capabilities with "independent countries, especially members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)", Deputy Defence

Iran willing to share defensive capabilities with Asian partners, deputy defence minister says
Arts|Australia|Business|Economy|Political|Technology|World

Australia moves to tax Meta, Google and TikTok to fund newsrooms

Australia is proposing to tax digital giants Meta, Google and TikTok a proportion of their revenue to pay for news reporters

Australia moves to tax Meta, Google and TikTok to fund newsrooms
Economy|Political|World

Ukraine needs to approve parcel tax to keep IMF funding, source says

Ukraine needs to adopt a law introducing a value-added tax on inexpensive parcels from abroad to ensure its $8.1 billion programme with the International

Ukraine needs to approve parcel tax to keep IMF funding, source says
Business|Economy|Political|World

Trump pursues new import taxes to replace the tariffs the Supreme Court rejected

When the Supreme Court killed his favorite tariffs in February, President Donald Trump rolled out temporary import taxes to replace them

Trump pursues new import taxes to replace the tariffs the Supreme Court rejected
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|World

Australia to charge Big Tech companies 2% levy unless they strike local news deals

The Australian government said on Tuesday that Meta, Alphabet's Google and TikTok could face multimillion-dollar charges if they did not

Australia to charge Big Tech companies 2% levy unless they strike local news deals
Arts|Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|Political

Kimmel says his joke was misconstrued, Trump says ABC should fire late-night host 

(Corrects story to fix typo in paragraph 3.)

Kimmel says his joke was misconstrued, Trump says ABC should fire late-night host 
Africa|Health|Political|World

A South Sudan community is denied aid as government and opposition blame each other

Displaced people in a South Sudan village have been denied lifesaving aid by the government, according to eyewitnesses and aid groups

A South Sudan community is denied aid as government and opposition blame each other
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Political

Kimmel pushes back on Trump calls for his firing, in first major test for Disney’s new CEO

Kimmel pushes back on Trump calls for his firing, in first major test for Disney’s new CEO

Kimmel pushes back on Trump calls for his firing, in first major test for Disney’s new CEO
Business|Economy|Education|Election|Finance|Health|Political|US

Florida redistricting and a rocky special session put Ron DeSantis back in the Republican spotlight

Ron DeSantis is back in the national spotlight as he pushes for a new congressional map in Florida

Florida redistricting and a rocky special session put Ron DeSantis back in the Republican spotlight
Asia|Political|World

At UN, China denounces Japan and EU over South China Sea remarks

China denounced remarks by Japan and the European Union about the South China Sea at a U.N.

At UN, China denounces Japan and EU over South China Sea remarks
Political|Science|Technology|World

Trump administration fires entire National Science Board

President Donald Trump's administration has terminated the entire National Science Board of more than 20 members, two fired members of the board said

Trump administration fires entire National Science Board
Business|Environment|Political|US|World

Trump withdraws nomination of hospitality executive to head National Park Service

The White House has withdrawn President Donald Trump's nomination of a hospitality company executive to be director of the National Park Service more

Trump withdraws nomination of hospitality executive to head National Park Service
Americas|Crime|Political|World

Violence escalates in Colombia with dozens of attacks before presidential vote

A series of attacks in Colombia's southwest has raised security concerns before the May presidential election

Violence escalates in Colombia with dozens of attacks before presidential vote
MidEast|Political|World

Trump unhappy with Iranian proposal, US official says

A U.S. official said on Monday that President Donald Trump is unhappy with an Iranian proposal because it did not address

Trump unhappy with Iranian proposal, US official says
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

Over 1,000 US TSA officers have left since start of shutdown, DHS says

Over 1,000 U.S.

