Charlize Theron Joins Chorus Over Timothée Chalamet’s Ballet Remarks
Actor Charlize Theron has joined the growing disapproval of Timothée Chalamet over his controversial comments about ballet and opera, according to The Guardian.
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More than 200 Rescued from IS-Linked Group in DR Congo
Ugandan and Congolese forces rescued more than 200 people from an ISIL-linked armed group in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, according to a military statement.
Trump Tariff Refunds Begin but Consumers Likely to Miss Out
Trump-era tariff refunds have begun, but consumers are unlikely to benefit, according to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who said, 'I got a feeling the American people won't see it.'
Lyrid Meteor Shower Returns to Spring Skies with 18 Per Hour Peak
The annual Lyrid meteor shower returns to the spring skies, peaking on April 22-23 with a maximum rate of 18 meteors per hour, according to The Guardian.
Japan on High Alert After 7.7 Magnitude Quake
Japan issued a tsunami warning following a 7.7 magnitude earthquake, prompting evacuations and heightened vigilance in coastal areas, according to the BBC.
New Zealand Declares State of Emergency as Floods Hit Wellington
New Zealand has declared a state of emergency in its capital city, Wellington, as torrential rain and flash flooding drenched the North Island, according to the BBC.
Germany Announces 4.24% Rentenerhöhung 2026
Germany will raise pensions by 4.24% starting July 1, 2026, the largest increase in four consecutive years, according to the federal government.
Iranian Ship Seizure Sparks Tensions, Oil Prices Rise 6%
The U.S. seizure of an Iranian-flagged cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman has escalated tensions, with Iran threatening retaliation and oil prices surging 6% as ceasefire talks face uncertainty.
25 Killed in Firecracker Factory Blast in India
At least 25 people were killed in an explosion at a firecracker factory in Tamil Nadu, India, according to BBC Tamil, with four others seriously injured.
EU Must Not Wait Till Israel Executes Palestinians: Death Penalty Law Sparks Outcry
Israel’s new death penalty law, set to execute Palestinian detainees within 90 days, has drawn sharp criticism from human rights groups and international observers, who warn the EU must not wait until executions begin.
Madagascar Arrests Fuel Fears Among Gen Z Protesters
Arrests of Gen Z activists in Madagascar have raised fears that the military regime, which took power after youth-led protests, may not be better than the government it replaced, according to The Guardian.
Louisiana Mass Shooting Kills 8 Children, Suspect Dead
A man in Louisiana killed eight children in a mass shooting on April 19, 2026, before being shot dead by police. Seven of the victims were his own children, according to authorities.
Outrage as Israeli Soldier Desecrates Jesus Statue in Lebanon
An Israeli soldier has sparked international outrage after being filmed using a jackhammer to smash a statue of Jesus Christ in southern Lebanon, according to TRT World and Al Jazeera reports.
Carney Canada Economic Ties Under Scrutiny as US Tariffs Rise
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has called close economic ties with the United States a 'weakness' amid rising U.S. tariffs, signaling a shift in Canada's trade strategy.
Zelensky Condemns Extension of Russian Sanctions Waiver
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky has condemned the US extension of a Russian sanctions waiver, allowing the sale of Russian oil despite Western sanctions, according to the BBC.