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Portugal Announces €11 Million to Promote Inland Tourism

Portugal is putting €11 million into projects meant to support nature, food, wellness, and cultural tourism in the country’s inland regions. The goal is to draw more visitors away from Lisbon and Porto and spread tourism more evenly across the country.

What Was the Iran Nuclear Deal Trump Abandoned in Search of Better Terms?

In 2018, Trump pulled the United States out of the JCPOA, the Iran nuclear agreement, calling it “the worst deal ever” and saying he wanted tougher terms.

England to ban smartphone use in schools by law

The British government says it will pass legislation to bar smartphones from schools in England, part of a wider debate over whether social media should also face restrictions.

El Salvador holds mass trial for nearly 500 alleged gang members

El Salvador is holding a mass trial involving nearly 500 people accused of gang membership. The case is a major step in the country’s broad crackdown on gangs, and it raises the usual questions about due process when a courtroom starts operating at stadium scale.

Armenia and Azerbaijan Begin Modest Trade as Tensions Ease

Early signs of economic contact are emerging between Armenia and Azerbaijan, with export data pointing to a modest resumption of trade after years of strained ties.

Zelensky Calls It Disrespectful That U.S. Envoys Have Not Visited Kyiv

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says it is disrespectful that U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff and Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner have traveled to Moscow several times but never to Kyiv. The comment adds another small but pointed wrinkle to the diplomacy: apparently, even in international negotiations, the guest list matters.

£1 Million ‘Accessible’ Route Still Requires 15 Stone Steps and Stiles

A redeveloped bridle path described as accessible is drawing criticism because users still have to climb down 15 stone steps to reach it and cross stiles. For a route that cost £1 million, the accessibility promise appears to have taken a scenic detour through common sense.

Men Found Guilty in Church Drive-By Murder Case

Michelle Sadio was at a wake in north-west London when shots were fired from a car at mourners outside a church. Men have now been found guilty in the killing.

M27 reopens after two years of roadworks, but 50mph limits stay in place

The M27 has reopened between junctions 5 and 7 after more than two years of improvement work, including a new low-noise surface, drainage upgrades and safety changes in the central reservation. National Highways is keeping temporary 50mph limits in place while final testing and recommissioning continue, with the restrictions expected to remain until mid-June.

Trump's Approval Rating Falls Again

A new Strength In Numbers/Verasight poll finds President Trump with 35% approval and 61% disapproval among U.S. adults, for a net rating of minus 26. Not great numbers, unless the goal is to collect disapproval like it’s a hobby.

Sargent Shriver’s Newly Found Memoir Describes the War on Poverty

A recently discovered memoir by Sargent Shriver offers a first-person account of the War on Poverty, revisiting how the program was described at the time and why that language still resonates today.

Bahrain’s Bapco Uses AI to Extract More Oil From Existing Wells

Bahrain’s state energy company Bapco is partnering with SLB and AI startup Geminus to use machine learning to optimize oil flow through existing wells and pipelines in real time. The companies say the system can run faster than traditional methods, and an early pilot showed measurable results within 12 months. Bapco will keep its raw data and any models trained on it under the deal.

PGA Tour to drop Hawaii from its 2027 schedule

The PGA Tour has announced it will end its Hawaii Swing from 2027, removing both The Sentry at Kapalua and the Sony Open at Waialae from the calendar. The move ends a long-running season-opening tradition in Hawaii and has drawn criticism from fans, while the Tour says it will release more details on the 2027 schedu

Aeon says its Zeus next-generation missile passed another live test

Austin-based defense startup Aeon says its Zeus advanced tactical weapon system passed another successful test. The company says it is continuing a fast build-and-iterate development process for the guided mini-missile, with founder and CEO Naweed Tahmas confirming the latest test in a public statement.

Iran Demands the U.S. Release Seized Ship, Threatens to Defend Itself

Iran says the United States must release the Iranian-flagged container ship seized by the U.S. military over the weekend. Tehran also warned it would use “all its capacities” to defend itself if needed.

Panasonic Develops Device-Locked QR Codes for Faster Facial Biometric Enrollment

Panasonic says it has created a new kind of QR code that only works on designated devices and in designated environments. The company says the system is meant to support secure, unattended on-site enrollment for facial biometric capture, so admins do not have to keep taking photos by hand.

