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Trump says Netanyahu, Aoun may meet at White House

Source: Al Jazeera - World · Published: 2026-04-16T19:07:57+00:00

Donald Trump said Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu and Lebanon's Joseph Aoun may meet at the White House.

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Bahrain Charges Intelligence Officer in the Death of a Detainee

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-04-16T18:56:52+00:00

The officer was charged with assault leading to death, in the case of a man who was accused by Bahraini authorities of espionage during a domestic crackdown tied to the war in Iran.

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U.S. Completes Handover of Military Bases in Syria

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-04-16T18:53:21+00:00

The transition signals the end of a formal U.S. military presence in Syria for the first time in more than a decade.

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Trump anuncia un alto el fuego de 10 días en Líbano a partir de esta noche

Source: El País - Internacional · Published: 2026-04-16T18:51:12+00:00

Netanyahu subraya que las tropas israelíes permanecerán hasta 10 kilómetros dentro de suelo libanés durante la tregua. Hezbolá defiende su “derecho a la resistencia” mientras dure la ocupación

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Trump fuerza a Israel a aceptar un alto el fuego de 10 días en Líbano

Source: El País - Internacional · Published: 2026-04-16T18:51:12+00:00

Netanyahu subraya que las tropas israelíes permanecerán hasta 10 kilómetros en suelo libanés durante la tregua. Hezbolá defiende su “derecho a la resistencia” mientras dure la ocupación

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How Trump’s Blockade of the Strait of Hormuz Works

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-04-16T18:49:49+00:00

Our business reporter Peter Eavis breaks down how American military ships have blocked Iranian-linked vessels from using the Strait of Hormuz as the U.S. encourages other vessels to make the passage.

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Israel agrees to 10-day Lebanon ceasefire

Source: Washington Post - World · Published: 2026-04-16T18:35:31+00:00

President Donald Trump said the deal would go into force Thursday evening, as Pakistani mediators worked to extend a U.S.-Iran ceasefire and arrange new talks.

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Итоги торгов на Мосбирже 16 апреля

Source: Vedomosti – All Articles · Published: 2026-04-16T18:34:27+00:00

Главный бенчмарк российского фондового рынка по итогам основной сессии в четверг, 16 апреля, уменьшился на 0,01% до 2741,14 пункта. Его долларовый аналог индекс РТС потерял 1,09% и составил 1134,92 пункта.

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Man charged over 2002 Jam Master Jay killing to plead guilty, documents show

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-16T18:29:33+00:00

Jay Bryant negotiating plea deal in New York death of Run-DMC star, over which one conviction has been overturnedOne of the three men charged in the killing of Jam Master Jay plans to plead guilty, court records show, in what would be the first admission anyone has made in court to any role in the Run-DMC star’s death in 2002.Jay Bryant pleaded not guilty to murder after his 2023 indictment, but his lawyer and federal prosecutors told the court in recent letters that they were negotiating a plea agreement. Continue reading...

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Hegseth channels his inner Tarantino with fake Bible verse from Pulp Fiction

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-16T18:25:27+00:00

The defense secretary said his prayer drew on Ezekiel, but wording closely matches Quentin Tarantino dialogueIt was perhaps inevitable that a braggadocious Christian nationalist defense secretary elevated from his role as a weekend Fox News television host would pluck a fake Bible verse from a violent Hollywood blockbuster and present it at a Pentagon prayer session to rally the troops for the “holy war” in Iran.Certainly among a glut of stories swirling around Pete Hegseth this week, including articles of impeachment brought against him by a group of ambitious Democratic lawmakers, the bizarr

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Counter-terror police investigate arson attacks on Iranian and Jewish targets

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-16T18:20:32+00:00

Met police look into incident near office of Iran International after attempted firebombing of a synagogueCounter terror investigators are examining three separate arson attacks in London against an Iranian dissident and Jewish targets amid fears the Iranian state may be behind them.The latest attack came on Wednesday evening at about 8.30pm against the offices of the parent group of a company that runs Iran International, a Persian news channel which opposes the regime in Tehran. Continue reading...

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Counter-terror police investigate London arson attacks on Iranian and Jewish targets

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-16T18:20:32+00:00

Officers looking into attacks on Iran International media offices, synagogue and Jewish charity ambulancesCounter-terrorism investigators are examining three separate arson attacks in London against an Iranian dissident and Jewish targets amid fears the Iranian state may be behind them.The latest attack happened at about 8.30pm on Wednesday, outside the offices of Iran International, a Persian-language news channel that opposes the regime in Tehran. Continue reading...

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Badenoch calls Farage an ‘opportunist’ after he urges Scottish nationalists to back Reform

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-16T18:17:58+00:00

Leader of Tories criticises Farage after he says holding another independence vote ‘probably quite reasonable’Kemi Badenoch, the leader of the Conservative party, has accused Nigel Farage of being an opportunist who does not believe in unionism after he urged Scottish nationalists to back Reform.Farage said earlier this week he believed in “genuine nationalists” who do not support the Scottish National party’s bid to rejoin the EU, and urged them to vote Reform in the Holyrood election on 7 May. Continue reading...

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Top Gun 3 officially confirmed with Tom Cruise returning

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-16T18:17:34+00:00

Paramount confirmed the actor will play flying ace Maverick again in one of first major films in new eraTom Cruise is heading to the skies once again with the confirmation of Top Gun 3.While a sequel had been reportedly in the works since 2024, this week saw an official announcement from Paramount during the annual CinemaCon presentation. The 63-year-old will headline the third film in the action drama series with no other returning cast members confirmed. Continue reading...

