Politics

Golf

Masters Round 1: McIlroy Leads With 5 Under Par

Rory McIlroy took the lead at the 2026 Masters after a stellar first round with a score of 5 under par, sharing the top spot with Sam Burns, according to Golf Post.

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Conflicts & Security

Iran War Leaves Long-Term Effects on Shipping, 11-Month Rate Hold

The Iran-US ceasefire has not eased tensions in the Hormuz Strait, where only 11 ships passed through in three days, according to BBC analysis of maritime data. Meanwhile, the Bank of Korea kept its benchmark rate at 2.5% for the 11th consecutive month.

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Space

Artemis II: Primer regreso lunar con aterrizaje en el Pacífico

El equipo de Artemis II regresará a la Tierra con procedimientos especiales para adaptarse a la gravedad, según BBC y medios coreanos.

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Space

Artemis II: Erste Mondlandung seit Apollo-Ära

Die Artemis II-Astronauten kehren mit spezieller Ausrüstung zur Erde zurück, um sich an die Schwerkraft anzupassen, berichtet BBC und koreanische Medien.

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Space

Artemis II-Crew landet im Pazifik nach Rekordmission

Der Artemis II-Flug endet am Freitagabend mit einer Landung im Pazifik. Es ist der erste menschliche Rückflug in die Mondumlaufbahn seit der Apollo-Zeit.

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Music

Hip-Hop Pioneer Afrika Bambaataa Dies at 68

Afrika Bambaataa, a founding figure of hip-hop culture, has died at the age of 68, the Hip Hop Alliance has confirmed, according to the BBC.

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Space

Artemis II Crew Sets New Record with Moon Mission Splashdown

The Artemis II crew will end their record-setting mission with a Pacific Ocean splashdown on Friday night, marking the first human return to lunar orbit since the Apollo era, according to The Guardian.

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Space

Artemis Crew to Splash Down on Earth with New Protocols

The Artemis II crew will return to Earth with specialized gear and procedures to adapt to gravity, according to BBC and Korean media.

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Asia Pacific

Taiwan Opposition Leader Meets Xi Jinping in Beijing

Taiwan's opposition leader, Cheng Li-wun, met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Friday, according to the BBC, marking a rare cross-strait dialogue as both sides emphasized a desire for peace.

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Americas

Venezuela Protests Escalate as Riot Police Push Back Demonstrators

Riot police pushed back protesters in Venezuela’s capital on Thursday as they demanded an increase to the minimum wage of 130 bolivars ($0.27) per month, according to Al Jazeera.

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Conflicts & Security

Strait of Hormuz Still Seeing 12 Ships Daily Amid Ceasefire

Despite a ceasefire agreement, the Strait of Hormuz has seen only about 12 ships pass through daily, far below normal levels, according to data reviewed by CBS News.

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US Politics

Judge Bars Trump Administration From Ending Ethiopian TPS

A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from revoking legal protections for about 5,000 Ethiopians living in the United States, according to Al Jazeera.

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Diplomacy & Trade

US Accused of Pressuring Latin America to Cut Ties with Cuban Doctors Program

Cuba’s foreign minister has accused the United States of extorting Latin American countries to terminate decades-old medical partnerships, according to The Guardian.

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US Politics

Melania Trump Denies Epstein Relationship, Calls Claims ‘False’

First Lady Melania Trump denied any relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, calling the allegations 'false' in a rare White House address, according to Al Jazeera.

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Discovery

Dodo Revival Project Aims to Bring Extinct Bird Back to Life

A global effort to revive the dodo, an extinct flightless bird from Mauritius, is gaining momentum with new research and technological advancements, according to a report from MIT Technology Review.

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