Economy


2026-04-12 18:03:53.101576

Why Opening the Strait of Hormuz Won’t Immediately Lower Gas Prices

President Donald Trump announced a U.S. blockade on the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday. He accused Iran of trying to extort vessels for passage, after the failure of peace talks yesterday. Iran backed out of negotiations in Pakistan, vowing not to allow Tehran to profit off of sending oil to favored countries.


2026-04-12 18:04:44.232220

Here’s the latest.

Zoom Diallo is the first player to visit Kentucky's transfer portal. The Wildcats are looking to add a point guard to their roster. Other players to watch include Wisconsin's John Blackwell and Oregon's Jackson Shelstad. The transfer portal is open until April 6. It is open to players from all over the world.

Entertainment


2026-04-12 18:00:31.701327

Indian music legend Asha Bhosle dies aged 92

Legendary Indian playback singer Asha Bhosle, whose voice defined Bollywood music through the 1970s and 80s, died in Mumbai aged 92, her family says. Born on September 8, 1933, to a musical family, Bhosal began singing as a child alongside her elde.


2026-04-12 18:01:19.706114

Jailed for Love Songs? Yes, and Still Singing.

Hattie Ellis sang for the public at the annual Texas Prison Rodeo. She was often introduced in public with condescending monikers that focused on her race. There are no surviving recordings of the radio show, but in 1939, the folklore researchers John and Ruby Lomax captured Ellis singing “I Ain’t Got Nobody.”

Health


2026-04-12 18:05:51.759029

With U.S.-Iran Peace Talks Set to Begin, Prospects for Long-Term Deal Uncertain

Since Feb. 28, at least 3,000 people have been killed in Iran, 2,020 in Lebanon, 23 in Israel and more than a dozen in Gulf Arab states. More than 2,000 more have been injured in the Middle East since the start of the war. The death toll is expected to rise.

Politics


2026-04-12 18:00:42.920405

Ukraine and Russia accuse each other of hundreds of ceasefire violations

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky agreed to observe the halt in hostilities but warned of a "strictly reciprocal" military response to any violations. He had called for the ceasefire to continue beyond Easter, saying "it would be right" and that such an extension could facilitate peace negotiations.


2026-04-12 18:01:31.627499

Iran Demands Release of ‘Blocked Assets’ Before Peace Talks

Iranians left disappointed but defiant after failure of peace talks with US. Streets of Tehran were lined up with large Iranian flags and giant billboards glorifying the country’s leader. “The fact that the Iranian negotiating team managed to preserve what it achieved in the war, while refusing to back down and surrender, gives reason for hope”


2026-04-12 18:01:50.174883

What to Know About the Hungary Elections as Orban Fights to Remain in Power

Hungarians were casting ballots Sunday in what is widely seen as Europe’s most consequential election this year. The vote could unseat populist Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, an ally of U.S. President Donald Trump. Orbán has been in power for 16 years and is seen as a populist.


2026-04-12 18:02:01.431680

How JD Vance Tried and Failed to End the War in Iran That He Opposed

Iran and the U.S. agreed to a two-week ceasefire on Tuesday to allow the talks to proceed. Vance said they raised "forward-looking initiatives," but "the opposing side ultimately failed to gain the trust of the Iranian delegation in this round of negotiations" Iran also took issue with American security proposals on the Strait of Hormuz.


2026-04-12 18:02:48.387415

Peruvians go to polls hoping to break cycle of instability

New Senate will concentrate a great deal of power in the new upper chamber. impeaching the president will be easier, with the Senate only needing 40 of the 60 senators to approve it. The president won’t be able to dissolve the new Senate, though the chamber can remove a president from power.


2026-04-12 18:02:57.716694

US and Iran hold talks in Islamabad as Pakistan seeks to broker peace deal

Congress MP Manish Tewari questions role of global powers as mediators. Suggests smaller or middle powers often seek global recognition through such roles. His remarks come amid ongoing diplomatic efforts, with Pakistan attempting to mediate between the US and Iran, including hosting high-level talks in Islamabad.


2026-04-12 18:03:30.529096

Trump says U.S. will blockade Strait of Hormuz after Iran peace talks fail

Trump vows to blockade Strait of Hormuz after Iran peace talks fail to yield agreement. President Donald Trump said on Sunday the U.S. Navy would start blockading the Strait. The move comes after marathon talks with Iran failed to reach a deal to end the war. It jeopardises a fragile two-week ceasefire.


