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International

Trump says he will extend US ceasefire with Iran to allow leadership to submit 'unified proposal'
It comes after Iran failed to confirm whether it would take part in a second round of talks and JD Vance called off a trip to Pakistan.
This massive hot air balloon made an emergency landing in a California back garden
The enormous hot air balloon, with a pilot and passengers in the basket, descended perfectly on a small plot of grass at a home in California.
The first reviews are in for the Michael Jackson biopic. They're bad.
Starmer still under pressure as sacked civil servant defends actions over Mandelson appointment
Kneecap and The Mary Wallopers among 1,000+ artists calling for Eurovision boycott
Eight more arrests over arson attacks on Jewish sites in London
Germany and Italy reject push by Ireland and Spain to suspend EU trade deal with Israel
Debunked: Fringe commentator from US spreads false rumour of stabbing at Connolly Station
Gunman kills Canadian tourist and wounds six others at Mexican archaeological site
US singer D4vd pleads not guilty to murder of 14-year-old girl
A year after his death, a mobile health clinic in Pope Francis's Popemobile is barred from Gaza
Yesterday
20th April 2026
Trump says US will not lift Hormuz blockade until deal struck with Iran as talks in limbo
An Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson today said “no decision has been made” on whether it would take part in a second round of talks with the US.
Apple CEO Tim Cook to step down in September as tech giant names his replacement
Over $71bn is needed over the next decade to rebuild Gaza, according to the UN and EU
The joint assessment said the scale and extent of deprivation "have pushed back human development in the Gaza Strip by 77 years".
Separately, a group of UN experts called on the EU to "immediately" suspend its trade agreement with Israel.
Starmer insists he was never told Mandelson failed security vetting as pressure mounts (again)
Tsunami warning issued as 7.7-magnitude earthquake hits northern Japan
Amy Winehouse's father loses court row over her friends auctioning items owned by late singer
Netanyahu 'stunned and saddened' after IDF soldier damages statue of Jesus in Lebanon
Bereaved Israeli and Palestinian fathers now call each other brother
Louisiana father kills seven of his children plus another child, police say
Sunday
19th April 2026
Manchester City beat leaders Arsenal 2-1 in pivotal Premier League title clash
'NO MORE MR NICE GUY': Trump again threatens Iran's power plants over Hormuz closure
Traffic in the vital trade route has been at a standstill today.
Keir Starmer 'appalled' after another arson attack at London synagogue
Likely to be months before Daniel Kinahan extradited to Ireland - former Assistant Commissioner
Sitdown Sunday: Does Trump think he has become Jesus?
Decorated Australian soldier charged with war crimes vows to clear his name
Are the fuel protestors right - should Ireland drill for oil?
Various bodies have previously estimated that there could be billions of barrels worth of the black stuff buried in the Irish seabed.
Last week
12th April 2026 - 18th April 2026
Cunha steers Man Utd towards Champions League at Chelsea's expense
Five people killed after gunman opens fire in Ukrainian capital of Kyiv
French peacekeeper killed and three others injured in suspected Hezbollah attack in Lebanon
Pope Leo: It’s 'not in my interest at all' to debate Trump about Iran war
Trade ships fired upon in Strait of Hormuz after Iran closes critical trade route again
The toing and froing over the strait has cast doubt on Donald Trump’s optimism that a peace deal was near.
Motoring: The quiet death of the manual gearbox
Paddy Comyn
Jessie Sludds wins Late Late Show competition and earns a slot opening for Shania Twain
Here's What Happened Today: Friday
Daniel Kinahan has been arrested in Dubai