Economy


2026-04-20 12:00:33.019457

Oil prices rise and markets fall after US seizure of ship hits Iran peace deal hopes

US-Iran and Israel-Lebanon: Ceasefires on two front. One agreed between the leaders of Lebanon and Israel, and another between the US and Iran. The two-week ceasefire between Iran and the US is due to end on Wednesday. It is unclear whether a second round of negotiations slated to take place in Pakistan today will go ahead.


2026-04-20 12:00:46.457643

Iran says the Strait of Hormuz is open, but adds that it is still under Tehran’s supervision.

The war has hardened Iran’s stance, diplomats said, showing it can absorb pressure even as it seeks financial relief. It comes as U.S. officials are heading to Islamabad, Pakistan, for another round of talks with Iran to negotiate the end of the war. They worry Washington, eager to claim a diplomatic win for President Donald Trump, could lock in a superficial agreement on Iran's nuclear program and sanctions relief.


2026-04-20 12:02:12.361349

Widespread damage as storm spreads through midwestern US

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2026-04-20 12:05:21.397859

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The post initially received an outpouring of love, but the recent news of her reported hospitalization, more fans decided to comment. A rep for Applegate did respond to Parade’s request for comment, noting while they “have no comment on whether she is in the hospital or what her medical treatments are”

Politics


2026-04-20 12:01:14.167975

Rumen Radev's party wins Bulgarian election

Rumen Radev’s Progressive Bulgaria party had 44.6 per cent of the vote. It beat the liberal PP-DB coalition, which stood at 15%, and ex-prime minister Boiko Borisov's GERB party, which had 13%, according to the commission. Mr RadeV had not ruled out a coalition with a pro-European group or a smaller party.


2026-04-20 12:02:05.468041

From Pulpit to Pews, Trump and Pope Are on the Minds of Catholics

Even Catholic Trump supporters feel conflicted over the president’s tiff with the pope. “This is an anti-Catholic and coincidentally anti-Trump op to try to split the Catholics from the president and the president from the Catholics,” one Catholic says. ‘Seeing a lot of Catholics kind of bow down to a secular authority instead of a religious one has been disheartening’


2026-04-20 12:02:49.111993

Starmer to Address UK Lawmakers on Mandelson Vetting

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces calls to resign over appointment of Peter Mandelson as ambassador to the U.S. Starmer says he is a man of integrity and would not have appointed Mandelson if he had known he was in trouble. Olly Robbins, the top civil servant in the Foreign Office, was forced to resign on Thursday.


2026-04-20 12:03:50.653660

Who Is the New Leader of Hungary?

Viktor Orbán suffered a catastrophic electoral defeat in Hungary. Péter Magyar made clear that he would govern as a normative pro-European leader. Orbán’s downfall holds important lessons for both sides in the battle for Europe, writes David Frum. Frum: Hungary shows how to beat an autocrat at the ballot box.


2026-04-20 12:05:48.356264

The Doctor Will Seek Your Vote Now

She said it was important that the infrastructure grows at the same pace that the city of Killeen is growing. “I wanted to get out there, connect and know the people,” she said. Brown has been an almost constant presence at Killean City Council meetings, often clashing with the mayor and council.


2026-04-20 12:06:37.784560

Israel-Lebanon Cease-Fire: What to Know

Former Surgeon General Jerome Adams joins us and former Attorney General Eric Holder. Dr. Adams: It was a spectacle resembling a WWE promotion. Former Attorney General Holder: I think it's inappropriate. "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" airs weekdays at 9 a.m. and 11 a. m. ET.

Sports


2026-04-20 12:02:26.004155

Watch: Runners v robots at China half marathon

The NCAA crowned its final winter champions over the weekend. Oklahoma (women) and Stanford (men) extended their gymnastics dynasties. Seven winter sports are designated NC, with championships in each division. The NCAA also has a men's and women's indoor track and field championships. The women's track & field championships are in the women's division.

Technology


2026-04-20 12:02:58.536539

Ukraine, Short on Troops, Is Turning to Robots to Help Its War Efforts

The latest technological advances have given Ukraine a clear drone advantage on the battlefield, analysts say. The Institute for the Study of War, a US-based conflict monitor, recently assessed that this drone superiority is “likely contributing to the stalling of Russian advances and recent Ukrainian counterattacks”


2026-04-20 12:03:36.228060

A Humanoid Robot Races to a Record Half-Marathon Finish

The robot, called Lightning, finished the 13-mile race in just over 50 minutes. The performance by the robot marked a significant step forward from last year's inaugural race, during which the winning robot finished in 2 hours, 40 minutes and 42 seconds. According to Reuters, there were only around 20 robots entered in that error-filled edition.


2026-04-20 12:04:13.130175

U.K. Police Investigate Claims Drones Targeted Israeli Embassy in London

UK police arrest 2 in connection with weekend arson attack on synagogue. Jewish leaders express concern about a wave of incidents targeting their community. The department has made 15 arrests related to six attacks on Jewish targets and a Persian-language media organization critical of Iran's government that occurred over the past few weeks.

