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Tornadoes and heavy winds destroy homes and roads across US midwest

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-19T13:51:06+00:00

No deaths reported after latest round of severe weather in the region as officials brace residents for long recovery A trail of damaged homes and buildings dotted a wide swath of the US on Saturday after a burst of destructive winds and reported tornadoes tore off roofs, uprooted trees and rendered rural roads impassable with debris.No deaths were reported after Friday’s storms, which barreled through the upper midwest and delivered the latest round of severe weather to batter the region. Officials braced residents for a long recovery in some rural communities. Continue reading...

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The tragic reality of police brutality

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-04-19T13:44:41+00:00

Instances of custodial violence is unfortunately not uncommon. There must be better pre-entry training for the police force

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Oklahoma principal who disarmed gun-wielding intruder crowned prom king

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-19T13:44:11+00:00

Kirk Moore, who was shot while disarming the attacker, received the honor at Pauls Valley high school on FridayStudents at an Oklahoma high school crowned their principal prom king after he charged, disarmed and was shot by an armed intruder at their campus.Kirk Moore, the Pauls Valley high school principal, received the honor on Friday night after his students voted to honor him for having defended them. Continue reading...

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Woman arrested after car driven into pedestrians in central London

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-19T13:29:56+00:00

Police say 29-year-old arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and drink driving after collision in WestminsterA woman has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a car hit pedestrians in central London in the early hours of Sunday morning.A woman in her 30s is in hospital in a critical condition and a man in his 50s suffered life-changing injuries after they were hit by a car in Argyll Street, Westminster, at around 4.30am on Sunday, the Metropolitan Police said. Continue reading...

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Middle East crisis live: Trump says talks to resume, and warns US will ‘knock out’ every power plant if Iran doesn’t accept deal

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-19T13:26:06+00:00

The US president said negotiators would head to Pakistan as Iran pledged to keep the strait of Hormuz closed until the US naval blockade is liftedFull report: Iran closes strait of Hormuz again ‘until US lifts blockade’UN secretary-general António Guterres has strongly condemned the killing of a French peacekeeper and the wounding of three others in an attack in southern Lebanon, spokesman Stéphane Dujarric said in a statement to the Associated Press.The UN peacekeeping force came under attack with small-arms fire on Saturday morning, with two of the injured hurt seriously, France’s president

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Italian lawyers could win ‘wild west-style bounties’ if immigration clients go home

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-19T13:23:12+00:00

Giorgia Meloni’s far-right government to ask MPs to back controversial voluntary repatriation schemeItalian lawyers will be paid bonuses if they successfully convince their immigrant clients to return home under a government plan that has been compared to a “wild west-style bounty”.The incentive is in the latest security bill from Giorgia Meloni’s far-right government and goes to the lower house of parliament for final approval this week. It was passed by the upper house after fiery debate. Continue reading...

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Humanoid robots show rapid advances as they race past humans in Beijing half marathon

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-19T13:14:48+00:00

Winning robot runs faster time than Jacob Kiplimo’s world recordMore than 100 robots run in parallel tracks to avoid collisions with humansThey can already carry the shopping, cook and clean. Now they can run and win half marathons.In perhaps the most unusual spectacle ever seen at the end of the 13.1-mile (21.1km) race, robots flew over the finish line ahead of the humans for the first time in Beijing on Sunday. And there wasn’t a bead of sweat in sight. Continue reading...

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UK seeks EU deals on steel and EVs in push for closer economic ties

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-19T13:00:43+00:00

Agreements would aim to shield British industry from new steel tariffs and stricter rules on electric vehicles due in 2027Downing Street hopes to secure deals on steel and electric cars with the EU as it seeks to upgrade the post-Brexit economic relationship.Amid economic uncertainty caused by the conflict in the Middle East and strains in relations with the US, Keir Starmer is seeking closer economic ties with the EU. Continue reading...

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‘It was constant chaos’: ex-Infowars producer on life under Alex Jones

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-19T13:00:43+00:00

Book from Josh Owens tells of punishing work for far-right conspiracy theorist who, far from silenced, broadcasts onDonald Trump gave rightwing media provocateurs Tucker Carlson, Marjorie Taylor Greene, Megyn Kelly, Candace Owens and Alex Jones a shoutout this week, calling them “Low IQs”, “stupid people”, and “LOSERS”.Jones hit back, saying Trump was “committing political suicide on purpose” and had made a deal to sabotage the midterms. America, Jones said, “is now under the control of a foreign government” and encouraged followers “to fly their flags upside down, because our nation is in dis

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Middle East crisis live: Trump says talks to resume, and warns US will ‘knock out’ every power plant if Iran don’t accept deal

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-19T12:58:02+00:00

The US president said negotiators would head to Pakistan as Iran pledged to keep the strait of Hormuz closed until the US naval blockade is liftedFull report: Iran closes strait of Hormuz again ‘until US lifts blockade’UN secretary-general António Guterres has strongly condemned the killing of a French peacekeeper and the wounding of three others in an attack in southern Lebanon, spokesman Stéphane Dujarric said in a statement to the Associated Press.The UN peacekeeping force came under attack with small-arms fire on Saturday morning, with two of the injured hurt seriously, France’s president

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Iran War Live Updates: Trump Says U.S. Officials Will Travel to Pakistan for Talks

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-04-19T12:48:25+00:00

President Trump said the officials would arrive Monday evening in Pakistan, which has been mediating negotiations. The Strait of Hormuz remained largely closed on Sunday, after Iran said the parties were far from a final deal to end the war.

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Le corps de Florian Montorio, soldat français tué dans le sud du Liban, sera rapatrié en France dimanche, annonce le gouvernement

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-04-19T12:44:43+00:00

Agé de 40 ans, le sergent-chef rattaché au 17ᵉ régiment du génie parachutiste de Montauban a été pris dans une embuscade contre des casques bleus de la Force intérimaire des Nations unies au Liban. Trois autres soldats français ont été blessés.

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EN DIRECT, guerre au Moyen-Orient : Donald Trump annonce l’envoi lundi d’une délégation au Pakistan pour de nouveaux échanges avec l’Iran, et réitère sa menace de « détruire » des infrastructures iraniennes

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-04-19T12:42:35+00:00

Après la nouvelle fermeture du détroit d’Ormuz, samedi, Téhéran avait prévenu que la signature d’un accord de paix était « encore loin ». Si l’Iran n’accepte pas l’accord de paix, « les États-Unis détruiront chaque centrale électrique et chaque pont en Iran », a écrit le président américain.

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EN DIRECT, guerre au Moyen-Orient : une délégation américaine, emmenée par J.D. Vance, se rendra lundi au Pakistan pour de nouveaux échanges avec l’Iran

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-04-19T12:42:32+00:00

Après la nouvelle fermeture du détroit d’Ormuz, samedi, Téhéran avait prévenu que la signature d’un accord de paix était « encore loin ». Si l’Iran n’accepte pas l’accord de paix, « les États-Unis détruiront chaque centrale électrique et chaque pont en Iran », a écrit le président américain.

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EN DIRECT, guerre au Moyen-Orient : une délégation américaine, emmenée par J. D. Vance, se rendra lundi au Pakistan pour de nouveaux échanges avec l’Iran

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-04-19T12:42:32+00:00

Après la nouvelle fermeture du détroit d’Ormuz, samedi, Téhéran avait prévenu que la signature d’un accord de paix était « encore loin ». Si l’Iran n’accepte pas l’accord de paix, « les États-Unis détruiront chaque centrale électrique et chaque pont en Iran », a écrit le président américain.

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