U.S. Navy tests laser weapon aboard aircraft carrier

The U.S. Navy conducted a live-fire test of AeroVironment’s LOCUST Laser Weapon System aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush. Official images later surfaced on DVIDSHub, and military technology writer Jared Keller was among the first to point out the test.

Britain's Challenger 3 tanks are set to enter service next year

Britain’s armed forces are due to receive 148 Challenger 3 tanks in a joint Anglo-German programme costing nearly £1 billion. The upgraded tanks, built in Telford, are expected to enter service next year with three Army regiments and feature a new German-made 120mm smoothbore gun, upgraded digital sensors, and active protection systems designed to improve survival against missiles, drones, and other threats.

Lee Anderson Ejected from Commons After Calling Keir Starmer a Liar

Lee Anderson was ordered out of the House of Commons after accusing Sir Keir Starmer of lying during a statement about the Lord Mandelson scandal. Carole Malone defended Anderson on GB News, calling the ejection astonishing and arguing the real issue was the Prime Minister’s conduct, not the language used.

Morrisons fires store manager after he tackled a shoplifter who allegedly spat at him

A Morrisons store manager with 29 years at the company says he was sacked after physically confronting a suspected serial shoplifter at a store near Walsall. Sean Egan says the man became aggressive, spat at him, and reached into a bag, prompting him to grab the man’s arm and tackle him to the ground. Morrisons says it has clear health and safety procedures for shoplifting incidents and that staff must follow them to avoid putting themselves or customers at risk.

South Korean Police Seek Arrest Warrant for HYBE Founder Bang Si-Hyuk

South Korean police are seeking an arrest warrant for Bang Si-Hyuk, the founder and chair of HYBE, as they expand an investigation into allegations that he illegally gained more than $100 million in an investor fraud scheme. HYBE is the agency behind BTS, one of the biggest K-pop groups in the world, and prosecutors are now being asked to seek a court warrant.

Premier League clubs object to rising costs at football regulator

Premier League clubs are unhappy about the Independent Football Regulator’s rising operating costs and the lack of clarity over what each club will be asked to pay. The regulator’s budget is believed to have risen well above the previous government’s projected £10 million a year, and clubs say they have repeatedly pressed for an update with little response.

On This Day, April 21: South Vietnam’s President Nguyen Van Thieu Resigns

On April 21, 1975, South Vietnamese President Nguyen Van Thieu resigned after denouncing the United States as untrustworthy.

Israeli Police Arrest Two Ultra-Orthodox Men for Removing Israeli Flags in Beit Shemesh

Two ultra-Orthodox Jewish men were arrested by Israeli authorities after tearing down Israeli flags in Beit Shemesh.

CJ McCollum Leads Hawks' Late Comeback to Beat Knicks in Game 2

Led by guard CJ McCollum, the Atlanta Hawks rallied late to upset the New York Knicks and even the playoff series at 1-1.

Brazilian Triathlete Identified After Drowning in Texas Ironman Race

Officials identified the athlete who died during the swimming leg of last weekend’s Texas Ironman race as a 38-year-old woman from Brazil.

Study Finds Cash Use Has Rebounded in Australia

A new Reserve Bank survey says Australians are using cash more often again after years of decline, with about 15% of payments in 2025 made in banknotes and coins. Cash is still used most for small purchases, and support remains strong among older, lower-income, and regional users, while the government’s cash-acceptance rules for major grocery stores and petrol stations may help keep it around. The survey also points to fewer bank branches and ATMs, which makes the comeback feel a little less like nostalgia and a little more like necessity.

Canadian Tourist Killed in Shooting at Mexico’s Teotihuacán Pyramids

A Canadian tourist was killed and six other people were wounded when an armed man opened fire at the Teotihuacán pyramids near Mexico City, one of Mexico’s best-known tourist sites. The shooting happened on Monday at lunchtime and was captured on mobile phone video, adding another violent incident as Mexico prepares to co-host the World Cup in June.

Taxpayer-Funded Legal Aid for Deportation Appeals Reaches Record High

Official figures show taxpayer-funded legal aid for immigration cases has risen sharply, from 234 cases in 2013/14 to 2,200 in 2024/25. The funding comes through Exceptional Case Funding, and critics say human rights claims under the ECHR have widened access beyond what Parliament originally intended. The Home Office says it is moving to reform human rights laws and the appeals system to cut costs and speed up removals.

