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Titanic letter auctioned for almost $400,000

A unique letter written by Titanic passenger Archibald Gracie from aboard the doomed ship has sold for hundreds of thousands of pounds at auction in the United Kingdom.

Published on: April 26, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

ICE deports 2-year-old US citizen and mother of 1-year-old infant

The cases come amid a court battle over whether Trump’s immigration crackdown has gone too far at the expense of fundamental rights.

Published on: April 26, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Israeli strikes kill at least 10 Palestinians in central Gaza

Israeli strikes kill at least 10 Palestinians in central Gaza At least 10 Palestinians were killed and several others wounded on Saturday evening in Israeli air strikes targeting central Gaza, Wafa reported, citinglocal sources and medical officials. Five people were killed and others injured when Israeli forces bombed a group of civilians near the Shomer factory, north of Al-Maghazi refugee camp, the report said. In a...

Published on: April 26, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Massive explosion at Iranian port kills 8 people, injures more than 700

A massive explosion and fire rocked a port Saturday in southern Iran purportedly linked to a shipment of a chemical ingredient used to make missile propellant, killing eight people and injuring around 750 others.

Published on: April 26, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Unrealistic to shift all U.S. iPhone assembly to India, Apple bear Craig Moffett writes to clients

Craig Moffett of MoffettNathanson reacts to the report Apple was aiming to shift production toward India.

Published on: April 26, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Trump cuts to public transit will hurt working families

Public transit is essential for economic, racial and climate justice, and withholding federal funding for it is unconstitutional, creating chaos and making transit investments near impossible.

Published on: April 26, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Iran and U.S. expert teams hold hours of talks in Oman over Tehran’s nuclear program

Iran and the United States held in-depth negotiations in Oman overTehran's rapidly advancing nuclear programon Saturday, ending the discussions with a promise for more talks and perhaps another high-level meeting next weekend.

Published on: April 26, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Napoleon’s sword to be sold at auction in Paris

The sabre, which the French emperor kept throughout his reign, is expected to fetch up to US$1.1 million when it goes under the hammer.

Published on: April 26, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

McMahon launches probe into New York over ordered removal of Native American school mascot

Education Secretary Linda McMahon launched a probe into New York State's Education Department (NYSED) and the state Board of Regents for threatening to pull funding from the Massapequa School District over its refusal to end its use of a Native American mascot. Earlier this week, President Trump weighed in to support the school district. β€œForcing...

Published on: April 26, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Palestinian president Abbas appoints aide as first-ever PLO vice president

Palestinian president Abbas appoints aide as first-ever PLO vice president Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas appointed a close aide as the first ever vice president of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) on Saturday, according to a member of the organisation's executive committee. "Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas appointed Hussein al-Sheikh as a deputy (vice president) of the PLO leadership," Wasel Abu...

Published on: April 26, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Trump doubts Putin is willing to end Ukraine war after meeting Zelenskyy at Pope's funeral

As the US president departed the pope's funeral in Rome on Saturday, he expressed fresh scepticism that a peace deal can be reached soon.

Published on: April 26, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Report: Israeli settlers kidnap two Palestinian residents in West Bank

Report: Israeli settlers kidnap two Palestinian residents in West Bank Israeli settlers opened fire in the occupied West Bank village of Kaubar in northern Hebron, attacked homes and "kidnapped" two young residents, Adnan Amriya and Muhammad Amriya, according to media reports. A security official confirmed that the settlers opened fire in the village, according to Ynet news. Afootage circulated on social media showed...

Published on: April 26, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Van appears to drive into Just Stop Oil protesters at group’s final UK rally

The driver asked β€˜what about my right to get home?’, as the activists – known for throwing soup on van Gogh’s β€˜Sunflowers’ – blocked roads.

Published on: April 26, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Trump brushes off Hegseth criticism: 'I don’t view Signal as important'

President Trump on Friday denounced critics who have raised concern over Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's use of Signal, a discrete messaging app, to disseminate sensitive military information. Asked whether his confidence has changed in Hegseth after a second chat controversy thrust him back into the spotlight earlier this week, Trump brushed off the sentiment. Instead,...

Published on: April 26, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Warren Buffett's top stock picks and Berkshire Hathaway come with 15% income bonus in this new fund

A new ETF gives investors access to Warren Buffett's top stock holdings and Berkshire Hathaway shares, with an extra income-producing options strategy.

Published on: April 26, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Russia says it has reclaimed Kursk region, while Ukraine says fighting continues

The news comes as US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met in Vatican City on the sidelines of the pope's funeral to discuss a potential ceasefire deal.

Published on: April 26, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

These US cities are thriving for homebuyers and sellers this spring, says new report

Spring is here, and with it comes what's typically considered the peak for the real estate market. Despite this, the market feels a bit more unsteady than usual. However, some areas in the country seem to be thriving quite well and appear to be great spots for either homebuyers or sellers.

