Japan on high alert for ‘huge’ second quake after lifting tsunami warning
Japan's meteorological agency warns another, stronger earthquake may hit in the next week.
US singer D4vd pleads not guilty to murder in death of missing teen girl
Prosecutors say the singer, real name David Anthony Burke, could face life in prison due to the nature of the case, if convicted.
Pennsylvania court strikes down ban on use of Medicaid funds for abortions
Victory for abortion rights groups as court finds state’s constitution guarantees a right to abortion
A Pennsylvania court on Monday said that the state’s constitution guarantees a right to abortion while striking down a decades-long law banning the use of state Medicaid funds to cover abortion costs.
The ruling by a divided seven-judge panel of the appellate-level commonwealth court is a major victory for Planned Parenthood and abortion clinic operators who first sued Pennsylvania over its Medicaid funding restrictions in 2019.
Continue reading...Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, April 20, 2026 – Institute for the Study of War
- Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, April 20, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
- Putin finally admits Russia's economy is in trouble and grasps for answers Fortune
- Russia faked economic data to mask damage from its war, report says Euronews.com
- Russian economy is faltering despite oil windfall, Sweden warns Financial Times
- Russia Needs a Sustained $100 Barrel to Bridge Its War Budget Gap, Sweden Reveals UNITED24 Media
India and South Korea agree to nearly double trade to $50B by 2030 – AP News
- India and South Korea agree to nearly double trade to $50B by 2030 AP News
- India, South Korea aim to deepen ties amid geopolitical uncertainty. Here is what's holding them back. CNBC
- ‘India-made’ Galaxy Z Flip7 selfie: PM Modi poses for pic with Samsung Chairman, South Korean President | Watch Hindustan Times
- India and South Korea plan $50 billion trade push with new deals Reuters
- Trade and tech ties get a boost as PM Modi hosts South Korean president The Times of India
Iran war accelerates America’s breakup with the world – Politico
- Iran war accelerates America’s breakup with the world Politico
- US war with Iran hints at limits of 'Make Europe Great Again' project, analysts say ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
- Allies are done waiting for America to grow up Lowy Institute
- Even for Europe’s populist firebrands, Trump is going too far The Washington Post
- Opinion | Trump isn't just losing his base at home. He's losing his friends abroad. MS NOW
Trump says US will not lift Hormuz blockade until deal made with Iran
The US president's comments come amid uncertainty over whether Iran will attend peace talks in Pakistan this week.
God bless the pope down in Africa – The Pillar
- God bless the pope down in Africa The Pillar
- Pope Leo Is Skipping Some of Africa’s Biggest Catholic Nations The New York Times
- Pope Leo lands in Equatorial Guinea, his last stop on 11-day tour of Africa Yahoo
- Pope’s Mass for more than 100,000 in Cameroon highlights Catholicism’s growth in Africa CNN
- Pope’s psychiatric hospital visit a ‘huge’ message on mental health Vatican News
Gunman kills Canadian woman, wounds four at Mexico’s Teotihuacan pyramids – Reuters
- Gunman kills Canadian woman, wounds four at Mexico’s Teotihuacan pyramids Reuters
- Gunman Kills Canadian Tourist and Wounds Others at Mexico’s Teotihuacán Pyramids The New York Times
- Canadian woman killed and others hurt in shooting at Mexico's Teotihuacan pyramids Sky News
- Shooting at pyramids north of Mexico City leaves 1 Canadian tourist dead, injures 6 people AP News
- Deadly shooting at historic tourist site leaves one dead, several injured as motive unclear Fox News
Indian politicians are campaigning while holding fish. What is going on?
In West Bengal polls, fish moves from plate to politics, symbolising identity and cultural pride.
Israel told people to evacuate Beirut’s southern suburbs — then hit city’s center – The Washington Post
- Israel told people to evacuate Beirut’s southern suburbs — then hit city’s center The Washington Post
- Israel escalates attacks on medics in Lebanon with deadly ‘quadruple tap’ The Guardian
- ‘Bombs Fell Like Rain’: The Israeli Attack That Hit 100 Lebanese Targets in 90 Seconds WSJ
- WATCH: IDF strikes ready-to-fire Hezbollah launcher in southern Lebanon The Jerusalem Post
- In final moments before truce, Israeli strike kills Lebanese man's family Reuters
Migrants rush to apply under Spain’s new mass legalization program – AP News
- Migrants rush to apply under Spain’s new mass legalization program AP News
- Spain approves plan to give around 500,000 undocumented migrants legal status BBC
- Migrants in Spain queue to apply for mass legalisation programme Sky News
- Graphic Truth: Spain’s unique path on immigration GZERO Media
- Regularisation process triggers confusion and long queues Catalan News
Hungary’s Magyar says ICC-wanted leaders will be detained, despite invite to Netanyahu – The Times of Israel
- Hungary’s Magyar says ICC-wanted leaders will be detained, despite invite to Netanyahu The Times of Israel
- Hungary must arrest Netanyahu if he visits, Magyar says politico.eu
- Hungary Must Arrest Visiting Leaders Sought by ICC, Magyar Says Bloomberg
- Magyar says Netanyahu would face arrest if he came to Hungary, but invitation remains The Jerusalem Post
- We would arrest Netanyahu, says Hungary's incoming PM Sky News
Oil prices rise after Trump says Iranian ship seized
Energy markets have seen wild swings since the US and Israel attacked Iran on 28 February.
Hot air balloon makes emergency landing in California backyard
"Look at that, wow!" - A couple in Temecula woke up to find a balloon boarded with 13 people behind their home on Saturday.
Woman and child jumped off roof to escape deadly Louisiana shooting
Authorities say a father fatally shot eight children, including seven of his own, in what appears to be a "domestic dispute".
Peru reviews disputed election ballots with final result likely stalled until May – Reuters
- Peru reviews disputed election ballots with final result likely stalled until May Reuters
- Pressure mounts on Peru’s election authorities amid presidential race delay Al Jazeera
- Peru to confirm Keiko Fujimori runoff rival by mid-May upi.com
- Peruvian court sets May 15 deadline for counting votes in presidential race The Washington Post
- Peru says presidential election results due by mid-May after delayed count Al Jazeera
U.S. and Iran Peace Talks Appear on Track to Resume – The New York Times
- U.S. and Iran Peace Talks Appear on Track to Resume The New York Times
- Iran-US talks turn to interim deal amid rifts over nuclear work, Iranian sources say Reuters
- Mediators push US-Iran ceasefire extension as deal hopes fade Middle East Eye
- Iran war: Everything you need to know about peace talks Sky News
- U.S.-Iran talks set for this week in Pakistan Foundation for Defense of Democracies
A new foothold for Moscow in Europe after Bulgaria election – The Washington Post
- A new foothold for Moscow in Europe after Bulgaria election The Washington Post
- Bulgarian Voters Back New Political Coalition Led by Radev The New York Times
- Bulgaria’s former President Radev wins election: All you need to know Al Jazeera
- Bulgarian Russia-Sympathizer Radev Is Heading for Election Win Bloomberg.com
- Bulgaria: Pro-Russia Rumen Radev wins election DW.com
What we know about the Iranian ship seized by the US
The US has intercepted an Iranian ship entering the Gulf as part of its naval blockade, US President Donald Trump has said.