Philadelphia school district revises facilities plan before Thursday vote

Philadelphia schools have released twelve final changes to their facilities master plan ahead of a Thursday board vote on a resolution to adopt it. The plan now raises the projected cost from $2.8 billion to $3 billion, increases the number of schools slated for modernization from 159 to 169, keeps six co-locations in place, and cuts recommended closures from 20 to 17. District leaders say the revisions reflect feedback and review, while the teachers union is warning that funding gaps could leave the district with unfinished work and more schools still in poor condition.

Southwest Jets Take Evasive Action to Avoid Midair Collision Near Nashville

A Southwest flight was directed into the path of another departing flight from Nashville this weekend, forcing both planes to take evasive action. The aircraft passed within 500 feet of each other.

Cotswolds wedding venue loses appeal over noise rules, including brass band ban

A planning inspector has upheld strict noise restrictions on Euridge Manor, a Cotswolds wedding venue on a 450-acre estate, after neighbours complained about noise and traffic. The rules include a ban on outdoor brass bands, limits on guest access to a hill where sound carries, and self-closing doors to help contain noise. The venue had argued the conditions were unreasonable and said weddings bring about £2 million a year into the local economy, but the appeal was dismissed.

Flyers shut out Penguins 3-0 to take 2-0 playoff series lead

Dan Vladar made 27 saves for a shutout, and the Philadelphia Flyers beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-0 in Game 2 to grab a 2-0 lead in their first-round playoff series. Porter Martone scored again, Garnet Hathaway added a short-handed goal, and Luke Glendening finished it with an empty-netter as Pittsburgh went 0 for 5 on the power play and failed to solve Philadelphia’s defense. The series now shifts to Philadelphia for Game 3 on Wednesday.

Amnesty Accuses Netanyahu, Putin, and Trump of Fueling Human Rights Declines

Amnesty International says leaders in Israel, Russia, and the United States are helping drive a global decline in human rights. The group says these three leaders, linked to devastating wars, are also encouraging other states to carry out abuses.

South Korea's Labor Directors at Public Institutions to Launch a National Council

Labor representatives at South Korea’s public institutions are set to launch a unified national council this week, in a move aimed at expanding participation across the system.

UTA and Patrick Whitesell Bid for a Stake in Wasserman

Bids are due today for a possible stake in sports and music management firm Wasserman. UTA and Patrick Whitesell’s company have submitted offers, while WME and CAA are not participating.

South Korea Is Projected to Surpass $40,000 in Per Capita GDP by 2028

South Korea’s per capita GDP is projected to top $40,000 by 2028, which could mark the end of years stuck in the $30,000 range. That would be a welcome milestone for an economy that has been waiting a while to clear this particular bar.

Dozens of Veterans Arrested at the Capitol During Protest Against the Iran War

Dozens of veterans and military family members protesting the Iran war were arrested Monday after they occupied the Cannon House Office Building in Washington, D.C. U.S. Capitol Police said at least 62 people were taken into custody during the demonstration, which was organized by several veterans groups including About Face and the Center on Conscience and War.

Trump Keeps Contradicting Himself on Iran Talks

Trump’s shifting remarks on Iran have created confusion over basic details, including who would attend high-stakes peace talks and whether Iran has agreed to deal terms. His staff has had to clean up the contradictions as they go.

New Democrat Sworn In, Narrowing House GOP Majority to One Vote

Democrat Analilia Mejia was sworn into the House on Monday after winning a special election in New Jersey, narrowing Speaker Mike Johnson’s working majority to 217-214-1. That means Republicans can lose no more than one vote on a party-line measure, though GOP leaders say they expect to get a little more breathing room later this week if Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick is expelled after the House Ethics Committee acts on Tuesday.

Human skeletal remains found near Wissahickon Creek in Northwest Philadelphia

Philadelphia police say human skeletal remains were found Monday evening in the woods near Wissahickon Creek and Germantown Avenue in Chestnut Hill. Investigators say the remains are from an adult, but the person’s identity, gender, and cause of death are still unknown.

