There was never any confirmation that Brock Lesnar intended to retire at this year's SummerSlam. There's a working theory that Lesnar's retirement in the ring was an unplanned event. But I have trouble believing that, considering the PLE is a timed show. It seems those plans changed, or maybe never existed, but it doesn't a
US singer D4vd pleads not guilty to murder in death of missing teen girl
Celeste Rivas Hernandez, 14, was found dead in a car in Los Angeles in September. Her body was found in a vehicle belonging to David Anthony Burke, 21. Burke is accused of sexually assaulting the young woman. He has been charged with sexual assault and financial gain. The case is still under investigation.
Exit polls show centre-left leader's Progressive Bulgaria party will secure a majority, raising hopes for a more stable government after eight elections in five years. The election result places Radev’s party, with 44 percent of the vote, well ahead of the centre-right GERB party of former Prime Minister Boyko Borissov.
Are insider traders making millions from the Iran war?
Since the commencement of the blockade against ships entering or exiting Iranian ports and coastal areas, U.S. forces have directed 27 vessels to turn around or return to an Iranian port. Market data shows a huge surge of bets were placed on the price of oil falling at 18:29 GMT - a full 47 minutes before the reporter's post.
Mr. Trump told the New York Post shortly after 9 a.m. Eastern on Monday that Vice President JD Vance, U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff and the president's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, were on their way to Pakistan for negotiations with Iran. He later told Bloomberg that Vance would depart later in the day for Pakistan.
Japan to Sell More Weapons Abroad, Breaking With Postwar Pacifism
Japan will allow sales of lethal weapons and components back to the United States. Japan has long relied on U.S. military presence in the region and imports of expensive American arsenals. The new guideline scraps those limits and allows the export of equipment such as the M-16 assault rifle.
Hungary’s Magyar eyes swift political deal to unfreeze EU funds after Orbán years – as it happened
Hungary would seek a political agreement on reforms needed to unfreeze EU funds after Orbán years. New government faces a August cliff to agree on spending or lose money. Péter Magyar said his government saw “several possible solutions” to the problem. He suggested he could sign a political deal with the EU in mid-May.
Tuesday briefing: What it might take for lasting peace between the US and Iran
Iranian negotiator and Parliament Speaker Mohammad Ghalibaf said Monday that US President Donald Trump “seeks to turn this negotiating table — in his own imagination — into a table of surrender or to justify renewed warmongering” The White House told CNN there is no formal word on timing but added, “We expect the delegation to be on the road soon but unclear when”
Democrats say Trump administration ‘imploding’ after third cabinet member steps down – as it happened
Chavez-DeRemer is the third Trump Cabinet member to leave her post. She was a key figure in Trump’s deregulatory push. She enjoyed union support — rare for a Republican Cabinet member. She is accused of having an affair with a subordinate and drinking alcohol.
Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer leaves Trump cabinet, Keith Sonderling takes over
Labor Secretary Chavez-DeRemer leaving amid investigation into alleged misconduct. White House communications director Steven Cheung said on the social media site X. Cheung: “Labor Secretary Lori Chavez- deRemer will be leaving the Administration to take a position in the private sector.”
Blue Origin rocket grounded after satellite 'mishap'
FAA will require Blue Origin to complete an investigation into the event before the rocket is allowed to fly again. Blue Origin was also supposed to have lit its upper stage engine for a third time after deploying its payload, so that it could head back to Earth for a safe crash landing. The FAA, NASA, the National Transportation Safety Board and the U.S. Space Force also have been monitoring the situation.
Tim Cook to step down as Apple chief as John Ternus named replacement
John Ternus is Apple’s current Senior Vice President of Hardware Eng. He has been the driving force behind the hardware engineering of the iPhone, iPad, and the revitalized Mac lineup. He is widely respected within the ‘Spaceship’ for his deep technical knowledge and his steady hand in managing the complex supply chains required to build millions of devices.
Canadian killed in shooting at Mexico's ancient Teotihuacán pyramids
The Teotihuacan pyramids, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, are a series of massive structures on the outskirts of Mexico City. The monuments were built in the pre-Hispanic Classic period -- a golden age of Mesoamerican history -- between the first and seventh centuries. The U.S. ambassador to Mexico expressed “deep concern” and sadness over the deaths and numerous injuries.
Israeli Soldier in Lebanon Sledgehammered a Statue of Jesus
Outcry grows over Israeli soldier smashing Jesus statue in Lebanon. Military authorities are conducting a criminal probe of the matter. Israeli officials earlier confirmed that the photo is genuine and “promised to investigate,” adding that the incident reflects a pattern of Israeli attacks against houses of worship, including churches.