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Iran War Live Updates: Israel Agrees to 10-Day Cease-Fire in Lebanon

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-04-16T18:17:05+00:00

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu agreed to pause attacks targeting Hezbollah but said Israeli troops would not withdraw. The truce, set to start at 5 p.m. Eastern time, could ease efforts to end the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran.

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Armed robbers hold 25 people hostage at Naples bank before fleeing through hole in floor

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-16T18:08:46+00:00

Thieves believed to have escaped into sewers after holding staff and customers in Crédit Agricole branch for two hoursArmed robbers held 25 people hostage at a bank in Naples for two hours on Thursday, before fleeing through a tunnel.The three thieves entered a branch of Crédit Agricole in the southern Italian city at about 11.30am, taking hostage staff and customers, who were freed by police a couple of hours later. Continue reading...

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ICE agent charged with assault for allegedly pointing gun at people in car

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-16T18:08:43+00:00

Minnesota prosecutors say this is first criminal case against a federal agent involved in Trump’s immigration crackdownSign up for the Breaking News US email An ICE agent has been charged with assault for allegedly pointing his gun at people in car while driving on a Minneapolis highway, prosecutors in Minnesota said on Thursday.Hennepin county attorney Mary Moriarty said she believed it was the first criminal case brought against a federal immigration officer involved in the Trump administration’s crackdown on immigration enforcement that surged federal authorities into cities including Los A

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ICE agent charged with assault in Minnesota for allegedly pointing gun at people in car

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-16T18:08:43+00:00

Prosecutors say this is first criminal case against a federal agent involved in Trump’s immigration crackdownSign up for the Breaking News US emailAn ICE agent has been charged with assault for allegedly pointing his gun at people in a car while driving on a Minneapolis highway, prosecutors in Minnesota said on Thursday.Hennepin county attorney Mary Moriarty said she believed it was the first criminal case brought against a federal immigration officer involved in the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown that surged federal authorities into cities including Los Angeles, Chicago, Portlan

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ICE agent charged with assault in Minnesota for allegedly pointing gun at motorists

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-16T18:08:43+00:00

Prosecutors say this is first criminal case against a federal agent involved in Trump’s immigration crackdownSign up for the Breaking News US emailAn ICE agent has been charged with assault for allegedly pointing his gun at people in a car while driving on a Minneapolis highway, prosecutors in Minnesota said on Thursday.Hennepin county attorney Mary Moriarty said she believed it was the first criminal case brought against a federal immigration officer involved in the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown that surged federal authorities into cities including Los Angeles, Chicago, Portlan

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Au Cameroun anglophone, Léon XIV dénonce les « quelques tyrans » qui détruisent le monde

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-04-16T18:02:52+00:00

Le pape a poursuivi sa tournée dans le pays d’Afrique centrale en se rendant à Bamenda, la capitale de la région du Nord-Ouest du Cameroun en proie à la guerre depuis 2016. Il y a délivré un message de paix, et a condamné les entreprises guerrières dans le monde.

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Au Cameroun anglophone, Léon XIV dénonce les « quelques tyrans » qui détruisent le monde

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-04-16T18:02:51+00:00

Le pape a poursuivi sa tournée dans le pays d’Afrique centrale en se rendant à Bamenda, la capitale de la région du Nord-Ouest au Cameroun, en proie à la guerre depuis 2016. Il y a délivré un message de paix, et a condamné les entreprises guerrières dans le monde.

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Next chief Simon Wolfson paid record £7.4m – and could get far more this year

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-16T18:01:57+00:00

‘Sustained outperformance’ merits pay rise, says company after it ups profit guidance to £1.2bn for year to January 2027Business live – latest updatesThe Next chief executive, Simon Wolfson, took home more than £7m last year, his highest ever pay package, and could be handed up to £9.27m this year after the retailer announced plans to increase his basic salary and bonuses.The listed company said it was increasing its pay deal for the long-term leader of the fashion and homewares retailer, which now controls a string of brands in the UK including Gap, Victoria’s Secret, Cath Kidston, Reiss and

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Middle East crisis live: Netanyahu confirms Israel has agreed to 10-day ceasefire with Lebanon

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-16T18:01:51+00:00

Israeli prime minister says key demand is that Hezbollah must be dismantled; Lebanon’s PM Nawaf Salam welcomes ceasefire announced by Donald TrumpTrump announces 10-day ceasefire in Lebanon after ‘excellent conversations’Iran has stopped all petrochemical exports to prioritise domestic supply and prevent shortages of raw materials, Reuters reported.The state-owned National Petrochemical Company ordered firms to suspend exports until further notice. Continue reading...

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Au Mexique, 199 défenseurs de l’environnement ont été assassinés en dix ans

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-04-16T18:00:10+00:00

Un rapport du Centre mexicain du droit de l’environnement (Cemda) documente les attaques, parfois mortelles, commises contre les défenseurs des ressources naturelles du pays, dont l’engagement va souvent à l’encontre d’intérêts politiques, économiques ou criminels.

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Labour and Lib Dem MPs demand ‘shameful’ Palantir NHS contract be scrapped

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-16T17:57:15+00:00

The spytech company and founder Peter Thiel should ‘have their hands ripped off our NHS’, say MPs during impassioned Westminster debateMPs have queued up to demand the government scraps its £330m NHS contract with the spytech company Palantir, calling it “dreadful” and “shameful” in a debate on Thursday, after which the government said it was “no fan” of the US company’s politics.Labour and Liberal Democrat MPs led the calls for Palantir, which also works for Donald Trump’s ICE immigration crackdown and the Israeli military, to be removed as a supplier to the NHS federated data platform (FDP),

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