2026-04-12 18:05:13.349346

Iran Looks to Project Unity With Large Delegation to Peace Talks

Iranians left disappointed but defiant after failure of peace talks with US. Streets of Tehran were lined up with large Iranian flags and giant billboards glorifying the country’s leader. “The fact that the Iranian negotiating team managed to preserve what it achieved in the war, while refusing to back down and surrender, gives reason for hope”


2026-04-12 18:05:23.007600

Iran Has Been Consistent in War. Will It Be Consistent in Peace Talks?

Iranians left disappointed but defiant after failure of peace talks with US. Streets of Tehran were lined up with large Iranian flags and giant billboards glorifying the country’s leader. “The fact that the Iranian negotiating team managed to preserve what it achieved in the war, while refusing to back down and surrender, gives reason for hope”


2026-04-12 18:05:42.293907

What the Cease-Fire Means for Iran

March 26 he went back to blaming allies, saying he's disappointed in NATO. And then he announced the two week cease fire saying Iran had agreed to open strait. Since this war began, there have been hearings on Iran's nuclear ambitions for decades. The president's saying they still won't agree to not get a nuclear weapon and he can't stop them.


2026-04-12 18:06:33.333806

Islamabad, Pakistan’s quiet capital, steps into the diplomatic spotlight.

The United States and Iran failed to reach an agreement at the end of historic, face-to-face talks. The U.S. said Tehran refused to commit to not developing a nuclear weapon, leaving uncertainty over a fragile, two-week ceasefire. Trump stressed that Tehran’s nuclear ambitions were at the core of the talks’ failure.

Technology


2026-04-12 18:04:02.671588

Powell, Bessent discussed Anthropic's Mythos AI cyber threat with major U.S. banks

The Bloomberg-reported meeting was arranged to ensure (12) banks understand they may soon be defending their systems against AI-powered attackers. A successful large-scale cyberattack on even one of them could disrupt access to funds, compromise account data or trigger a broader loss of confidence in the financial system.

World


2026-04-12 18:00:50.547131

At least 30 feared dead in crush at Haitian tourist site

The incident took place during an annual Easter gathering at the Citadelle Henri. The 19th-century fortress is a tourist spot in the northern town of Milot. The fortress was built by revolutionary Henri Christophe shortly after Haiti gained independence from France. The site has become a symbol of Haitian independence.


2026-04-12 18:01:01.015286

Nigerian airstrike targeting jihadists reportedly kills at least 100 civilians

Nigeria continues to grapple with a complex security crisis involving multiple armed groups. Africa's most populous country has been fighting a jihadist insurgency for 17 years, since Boko Haram's 2009 uprising. Boko Haram and its offshoot, the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), operate across the northeast.


2026-04-12 18:01:09.739843

'It's a special thing to be on Planet Earth': Artemis crew welcomed home in Houston

The four astronauts flew around the moon and back again on the Artemis II mission. Artemis III, slated for a 2027 launch, will send another crew of astronauts to Earth's orbit. The crew was set to be "promptly" reunited with family members, Artemis II Flight Director Rick Henfling said.


2026-04-12 18:01:41.342459

How I Found Out I Knew a Serial Killer

Heuermann pleads guilty to three counts of first-degree murder, four counts of second-degree. Heuermans' attorney says he made the decision to plead guilty on his own. "There came a point in this defense where Rex said, ‘I want to pleading guilty,’” Michael Brown says.


2026-04-12 18:02:09.870821

The Strait of Hormuz and Iran’s Uranium Stockpiles Were Sticking Points in U.S.-Iran Peace Talks

Israel launches new attacks in Lebanon, days ahead of rare talks between the two sides. Last week, President Trump asked Israel to scale back its attacks on Lebanon. The fighting in recent days, which Israel says is targeting the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah, appears to be focused on southern Lebanon.


2026-04-12 18:02:20.092780

What Now? Vance Leaves Iran Talks Without a Deal.

Ceasefire agreed last week included the war in Lebanon, but the US and Israel have both rejected that. US ally Israel has refused to stop its offensive against the Hezbollah group in Lebanon. US and Iranian delegations in Islamabad discussed how to advance a ceasefire already threatened by deep disagreements and Israel’s continued attacks.


2026-04-12 18:02:28.663918

Many Polls Say Orban Will Lose. But He Has an Edge Even Before Voting Begins.

Hungarians were casting ballots Sunday in what is widely seen as Europe’s most consequential election this year. The vote could unseat populist Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, an ally of U.S. President Donald Trump. Orbán has been in power for 16 years and is seen as a populist.


