Iran War Has Drained U.S. Supplies of Critical, Costly Weapons
Strain on US munitions stockpiles affecting European allies. European defense official: Delays could lead allies to reconsider future purchases of US weapons. U.S. may have used up nearly half of its Patriot missile interceptors in the ongoing conflict with Iran. Analysts warn that rebuilding these inventories will take years.
Love and Price were selected in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Just four RB tandems from the same school have been selected inside the firstround in the same draft since 1976. The Cheboygan dam is one of 201 owned by the Michigan DNR, whose leaders have complained they lack the money to adequately maintain them.
Iran Says It Seized Two Ships Near the Strait of Hormuz
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian responded to President Donald Trump. In a social media post, he noted that there are no moderates or "radicals" in Iran. "We will make the aggressor criminal regret his actions," he wrote on the X social media site.
Masked Iranian forces appear to seize ships in staged video
President Trump earlier Thursday ruled out using a nuclear weapon in the Iran war. "Many innocent people have died," he said. The ceasefire between the two countries agreed to was extended by 3 weeks. The U.S. will not use nuclear weapon against Iran, the president said Thursday. The president called it a "stupid question"
Warner Bros shareholders approve Paramount's $111bn takeover
Nigerian industrialist Aliko Dangote said he was prepared to replicate his large scale refinery model if governments commit to the project. The proposed facility in Tanga would process crude from across the region, including supplies from the Democratic Republic of the Congo and South Sudan. Iran rejected claims by Donald Trump, the US president, that there is a split within Tehran’s leadership.
Israeli Strikes Kill a Journalist and Injure Another in Lebanon
Israeli and Lebanese officials will meet in Washington on Thursday to discuss extending the ten-day ceasefire that went into effect last Friday. The technocratic government in Beirut, which came to power in 2025, is juggling dual pressure campaigns -- sustained Israeli attacks and seizure of Lebanese territory on one hand and the internal threat of Hezbollah and its Iranian backers.
Pope Leo criticises Equatorial Guinea prisons as he winds up Africa tour
Tukana says he does not oppose Fiji moving towards Waste-to-Energy projects. However, he says it should be supported as part of a long-term national waste management strategy. Fiji should consider the United Kingdom planning practice and the UAE infrastructure governance models, says Tukana.
EU formally approves €90bn Ukraine loan and 20th sanctions package against Russia
EU approves a $106 billion loan package to help Ukraine after Hungary lifts its veto. Oil began flowing through a key pipeline to Hungary and Slovakia, ending months of political deadlock. The EU also approved a new raft of sanctions against Russia over its war on Ukraine. Ukraine and most of its European backers oppose imports of Russian oil.
Soldier Used Classified Information to Bet on Maduro’s Ouster, U.S. Says
Gannon Ken Van Dyke, a master sergeant with U.S. Army Special Forces, used classified information to make wagers on prediction market Polymarket. He was indicted on charges of unlawful use of confidential government information for personal gain, theft of nonpublic government information, commodities fraud, wire fraud.
Middle East crisis live: Trump orders US to ‘shoot and kill’ boats laying mines in Hormuz strait; Israel-Lebanon truce extended
President Trump announced Thursday evening that the ceasefire between the two countries agreed to on April 16 had been extended by three weeks. Iran had pushed for Israel to pause its campaign against Hezbollah as part of any ceasefire deal between Iran and the U.S. Israel and Lebanon have agreed to extend a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah.
Ceasefire in Lebanon has been extended by three weeks after Israeli and Lebanese representatives met at the White House. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Trump’s involvement in Israel-Lebanon mediation ‘made it possible’ for the ceasefire to be extended. He expressed optimism about the prospects for peace.
Trump Says Israel and Lebanon Agree to Extend Cease-Fire by Three Weeks
Iran releases video purportedly showing commandos boarding ships in Strait of Hormuz. Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has released dramatically-edited video of what it claims to be its forces boarding and seizing two of three commercial vessels. The Philippine government confirmed 15 seafarers were on the vessels being held by Iran's Revolutionary Guard.
Soleimani Afshar was once jailed for protesting the Iranian government. In fact, she fled Iran with her teenage daughter after Hosseiny appeared in a dance competition on a banned TV channel. Laura Loomer posted on social media last month that "Qasem Soleimani's Neice [sic]" was living in Los Angeles.