China and Japan tensions rise after a Taiwan Strait passage

Tensions between China and Japan have continued to worsen since late 2025, with recent military and diplomatic developments raising concern after the Taiwan Strait passage.

Hungary’s incoming prime minister says Netanyahu would be arrested if he visits

Hungary’s election winner says he would enforce the ICC arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and detain him if he came to Hungary.

Flyers Scratch Emil Andrae for Game 2 Against the Penguins

The Flyers will make a change on defense for Game 2 in Pittsburgh, with Emil Andrae out of the lineup because of an upper-body injury. He’s listed as day to day, and Noah Juulsen is expected to take his place. Andrae played in Saturday’s Game 1 win, but Philadelphia now has to manage a banged-up blue line as the series continues.

Iran Parliament Speaker Says Tehran Is Ready With New Options If Ceasefire Collapses

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf accused President Trump of violating the ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran and said Iran’s armed forces are prepared to reveal “new cards” if fighting resumes. He framed the warning as a response to what he called a siege and a breach of the truce.

More than 80 passengers left behind at Marseille airport after Ryanair flight departs

More than 80 passengers were left at Marseille-Provence Airport after a Ryanair flight to Marrakech took off without them, following long delays at border control. Airport officials blamed staff shortages at passport checks and said the plane had to leave to meet overnight operating rules. The airport says it is investigating.

Police in riot gear deployed in Epsom after protest over alleged gang rape

Surrey Police sent around 100 officers with helmets and shields into Epsom town centre after demonstrators gathered over allegations of a gang rape outside a church. Police said eggs and beer cans were thrown at officers, four people were arrested, and one person tried to climb onto a police van while another was detained outside a home.

Justice Department says AI company faked customers and revenue in $1.5 billion scheme

The Justice Department says iLearning Engines and top executives fabricated nearly all of the company’s customers and revenue while cashing in on the AI boom. Founder and CEO Puthugramam Harish Chidambaran and CFO Sayyed Farhan Ali Naqvi have been arrested and face securities and wire fraud charges. Prosecutors say the scheme used sham contracts and generated millions in compensation and stock payouts.

Slovakia to vote on ending lifelong payments for ex-leaders

Slovakia will vote in July on whether to scrap lifetime payments for former prime ministers and parliament speakers who served at least two terms. Under current rules, they receive a monthly payment equal to lawmakers’ salaries for life. Very efficient use of public money, if the public is trying to subsidize retirement perks forever.

U.S. and Israel expected to hold second round of Lebanon talks

U.S. and Israeli sources say Israel and Lebanon are expected to hold a second round of ambassador-level talks at the State Department on Thursday as negotiators try to preserve a fragile truce and explore normalization. The April talks were the first direct negotiations between senior officials in more than 30 years and helped lead to a ceasefire, though Israel and Hezbollah have kept trading fire. Lebanon says the talks are meant to stop hostilities, end the Israeli presence in southern areas, and deploy the army to the border.

Deadly mass shooting in Shreveport leaves eight children dead

The shooting in Shreveport is being described as the deadliest mass shooting reported in the U.S. in more than two years. Eight children were killed.

Trump and Mike Johnson to appear in tele-rally ahead of Virginia redistricting vote

President Trump and Speaker Mike Johnson are set to appear together in a Monday night tele-rally ahead of Virginia’s closely watched redistricting vote on Tuesday. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed Trump’s participation, and a person familiar with the plans confirmed Johnson’s.

D4vd charged with murder in death of missing teenage girl

Prosecutors say D4vd has been charged with murder in connection with the death of a missing teenage girl. They say special circumstances in the case could mean he faces life in prison.

Environmental groups sue over BP Gulf drilling approval

Environmental groups have sued the Trump administration over its approval of BP’s new ultra-deep oil drilling project in the Gulf of Mexico. The challenge was filed 16 years to the day after BP’s Deepwater Horizon disaster, which caused the worst oil spill in U.S. history.

Pennsylvania court overturns Medicaid abortion restrictions

A Pennsylvania court has overturned restrictions on Medicaid coverage for abortions, giving Planned Parenthood and abortion clinic operators a major win. The ruling removes limits that had been in place for state-funded coverage.