Over 1,000 US TSA officers have left since start of shutdown, DHS says
Asia|Political|World

Taiwan on alert after spotting two Chinese warships near its Penghu islands

Taiwan has spotted two Chinese warships operating in waters near the Penghu islands in the Taiwan Strait and has sent its own naval and air forces to keep watch, the

Taiwan on alert after spotting two Chinese warships near its Penghu islands
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Political|US

Kid Rock flies in Army helicopter weeks after flights near his house drew scrutiny

Kid Rock and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth both flew in Army Apache attack helicopters at a base in Virginia on Monday

Kid Rock flies in Army helicopter weeks after flights near his house drew scrutiny
Arts|Crime|Political|US

Republicans in Congress push for Trump's White House ballroom after shooting at media dinner

Republicans in Congress have launched new efforts to approve and pay for President Donald Trump’s proposed ballroom at the White House

Republicans in Congress push for Trump's White House ballroom after shooting at media dinner
Europe|Political|World

Iranian defence official holds talks with Russian, Belarusian ministers

Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov held talks in Kyrgyzstan on Monday with Iran's Deputy Defence Minister Reza Talaei-Nik, state-run TASS news agency reported.

Iranian defence official holds talks with Russian, Belarusian ministers
Crime|Political|Sports|World

Soccer-Congressmen call for National Guard to address drone threats at the World Cup

Two Republican members of Congress are calling on the Trump administration to empower the National Guard to address potential drone-related threats and

Soccer-Congressmen call for National Guard to address drone threats at the World Cup
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

UK budget rules should seek to lower debt, parliament committee says

British finance minister Rachel Reeves should explicitly aim to bring public debt below its current level within the next three years, rather than simply halt its current

UK budget rules should seek to lower debt, parliament committee says
Economy|Political|World

Iran offers to reopen Strait of Hormuz if US lifts its blockade and the war ends, officials say

Iran has offered to end its control over the Strait of Hormuz if the U.S. lifts its blockade and ends the war

Iran offers to reopen Strait of Hormuz if US lifts its blockade and the war ends, officials say
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

The Latest: Iran wants Strait of Hormuz reopening tied to an end to the war, officials say

Iran has offered to end its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz without addressing its nuclear program

The Latest: Iran wants Strait of Hormuz reopening tied to an end to the war, officials say
Arts|Crime|Election|Political|US|Videos

Line of succession: Who was and was not at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner

Line of succession: Who was and was not at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner

Line of succession: Who was and was not at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner
Business|Crime|Economy|Political|US

Hill GOP braces for ‘nightmare week’ as pressure mounts to end DHS funding standoff

Hill GOP braces for ‘nightmare week’ as pressure mounts to end DHS funding standoff

Hill GOP braces for ‘nightmare week’ as pressure mounts to end DHS funding standoff
Arts|Crime|Entertainment|Political|US|World

Man charged with attempted assassination of Trump in White House correspondents' dinner shooting

The man who authorities say tried to storm the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner with guns and knives has been charged with the attempted assassination of President Donald Trump

Man charged with attempted assassination of Trump in White House correspondents' dinner shooting
Arts|Crime|Political|US|World

US Congress Republicans push legislation to build, fund Trump's $400 million ballroom

Two days after a shooting at a dinner that President Donald Trump was attending, Republicans in the U.S.

US Congress Republicans push legislation to build, fund Trump's $400 million ballroom
Business|Economy|Political|Science|Technology|World

Canada is still reviewing plan to buy US fighter jets, defense minister says

Canada is still reviewing its plan to buy 88 Lockheed Martin F-35 fighter jets, Defence Minister David McGuinty said on Monday, adding that Ottawa could also purchase some

Canada is still reviewing plan to buy US fighter jets, defense minister says
Business|Economy|Political|World

US treasury chief says businesses working with Iranian airlines risk sanctions

Businesses working with Iranian airlines risk U.S. sanctions, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Monday, calling the warning a part of a

US treasury chief says businesses working with Iranian airlines risk sanctions
Crime|Political|World

US House Republicans to modify Senate-passed DHS funding bill, courting delay   

Legislation to fund the U.S.