How People in Lebanon Are Reacting to Talks With Israel
Dabis sat down with AP entertainment journalist Leslie Ambriz to talk about the difficult production, Sundance acclaim and the deeply personal real-world stories behind the film. Ben Hania and actor Saja Kilani spoke with Associated Press entertainment journalist Leslie Ambriz about the task of blending reality with narrative.
Carlson has become a leading figure in the alt-media movement. The former Fox News anchor has become known for his controversial views. He has also become a well-known figure on social media. He said he was 'surprised' by the reaction to his interview with Maria Cardona.
US soldier charged after winning $400,000 betting on removal of Maduro
"Prediction markets are not a haven for using misappropriated confidential or classified information for personal gain," said Jay Clayton, the U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York. FBI Director Kash Patel signaled the bureau is ready to pursue others placing bets using insider information. An attorney for Van Dyke could not be immediately reached for comment.
Rubio Says Iran’s Soccer Team Can Attend World Cup
Iran is due to play in the World Cup in the United States in June. The team was among the first to qualify for the tournament in Brazil. It is the third time in four years that Iran has missed out on the tournament. The U.S. and Iran are due to face each other in the group stages.
Meta will cut 10% of workforce as company pushes deeper into AI
Meta plans to lay off roughly 8,000 employees, or 10% of its workforce, in a move to slash costs as the technology company pushes deeper into artificial intelligence. More U.S. employers are pointing to AI for recent decisions to eliminate staff, including companies such as Pinterest and chemical maker Dow Chemical.
DeepSeek’s Sequel Set to Extend China’s Reach in Open-Source A.I.
Canada's Zip Code is Canadian. U.S. State is American. US Virgin Islands is American Samoa. Canada's military service is United States of America. Canada is a member of the United Nations. Canada has one of the highest levels of military service in the world, with more than 1,000 service members.
U.S. Sends Plane to Cuba to Get Child in Transgender Custody Case
Gender-affirming surgery is rare among U.S. children, research shows. The most common surgeries are breast and chest procedures. Police received search warrants for Rose and Blue’s emails, cell phones, and social media accounts. A study concluded that policies preventing access to hormone therapy cannot be justified based on concerns of potential future regret.
Trump tells BBC that King's visit could 'absolutely' help repair relations with UK
Trump says King's visit could help repair relations with the UK. He also reveals plans to build a wall between the US and Mexico. The US president is in the UK for a state visit to the Queen's birthday celebrations. He is also expected to make a trip to the White House to meet the Queen.
U.S. Forces Board a 2nd Tanker They Say Is Carrying Oil From Iran
Iran had pushed for Israel to pause its campaign against Hezbollah as part of any ceasefire deal between Iran and the U.S. Israel and Lebanon agreed to extend their ceasefire by three weeks after a high-level meeting between representatives of both countries in the White House Oval Office, President Trump announced.
Lufthansa cuts 20,000 summer flights as fuel prices surge
Airlines are particularly vulnerable to fuel price shocks as jet fuel is one of their largest operating expenses. Many airlines around the world have had to take emergency measures to counter the rising cost of fuel, including introducing surcharges and raising checked bag fees. Travel experts have reassured Scottish holidaymakers, who are worried about travelling abroad.
Singer D4vd had 'significant amount' of child sex abuse images when arrested, prosecutors say
US singer D4vd accused of having 'significant amount' of child sex abuse images. He was arrested over the death of a 14-year-old girl found in his car. Three grand juries have heard evidence in the investigation so far. The singer is not facing a criminal charge related to those new allegations.
US government watchdog to investigate Epstein files release
President Donald Trump signed the Epstein Files Transparency Act in November 2025. The law requires the justice department to release all files related to Epstein and his jailed co-conspirator Ghislaine Maxwell within 30 days. Trump is mentioned thousands of times in the files including in emails and correspondence sent by Epstein himself to others.
White House memo claims mass AI theft by Chinese firms
Distillation can be a legitimate way to train AI systems, Anthropic says. It's a problem when competitors "use it to acquire powerful capabilities from other labs," it says. The federal government can play an important role in facilitating anti-distillation efforts across labs, Chan says. But information sharing and coordination among U.S. AI labs could help, he says.
