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Iran cargo ship seized by US could become ‘spoils of war’
Middle East
April 20, 2026
Iran cargo ship seized by US could become ‘spoils of war’
The US made good on its threat to board and seize any vessel defying its blockade of Iran’s ports on…
What we know about the killing of 8 children in Louisiana, the deadliest US mass shooting since 2024
World
April 20, 2026
What we know about the killing of 8 children in Louisiana, the deadliest US mass shooting since 2024
Eight children, ranging in age from just three to 11 years old, were killed early Sunday morning in Shreveport, Louisiana,…
‘Robots don’t bleed’: Ukraine sends machines into the battlefield in place of human soldiers
Technology
April 20, 2026
‘Robots don’t bleed’: Ukraine sends machines into the battlefield in place of human soldiers
The scene is as old as warfare itself. Two soldiers, hands in the air, surrendering and carefully following the orders…
Photo shows Israeli soldier damaging Christ statue in Lebanon and military says it’s investigating
Middle East
April 20, 2026
Photo shows Israeli soldier damaging Christ statue in Lebanon and military says it’s investigating
The Israeli military has opened an investigation after a photo was shared on social media showing an Israeli soldier damaging…
Iranian president doubles down on Iran’s nuclear rights
Middle East
April 19, 2026
Iranian president doubles down on Iran’s nuclear rights
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said today that US President Donald Trump cannot deprive Iran of its right to a nuclear…
Europe rolls out online age verification app to protect young people
Technology
April 19, 2026
Europe rolls out online age verification app to protect young people
New York — Europe doesn’t want to hear any more excuses from tech platforms for why they can’t verify users’ ages.…
How 24 hours of whiplash over the Strait of Hormuz unfolded
Features/Interviews
April 19, 2026
How 24 hours of whiplash over the Strait of Hormuz unfolded
What a difference a day makes. This time yesterday, one might have been forgiven for thinking more ships might start…
Pope Leo addresses spat with Trump, says ‘debate’ is not focus of his Africa trip
World
April 19, 2026
Pope Leo addresses spat with Trump, says ‘debate’ is not focus of his Africa trip
Pope Leo XIV said Saturday “it’s not in my interest” to debate US President Donald Trump, insisting his trip to…
When is a war a ‘just war’?
Features/Interviews
April 19, 2026
When is a war a ‘just war’?
An interesting result of President Donald Trump’s strange and mostly one-sided feud with the pope is that there is something…
With a ceasefire in Lebanon, Trump has forced Netanyahu’s hand – again
Middle East
April 19, 2026
With a ceasefire in Lebanon, Trump has forced Netanyahu’s hand – again
Tel Aviv — The call that US President Donald Trump predicted didn’t happen, but he left little doubt about what would…
Ukraine strikes Russian oil refineries hours after US waives sanctions on Moscow’s oil
World
April 19, 2026
Ukraine strikes Russian oil refineries hours after US waives sanctions on Moscow’s oil
Ukraine attacked two Russian refineries and other key oil targets overnight into Saturday, officials said, just hours after the United…
Trump to read Bible verse from Oval Office after feud with Pope and deleted AI image
World
April 19, 2026
Trump to read Bible verse from Oval Office after feud with Pope and deleted AI image
President Donald Trump will participate in a public Bible reading this week as the administration continues to integrate religion, particularly…
South Korea’s president draws Israeli anger by using old video to make point about human suffering
World
April 18, 2026
South Korea’s president draws Israeli anger by using old video to make point about human suffering
South Korea’s president has angered the Israeli government by sharing video on social media from 2024 that shows Israeli soldiers…
FIFA president says Iran will participate in US-held soccer World Cup ‘for sure’ despite war
Middle East
April 16, 2026
FIFA president says Iran will participate in US-held soccer World Cup ‘for sure’ despite war
AP — FIFA President Gianni Infantino said Wednesday that Iran will participate in the World Cup “for sure” despite its war…
What is the deal with these strange deepfake Trump memes?
World
April 16, 2026
What is the deal with these strange deepfake Trump memes?
Before there was Trump as Jesus, there was Trump as the pope. There was Trump as Rocky. There was Trump…
Lebanon’s president declines to speak with Netanyahu, despite Trump saying they would
Middle East
April 16, 2026
Lebanon’s president declines to speak with Netanyahu, despite Trump saying they would
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has declined to speak to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, a Lebanese official told CNN, after…
The gamble in Trump’s Iran blockade that could decide the war
Features/Interviews
April 16, 2026
The gamble in Trump’s Iran blockade that could decide the war
President Donald Trump’s switch from kinetic to economic warfare with his blockade of Iran’s ships and ports is an attempt…
Around 250 missing after Rohingya boat capsizes in Andaman Sea, UN agencies say
World
April 16, 2026
Around 250 missing after Rohingya boat capsizes in Andaman Sea, UN agencies say
Around 250 people were missing after a boat carrying Rohingya refugees and Bangladeshi nationals capsized in the Andaman Sea, the…
How US and Iran could reach a peace deal that both can sell as a victory
Features/Interviews
April 16, 2026
How US and Iran could reach a peace deal that both can sell as a victory
There is little choice for the United States and Iran other than to make a deal. The unspoken truth since…
Russia launches one of its largest drone attacks on Ukraine this year, killing 16
World
April 16, 2026
Russia launches one of its largest drone attacks on Ukraine this year, killing 16
Russia launched one of its largest barrages of drones and missiles on Ukraine this year, killing more than a dozen…