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Congress members join protest against ‘oligarch’s dinner’ for Trump thrown by Ellisons

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-24T00:43:06+00:00

Paramount Skydance CEO fetes administration as it weighs $110bn merger with CNN parent WarnerBros DiscoveryDozens of protesters, including members of Congress, gathered along the National Mall on Thursday to protest an “intimate” dinner being held by Paramount Skydance chief executive David Ellison “in celebration of the First Amendment” and “honoring the Trump White House and CBS White House Correspondents”, and attended by Donald Trump.Paramount has faced criticism for the dinner, which has been seen by some as illustrative of the cozy relationship between the Ellisons and the White House –

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India voices anger after Trump shares comments calling it a ‘hellhole’

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-24T00:36:23+00:00

Foreign ministry says remarks of conservative podcast host Michael Savage that were shared by US president were ‘obviously uninformed, inappropriate and in poor taste’India on Thursday criticised as inappropriate a post by Donald Trump in which he shared comments that called the South Asian country a “hellhole”.The inflammatory post on Truth Social comes ahead of a planned visit next month to India by the US secretary of state, Marco Rubio, who is seeking to ease recent tensions between the normally friendly powers. Continue reading...

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‘It’s pretty ugly’: Kyle Sandilands tells ARN to put him back on air as he arrives for court hearing in Rolls Royce

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-24T00:33:37+00:00

Radio presenter arrives for case management hearing into allegations he breached his Kiis FM radio contractFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastKyle Sandilands says his legal fight with ARN Media is getting “pretty ugly” and he just wants to get back on air.The former Kiis radio breakfast host made the comments on Friday morning as he arrived at the federal court in Sydney in a Rolls Royce in front of a large media pack. Continue reading...

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‘It’s pretty ugly’: Kyle Sandilands tells ARN to put him back on air as he arrives for court hearing in Rolls-Royce

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-24T00:33:37+00:00

Radio presenter arrives for case management hearing into allegations he breached his Kiis FM radio contractFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastKyle Sandilands says his legal fight with ARN Media is getting “pretty ugly” and he just wants to get back on air.The former Kiis radio breakfast host made the comments on Friday morning as he arrived at the federal court in Sydney in a Rolls Royce in front of a large media pack. Continue reading...

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‘If you buy Kyle, you get Kyle’: Sandilands’ lawyer defends sacked Kiis FM shock jock in Sydney court

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-24T00:33:37+00:00

Radio presenter arrives by Rolls-Royce for case management hearing into allegations he breached his radio contractFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastKyle Sandilands’ conduct may not be “nice” but “if you buy Kyle, you get Kyle”, the federal court has heard in a high-profile legal fight the sacked shock jock describes as “pretty ugly”.Sandilands’ barrister, Scott Robertson SC, has told the court the allegations about Sandilands’ conduct may “be regarded as serious misconduct for the purposes of employment law”, but th

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Paige Shiver says ex-Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore ‘had complete control over me’

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-24T00:31:22+00:00

First interview since Moore’s firing, sentencingShiver details alleged control, repeated contactABC to air full interview on Friday morningPaige Shiver said former University of Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore “had complete control over me” in an interview set to air Friday on Good Morning America, marking her first public appearance since Moore’s high-profile firing and sentencing, ABC said Thursday.In excerpts released by the network on Thursday, Shiver said Moore controlled “my emotions, my career … and he knew that, and he used it against me”. Continue reading...

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Australia news live: Kyle Sandilands arrives at federal court; resources minister backs gas companies as tax push falters

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-24T00:24:36+00:00

Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAllegra Spender says 25% gas export tax would help fix ‘faulty’ systemIndependent MP Allegra Spender said a 25% tax on gas exports would help rectify what she sees as “faulty” taxation arrangements that have seen an Australian resource sent overseas with minimal benefit to the country.The gas industry is a very profitable industry and pays income tax. And every company in Australia, frankly, should pay income tax on its profits and should pay the proper rate. But the gas companies are different because they also

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US soldier involved in Maduro raid charged over alleged bets on capture

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-24T00:05:46+00:00

Gannon Ken Van Dyke, who allegedly made more than $400,000 on Polymarket, could face up to 60 years in prisonA US soldier who played a role in the January capture of Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro is now in custody after allegedly cashing in over $400,000 on wagers about the politician’s removal from office, federal authorities announced on Thursday.Prosecutors say beginning in early December the soldier, Gannon Ken Van Dyke, was involved in planning for the military operation to capture and depose Maduro. Continue reading...

