Ukrainians thought they had reduced the risks at Chernobyl. Then Russia invaded

Ukrainians thought they had reduced the risks at Chernobyl. Then Russia invaded

The two explosions at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant came decades apart in the dead of night.

The two explosions at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant came decades apart in the dead of night.

World 26 Apr, 2026

Shots fired as gunman charges toward ballroom at White House correspondents' dinner. Trump unharmed

Shots fired as gunman charges toward ballroom at White House correspondents' dinner....

A man armed with guns and knives stormed the lobby outside the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner attended by President Donald Trump on Saturday night, charging toward the ballroom in a chaotic encounter with Secret Service agents as guests dived under tables at the sound of shots being fired.

A man armed with guns and knives stormed the lobby outside the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner attended by President Donald Trump on Saturday night, charging toward the ballroom in a chaotic encounter with Secret Service agents as guests dived under tables at the sound of shots being fired.

World 26 Apr, 2026

In Baltic skies, NATO and Russian pilots size each other up warily but without a tilt into war

In Baltic skies, NATO and Russian pilots size each other up warily but without a tilt...

When NATO's call came, the French fighter pilots scrambled with practiced urgency, already suited up to shorten their response times.

When NATO's call came, the French fighter pilots scrambled with practiced urgency, already suited up to shorten their response times.

World 25 Apr, 2026

Trump orders US military to 'shoot and kill' Iranian small boats choking Strait of Hormuz

Trump orders US military to 'shoot and kill' Iranian small boats choking Strait of...

Trump, in a separate post on Thursday, claimed a leadership rift between moderates and hardliners was confounding Iran.

Trump, in a separate post on Thursday, claimed a leadership rift between moderates and hardliners was confounding Iran.

World 23 Apr, 2026

NATO intercepts Russian military aircraft flying over the Baltic Sea

NATO intercepts Russian military aircraft flying over the Baltic Sea

Monday's flight was the latest in Russia's maneuvers over the Baltic Sea.

Monday's flight was the latest in Russia's maneuvers over the Baltic Sea.

World 22 Apr, 2026

Iran fires on 3 ships in the Strait of Hormuz as US maintains blockade and diplomacy stalls

Iran fires on 3 ships in the Strait of Hormuz as US maintains blockade and diplomacy...

A second cargo ship came under fire hours later, with no report of damage, though the vessel was then stopped in the water.

A second cargo ship came under fire hours later, with no report of damage, though the vessel was then stopped in the water.

World 22 Apr, 2026

French ambassador calls for South Africa to be at G20 after Trump bars country

French ambassador calls for South Africa to be at G20 after Trump bars country

South Africa is not a G7 member but has sometimes attended summits.

South Africa is not a G7 member but has sometimes attended summits.

World 21 Apr, 2026

Tim Cook will step down as Apple CEO and hand reins over to the iPhone maker's hardware leader

Tim Cook will step down as Apple CEO and hand reins over to the iPhone maker's...

Apple CEO Tim Cook is stepping down from the job that he inherited from the late Steve Jobs, ending a 15-year reign that saw the company’s market value soar by more than $3.6 trillion during an iPhone-fueled era of prosperity.

Apple CEO Tim Cook is stepping down from the job that he inherited from the late Steve Jobs, ending a 15-year reign that saw the company’s market value soar by more than $3.6 trillion during an iPhone-fueled era of prosperity.

World 21 Apr, 2026

Migrants rush to apply under Spain's new mass legalization program

Migrants rush to apply under Spain's new mass legalization program

Many immigrants from Latin America and African countries work in key areas of Spain’s economy including agriculture, tourism and the service sector.

Many immigrants from Latin America and African countries work in key areas of Spain’s economy including agriculture, tourism and the service sector.

World 20 Apr, 2026

Doubts over talks between Iran and US after violence flares in Strait of Hormuz

Doubts over talks between Iran and US after violence flares in Strait of Hormuz

Two Pakistani officials said Monday that Iran has expressed a willingness to send a delegation to Islamabad.

Two Pakistani officials said Monday that Iran has expressed a willingness to send a delegation to Islamabad.

World 20 Apr, 2026

French prosecutors summon Elon Musk over allegations of child abuse images and deepfakes on X

French prosecutors summon Elon Musk over allegations of child abuse images and...