US House Republicans to modify Senate-passed DHS funding bill, courting delay   
Business|Economy|Finance|Political

US Transport chief wants Congress involved in $2.5 billion low-cost airline aid request

U.S.

US Transport chief wants Congress involved in $2.5 billion low-cost airline aid request
Crime|MidEast|Political|US|World

US DHS to vet immigrants for what it calls extremist views, raising free speech concerns

The U.S.

US DHS to vet immigrants for what it calls extremist views, raising free speech concerns
Environment|Europe|Political|Travel|World

King Charles arrives in US for state visit amid differences over Iran war

Britain's King Charles and Queen Camilla arrived in the United States on Monday for a four-day trip, welcomed by self-proclaimed

King Charles arrives in US for state visit amid differences over Iran war
Political|Science|Technology|US|World

US, Iran clash at UN after Tehran gets nuclear non-proliferation role

The United States and Iran clashed at the United Nations on Monday over Tehran's nuclear program and its selection to be one of dozens of vice presidents at a

US, Iran clash at UN after Tehran gets nuclear non-proliferation role
Crime|Education|Political|Technology|US|World

Suspected shooter’s social media posts show shift from video games to political rage

Suspected shooter’s social media posts show shift from video games to political rage

Suspected shooter’s social media posts show shift from video games to political rage
Business|Economy|Health|Political

Billionaire tax proposal in California is on track to qualify for the ballot, backers say

Supporters of a controversial California proposal to implement a one-time tax on billionaires say they have enough signatures to qualify it for the November ballot

Billionaire tax proposal in California is on track to qualify for the ballot, backers say
Crime|Political|World

Press dinner shooting suspect charged with attempting to assassinate the president

Press dinner shooting suspect charged with attempting to assassinate the president

Press dinner shooting suspect charged with attempting to assassinate the president
Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Virginia Supreme Court considers whether to block voter-approved US House map favoring Democrats

Virginia's Supreme Court is considering whether a voter-approved redistricting amendment complied with the state's constitutional requirements

Virginia Supreme Court considers whether to block voter-approved US House map favoring Democrats
Americas|Europe|Political|Travel|US|World

King Charles III arrives at the White House on a delicate mission to restore the UK-US relationship

King Charles III and Queen Camilla have made it to the White House on his first visit to the United States since he became king in 2022

King Charles III arrives at the White House on a delicate mission to restore the UK-US relationship
Crime|Political|US|World

Designated survivor discussions took place prior to press dinner, White House says

U.S. officials discussed a designated survivor and the line of succession prior to the White House Correspondents' Association dinner

Designated survivor discussions took place prior to press dinner, White House says
Political|World

Iraq’s Shi’ite alliance names Ali al-Zaidi as PM nominee

Iraq's alliance of Shi'ite political blocs, the Coordination Framework, on Monday named Ali al-Zaidi as its nominee for the post of prime minister, said a coalition statement.

Iraq’s Shi’ite alliance names Ali al-Zaidi as PM nominee
Crime|Political|US|World

Who takes charge if the US president is incapacitated?

Saturday's attack at a black-tie Washington gala that featured President Donald Trump did not result in any deaths, but it did raise the question about who would take

Who takes charge if the US president is incapacitated?
Economy|Political|Science|Technology|World

US and Iran clash over Tehran's nuclear program as review of atomic treaty begins at UN

The United States and Iran have clashed over Tehran’s nuclear program as a review of the treaty meant to prevent the spread of atomic weapons got underway at the United Nations

US and Iran clash over Tehran's nuclear program as review of atomic treaty begins at UN
Arts|Crime|Entertainment|Political|US

Reporters covered the correspondents' dinner shooting in real time. Conspiracy theories still spread

Conspiracy theories flooded the internet minutes after the shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner attended by President Donald Trump

Reporters covered the correspondents' dinner shooting in real time. Conspiracy theories still spread
Economy|Education|Environment|Political|Science|Technology

