Islamabad talks fail after 21 hours — ceasefire on shaky ground as US, Iran trade blame
Negotiators left after 21 hours in Islamabad. No deal was reached to make the ceasefire permanent.
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Marie-Louise Eta named Union Berlin manager — first woman to lead a top‑flight men's side in Europe's big leagues
Marie‑Louise Eta will take charge of Union Berlin for the rest of the season. She becomes the first woman to manage a men's team in a major European top
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Orbán’s 16-year rule on the line as Hungary votes in a tense, unpredictable election
Hungary votes Sunday after 16 years under Viktor Orbán.
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Nearly 400 convicted in Abuja over links to Boko Haram and ISWAP
Nearly 400 people have been sentenced in Nigeria after a mass trial in the capital. The cases tie suspects to Boko Haram and the Islamic State West Africa
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Drone strikes hit Odesa ahead of Orthodox Easter ceasefire; 175 prisoners returned in swap
Two people were killed in overnight strikes on Odesa. The attack came hours before a 32-hour ceasefire for Orthodox Easter was due to begin. Kyiv and
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How Viktor Orbán Pushed a Leading University Out of Hungary — and Why JD Vance Thinks the U.S. Should Copy It
Central European University moved its academic life to Vienna. The move also hollowed out Budapest’s academic life, removing programs and faculty that had
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Ships Bypass Red Sea, Boosting Refueling Demand at Mauritius and Other African Ports
Ships are avoiding the Red Sea and Suez Canal. Rerouted vessels are stopping more often along Africa’s coast — including Mauritius. The detours are adding
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UK puts Chagos handover bill on ice after White House opposition
UK ministers have paused a bill to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Islands. The move follows clear resistance from U.S. President Donald Trump. London
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Xi greets Taiwan opposition leader in Beijing as Chinese drills ramp up near island
Xi Jinping met Taiwan’s opposition chairwoman in Beijing. The handshake came amid stepped-up Chinese military pressure.
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Hezbollah Supporters Rally Outside Lebanese PM's Office as Talks with Israel Loom
Hundreds gathered outside Lebanon’s prime minister’s office on April 10, 2026. They protested planned negotiations with Israel. The demonstration came
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Homebound, backed quietly by Martin Scorsese, brings a fraught pandemic story to the Oscar shortlist
Homebound drew a nine-minute standing ovation at Cannes. Now it's on the Oscar shortlist.
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Viktor Orbán Seeks Fifth Term After 16 Years — Backed by Trump, Aligned with Putin
Viktor Orbán is running for a fifth straight term. He's spent 16 years at Hungary's center of power.
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Wall Street Rewrites 2026 Playbook as Iran Conflict Raises Costs and Risks
Oil topped $144 a barrel this week. Markets rallied — then paused. Wall Street strategists are rethinking a once-rosy 2026 outlook.
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Man on trial in Sweden after authorities identify 120 men in coercion case
A Swedish man has gone on trial accused of forcing his wife into sex with scores of men. The case has drawn attention after police said 120 men were
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Potholes and progress: Mamdani gauges first 100 days as New York mayor
Thousands braved the cold at City Hall Park.
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Trump Says He’s ‘Optimistic’ on Iran Truce as Questions Grow Over Hormuz and Next Steps
Trump says he’s optimistic about a deal. The Strait of Hormuz may not be open.
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Defense Stocks Slide as Ukraine Peace Hopes Lift Builders
European defense shares plunged on Friday. Markets reacted after a senior Ukrainian official signaled progress toward a settlement.
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German transgender far‑right extremist arrested in Czech Republic amid new gender‑law debate
A German transgender far‑right extremist was arrested in the Czech Republic.
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Banks Hold Firm on Gold’s Long-Term Rise Despite Recent Slump Amid Geopolitical Shifts
Gold prices took a sharp dive last week, falling into what traders call 'bear market' territory. But some financial experts remain confident the precious
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Lawmakers Demand Investigations After Profitable Bets on Iran Ceasefire on Polymarket
Just days before a ceasefire announcement in the ongoing conflict between the U.S., Israel, and Iran, several new accounts on the prediction market
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Jet Fuel Price Swings Push Airlines to Raise Fees and Cut Flights, Leaving Travelers Paying More and Flying Less
Jet fuel prices have surged past levels not seen in years, forcing U.S. Carriers like United and Alaska Airlines to hike baggage fees and rethink their
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Bank of America Flags Risks for Oil Stocks Despite Iran Ceasefire
Oil prices plunged sharply after the U.S. And Iran agreed to a brief ceasefire, sparking hopes for a reopening of the crucial Strait of Hormuz. But Bank
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Husband Detained in Bahamas After American Woman's Mysterious Disappearance at Sea
The disappearance of Lynette Hooker, a 55-year-old American woman, off the coast of the Bahamas has taken a new turn. Her husband, Brian Hooker, has been
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Eritrea’s Africa Cup of Nations Spot Threatened After Seven Players Vanish in Transit
Seven players from Eritrea’s national football team disappeared after their recent victory in Eswatini, leaving their place in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifi
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Lebanon Faces Turmoil as Israeli Strikes Shake Fragile Ceasefire
Beirut’s streets still echo with fear after Israel launched its most intense air attacks on Lebanon in years. The devastation has left hundreds dead and thousan
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