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Swalwell denies allegations of sexual assault as calls grow for him to withdraw from California governor race

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-11T01:37:51+00:00

Former allies of Democratic contender withdraw support after accusations in San Francisco Chronicle and on CNNCongressman Eric Swalwell, a leading candidate to be California’s next governor, forcefully denied allegations of sexual assault on Friday night, as he faced escalating calls to withdraw from the race from prominent supporters, rivals and his won colleagues in Congress.In a video statement shared on his Instagram and posted by his official congressional account on X, the California Democrat vowed to fight the allegations with “everything I have”. Continue reading...

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‘Just the beginning’: Artemis II crew splashes down after record-breaking moon flyby

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-11T01:28:05+00:00

The four astronauts touched down on Earth off the coast of California, concluding historic 10-day missionThe Artemis II, and the four astronauts aboard the Orion space capsule, splashed down into the Pacific Ocean off the coast of San Diego on Friday night, with all four astronauts in good health.“53 years ago, humanity left the moon. This time we return to stay. Let us finish what they started. Let us focus on what was left undone. Let us not go to plant flags and leave, but to stay with firmness in our purpose, with gratitude for the hands who built the machines and with love for the ones th

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Moment Artemis II splashes down after moon mission

Source: Al Jazeera - World · Published: 2026-04-11T01:04:21+00:00

NASA’s Artemis II astronauts have safely splashed down on Earth, completing a landmark mission.

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Trump has handed JD Vance his most difficult mission yet

Source: BBC News - World · Published: 2026-04-11T00:54:23+00:00

As the US vice-president leads peace talks with Iran, he must balance warring factions, a demanding boss and his own political future.

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JD Vance takes on a perilous mission - could it backfire?

Source: BBC News - World · Published: 2026-04-11T00:54:23+00:00

As the US vice-president leads peace talks with Iran, he must balance warring factions, a demanding boss and his own political future.

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Pressure on Swalwell to drop California governor bid amid sexual assault claims

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-11T00:38:43+00:00

Former allies of Democratic contender withdraw support after accusations in San Francisco Chronicle and on CNNCalifornia gubernatorial candidate Eric Swalwell is facing escalating pressure to drop out of the race following an allegation of sexual assault and multiple allegations of sexual misconduct.The San Francisco Chronicle published on Friday an account of a woman who said she was sexually assaulted by Swalwell on two separate occasions. Continue reading...

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University of Ottawa Lockdown Lifted After a Man Is Arrested

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-04-11T00:32:33+00:00

The university locked down the campus for several hours on Friday after reports that a man was acting suspiciously nearby. Police would not say if he was armed.

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Multiple people face charges, including murder, in California fireworks blast

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-11T00:22:30+00:00

Massive fire followed explosion at 5,000-sq-ft warehouse near Esparto, an hour from Sacramento, on 1 July Multiple people have been charged with murder in connection to a fatal fireworks-warehouse explosion in California that killed seven people and injured two others in July.The explosion at the 5,000-sq-ft warehouse sparked a massive fire near the small town of Esparto, about an hour outside Sacramento. The explosion took place on 1 July; local celebrations to commemorate the Fourth of July holiday were cancelled that year. Continue reading...

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EN DIRECT, guerre en Ukraine : un mort et plusieurs blessés dans deux attaques distinctes avant le cessez-le-feu pour la Pâque orthodoxe

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-04-11T00:17:20+00:00

Une personne a été tuée et une autre blessée dans la région de Poltava, et 14 autres ont été blessées dans la région de Soumy. La Russie et l’Ukraine sont convenues d’une trêve pascale, qui doit débuter samedi et durer jusqu’à dimanche soir.

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Artemis II crew splashes down in Pacific Ocean, ending record-breaking moon flyby

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-11T00:14:27+00:00

The four astronauts touched down on Earth off the coast of California, concluding historic 10-day mission Artemis II splashdown – live updatesThe Artemis II, and the four astronauts aboard the Orion space capsule, has splashed down into the Pacific Ocean off the coast of San Diego, Nasa has confirmed.The spacecraft touched down at 5.07pm (1.07am BST) after a 10-day journey around the moon and back. The Orion spacecraft has traveled 694,481 miles (1,117,659km), Nasa said. Continue reading...