Published on: April 26, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Trump is right about the Department of Education but wrong about Head Start

Eliminating Head Start may save money on paper, but it will cost us dearly in the long run.

Published on: April 26, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Hundreds of thousands say final farewell to Pope Francis in Rome

Hundreds of thousands filled the Vatican’s St. Peter’s Square and lined the streets of Rome to honour Pope Francis.

Published on: April 26, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

After meeting with Zelenskyy, Trump expresses doubts Putin is willing to end the Ukraine war

β€œThere was no reason for Putin to be shooting missiles into civilian areas, cities and towns, over the last few days,” Trump said in a social media post as he flew back to the United States after attending Pope Francis’ funeral at the Vatican, where he met briefly with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Published on: April 26, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Ukraine updates: Trump, Zelenskyy meet at Vatican

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has met with his US counterpart Donald Trump at the Vatican. Meanwhile, Moscow says it has expelled all Kyiv's forces from Russia's Kursk region. DW has the latest.

Published on: April 26, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Russia’s β€œLiberation of Kursk” Alters Balance in Ukraine War: Strategic Defeat for Kyiv and Boost for Moscow

Russia’s β€œLiberation of Kursk” Alters Balance in Ukraine War: Strategic Defeat for Kyiv and Boost for Moscow. Russia’s full recapture of Kursk province marks a major setback for Ukraine’s military strategy, undermines Kyiv’s negotiating power, and highlights the deepening international alliances shaping the conflict. Related: Russia Carries Out Massive Attack on Ukrainian Defense Industry In […]

Published on: April 26, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

PHOTOS: Mighty and meek say farewell to Pope Francis at his funeral and last popemobile ride

World leaders and rank-and-file Catholic faithful bade farewell to Pope Francis in a funeral Saturday that highlighted his concern for people on the peripheries and reflected his wish to be remembered as a simple pastor.

Published on: April 26, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Huge explosion at Iranian port kills 5, injures hundreds

The blast happened asIran and U.S. officials met in Omanfor negotiations on Tehran’s nuclear program.

Published on: April 26, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Ukraine: Hurdles to special tribunal prosecuting Russia's war of aggression

Though a special tribunal to prosecute Russia's crimes in Ukraine exists on paper, there are various hindrances to its functioning. It could take months, if not years, before officials are tried.

Published on: April 26, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Israel says missile intercepted from Yemen

Israel says missile intercepted from Yemen Israel's military said on Saturday it had intercepted a missile fired from Yemen, whereHouthirebels have launched attacks throughout the war on Gaza, as well as a drone approaching "from the east". "Following the sirens that sounded recently in several areas in Israel, a missile that was launched from Yemen was intercepted" before "crossing into Israeli territory", a military...

Published on: April 26, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Man, 77, dies after being hit by car that mounts pavement in Hong Kong

Driver arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving causing death following incident in Sheung Shui.

Published on: April 26, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Latest news bulletin | April 26th – Evening

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Published on: April 26, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

US tariff war β€˜will not kill Hong Kong’, Trade Development Council says

City’s increasingly diversified exports helped businesses prepare, and they are aware of risks of relying on single market, body says.

Published on: April 26, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

'He inspired me to be brave' - Polish LGBTQ+ community and non-believers on Pope Francis

Pope Francis will be associated by many of the faithful with his support for marginalised groups. This approach - while converging with the Gospel in the most profound way - was not much reflected in the conservative teachings of the Church in Poland.

Published on: April 26, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Opinion: All those who have stood by as Israel exterminates Gaza are guilty

Opinion: All those who have stood by as Israel exterminates Gaza are guilty Israel’sgenocide in Gaza, now into its 19th month, aims to destroy all life and dismantle the very foundations of survival in the besieged territory. People in Gaza may die by missile strikes, disease, starvation or the collapsed healthcare system, as anguish weakens the body until illness overtakes it. Every path leads to death in Gaza. Death...

Published on: April 26, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

World bids farewell to β€˜pope of the people’, with funeral featuring Mandarin

Live broadcast of service also watched by faithful gathered at cathedral in Hong Kong.

Published on: April 26, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Hundreds of thousands bid farewell to Pope Francis' coffin through historic Rome

Hundreds of thousands mourners took to the streets of Rome today to bid farewell to Pope Francis, whose funeral rites reflected his vision of humility and dedication.

Published on: April 26, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

President Arce Accuses Bolivian Right of Price Speculation as Election Tactic

Bolivian President Luis Arce denounces right-wing opposition for fueling price hikes and economic sabotage to destabilize his government ahead of the August 17 elections, as MAS-IPSP rallies for unity amid internal and external pressures. Related: Bolivia Warns of Possible Global Recession Due to U.S. Tariffs Bolivia is entering a crucial electoral season marked by economic […]

Published on: April 26, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Election Diary: Albanese promises around-the-clock health line, with leaders to hold rallies

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is set to launch a 1800MEDICARE advice line from January next year.

Published on: April 26, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)