World


2026-04-20 12:00:23.130456

Man kills seven of his children, and an eighth child, in Louisiana mass shooting

The shooting in Shreveport, a city of about 180,000 residents, was the deadliest in the U.S. since January 2024. Eight people were killed in a Chicago suburb, according to a database maintained by The Associated Press and USA Today. The names and ages of the Louisiana shooting victims have become the painful focus of a city searching for answers.


2026-04-20 12:00:59.384702

Tsunami Warning in Japan After Strong Earthquake Strikes Offshore

Japanese authorities say that no abnormalities have been reported at the Higashidori and Onagawa nuclear plants in Aomori and Miyagi prefectures. Tokyo Electric Power Co. said no abnormalities had been detected at the Fukushima Daiichi and Fukushima Daini nuclear power plants. Tohoku Electric Power Company is performing similar checks.


2026-04-20 12:01:26.892601

Iranian woman arrested in US for allegedly trafficking arms to Sudan

Iran has assured safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz under its existing legal framework, Iran's ambassador to Moscow, Kazem Jalali, told Russia's Vedomosti newspaper on Monday. The benchmark U.S. crude, West Texas Intermediate, jumped 7.5% on Monday to trade at $90.17 per barrel.


2026-04-20 12:01:39.834879

Rebel Wilson accused in court of trying to paint actor as ‘money grabbing opportunist’ as defamation trial begins

The next day, Wilson spoke to MacInnes who told her she felt uncomfortable about the bath incident, according to Wilson. Wilson's lawyer Dauid Sibtain said that MacInNES lied by denying she had complained to Wilson "to ensure that her career as an actress and musician progressed by appeasing Ms Ghost" The court saw a series of private texts between Wilson, the producer Amanda Ghost and MacInners.


2026-04-20 12:01:51.786205

Fire Destroys Most of Coastal Village in Malaysia

Fire destroys 1,000 homes in a Malaysian coastal village on Borneo Island. No deaths have been reported, though thousands of residents have been forced from their homes and moved to temporary shelter. The cause of the fire has not been confirmed and remains under investigation. The fire started early Sunday in the Sandakan district.


2026-04-20 12:02:38.612386

Bessent says to adjust your paycheck withholding — but mistakes could trigger a tax bill, experts caution

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent wants Americans to take advantage of new policies that could result in more money each payday. Yahoo Finance also reports that one could incur underpayment penalties if one’s total withholding doesn’t cover 90% of the taxes on one's returns. If one received a higher-than-normal tax refund, it may make sense to lower their withholdings.


2026-04-20 12:03:12.264296

The President Is Coming to the White House Correspondent’s Dinner

“I think it’s important that you embrace whatever team is in the town where you live,” he said. “You felt like you were sharing a life story caught in two minutes of time.” “We really got to know each other before we got toknow each other's friends and family,’ he says.


2026-04-20 12:03:23.322866

U.S. Military Strikes a Boat in the Caribbean, Killing 3

The military has not provided evidence that any of the vessels were carrying drugs. The Trump administration’s campaign of blowing up alleged drug-trafficking vessels has persisted since early September. But his administration has offered little evidence to support its claims of killing “narcoterrorists”


2026-04-20 12:04:03.697480

Middle East crisis live: ceasefire under pressure as Iran says it has no plans for talks after US seizes ship

The US military on Sunday fired on and seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship, the M/V Touska. The ship was trying to run a US blockade of Iranian ports, US Central Command (CENTCOM) said. Iran’s military warned it would respond, calling the US’ actions “maritime highway robbery”


2026-04-20 12:04:25.034936

Ships Attacked in Strait of Hormuz as Iran Declares Strict Control of Vital Shipping Route

The US military on Sunday fired on and seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship, the M/V Touska. The ship was trying to run a US blockade of Iranian ports, US Central Command (CENTCOM) said. Iran’s military warned it would respond, calling the US’ actions “maritime highway robbery”


2026-04-20 12:05:06.266207

Six Are Missing After Cargo Ship Is Found Overturned Near Guam

An overturned ship found near the U.S. territory of Saipan after a typhoon hit is the vessel that went missing with six people on board, the Coast Guard confirmed Monday. 6 crew missing after U.s.-flagged ship found overturned in Pacific following powerful typhoon.


2026-04-20 12:05:35.449074

A Potent Threat in Strait of Hormuz: Iran’s ‘Mosquito Fleet’

NATO’s OFFER TO HELP WITH IRAN DOESN’T ‘COUNT,’ Trump SAYS AT TPUSA EVENT. “You cannot expect us just to be there without any consultations, any discussions in NATO before you take the decision to launch the attack,” Trump says.


2026-04-20 12:05:58.593670

Amid Conflicting Messages From Trump and Iran, Hopes for Peace Deal Emerge

Iran's Revolutionary Guard warns it will take action against the U.S. for the seizure of that ship. Tehran says it has no plans yet regarding a second round of talks with the United States. It comes after Washington fired on and seized one of its cargo ships in the Strait of Hormuz.


2026-04-20 12:06:11.798599

The U.S. blockade on ships will continue until Trump ends it, says Central Command chief.

Tehran Denies Agreement For Second Round Of Talks In Islamabad. Iranian Foreign Ministry has officially denied reports that a delegation will be sent to Islamabad for a second round of peace talks with the United States. Iran has not reached any decision to send a negotiating delegation to Pakistan "as long as there is a naval blockade," Iran's Tasnim news agency said.