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U.S. Blew Through Expensive Weapons in Iran War

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-04-23T23:51:05+00:00

Commanders are concerned about the Pentagon’s shift of long-range precision weapons from the Asia-Pacific region to the Middle East, congressional officials say.

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Australia news live: resources minister defends gas companies as push for new tax falters; Asic issues warnings to four ‘finfluencers’

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-23T23:42:32+00:00

Liberal frontbencher says the country’s ‘sovereign capabilities’ have been eroded. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAllegra Spender says 25% gas export tax would help fix ‘faulty’ systemIndependent MP Allegra Spender said a 25% tax on gas exports would help rectify what she sees as “faulty” taxation arrangements that have seen an Australian resource sent overseas with minimal benefit to the country.The gas industry is a very profitable industry and pays income tax. And every company in Australia, frankly, should pay income tax on its profits an

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Венеція може опинитися під водою: вчені пропонують радикальні рішення, – Independent

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-04-23T23:34:00+00:00

Затоплення Венеції може призвести до серйозних наслідків: порушення судноплавства, погіршення екологічного стану лагуни та необхідності створення додаткових систем.

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Венеція може опинитися під водою: вчені пропонують радикальні рішення, – Independent

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-04-23T23:34:00+00:00

Затоплення Венеції може призвести до серйозних наслідків: порушення судноплавства, погіршення екологічного стану лагуни та необхідності створення додаткових систем.

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Ringo Starr: 'I made all my mistakes on stage'

Source: BBC News - World · Published: 2026-04-23T23:05:11+00:00

Beatles star reveals all about his new country album, being a Sir and coming up with the phrase A Hard Day's Night.

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Israel and Lebanon extend ceasefire for three weeks, Trump says

Source: Washington Post - World · Published: 2026-04-23T23:04:30+00:00

Secretary of State Marco Rubio is leading the ambassador-level negotiations, but it remains unclear whether the administration will push for a permanent resolution.

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Former inspector general urges audit of Epstein files release be conducted ‘without undue influence’ – live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-23T23:01:21+00:00

Mark Greenblatt, who was the inspector general for the US Interior Department before Donald Trump fired him in January, called it ‘critically important the audit is thorough and independent’DoJ inspector general to audit department’s compliance with Epstein Files Transparency ActSign up for the Breaking News US emailYou’ve likely seen that the Senate adopted the plan for the budget blueprint for ICE and border patrol after an all-night “vote-a-rama”.This is, in fact, not a congressional dance break. Continue reading...

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Bonus sui rimpatri, c’è l’intesa: norma a tempo e pochi soldi

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-04-23T23:00:00+00:00

Il governo accoglie i rilievi del Colle. Oggi il via libera al dl Sicurezza, poi decreto bis. L’attuazione però è rinviata. Malumori in maggioranza. Mantovano: capitolo chiuso

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News live: Andrew Hastie says US alliance weakened Australia; Sri Lanka hackers steal millions owed to Australia

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-23T22:56:32+00:00

Liberal frontbencher says the country’s ‘sovereign capabilities’ have been eroded. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAllegra Spender says 25% gas export tax would help fix ‘faulty’ systemIndependent MP Allegra Spender said a 25% tax on gas exports would help rectify what she sees as “faulty” taxation arrangements that have seen an Australian resource sent overseas with minimal benefit to the country.The gas industry is a very profitable industry and pays income tax. And every company in Australia, frankly, should pay income tax on its profits an

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Мэрия Москвы активизировала борьбу с хостелами в домах

Source: Vedomosti – All Articles · Published: 2026-04-23T22:53:58+00:00

Департамент городского имущества (ДГИ) Москвы подал в городской арбитраж несколько десятков исков к владельцам хостелов, обнаружили «Ведомости» в базе судов. Речь идет примерно о 60 делах, которые были инициированы с 2025 г. Во всех них городские власти, как следует из заявлений, требуют принудительного изъятия помещений хостелов, расположенных в многоквартирных домах, а также продажи недвижимости на публичных торгах. Вырученные же средства истцы предлагают направить первоначальным владельцам объектов.

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