War in Iran Pushes Allies Toward Clean Energy and China’s Supply Chain

Soaring oil and gas prices tied to the war are pushing U.S. allies, including the EU, the U.K., South Korea, and the Philippines, to speed up electrification and clean-energy buildout. That shift may also leave them leaning more on China, which dominates much of the clean-energy supply chain.

Tehran Says It Will Not Relinquish Control of the Strait of Hormuz

A senior Iranian lawmaker says Iran will never give up control over the Strait of Hormuz and plans to introduce a bill in parliament to formalize the rules for vessel passage. Ebrahim Azizi said the measure would cite environmental concerns, maritime safety, and national security, with the armed forces carrying it out.

Trump Says U.S. Could Resume Bombing Iran If Ceasefire Expires

President Donald Trump said the U.S. is ready to restart bombing Iran if the ceasefire expires Tuesday. He said he wants peace talks in Islamabad to focus on one goal: preventing Iran from getting a nuclear weapon. Trump also said he is not sure Iran will attend the talks and defended Jared Kushner’s role in the negotiations, saying Kushner is there to help ensure that no nuclear weapon is developed.

Trump Says Israel Did Not Push Him Into Strikes on Iran

President Trump said Monday that Israel did not influence his decision to launch strikes on Iran, pushing back on reports and criticism that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pressured him into the attack. Trump said the October 7 attacks reinforced his long-held view that Iran must never have a certain capability.

Trump’s approval rating falls to a second-term low, poll finds

President Trump’s approval rating has dropped to 37 percent in the latest NBC News poll, the lowest of his second term. The survey, conducted in the first two weeks of April, comes as concerns grow over his handling of the economy.

Border Delays Leave More Passengers Behind on Another Flight

New European border rules are causing delays at airports across the continent and affecting flights.

UK Raises EV Luxury Tax Threshold, Exempting Many Models from the £440 Charge

A new UK tax rule has raised the electric-car threshold for the Vehicle Excise Duty Expensive Car Supplement from £40,000 to £50,000. That means many zero-emission cars in the £40,000 to £50,000 range will no longer face the extra £440 annual charge, with about 475,836 drivers set to benefit and more than £202 million in annual savings estimated for affected motorists.

Florida Parents Arrested After Their 1-Month-Old Son Dies with Severe Injuries

A 1-month-old boy in St. Petersburg, Florida, died after being found with bruises, scratches, and lacerations across his body, police said. His parents, Ashton Kurant and Gabriella Daniels, were arrested on charges including aggravated child abuse and neglect. Investigators said child welfare staff had seen the baby uninjured six days earlier. Police say the cause and manner of death are still pending an autopsy.

Alabama QB Ty Simpson considered a major Miami offer before entering the 2026 NFL Draft

Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson said he seriously weighed a “life-changing” offer to play at Miami before deciding to enter the 2026 NFL Draft.

Weekend students who were wrongly told to repay loans get relief

About 22,000 weekend students were told their courses had never been eligible for student finance, but they have now been given a reprieve on repayment. For the students involved, that is a rare moment of bureaucratic mercy — and a fairly important one.

Cisco Says AI Is Pushing Cyber Defense to Real Time

Cisco’s Jeetu Patel says AI-driven attacks are shrinking exploit timelines to minutes, which means security teams need machine-speed defense, real-time enforcement, and tighter collaboration across the ecosystem to protect critical infrastructure and keep up with adversaries.

Louisiana mass shooting kills seven children and an eighth child

Officials say three boys and five girls, ages 3 to 11, were killed in a shooting in Louisiana on Sunday.

Rat Poison Found in Baby Food Sold in Austria, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic

Officials are treating the contamination as a suspected case of tampering, not a manufacturing defect, after rat poison was found in baby food sold through SPAR stores in Austria and in parts of Slovakia and the Czech Republic. The affected products have been flagged as a cross-border food safety issue, and investigators are looking into how the contamination got there.

Mercedes-Benz Signs First EV Battery Supply Deal With Samsung SDI

Samsung SDI says it has reached its first agreement to supply electric vehicle batteries to Mercedes-Benz. The deal gives the South Korean battery maker a new customer in the EV market and adds another supply link for the German luxury automaker.

