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CNBC World NewsApr 24, 2026
Oil prices rise as U.S. and Iran jockey for control over Strait of Hormuz
Oil prices rose as investors stayed cautious despite a three-week extension of the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire.

BBC Front PageApr 24, 2026
'A dangerous standoff' as Strait of Hormuz blockade continues
The US and Iran's rival blockades of the Strait of Hormuz have become a "test of wills", says Lyse Doucet.

BBC News Front Page | WorldApr 24, 2026
US rights groups urge caution for World Cup visitors
More than 120 organisations issue a travel advisory for visitors to this summer's World Cup, warning of potential threats to their human rights.

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Rubio Says Iran's Soccer Team Can Attend World Cup (NYT Middle East)

BBC News Front Page | WorldApr 24, 2026
We paid our builder £44k - then he had us arrested
Victims tell how Steve Figg left their homes - and relationships - on the verge of collapse.

Int'l Herald TribuneApr 24, 2026
Trump's Approval Drops to New Low, and Condom Prices Rise Because of the War
Plus, your Friday news quiz.

Int'l Herald TribuneApr 24, 2026
Who's Getting a Tariff Refund?
Following a Supreme Court ruling that struck down several Trump administration tariffs, importers have begun applying for their share of $166 billion in refunds. As our economic policy reporter Tony Romm explains, consumers are unlikely to see much of that money returned to their own pockets.

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Companies, Not Consumers, to Cash In Big From Tariff Refunds (Int'l Herald Tribune)

NYTimes GlobalApr 24, 2026
Todd Blanche Targets Trump's Enemies Amid Jockeying to Lead DOJ
Mr. Blanche's salvo of actions are meant to demonstrate progress on the president's priorities, chief among them payback.

NYTimes GlobalApr 24, 2026
A.I. Start-Ups From Canada and Germany Merge to Take On Silicon Valley
Cohere is acquiring Aleph Alpha in a deal aimed at customers uneasy about the dominance of American companies in artificial intelligence.

BBC News Front Page | WorldApr 24, 2026
Nato says 'no provision' to expel members after report US could seek to suspend Spain
An internal Pentagon email reportedly outlines options to punish allies over a perceived lack of support for Iran war.

BBC News Front Page | WorldApr 24, 2026
Howe 'looks forward' to talks with Newcastle owners
Head coach Eddie Howe says he is looking forward to sitting down with Newcastle United's owners next week to "express things from my perspective".

BBC News Front Page | WorldApr 24, 2026
Murder charge after head teacher knocked off bike and killed
Michael Mullins, 56, was cycling home from his school when he was hit by a car.

BBC News Front Page | WorldApr 24, 2026
Watch: Powerful tornadoes barrel through northern Oklahoma
There was significant damage in Enid, a city of about 50,000 people, according to local reports.

NYTimes GlobalApr 24, 2026
Gaza Set to Hold First Local Election in Two Decades
Hamas said it was not participating in the municipal elections in Deir al-Balah, set for this weekend. Residents said it was a long-awaited opportunity to address the city's problems

NYTimes GlobalApr 24, 2026
Could an Earthly Fungus Contaminate Mars? NASA May Have Found One Hardy Enough.
Researchers identified a species that can survive radiation, extreme heat and simulated Martian soil, posing a new challenge for protocols intended to keep the red planet pristine.

NYTimes GlobalApr 24, 2026
Sam Altman's Next High-Wire Act: Getting OpenAI to Make More Money
Mr. Altman, who has faced criticism over OpenAI's direction, has culled company projects and is trying to be more disciplined with strategy.

CBC Top StoriesApr 24, 2026
In Europe, cashiers get to sit. Why is that not the case in Canada?
It only takes around 17 minutes of standing still for someone to feel pain, according to a UQAM professor emeritus and ergonomist. While cashiers across much of Europe are typically seated while working, their Canadian counterparts remain on their feet - raising questions about their well-being and health.



NPR Topics: NewsApr 24, 2026
EU approves a $106 billion loan package to help Ukraine after Hungary lifts its veto
The European Union on Thursday approved a $106-billion loan package to help Ukraine meet its economic and military needs for two years, ending months of political deadlock.

BBC News Front Page | WorldApr 24, 2026
Key suspect in notorious Tadamon massacre during Syria civil war arrested
Amjad Youssef was wanted over the mass killing of blindfolded civilians in April 2013 in the district of Damascus.

ABC NewsApr 24, 2026
WATCH: Tornado rips through northwest Oklahoma amid severe storms across Plains
More than a dozen tornadoes were reported across the central U.S. on Thursday night, including a powerful storm in northwestern Oklahoma.

BBC News Front Page | WorldApr 24, 2026
The Women's Six Nations is faster and smarter - but is it better?
The women's Six Nations has evolved with coaches and players working harder and playing smarter

BBC News Front Page | WorldApr 24, 2026
Radio 1 warns against buying Big Weekend tickets from touts
Tickets for the festival start at £45 - but have been seen online for more than 12 times face value.

NYTimes GlobalApr 24, 2026
The Rich and Powerful Want to Live Forever
From the Kremlin to Silicon Valley, some of the most powerful people in the world now want something more: eternal life.

NPR Topics: NewsApr 24, 2026
After 2 failed votes, Mike Johnson unveils new plan to extend key U.S. spy powers
With an April 30 deadline fast approaching, Johnson unveiled his latest proposal to extend the controversial surveillance program known as FISA 702.