Journalist Detained in Kuwait After Posting About Iran War Is Acquitted
Kuwait and other Gulf Arab states have said they have detained hundreds of people for sharing footage documenting Iranian attacks on their territory. Shortly after the war broke out, Kuwait’s Ministry of the Interior warned against filming or publishing videos or information related to Iranian attacks. In a statement on Thursday, lawyers said Shihab-Eldin was found innocent of all charges against him and was expected to be released "imminently"
South African court orders Zambia to return former president's body
Bwana President, Malawi is your country, you are its leader, the head honcho, the one with the most authority. The topic is of another Malawi vice president’s future at the State House is about fizzle into the doldrums and despondency that has characterized Malawi since the dawn of democratic.
Two trains collide head-on in Denmark, leaving five critically hurt
Two trains collided head-on north of the town of Hillerød in Denmark on the morning of Thursday, April 23. There were 38 passengers on board both trains, officials have said. The injured were transported from the scene in ambulances and helicopters. Five people are in critical condition and a total of 18 injured.
Trump administration moves to reclassify cannabis in major shift that could expand research
President Donald Trump’s acting attorney general on Thursday signed an order reclassifying state-licensed medical marijuana as a less-dangerous drug. The move could open the door for more research into medical uses of the drug. It also announced an expedited hearing process starting in late June to consider the formal reclassification of cannabis.
He wasn't guilty but delays left this man jailed for five years without trial
Bwana President, Malawi is your country, you are its leader, the head honcho, the one with the most authority. The topic is of another Malawi vice president’s future at the State House is about fizzle into the doldrums and despondency that has characterized Malawi since the dawn of democratic.
Trump’s Dreams for a Battleship Led to His Navy Secretary’s Ouster
Phelan is the first administration-picked service secretary to be fired since Trump came back into office last year. Sources say Phelan was dismissed in part because he was moving too slowly to implement reforms to speed shipbuilding and because he had fallen out with key Pentagon leadership. The Pentagon has not provided a reason for P Helan's departure.
Intel's stock soars 20% as results top estimates, with chipmaker showing signs of growth
Intel has been a Wall Street darling of late, with its stock up more than 80% this year as of Thursday's close. The chipmaker is expecting to see its revenue grow again in the short term.Intel’s revenue increased by 7% from the same period one year earlier, having previously recorded year-over-year declines in five of the past seven quarters.
Communication Failures Preceded Deadly Crash at LaGuardia, N.T.S.B. Says
NTSB: Air traffic controller had been juggling both air and ground traffic leading up to the collision. Fire truck was the lead vehicle in a convoy responding to an issue with another plane. Firefighters driving that truck failed to immediately understand that instructions over the control tower frequency radio were meant for them.
Regeneron inks drug pricing deal with Trump, will offer new hearing-loss therapy for free
The deal involves Regeneron lowering the prices of all its current and future drugs on Medicaid, according to Trump. It's one of many so-called most-favored-nation deals the Trump administration has made with drug companies to bring U.S. pharmaceutical prices to the same level as other developed nations.
Rodrigo Duterte Will Stand Trial for Crimes Against Humanity, Court Rules
Lawyers for the former president had argued that he was unfit to stand trial. ICC judges rejected the argument and said they believed he was fit to take part in the proceedings and effectively exercise his rights. "The available evidentiary material shows the existence of a common plan to kill alleged criminals in the Philippines," the court said.
More than 250 Bnei Menashe arrived in Tel Aviv on April 23. The community claims to descend from Manasseh, the forefather of the biblical "lost tribes" of Israel. Around 4,600 Bneishe have already immigrated to Israel since the 1990s, with 7,000 others still living in India.
Trump Keeps Talking About Iran’s ‘Nuclear Dust.’ What Is It?
Most people in America are against the war with Iran, as they are in Britain, too. Few seem aware that Iran has been actively at war against America for the past 47 years. If the Tehran regime finally bites the dust, Israel will be at the heart of trade and infrastructure links that will hugely reduce the blackm.
Attacks along the Israel-Lebanon border put a cease-fire under strain.
"We've actually got a lot more petrol in the country than we did before the war began," he says. The price of jet fuel has more than doubled in many places. "It's certainly a more expensive fuel than conventional petrol and diesel," he adds. "So the airlines are still carrying people who bought tickets much earlier but are already paying much higher fuel prices"
Strait of Hormuz Dangers Escalate as Iran Says It Seized 2 Cargo Ships
The U.S. Navy boarded and seized a large tanker carrying Iranian oil south of the Bay of Bengal in the Indian Ocean. The US Navy, meanwhile, has maintained its blockade of Iranian ports and vessels. The tighter the blockade, the greater the pain is in the global oil market, shipping intelligence companies say.