Iran, US still ‘far’ from breakthrough amid Strait of Hormuz impasse | US-Israel war on Iran News

Tehran is ‘fully prepared’ for US to resume hostilities at any moment, says Iran’s parliament speaker Ghalibaf. Iran and the United States have made progress in negotiations but are still a long way from a deal, according to Iran’s parliament speaker and chief negotiator – amplifying concerns about a possible return to war when their … Read more

LeBron, Lakers shock Rockets with Game 1 win in NBA playoffs | Basketball News

Despite missing leading scorers Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, the LA Lakers and LeBron James defeat Houston in opener. Published On 19 Apr 202619 Apr 2026 Luke Kennard scored a career playoff-high 27 points, LeBron James had 19 points and 13 assists, and the short-handed Los Angeles Lakers capitalised on Kevin Durant’s injury absence for … Read more

People in Beirut wary of trusting Israel will uphold Lebanon ceasefire | Newsfeed

NewsFeed Lebanon’s residents say they are wary of trusting that Israel will abide by the ceasefire agreement announced by US President Donald Trump. Al Jazeera’s Justin Salhani reports from Beirut where residents tell him they are not celebrating. Published On 16 Apr 202616 Apr 2026 Click here to share on social media share-nodes Share googleAdd … Read more

French government seeking release of 86-year-old French widow detained by ICE : NPR

FILE – A federal agent wears an Immigration and Customs Enforcement badge, June 10, 2025, in New York. Yuki Iwamura/AP hide caption toggle caption Yuki Iwamura/AP NEW ORLEANS — The French government is pressing the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to release the 86-year-old French widow of a military veteran from immigration custody after she … Read more

Trump plans 250-foot ‘Triumphal Arch’ to mark 250 years of US independence | Donald Trump

NewsFeed The Trump administration has unveiled plans for a massive structure to mark 250 years since the US declared independence from the British. The 76-metre ‘United States Triumphal Arch’ is intended to reflect the ‘enduring triumph of the American spirit’. Published On 16 Apr 202616 Apr 2026 Click here to share on social media share-nodes … Read more

Trump’s attacks on the pope are unprecedented, religious experts say : NPR

Pope Leo XIV addresses the Algerian community in the Basilica of Our Lady of Africa, in Algiers on Monday. Religious experts say President Trump’s attacks on the pope are a break from how previous popes interacted with American presidents. Alberto Pizzoli/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Alberto Pizzoli/AFP via Getty Images The ongoing … Read more