Elon Musk has been summoned to Paris on Monday, where investigators are looking into allegations of misconduct related to the social media platform X, including the spread of child sexual abuse material and deepfake content.

Elon Musk has been summoned to Paris on Monday, where investigators are looking into allegations of misconduct related to the social media platform X, including the spread of child sexual abuse material and deepfake content.

World 20 Apr, 2026

Trump says US negotiators will head to Pakistan on Monday for talks with Iran

Trump says US negotiators will head to Pakistan on Monday for talks with Iran

Iranian officials earlier on Sunday held firm that ships wouldn't pass while the U.S. blockade remained in effect.

Iranian officials earlier on Sunday held firm that ships wouldn't pass while the U.S. blockade remained in effect.

World 19 Apr, 2026

Iran doubles down on closing the Strait of Hormuz as the ceasefire inches toward expiration

Iran doubles down on closing the Strait of Hormuz as the ceasefire inches toward...

Iran doubled down on its pledge to restrict ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz as long as the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports remains in place, as mediators scrambled to secure further talks before the ceasefire expires this week.

Iran doubled down on its pledge to restrict ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz as long as the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports remains in place, as mediators scrambled to secure further talks before the ceasefire expires this week.

World 19 Apr, 2026

Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again over US blockade and fires on ships

Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again over US blockade and fires on ships

Iran’s new supreme leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, issued defiant remarks on Saturday, saying the navy stands “ready to inflict bitter defeats on its enemies.

Iran’s new supreme leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, issued defiant remarks on Saturday, saying the navy stands “ready to inflict bitter defeats on its enemies.

World 18 Apr, 2026

Iranian gunboats fire on tanker in Strait of Hormuz as Iran reimposes restrictions

Iranian gunboats fire on tanker in Strait of Hormuz as Iran reimposes restrictions

The dueling blockades in the Strait of Hormuz lurched into uncharted waters on Saturday. The United States pressed ahead with its campaign to choke off Iranian ports and Iran reversed an initial move to reopen the waterway, firing on a ship attempting to pass.

The dueling blockades in the Strait of Hormuz lurched into uncharted waters on Saturday. The United States pressed ahead with its campaign to choke off Iranian ports and Iran reversed an initial move to reopen the waterway, firing on a ship attempting to pass.

World 18 Apr, 2026

Helicopter crash on Indonesia's Borneo island kills 8

Helicopter crash on Indonesia's Borneo island kills 8

A helicopter flying between palm oil plantations on Borneo Island crashed, killing the eight people on board, Indonesian officials said Friday.

A helicopter flying between palm oil plantations on Borneo Island crashed, killing the eight people on board, Indonesian officials said Friday.

World 17 Apr, 2026

A 10-day ceasefire in Lebanon goes into effect

A 10-day ceasefire in Lebanon goes into effect

A 10-day truce appeared to be holding in Lebanon early Friday, promising a pause in fighting between Israel and the Hezbollah militant group and possibly clearing one major obstacle to a deal between Iran and the United States and Israel to end weeks of devastating war.

A 10-day truce appeared to be holding in Lebanon early Friday, promising a pause in fighting between Israel and the Hezbollah militant group and possibly clearing one major obstacle to a deal between Iran and the United States and Israel to end weeks of devastating war.

World 17 Apr, 2026

Trump says Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire

Trump says Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire

Iran has repeatedly insisted that it does not seek a nuclear weapon and that its nuclear program is for peaceful proposes.

Iran has repeatedly insisted that it does not seek a nuclear weapon and that its nuclear program is for peaceful proposes.

World 16 Apr, 2026

Xi calls China-Russia ties 'precious' in current international context

Xi calls China-Russia ties 'precious' in current international context

When Putin visited China in September, Xi welcomed his counterpart as an “old friend.” Putin also addressed Xi as “dear friend."

When Putin visited China in September, Xi welcomed his counterpart as an “old friend.” Putin also addressed Xi as “dear friend."

World 15 Apr, 2026

Ukraine agrees defense deal with Germany to help in fight against Russia

Ukraine agrees defense deal with Germany to help in fight against Russia

Germany will help Kyiv facilitate the return home of Ukrainian men of military age, Merz said.

Germany will help Kyiv facilitate the return home of Ukrainian men of military age, Merz said.

World 15 Apr, 2026