Trump administration fires independent board overseeing the National Science Foundation

The Trump administration has fired members of an independent board that oversees the National Science Foundation

Trump administration fires independent board overseeing the National Science Foundation
Arts|Crime|Political|US

Facts compete with conspiracy theories after WHCD attack

Facts compete with conspiracy theories after WHCD attack

Facts compete with conspiracy theories after WHCD attack
Economy|Political|Sports|Travel|World

New York City to hold free World Cup fan events in each borough

New York City will hold a series of free events for soccer fans hoping to catch World Cup matches, but don't want to spend an arm and a leg on tickets

New York City to hold free World Cup fan events in each borough
Business|Economy|Environment|Political

Singing protesters speak out against lifting of mining ban near Boundary Water

Singing protesters speak out against lifting of mining ban near Boundary Water

Singing protesters speak out against lifting of mining ban near Boundary Water
MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump discussed new Iran proposal with national security aides on Monday, White House says

U.S.

Trump discussed new Iran proposal with national security aides on Monday, White House says
Arts|Education|Political|Sports|World

Soccer-Human Rights Watch urges FIFA to push for 'ICE Truce' at World Cup

FIFA should press the U.S. government to establish an "ICE Truce" for this year's World Cup, including a public guarantee from federal authorities to

Soccer-Human Rights Watch urges FIFA to push for 'ICE Truce' at World Cup
Economy|Election|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Malta calls early election, with PM pledging stability amid Iran war

Malta will hold a parliamentary election on May 30, Prime Minister Robert Abela said on Monday, calling the vote a year before his current five-year term expires.

Malta calls early election, with PM pledging stability amid Iran war
Economy|Political|World

US reviews latest Iranian proposal to end war stalemate

U.S.

US reviews latest Iranian proposal to end war stalemate
Crime|Political|World

White House to review Trump's security after gunfire near press dinner

The White House is reviewing security protocols this week following Saturday's shooting at a Washington hotel where President Donald

White House to review Trump's security after gunfire near press dinner
Crime|Political|Technology|US|World

Supreme Court seems inclined to allow police to use geofence warrants to identify criminal suspects

The Supreme Court seems inclined to rule that police could use geofence warrants that collect the location history of cellphone users to find people near crime scenes

Supreme Court seems inclined to allow police to use geofence warrants to identify criminal suspects
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Afghan officials say Pakistani strikes killed 7 and wounded 85 in first attacks since peace talks

Afghan officials say mortars and missiles fired from Pakistan have struck a university and homes in northeastern Afghanistan, killing seven people and wounding at least 85

Afghan officials say Pakistani strikes killed 7 and wounded 85 in first attacks since peace talks
Business|Education|Environment|Finance|Health|Political|Science

13 surviving sloths from Sloth World delivered to Central Florida Zoo in Sanford

13 surviving sloths from Sloth World delivered to Central Florida Zoo in Sanford

13 surviving sloths from Sloth World delivered to Central Florida Zoo in Sanford
Crime|Political|US

Kash Patel says WHCD shooting witness interviews are underway

FBI Director Kash Patel says witness interviews are in progress related to the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.

Kash Patel says WHCD shooting witness interviews are underway
Arts|Celebrity|Election|Entertainment|Political|US

Trump calls on ABC to fire Kimmel after he joked Melania was an ‘expectant widow’

Trump calls on ABC to fire Kimmel after he joked Melania was an ‘expectant widow’

Trump calls on ABC to fire Kimmel after he joked Melania was an ‘expectant widow’
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Carney unveils $18 billion Canadian government-owned investment fund

Canada's prime minister says the country is developing a government-owned investment fund

Carney unveils $18 billion Canadian government-owned investment fund
Crime|Political|US|World

Man convicted in 2024 killing of NYPD officer sentenced to 115 years to life in prison

A man convicted in the 2024 shooting death of a New York City police officer has been sentenced to 115 years to life in prison

Man convicted in 2024 killing of NYPD officer sentenced to 115 years to life in prison
Business|Economy|Political

Senate panel to vote on Wednesday on advancing Fed chair Warsh's nomination

The Senate Banking Committee is expected on Wednesday to advance Kevin Warsh's nomination as Federal Reserve Chair to the full Senate, with a vote now set for 10 a.m.