Hundreds Try to Storm Wisconsin Beagle Research Facility; Police Use Pepper Spray and Rubber Bullets

About 1,000 animal welfare activists tried to enter a beagle breeding and research facility in Wisconsin, and officers responded with pepper spray and rubber bullets. Around 25 protesters were arrested.

Mother and Six Children Killed in Pennsylvania House Explosion and Fire

An explosion and fire in north-central Pennsylvania killed seven people over the weekend, including a mother and six children.

Amy Winehouse’s father loses court case over auctioned items

Mitch Winehouse accused two friends of profiting from items sold at auctions in the United States, but he lost the court case.

Police Search for Suspect After Fatal Daylight Stabbing in South Philadelphia

Police in Philadelphia are searching for a suspect after a man was fatally stabbed Saturday afternoon on the 400 block of Tasker Street near Ridley Avenue. Officers first responded to reports of a shooting around 2:30 p.m., and the killing in a busy neighborhood left nearby residents shaken.

Russia Says It Foiled Ukraine-Linked Bomb Plot, Arrests German Woman

Russia’s FSB says it stopped a bomb plot it blames on Ukraine and arrested a German woman who was reportedly found with a bomb in her backpack. No independent confirmation was provided in the supplied details.

Speed camera enforcement begins near five Philadelphia schools

Enforcement has started Monday near five Philadelphia schools as part of a five-year pilot program aimed at reducing dangerous driving in school speed zones.

Progressive Bulgaria tops the polls in Bulgaria’s eighth parliamentary election in five years

Bulgaria’s former president called the result a “victory of hope” after his Progressive Bulgaria coalition came first in Sunday’s election. It was the country’s eighth parliamentary vote in five years, underscoring just how often Bulgarian politics has been back at the ballot box lately.

Tesco becomes the first UK supermarket to switch an entire product range to QR codes

Tesco has become the first UK supermarket to replace traditional barcodes with QR codes across an entire product range, starting with 13 own-label sausage lines. The company says the change will give shoppers more product information, improve stock control, reduce food waste, and make recalls more precise, while checkout shopping stays the same.

Trump Administration Starts Refunds for Tariffs Struck Down by Court

The Trump administration is set to begin accepting refund requests for more than $166 billion collected from tariffs that were struck down in February. The government will start returning the money, along with interest, giving up a major source of revenue.

Several Injured as Fans Clash with Police at Paraguay’s Superclásico Match

The Olimpia-Cerro Porteño derby in Paraguay was abandoned after 29 minutes after clashes broke out between fans and police. Police fired rubber bullets and tear gas at the crowd, leaving several people injured.

Reform says it would review all asylum claims from the past five years if it wins power

Reform has pledged that, if it forms the next government, it would review every asylum claim made over the past five years. The current Labour government has already announced tougher immigration measures, including efforts to disrupt people-smuggling gangs.

Two arrested after attack on Kenton synagogue in north-west London

Two people have been arrested after Kenton United Synagogue in Harrow, north-west London, was targeted around midnight on Sunday.

Progressive Bulgaria secures a parliamentary majority in Bulgaria

With 87% of the vote counted, Progressive Bulgaria has secured a majority in the Bulgarian parliament.

Oil Prices Rise After Trump Says an Iranian Ship Was Seized

Oil prices moved higher after Trump said an Iranian ship had been seized. Energy markets have been volatile since the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran on February 28.

Bulgaria's Pro-Russian Radev Takes Early Lead in Election Count

Exit polls show Rumen Radev’s new left-leaning, pro-Russian party well ahead in Bulgaria’s latest election, the country’s eighth in five years. Radev, a former fighter pilot, stepped down as president in January.

US Releases Video Said to Show Mission to Seize Iranian Ship

The U.S. says it intercepted an Iranian-flagged cargo ship in the Gulf as part of its naval blockade, and Donald Trump said the video shows the mission to capture it.

U.S. Navy Fires Warning Shots and Seizes Iranian-Flagged Cargo Ship in the Gulf of Oman

U.S. military footage shows a destroyer firing warning shots before boarding and seizing an Iranian-flagged cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman. The ship reportedly tried to evade a naval blockade, and the incident comes amid heightened tensions near the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran Says It Will Retaliate After U.S. Marines Seize Iranian Ship Near the Strait of Hormuz

Talks in Islamabad remain stalled as tensions rise after U.S. Marines captured an Iranian ship near the Strait of Hormuz. Iran says it will retaliate, adding another flashpoint to the conflict.

