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Today: April 17, 2026
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Olympic pairs figure skating gold medalists Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara retire

Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara have announced their retirement from figure skating, two months after winning the Olympic gold medal with a record-breaking skate

Olympic pairs figure skating gold medalists Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara retire
Europe|Sports|World

Club boss rules pioneering female soccer coach out of a permanent job with men's team

The president of the German soccer club where a pioneering female coach will take charge of her first top-division men’s game Saturday has ruled out giving her the job on a permanent basis

Club boss rules pioneering female soccer coach out of a permanent job with men's team
Political|World

Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz, but Trump says blockade on Iranian ships and ports will stay in force

U.S. President Donald Trump and Iran’s foreign minister say the Strait of Hormuz is now fully open to commercial vessels

Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz, but Trump says blockade on Iranian ships and ports will stay in force
Business|Science|Technology|World

CEO of blacklisted Anthropic is going to the White House

CEO of blacklisted Anthropic is going to the White House

CEO of blacklisted Anthropic is going to the White House
Economy|MidEast|Political|World

Iran says Hormuz Strait open after Lebanon deal, Trump expects Iran deal 'soon'

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said the Strait of Hormuz was open following the agreement of a ceasefire

Iran says Hormuz Strait open after Lebanon deal, Trump expects Iran deal 'soon'
Crime|Sports|World

Men caught competing in the women's category of a prestigious South African marathon

Two men have been disqualified from one of South Africa’s flagship marathon races after they finished in the top 10 of the women’s race

Men caught competing in the women's category of a prestigious South African marathon
Environment|Science|US|World

Severe storm outbreak poised to clobber central US during relentless week of tornadoes, hail and floods

Severe storm outbreak poised to clobber central US during relentless week of tornadoes, hail and floods

Severe storm outbreak poised to clobber central US during relentless week of tornadoes, hail and floods
Asia|Political|World

Iran negotiators, citing possible Israeli attack, got Pakistan escort home from peace talks

Pakistan's air force escorted Iranian negotiators home from inconclusive peace talks with the U.S. last weekend, launching a major

Iran negotiators, citing possible Israeli attack, got Pakistan escort home from peace talks
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

US equity funds extend inflows on Iran de-escalation hopes

U.S. equity funds attracted strong demand in the week through April 15 as expectations of an early resolution to the Iran conflict and resilient corporate results boosted risk

US equity funds extend inflows on Iran de-escalation hopes
Crime|Education|Entertainment|World

Mexico masculinity summit plows ahead after public funding backlash

A masculinity summit featuring controversial speakers such as writer Jordan Peterson is set to go ahead on Friday in Mexico's Jalisco state, among

Mexico masculinity summit plows ahead after public funding backlash
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Political|World

Spain's far-right Vox party secures first regional coalition deal with conservatives

Spain's far-right party Vox and the mainstream conservative opposition People's Party have struck a preliminary deal to govern in coalition in

Spain's far-right Vox party secures first regional coalition deal with conservatives
Business|Economy|World

Canadian housing starts decrease 6% in March

Canadian housing starts posted a surprise decline in March, falling 6% from the previous month, data from the national housing agency showed on Friday.

Canadian housing starts decrease 6% in March
Europe|Political|World

Kremlin denies Putin is cut off from bad news after blogger's criticism goes viral

The Kremlin on Friday denied that President Vladimir Putin was insulated from bad news after a celebrity blogger accused unidentified top officials of not telling Russia's

Kremlin denies Putin is cut off from bad news after blogger's criticism goes viral
Europe|Political|World

Kremlin says Europe's drone cooperation with Ukraine shows its growing involvement in the war

The Kremlin said on Friday that European countries were becoming more involved in the war in Ukraine, referencing a warning from Russia's Defence Ministry about drone

Kremlin says Europe's drone cooperation with Ukraine shows its growing involvement in the war
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Hungary's Magyar starts early EU talks to unblock funds

Hungary's incoming prime minister Peter Magyar said on Friday he was about to start initial talks with EU officials in Budapest as there was no time to waste in his

Hungary's Magyar starts early EU talks to unblock funds
Europe|Political|Travel|World

Colombia's Petro will travel to Caracas next week

Colombian President Gustavo Petro said on Friday that he will travel to Caracas on April 24, amid attempts to meet with Venezuela's interim president Delcy Rodriguez.

