Lebanese celebrate return to homes as 10-day ceasefire begins
A 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon has come into effect.
Lebanese celebrate return to homes as 10-day ceasefire begins
A 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon has come into effect.
EU officials arrive in Hungary for high-stakes talks with Magyar’s government
Departing PM Viktor Orbán admits ‘political era has ended’ as EU says ‘clock is ticking’ to resolve important issues
EU officials have arrived in Budapest for high-stakes talks aimed at reshaping the bloc’s strained relationship with Hungary, weeks before the new government takes office, as the country’s departing prime minister, Viktor Orbán, admitted a “political era has ended” and suggested he would stay on as leader of his party in his first interview since the election.
Speaking to the pro-government outlet Patrióta, Orbán described Sunday’s election as an “emotional rollercoaster” after the opposition Tisza party won a landslide victory, bringing an end to his 16 years in power.
Continue reading...Israeli attacks kill several over two days in Gaza despite ‘ceasefire’
As Gaza violence continues, activist says Israeli settlers torch vehicles, attack homes in occupied West Bank.
Israeli attacks kill several over two days in Gaza despite ‘ceasefire’
As Gaza violence continues, activist says Israeli settlers torch vehicles, attack homes in occupied West Bank.
UK’s OnlyFans tops $3bn valuation amid talks to sell stake to US investor
Adult video platform to sell minority stake to increase stability after death of its founder Leonid Radvinsky
OnlyFans, the UK adult video platform, is in talks to sell a minority stake to a US investor that will value the business at more than $3bn (£2.2bn).
The London-based company is in advanced talks to sell a stake of less than 20% to the San Francisco-based investment firm Architect Capital, according to the Financial Times. Sources familiar with the process confirmed the talks to the Guardian.
Continue reading...Slump in voters’ support for Israel shakes US consensus over military aid
Bipartisan backing for special relationship is fraying as Middle East conflicts turn public opinion
Israel’s conflicts in the Middle East have driven a sea change in US public opinion, threatening a bipartisan consensus of support for military aid for Israel that has been the status quo for decades.
In public opinion polling of Americans, among likely candidates for president, and even in pro-Israel lobbying circles, the special relationship enjoyed by Israel with the US is now under fire as human rights concerns from the left and a new “America First” foreign policy groundswell on the right could impact coming elections – including the 2028 presidential elections.
Continue reading...What we know about the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire
US President Donald Trump announced the 10-day ceasefire between the two countries.
What we know about the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire
US President Donald Trump announced the 10-day ceasefire between the two countries.
South Koreans breathe sighs of relief as escaped wolf is returned to zoo safely – AP News
Lebanese return to devastated south as fragile 10-day truce takes hold
Hezbollah warns it has its 'finger on the trigger' in case of Israeli violations of the temporary ceasefire.
Lebanese return to devastated south as fragile 10-day truce takes hold
Hezbollah warns it has its 'finger on the trigger' in case of Israeli violations of the temporary ceasefire.
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, April 16, 2026 – Institute for the Study of War
- Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, April 16, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
- Russia launches one of its largest drone attacks on Ukraine this year, killing 18 CNN
- At least 17 people killed in Russia’s deadliest attack on Ukraine this year The Guardian
- Widespread Russian attacks hit Ukraine as Ukraine targets Russian industrial areas PBS
- Russian drones hit Ukraine's Danube port, officials say Reuters
Bulgaria votes Sunday, will it follow Hungary’s call for change? – Euronews.com
- Bulgaria votes Sunday, will it follow Hungary's call for change? Euronews.com
- Bulgaria’s pro-Russian former president is seen as strong front-runner in Sunday’s election AP News
- Bulgaria elections: Who’s running and what’s at stake? Al Jazeera
- Bulgaria's pro-Russian former president leads election race on anti-graft ticket Reuters
- Fighter pilot Rumen Radev looks to break Bulgaria’s political deadlock politico.eu
Finance ministers and top bankers raise serious concerns about Mythos AI model
Experts say Mythos potentially has an unprecedented ability to identify and exploit cyber-security weaknesses.
Canada T20 World Cup game in India under ICC scrutiny amid corruption claim
Canada's match against New Zealand at T20 World Cup among allegations of corruption against country's cricket set up.
Canada T20 World Cup game in India under ICC scrutiny amid corruption claim
Canada's match against New Zealand at T20 World Cup among allegations of corruption against country's cricket set up.
Sri Lanka sent home 238 Iranian sailors, including survivors of a US torpedo attack – AP News
- Sri Lanka sent home 238 Iranian sailors, including survivors of a US torpedo attack AP News
- Sri Lanka Uses U.S.-Iran Cease-Fire to Repatriate Iranian Sailors The New York Times
- Sri Lanka repatriates 238 Iranian sailors stranded after US torpedo attack BBC
- Sri Lanka repatriates more than 200 Iranian sailors rescued at sea wng.org
- Iranian crew members return home from Sri Lanka Reuters
Relocating Venice ‘may be necessary’ if sea levels continue to rise – Euronews.com
- Relocating Venice ‘may be necessary’ if sea levels continue to rise Euronews.com
- Long-term adaptation pathways for Venice and its lagoon under sea-level rise | Scientific Reports Nature
- Scientists Reveal 4 Stark Options For Saving Venice From Rising Seas ScienceAlert
- Relocating Venice among the options explored to protect the city against sea-level rise Phys.org
- Researchers propose solutions to stop Venice from sinking abcnews.com
Australia scrambles to secure energy as war on Iran fuels uncertainty
Heavily dependent on imported oil, Australia looks for quick fixes from regional diplomacy to free train rides.