BBC News Front Page | WorldApr 24, 2026
Woman trapped in sewage pit for three hours after outback toilet collapses
The woman got stuck waist-deep in a pit latrine in the Australian outback after it gave way.

CBC Top StoriesApr 24, 2026
Michael Jackson biopic turns up the music and mutes the controversy. What's wrong with that?
Antoine Fuqua's Michael is a surface-level replay of the iconic King of Pop's life. Audiences get toe-tapping entertainment value and an impressive impersonation by nephew Jaafar Jackson at the expense of virtually any investigation into the mind and motivations of the eponymous star.



Washington Post World NewsApr 23, 2026
Israel and Lebanon extend ceasefire for three weeks, Trump says
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is leading the ambassador-level negotiations, but it remains unclear whether the administration will push for a permanent resolution.

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Iran live updates: Trump says expect higher gas prices 'for a little while' (ABC News)
Lebanon and Israel agree to extend ceasefire for another 3 weeks, Trump says (CBC Top Stories)

NPR Headline NewsApr 23, 2026
Warner Bros. Discover approves $110B Paramount-Skydance merger; regulators up next
Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders approved a merger with Paramount, while issuing a rebuke over executive pay. The deal still faces opposition from Hollywood A-listers and scrutiny from regulators.

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Warner Bros shareholders approve Paramount's $111bn takeover (BBC Front Page)

CNBC World NewsApr 23, 2026
Asia-Pacific markets trade mixed as Israel-Lebanon ceasefire extension fails to calm investors
Asia-Pacific markets traded mixed as investors remained cautious despite a three-week extension of the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire.

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Lebanese refugees hope to return home as ceasefire with Israel is extended (MSNBC Int'l News)

Int'l Herald TribuneApr 23, 2026
Soldier Used Classified Information to Bet on Maduro's Ouster, U.S. Says
Federal prosecutors say that Sgt. Gannon Ken Van Dyke, who was involved in planning to oust Nicolás Maduro from power in Venezuela, used the information to place bets on a prediction market.

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U.S. soldier involved in Maduro capture accused of profiting from knowledge of raid on Polymarket (CBC Top Stories)

Int'l Herald TribuneApr 23, 2026
How People in Lebanon Are Reacting to Talks With Israel
The Lebanese are deeply divided over whether rare direct talks with Israel are a good thing.

NPR Headline NewsApr 23, 2026
Trump administration moves to reschedule medical marijuana
The Trump administration is easing restrictions on medical marijuana. The acting attorney general issued a memo saying he is moving the cannabis products out of the most restrictive category.

BBC Front PageApr 23, 2026
Police arrest two over alleged drug sales through shops in West Midlands after BBC investigation
It follows a BBC investigation that found High Street mini-marts were selling drugs in some West Midlands towns.

BBC Front PageApr 23, 2026
Raiders take Mendoza with first pick of NFL Draft
Mendoza is just third player in history to be a Heisman Trophy winner, a national champion and the first overall draft pick in the same year.

BBC News Front Page | WorldApr 23, 2026
Running marathons for our girls has made us closer, say dads of Southport victims
Sergio Aguiar and David Stancombe run the London Marathon together in memory of Alice and Elsie.

NPR Topics: NewsApr 23, 2026
U.S. soldier charged with suspected Polymarket insider trading over Maduro raid
It's the first time suspected insider trading on Polymarket has led to criminal charges in the U.S.

Int'l Herald TribuneApr 23, 2026
$106 Billion Loan Reflects E.U.'s View That Peace in Ukraine Is Far Away
The delayed funding, which was approved on Thursday, is heavily weighted toward military spending, unlike previous European packages.

BBC News Front Page | WorldApr 23, 2026
Headscarf with a beret: Muslim designers showcase floral dresses and boxy streetwear in Paris
Some young attendees say the event demonstrated a more inclusive French culture taking shape.

Int'l Herald TribuneApr 23, 2026
1 Killed and 5 Injured as Shooting Erupts at Mall in Louisiana
The chief of the Baton Rouge Police Department said during a brief news conference on Thursday that the shooting appeared "targeted."

Int'l Herald TribuneApr 23, 2026
How the Iran War Is Morphing Into a Volatile Standoff in the Strait of Hormuz
The conflict has morphed into a volatile standoff in the Strait of Hormuz, as the economic costs mount and President Trump faces a political backlash at home.

NPR Headline NewsApr 23, 2026
Celebrated orchestra leader Michael Tilson Thomas has died
Conductor, composer and educator Michael Tilson Thomas, who led the San Francisco Symphony for 25 years, establishing its reputation as a world-class orchestra, died Wednesday. He was 81.

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In a new biopic, Michael Jackson is a saintly, forever well-intentioned man-child (NPR Headline News)

Int'l Herald TribuneApr 23, 2026
Trump's Dreams for a Battleship Led to His Navy Secretary's Ouster
The Navy secretary, John Phelan, was supposed to deliver the first of the president's ships by 2028. The timeline was nearly impossible.

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Navy Secretary John Phelan Is Leaving the Pentagon and the Trump Administration (Int'l Herald Tribune)

FRONTLINE/WorldJan 14, 2021
Brexit pains: Boris Johnson seals the United Kingdom's exit from the European Union
The British parliament votes by a large majority to clear Prime Minister Boris Johnson's exit deal with European Union negotiators, but there is resentment in Scotland and Northern Ireland.

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Diplomacy in the time of coronavirus: Johnson and Macron trade bows, thumbs up (Reuters World News)
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