The Touska, the Iranian-Flagged Ship Seized by U.S. Forces, Was Under Sanctions
The small container ship was boarded on Sunday off the coast of Iran's Chabahar port in the Gulf of Oman. The vessel is part of the Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines (IRISL) group that has been hit with US sanctions. Washington imposed sanctions on IRISL in late 2019, describing it as “the preferred shipp’
About 250 missing after boat carrying Rohingya refugees capsizes in Andaman Sea
Rohingya Muslims brave hunger and accidents on rickety boats each year to flee desperate conditions in Bangladesh for countries such as Indonesia and Malaysia. Hundreds die en route from hunger or accidents at sea, but the numbers keep growing as shrinking food rations caused by dwindling international aid push yet more to make the dangerous crossing.
Elon Musk snubs interview summons by French prosecutors amid X probe
Elon Musk snubs interview summons by French prosecutors amid X probe. Paris prosecutor's office said it had "taken note of the absence of the people summoned" X's former chief executive, Linda Yaccarino, was also summoned to a voluntary interview in April. She previously accused French prosecutors of carrying out "a political vendetta against Americans"
India has splurged billions on metro trains. But where are the commuters?
Since 2014, the Narendra Modi government has splashed out more than $26bn on building metro connectivity across nearly two dozen Indian cities. Most metro systems in India have failed to achieve even a sliver of the ridership projected during their planning stages, according to experts. The capital Delhi, which has India's widest metro network, is perhaps the only exception where usage has slightly surpassed projections.
Kash Patel Sues The Atlantic for $250 Million Over Article Claiming Excessive Drinking
Patel, in the lawsuit filed in district court in Washington, denied the allegations of his behavior. He criticized the magazine for relying on anonymous sources. This is the second lawsuit that Patel has filed in connection with media reports about his drinking and partying. Last year, he sued Frank Figliuzzi over a claim suggesting Patel was spending more time in nightclubs than the FBI's headquarters.
Canadian Tourist Is Killed in Shooting at Mexico’s Pyramids
The shooter was identified as 27-year-old Julio Cesar Jasso of Mexico. Jasso later died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, authorities said. Six people were wounded by gunfire, including a Canadian woman, a Colombian woman and a child. Seven other people were injured in the scramble for safety.
George Ariyoshi, 100, America’s First Governor of Asian Descent, Dies
George R. Ariyoshi, the first Asian American elected governor of any U.S. state, died April 19, 2026, at 100 years of age. The Knicks, with the chance to go up 2-0, completely fell apart in the fourth quarter on Monday night. The key elements from Atlanta's stunning Game 2 comeback victory.
Mexico to Investigate Security Role of 2 U.S. Officials Killed in Crash
Two U.S. embassy workers were killed in a drug raid in Chihuahua, Mexico. Mexico's president wants answers from the United States about the incident. "We weren't aware that there would be a direct operation between the state and the embassy," President Enrique Pena Nieto said.
British Counterterrorism Police Investigating Attacks Against Jewish Sites
A group that calls itself Harakat Ashab al-Yamin al-Islamia, the Islamic Movement of the Companions of the Right, has claimed responsibility for most of the incidents. Israel has described the group as a recently founded group with suspected links to “an Iranian proxy” The U.K. has accused Iran of using criminal proxies to conduct attacks.
The US military fired at and seized an Iranian vessel. The Pentagon said in a social media post that US forces have directed 27 vessels to turn back or return to Iranian ports. Military action against those targets by Iran would potentially threaten the roughly 7 million barrels per day of oil crossing west through Saudi Arabia to the Red Sea.
Energy Secretary Says Gas Prices May Stay Above $3 Until 2027
Trump says energy chief 'wrong,' expects lower gas prices as soon as Iran war ends. Energy Secretary Chris Wright predicted gas prices may stay above $3 a gallon until 2024. President Donald Trump quickly dismissed Wright’s comments as "totally wrong" Polls show most Americans disapprove of Trump's handling of gas prices and the conflict in Iran.
U.S. Attacks Iranian Cargo Ship as Both Countries Claim Cease-Fire Violations
Iranian negotiator and Parliament Speaker Mohammad Ghalibaf said Monday that US President Donald Trump “seeks to turn this negotiating table — in his own imagination — into a table of surrender or to justify renewed warmongering” The White House told CNN there is no formal word on timing but added, “We expect the delegation to be on the road soon but unclear when”
