Judge dismisses Smokey Robinson’s defamation claim against rape accusers
The veteran singer had made a counterclaim after four housekeepers sued him for alleged sexual assault.
‘A dangerous standoff’ as Strait of Hormuz blockade continues
The US and Iran's rival blockades of the Strait of Hormuz have become a "test of wills", says Lyse Doucet.
Rebel Wilson accused of hacking fellow actor’s Snapchat, leading to nude photo leak
Charlotte MacInnes, who is suing Wilson for defamation, says alleged cyber-attack was ‘completely terrifying and caused me a new kind of anxiety’
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Hollywood star Rebel Wilson has been accused of orchestrating a cyber-attack on the social media account of a rising star which led to her nude photo being leaked.
The Pitch Perfect star is being sued by Charlotte MacInnes, the Australian lead actor of her recently released directorial debut, musical comedy The Deb.
Continue reading...In pictures: North India braces for heatwaves as temperatures cross 40C
India's weather department has issued heatwave warnings in parts of northern India.
Global hunger report warns of rising malnutrition and famine risks – Al Jazeera
- Global hunger report warns of rising malnutrition and famine risks Al Jazeera
- The coming global food crisis Financial Times
- Two-thirds of global hunger concentrated in 10 conflict-hit countries UN News
- War, drought, aid shortfall to fuel hunger in 2026, global report says Reuters
- Global hunger hits most severe level in years as aid funding collapses, UN warns politico.eu
Kenyan leader sparks uproar after mocking Nigerians’ spoken English
William Ruto says Kenyans speak "some of the best English in the world" while it is hard to understand Nigerians.
Kenyan leader sparks uproar after mocking Nigerians’ spoken English
William Ruto says Kenyans speak "some of the best English in the world" while it is hard to understand Nigerians.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez endorses Chris Rabb in Philadelphia congressional race – Inquirer.com
- Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez endorses Chris Rabb in Philadelphia congressional race Inquirer.com
- E.U. approves a $106 billion loan package to help Ukraine after Hungary lifts its veto NBC News
- EU formally approves 90bn euro Ukraine loan and new sanctions on Russia Al Jazeera
- Why the EU's $106 billion wartime loan is a vital lifeline for cash-strapped Ukraine PBS
- $106 Billion Loan Reflects E.U.’s View That Peace in Ukraine Is Far Away The New York Times
Woman trapped in poo for three hours after outback toilet collapses
The woman got stuck waist-deep in a pit latrine in the Australian outback after it gave way.
South Korea police arrest man for posting AI photo of runaway wolf
The widely circulated image had prompted authorities to move their search operation.
Iran war live: Trump seeks ‘everlasting’ deal with Tehran as Lebanon-Israel ceasefire is extended – Reuters
- Iran war live: Trump seeks 'everlasting' deal with Tehran as Lebanon-Israel ceasefire is extended Reuters
- Iran war live: Lebanon truce extended; Trump says time not on Tehran’s side Al Jazeera
- Politics The Economist
- Iran Update Special Report, April 22, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
- Trump Talks Up Iran Blockade as Israel-Lebanon Truce Extended Bloomberg.com
Trump Talks Up Iran Blockade as Israel-Lebanon Truce Extended – Bloomberg.com
- Trump Talks Up Iran Blockade as Israel-Lebanon Truce Extended Bloomberg.com
- US-Iran ceasefire deal hangs in the balance as Israel, Lebanon slated for rare Washington talks Fox News
- Iran war updates: Israel attacks increase in Lebanon; ships taken in Hormuz Al Jazeera
- Iran War Timeline: Key Moments and Attacks In U.S. and Israel’s Campaign The New York Times
- War in the Middle East: latest developments starcitytv.com
Ice block stalls hundreds of Everest climbers at base camp
Officials assessing route after serac between base camp and camp one deemed unstable and too risky for climbers
A large ice block on the route just above the Mount Everest base camp has forced hundreds of climbers and local guides to delay their attempt to scale the world’s highest peak.
The serac between base camp and camp one was unstable and risky for climbers, said Himal Gautam of Nepal’s department of mountaineering on Friday.
Continue reading...Ben Roberts-Smith to attend first Anzac Day service since war crime charges
Former soldier says he will ‘pay my respects’ at commemoration in Queensland where he has been living since being released on bail
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Ben Roberts-Smith will attend an Anzac Day service in Queensland on Saturday morning, describing the day as “sacred” to him, the first commemoration since he was criminally charged.
Roberts-Smith, the recipient of the Victoria Cross and once one of Australia’s most lionised soldiers, faces five charges of the war crime of murder, allegedly committed during his service with the SAS in Afghanistan between 2009 and 2012.
Continue reading...Hungary Proved That Liberalism Can Win – by Matt Johnson – The Bulwark
- Hungary Proved That Liberalism Can Win - by Matt Johnson The Bulwark
- How to Rebuild Hungarian Democracy Foreign Policy
- The political left is disappearing across Central Europe, despite Orban's defeat in Hungary Le Monde.fr
- Change in Hungary offers Trump and the U.S. new opportunities The Hill
- Opinion | The Four Lessons Liberals Should Consider After Orban’s Defeat The New York Times
Meta to cut one in 10 jobs after spending billions on AI
The cuts, which employees had been expecting for weeks, will be Meta's largest layoff since 2023.
Poland’s Tusk questions US loyalty to NATO – The Kyiv Independent
- Poland's Tusk questions US loyalty to NATO The Kyiv Independent
- Polish PM questions whether US is ‘loyal’ to Europe’s defence Financial Times
- Polish PM questions US loyalty in case of Russian attack, FT reports Reuters
- Russia could be ready for NATO conflict year after Ukraine, Dutch warn Defense News
- Polish PM questions US loyalty in case of Russian attack, warns EU must be 'real alliance' - FT The Jerusalem Post
Pentagon email floats ‘punishing’ NATO allies, suspending Spain – The Jerusalem Post
- Pentagon email floats 'punishing' NATO allies, suspending Spain The Jerusalem Post
- Nato says US cannot suspend Spain from alliance, after reported Pentagon email BBC
- Exclusive: Pentagon email floats suspending Spain from NATO, other steps over Iran rift, source says Reuters
- Trump weighs consequences for NATO allies on ‘naughty’ list Politico
- ‘How dare they!’ Ex-military chief brands Trump’s Falklands threat an ‘insult’ The Independent
Europe Mulls What Mutual Defense Looks Like Outside NATO – The New York Times
- Europe Mulls What Mutual Defense Looks Like Outside NATO The New York Times
- European Union ramps up crisis testing, convinced that Trump's security priorities lie elsewhere AP News
- Trump attacks against NATO allies 'painful', says former NATO chief Euronews.com
- EU leaders to discuss mutual assistance pact amid NATO doubts Reuters
- Exclusive | Europe Is Accelerating a NATO Fallback Plan in Case Trump Pulls Out WSJ
At first summit without Orbán, Zelenskyy rejects “symbolic” EU membership – Euronews.com
- At first summit without Orbán, Zelenskyy rejects “symbolic” EU membership Euronews.com
- EU Opens Door to Talks With Ukraine on Next Membership Steps Bloomberg.com
- EU forges ahead with membership for Ukraine and Moldova after Orbán’s exit politico.eu
- Remarks by President António Costa at the doorstep ahead of the informal meeting of heads of state or government of 23-24 April 2026 consilium.europa.eu
- Merz rules out 'immediate' EU membership for Ukraine, proposes Kyiv attend meetings The Kyiv Independent