2026-04-12 18:02:39.778462

Prince Harry sued for defamation by charity he co-founded

The dispute pitted the charity’s chair, Dr Sophie Chandauka, against the trustees and, ultimately, against Harry himself. The Commission investigated and, in its August 2025 findings, handed Harry a pyrrhic victory. It said it had discovered no evidence of “widespread or systemic bullying, harassment, misogyny or misogynoir’


2026-04-12 18:03:13.452567

Facing Many Crises, Pakistan Tries to End a Big One — in Iran

Iranians left disappointed but defiant after failure of peace talks with US. Streets of Tehran were lined up with large Iranian flags and giant billboards glorifying the country’s leader. “The fact that the Iranian negotiating team managed to preserve what it achieved in the war, while refusing to back down and surrender, gives reason for hope”


2026-04-12 18:03:20.352325

Woman, 19, killed in Essex dog attack named as Jamie-Lea Biscoe

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2026-04-12 18:04:12.132426

Clearing naval mines is painstaking, dangerous work.

The Strait of Hormuz is a 104-mile-long waterway that links the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman. To operate its unmanned sonar and neutralizing systems, the LCS must move in predictable patterns. It is unclear how many mines Iran has placed in the waterway.


2026-04-12 18:04:20.087965

Israel Launches New Attacks in Lebanon, Days Ahead of Rare Direct Talks

The deadlock mirrors February’s nuclear talks in Switzerland. U.S. officials said the negotiations collapsed over what they described as Iran's refusal to commit to abandoning a path to a nuclear weapon. Iranian officials blamed the U.N. for the breakdown of the talks without specifying the sticking points.


2026-04-12 18:04:31.693260

Netanyahu Says War With Iran Is ‘Not Yet Over’

U.N. agency chiefs demand "accountability" for international law violations. They say they are "alarmed by the sustained violations of the rules of war and international humanitarian law" in the region. "Even wars have rules, and these rules must be respected," the statement says.


2026-04-12 18:04:53.518950

U.S.-Iran Talks Timeline: Key Moments Between Two Adversaries

The United States and Iran failed to reach an agreement at the end of historic, face-to-face talks. The U.S. said Tehran refused to commit to not developing a nuclear weapon, leaving uncertainty over a fragile, two-week ceasefire. Trump stressed that Tehran’s nuclear ambitions were at the core of the talks’ failure.


2026-04-12 18:05:02.887829

There are few public details about the high-level talks — not even the timing.

Iranians left disappointed but defiant after failure of peace talks with US. Streets of Tehran were lined up with large Iranian flags and giant billboards glorifying the country’s leader. “The fact that the Iranian negotiating team managed to preserve what it achieved in the war, while refusing to back down and surrender, gives reason for hope”


2026-04-12 18:05:31.575495

In New War With Israel, Hezbollah Defies Notion That It Was Crippled

Lebanon was pulled into the Middle East conflict when Hezbollah fired rockets at Israel after US-Israeli strikes killed Iran’s supreme leader. Hezbollah said it launched attacks on Israeli targets across the border and inside Lebanon, including against troops in the southern town of Bint Jbeil. Israel has responded with massive strikes and a ground invasion.


2026-04-12 18:06:02.584561

Only two ships passed through the Strait of Hormuz on Friday.

U.S. and Iranian negotiators held their highest-level talks in half a century in Pakistan on Saturday to try to end their six-week war. President Donald Trump said his military was starting the process of clearing the Strait of Hormuz. Trump has said the US Navy will “immediately” begin a blockade to stop ships from entering or leaving the Strait.


2026-04-12 18:06:12.464363

Israel and Lebanon Plan Talks in D.C. as War Threatens U.S.-Iran Cease-Fire Deal

Protests related to the US and Israel’s war with Iran have taken place around the world this weekend. In Paris, France, demonstrators also waved Iranian flags, with many making a peace sign gesture with their hands. At a rally in Tel Aviv, Israel last night, people waved Israeli flags and held placards calling for an end to the war.


2026-04-12 18:06:23.609683

Iran’s South Africa Mission Trolls Trump Amid Hormuz Ceasefire

Trump says U.S. will blockade Strait of Hormuz after talks fail. Trump accuses Iran of trying to extort vessels for passage. Peace talks with Tehran ended in a stalemate this weekend.Iranian state media said "excessive demands" sank the talks. Trump is risking an even greater spike to oil and gas prices.