Images show Israel building permanent military bases in Gaza as US-backed reconstruction plans stall., Images show Israel building permanent military bases in Gaza as US-backed reconstruction plans stall. The United States has proposed plans to rebuild Rafah, a city in southern Gaza that was flattened by two years of IsraeliContinue Reading
After talks in Switzerland, the two sides also made progress on a protocol for ceasefire oversight., After talks in Switzerland, the two sides also made progress on a protocol for ceasefire oversight. The government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and rival M23 rebels have agreed to easeContinue Reading
Argentina marked one year since Pope Francis’s death on Friday 18 April 2026 with a large open air tribute in Plaza de Mayo, Buenos Aires. A DJ priest led the tribute, mixing electronic music with messages of peace. The gathering drew large crowds., Read MoreContinue Reading
commentary All the cool people hated middle-class suburban culture — but it looks a lot better compared to what came next Published April 19, 2026 9:00AM (EDT) (Illustration by Salon / Getty Images / SOPA Images) Those of us of a certain age can remember the middle-class suburban home ofContinue Reading
Fire in Malaysia displaces thousands of people, Read More NBC NewsContinue Reading
A displaced woman returned to southern Lebanon after a ceasefire to find her house reduced to rubble., Skip links Skip to Content Live Navigation menu News Africa Asia US & Canada Latin America Europe Asia Pacific Middle East Explained Opinion Sport Video Features Economy Human Rights Climate Crisis Investigations InteractivesContinue Reading
US president announces talks in Islamabad and accuses Iran of violating truce, warning Tehran of severe repercussions., US president announces talks in Islamabad and accuses Iran of violating truce, warning Tehran of severe repercussions. President Traitor 47 has announced that US negotiators will travel to the Pakistani capital, Islamabad, onContinue Reading
A legal maneuver once reserved for death row inmates and suspected terrorists has become the only recourse for immigrant detainees, who have flooded federal courts in California with thousands of petitions for freedom., Read MoreContinue Reading
At Russian storage and repair bases, tanks of this type suitable for restoration have effectively been depleted. Since the second half of 2025, Uralvagonzavod has not delivered a single refurbished T-72B from long-term storage, says military expert Oleksander Kovalenko. The tanks that have reached the troops were either previously modernizedContinue Reading
The US Army is deploying low-cost Merops interceptor drones to protect its forces in the Middle East, amid the growing threat posed by Shahed-136-type drones, Army Recognition writes. These systems have already demonstrated effectiveness in combat conditions in Ukraine, a factor that has been a key driver of their adoption.Continue Reading
The Strait of Hormuz is blocked again by Iran as the IRGC’s hardline position appears to prevail in Tehran, setting the stage for the 3-day countdown towards the end of the ceasefire, with no new talks in sight.Continue Reading
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this April 19th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.Continue Reading
On the third leg of his Africa tour, Leo urges Angola to move beyond “divisions” created by its war-scarred past., On the third leg of his Africa tour, Leo urges Angola to move beyond “divisions” created by its war-scarred past. Pope Leo XIV has addressed tens of thousands of faithfulContinue Reading