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RMIT drops misconduct case against student who accused university of being ‘complicit in Gaza genocide’

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-11T00:13:37+00:00

Exclusive: Move comes after Guardian Australia revealed Gemma Seymour was facing potential suspension over video criticising RMIT’s ties to weapons companiesRMIT University has dropped a misconduct case against a student who accused the institution of being “complicit in genocide” in Gaza, because of its defence and aerospace research centre’s ties to weapons companies.Guardian Australia this week revealed the student, Gemma Seymour, faced potential suspension over a social media video calling for the university’s Sir Lawrence Wackett Defence and Aerospace Centre to be shut down. Continue read

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A Djibouti, Ismaïl Omar Guelleh s’autoproclame réélu pour un sixième mandat

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-04-10T23:53:04+00:00

Dans un contexte de répression politique et de chômage massif, le président sortant s’est déclaré « réélu » alors que n’ont été publiés jusqu’ici que de premiers résultats officiels très partiels.

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A Djibouti, le président Ismaïl Omar Guelleh s’autoproclame « réélu » pour un sixième mandat

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-04-10T23:53:04+00:00

La présidentielle s’est tenue dans un contexte de répression politique et de chômage massif. Le sortant, à la tête du pays depuis bientôt trente ans, avait d’abord annoncé qu’il passerait la main en 2026, mais une révision constitutionnelle avait finalement levé la limite d’âge des candidats, lui permettant de se représenter.

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A Djibouti, le président Ismaïl Omar Guelleh réélu pour un sixième mandat avec 97,81 % des voix

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-04-10T23:53:04+00:00

La présidentielle s’est tenue dans un contexte de répression politique et de chômage massif. Le sortant, à la tête du pays depuis bientôt trente ans, avait d’abord annoncé qu’il passerait la main en 2026, mais une révision constitutionnelle avait finalement levé la limite d’âge des candidats, lui permettant de se représenter.

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A Djibouti, le président, Ismaïl Omar Guelleh, réélu pour un sixième mandat avec 97,81 % des voix

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-04-10T23:53:04+00:00

La présidentielle s’est tenue dans un contexte de répression politique et de chômage massif. Le sortant, à la tête du pays depuis bientôt trente ans, avait d’abord annoncé qu’il passerait la main en 2026, mais une révision constitutionnelle a finalement levé la limite d’âge des candidats, lui permettant de se représenter.

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Calls mount for California governor candidate Eric Swalwell to quit after multiple women accuse him of sexual assault – live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-10T23:41:54+00:00

An ex-staffer of Swalwell and three other women allege sexual assault or misconduct in news reports as the US representative’s gubernatorial campaign implodesSign up for the Breaking News US emailOn Truth Social, Donald Trump issued a cryptic message this morning that appeared to be in reference to the upcoming negotiations in Islamabad, but remains unclear.“WORLD’S MOST POWERFUL RESET!!!” he wrote. Continue reading...

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California: Eric Swalwell staffers quit after new sexual assault allegations

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-10T23:35:10+00:00

Allies of Democratic governor contender withdraw support after accusations in San Francisco Chronicle and on CNNCalifornia gubernatorial candidate Eric Swalwell’s campaign suffered a major blow on Friday as several staffers resigned and prominent political leaders withdrew their support in the wake of multiple allegations of past sexual misconduct.The San Francisco Chronicle published an account of a woman who said she was sexually assaulted by Swalwell on two separate occasions. Continue reading...

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What the Cease-Fire Means for Iran

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-04-10T23:15:05+00:00

Emerging from weeks of U.S. and Israeli airstrikes, an emboldened Iran has 10 demands for talks during the tenuous cease-fire, according to Iranian state media. Our reporter Erika Solomon assesses Iran’s position.

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JD Vance dispatched to negotiate Iran peace with few cards to play

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-10T23:05:31+00:00

Vice-president’s war doubts and his boss’s desperation to reopen Red Sea look like a weak deck against bolstered opponentsAs JD Vance arrives in Islamabad to negotiate a peace deal with Iran, his first high-profile assignment of the war looks to be a poisoned chalice.Vance, a vocal opponent of US wars in the Middle East gone quiet since the beginning of the current military campaign, will now face off with Iranian negotiators who feel emboldened by their new control of the Hormuz strait and their resilience in the face of the largest US-Israeli onslaught in history. Vance’s presence at the tal

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