Russian Agents Monitored Mandelson for Years, Including His Links to Epstein

Fresh reports say Russian intelligence tracked Peter Mandelson from 2004 onward, including his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. The reporting also says Mandelson failed security vetting for his ambassador role in Washington, with officials flagging concerns over his business links to Russia and China. The fallout has now turned into a political headache for Keir Starmer, who says he did not know Mandelson had failed the clearance.

Obama and New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani Visit a Child Care Center in New York

Barack Obama joined New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani at a child care center, where he read to preschoolers and backed Mamdani’s affordability agenda for families.

Roy Keane clashes with Neville and Richards after Manchester City beat Arsenal

Roy Keane argued with Gary Neville and Micah Richards on Sky Sports after Manchester City’s 2-1 win over Arsenal, rejecting the idea that the Gunners should take comfort from their performance. City’s goals from Rayan Cherki and Erling Haaland cut Arsenal’s lead at the top to three points, with City also having a game in hand. Keane said the only thing that matters in a title race is points, not praise, while Mikel Arteta insisted Arsenal still control their own fate with five games left.

Expert Says Bulgaria’s Rumen Radev Is a Pro-EU Figure With Pro-Kremlin Leanings

An analyst says Bulgaria’s election winner, Rumen Radev, is unlikely to be openly anti-EU, but argues his victory is still a major win for the Kremlin and the result of a long Russian effort to deepen its influence in the country.

More European Kanye West concerts are canceled as his EU tour faces uncertainty

Kanye West’s upcoming concerts in Poland and Switzerland have been canceled, adding to a growing string of setbacks for his planned European tour. The cancellations come amid backlash over his past antisemitic comments, and it’s now unclear how much of the tour will actually go ah

WCU fraternity raises $90,000 for student killed in crash

Friends and family of West Chester University student Garrett Nicholas gathered in West Chester one week after he was struck and killed by a car while crossing the street. His fraternity, Pi Kappa Alpha, hosted a fundraiser at Stove & Tap and has raised $90,000 so far to support his family. Garrett’s father said the support has helped the family cope, and that his son’s organ donation helped three adults and six children.

Tehran Threatens Quick Response After U.S. Seizes Iranian-Flagged Ship Near the Strait of Hormuz

Iran says it will respond quickly after the U.S. seized an Iranian-flagged vessel near the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. says its naval blockade of Iranian ports will continue despite the ceasefire, while Iran reversed its decision to reopen the strait, then fired on vessels trying to pass through.

Eight children killed in Louisiana mass shooting after domestic dispute

Eight children were killed and two others injured in a mass shooting in Louisiana on Sunday morning. Police said the violence began as a domestic dispute.

Pope Leo XIV and Vice President Vance Downplay Feud With Trump

Pope Leo XIV and Vice President Vance both said Saturday that reports of a feud with President Trump had been overstated and misread. The pope said the political situation had created a narrative that was not accurate in all respects.

Scan of Open Science Datasets Finds Copy-Paste Errors in Scientific Data

A researcher built a tool called copy-paste-detective to scan open science datasets for copy-paste errors. After checking 600 datasets, it found 18 instances of highly improbable preserved sequences, and three papers were singled out as having dubious datasets. The next step is to scan roughly 24,000 more Excel-based datasets on Dryad, where a similar error rate would suggest many more cases could turn up.

Blue Origin Reuses New Glenn Booster, but Its Payload Is Lost After Second-Stage Failure

Blue Origin’s New Glenn completed the first successful reflight of a first-stage booster, which landed on its Atlantic recovery platform after launch. But the rocket’s second stage malfunctioned on its third flight, leaving AST SpaceMobile’s BlueBird 7 satellite in an unrecoverable orbit. The satellite will be de-orbited, and AST SpaceMobile says its insurance is expected to cover the cost.

Oil Prices Jump on Mixed Signals From U.S.-Iran Ceasefire Talks

Brent crude rose more than 7 percent after Washington and Tehran gave conflicting accounts of ceasefire negotiations. The market is reacting to uncertainty, and oil traders, as ever, are treating diplomatic ambiguity like a buying opportunity.