Senate panel to vote on Wednesday on advancing Fed chair Warsh's nomination
Europe|Political|US|World

Bruised by Trump, NATO alliance considers end to annual summits

NATO is considering ending its recent practice of holding annual summits, six sources told Reuters, a move that

Bruised by Trump, NATO alliance considers end to annual summits
Crime|Political|World

White House says press dinner shooting was third major assassination attempt against Trump

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt on Monday described the foiled attack at the White House Correspondents Association dinner as the third major

White House says press dinner shooting was third major assassination attempt against Trump
Election|Political|US|World

Florida's DeSantis proposes new US House map targeting four Democratic seats

Republican Florida Governor Ron DeSantis proposed a new congressional map on Monday aimed at flipping four Democratic U.S.

Florida's DeSantis proposes new US House map targeting four Democratic seats
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Kazakhstan sentences 19 for protest against repression in China's Xinjiang region

A Kazakh court has convicted 19 Kazakh activists after a protest against Beijing’s crackdown in China’s far-western Xinjiang region last year, in what advocates call an extraordinary move by the Kazakh government to silence dissident at the behest of Beijing

Kazakhstan sentences 19 for protest against repression in China's Xinjiang region
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Political

Hospital nurses voice concern over HR-1 cuts

Hospital nurses voice concern over HR-1 cuts

Hospital nurses voice concern over HR-1 cuts
Business|MidEast|Political|World

Iran looking into Trump's request for negotiations, foreign minister says

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said on Monday that Tehran was looking into U.S.

Iran looking into Trump's request for negotiations, foreign minister says
MidEast|Political|World

Putin praises Iranian people for resistance to US in talks with Araqchi

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday praised the Iranian people for battling to stay independent in the face of U.S. and Israeli pressure and said Moscow would do

Putin praises Iranian people for resistance to US in talks with Araqchi
Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Political|Science|World

Britain's lifetime smoking ban set to become law

Britain's plans to ban future generations from buying cigarettes will become law this week, ushering in a policy still overshadowed by

Britain's lifetime smoking ban set to become law
Europe|Political|World

UK PM Starmer faces vote on possible parliamentary probe over Mandelson

Britain's parliament will vote on Tuesday on a possible inquiry into Prime Minister Keir Starmer, looking at whether he misled the House of Commons over

UK PM Starmer faces vote on possible parliamentary probe over Mandelson
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Oil advances with Middle East in focus, equities rise slightly 

MSCI's global equities index advanced modestly on Monday after the White House said President Donald Trump was reviewing a

Oil advances with Middle East in focus, equities rise slightly 
Crime|Education|Health|Political

Family shares their story behind the push for the Purple Alert bill

Family shares their story behind the push for the Purple Alert bill

Family shares their story behind the push for the Purple Alert bill
Arts|Crime|Entertainment|Political|US

Wolf Blitzer details the moment he heard gunshots at White House Correspondents’ Dinner

CNN's Wolf Blitzer describes hearing the moment possible shots were fired at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington, DC, on Saturday. President Donald Trump was swiftly escorted off the stage by Secret Service.

Wolf Blitzer details the moment he heard gunshots at White House Correspondents’ Dinner
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|World

Iran oil tankers turned back by US blockade, Hormuz traffic sparse

Six tankers loaded with Iranian oil have been forced back to Iran by the U.S. blockade in recent days, ship-tracking data shows, underscoring the impact

Iran oil tankers turned back by US blockade, Hormuz traffic sparse