Philadelphia begins ticketing drivers in school-zone speed camera areas

Speed cameras in several Philadelphia school zones have moved from warning mode to full enforcement after a 60-day grace period. Drivers going 11 mph or more over the limit will now face fines, with higher penalties for faster speeds, and officials say the goal is to slow traffic and improve safety around schools.

Police investigate fatal stabbing in South Philadelphia

Police are investigating a deadly stabbing that happened Saturday afternoon on the 400 block of Tasker Street in South Philadelphia. Authorities are searching for a suspect.

Temple University student chased into dorm lobby and assaulted, police say

Temple University police say a student was chased by a group of juveniles into the lobby of Morgan Hall South around 2:50 a.m. Sunday and struck. The student had minor injuries and declined treatment, while police say the group also damaged university property. The suspects were caught on surveillance video, and Temple and Philadelphia are increasing patrols in the area while asking for help identifying them.

U.S. forces fire on and seize Iranian cargo ship in Gulf of Oman

American forces fired on and took custody of the 900-foot Iranian cargo ship Touska after it allegedly ignored orders to stop near the Gulf of Oman, according to the U.S. and comments from Donald Trump. U.S. Central Command posted footage of the strike, while Iran called it armed piracy and warned it would respond. The incident comes as the U.S. blockade of Iranian-linked shipping enters its seventh day and tensions rise ahead of a ceasefire deadline.

Two U.S. embassy officials die in car crash in Mexico

Two U.S. embassy officials were killed in a car crash on Sunday in Mexico’s Chihuahua state, along with one Mexican official and a police officer. The group had earlier worked to shut down a drug lab in the municipality of Morelos.

Five questions for Starmer as he faces MPs over the Mandelson scandal

Keir Starmer is due to face MPs over the Mandelson scandal after saying he was staggered to learn last week that Foreign Office civil servants had withheld information from him.

Newspoll and Resolve show Labor ahead as One Nation slips

New polling from Newspoll and Resolve puts Labor clearly ahead, with One Nation and the Coalition’s combined vote down from earlier surveys. Both polls show Labor leading on two-party terms, while Anthony Albanese and Opposition figures Angus Taylor draw mixed personal ratings. The polls also show cost of living as the top issue, with voters more likely to back tax hikes on petrol profits and property concessions than not.

Eight Children Killed in Louisiana Mass Shooting, Police Say

Police in Shreveport say at least eight children were killed and two adults were wounded in a domestic violence incident. Officers said the suspect, Shamar Elkins, was fatally shot and killed seven of his own children, injured their mother, and also killed another child.

India Has Spent Billions on Metro Rail, but Ridership Remains Low

India has invested billions in metro systems, but commuter numbers are still lagging. Experts say usage is unlikely to rise quickly without better last-mile connections and fares people can actually afford.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney Says Close U.S. Trade Ties Have Become a Weakness

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Sunday that tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump have turned Canada’s close trade ties with the United States into a weakness.

DNA project identifies UK soldier fathers of 20 children born near Kenyan military base

A DNA and legal project has identified the fathers of 20 children born near a military base in Kenya. The cases involve children who were told their fathers were dead, and the project has now linked them to UK soldiers.

Oil prices jump after tankers are blocked in the Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices rose sharply after the latest standoff in the Strait of Hormuz prevented tankers from passing through. U.S. crude climbed 6.4% to $87.88 a barrel after trading resumed on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, while Brent crude rose 6.5% to $96.25 a barrel.

New university free speech complaints system to take effect this year

Universities in the UK could face fines of up to £500,000, or 2% of their income, if they fail to protect free speech under a new complaints system set to come into force this year.

Matt Fitzpatrick beats Scottie Scheffler in RBC Heritage playoff

England’s Matt Fitzpatrick won the RBC Heritage after defeating world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler at the first playoff hole with a birdie. Fitzpatrick had led by three shots heading into the final round at Hilton Head, then lost ground late before steadying himself to claim his second PGA Tour victory of the year.

Why Recycled Clothes From Around the World End Up Dumped in a South American Country

Old garments from around the world are being discarded in a South American country, raising questions about what happens to clothes after they are recycled and where the waste actually goes.