Colombia's Petro will travel to Caracas next week
Europe|Political|World

Hungary election winner Magyar hopes to take oath of office on May 9 or 10

Hungarian election winner Peter Magyar said on Friday he hoped to take the oath of office as prime minister on May 9 or 10 depending on a presidential decision on the

Hungary election winner Magyar hopes to take oath of office on May 9 or 10
Crime|Election|Europe|Finance|Political|World

UK's Starmer pleads ignorance over Mandelson, resists pressure to resign

Prime Minister Keir Starmer, under renewed pressure to resign, expressed anger on Friday over not being informed

UK's Starmer pleads ignorance over Mandelson, resists pressure to resign
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

UBS capital rules could hurt Swiss economy, bank-commissioned study finds

Capital requirements proposed by the Swiss government for UBS could have a sustained drag on Switzerland's economy, a study commissioned by the bank found, as a showdown

UBS capital rules could hurt Swiss economy, bank-commissioned study finds
Crime|Health|Political|World

Average of 47 women and girls killed daily during Gaza war, UN says

An average of at least 47 women and girls were killed each day during the war in Gaza, according to figures published by U.N.

Average of 47 women and girls killed daily during Gaza war, UN says
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Dollar drops after Strait of Hormuz declared open, set for second weekly decline

The U.S. dollar fell on Friday and was on track for a second consecutive weekly decline, extending losses after Iran said the Strait of Hormuz was

Dollar drops after Strait of Hormuz declared open, set for second weekly decline
Business|Economy|Political|World

US is leading G20 initiative to ensure fertilizer access, sources say

The U.S. is urging G20 members and the International Monetary Fund and World Bank to take coordinated action to ensure fertilizer access amid

US is leading G20 initiative to ensure fertilizer access, sources say
Africa|Americas|Business|Political|Travel|World

First deportees from US arrive in Congo capital, sources say

The first migrants deported from the United States under a recent bilateral agreement arrived in Democratic Republic of Congo early on Friday, according

First deportees from US arrive in Congo capital, sources say
Business|Economy|World

Bank of England chief economist criticises colleagues' 'wait and see' messaging

Bank of England Chief Economist Huw Pill on Friday criticised his colleagues' "wait and see" messaging on keeping policy on hold while the Iran war

Bank of England chief economist criticises colleagues' 'wait and see' messaging
Business|Science|Technology|World

Anthropic CEO to meet White House chief of staff amid Pentagon dispute, Axios reports

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei is slated to meet White House chief of staff Susie Wiles on Friday, in a sign of a breakthrough in the artificial intelligence startup's dispute with

Anthropic CEO to meet White House chief of staff amid Pentagon dispute, Axios reports
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Brent crude tumbles to $90 a barrel, stocks and bonds jump after Iran says Strait of Hormuz is open

The price of oil tumbled and stocks and government bonds rallied on Friday after Iran's foreign minister said that the Strait of Hormuz was open for passage

Brent crude tumbles to $90 a barrel, stocks and bonds jump after Iran says Strait of Hormuz is open
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Wall Street indexes rally after Iran says Strait of Hormuz 'completely open'

Wall Street's main indexes jumped Friday after investors cheered Iran's decision to open the Strait of Hormuz following a ceasefire accord agreed in

Wall Street indexes rally after Iran says Strait of Hormuz 'completely open'
Business|Economy|Political|World

A fragile calm in Lebanon as a US-brokered truce holds and families head home

A fragile calm has settled over parts of Lebanon as a 10-day ceasefire brokered by the United States takes hold between Israel and Hezbollah

A fragile calm in Lebanon as a US-brokered truce holds and families head home
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Oil falls by 11% after Iran's foreign minister declares Strait of Hormuz open

Oil prices plunged by about 11% on Friday, extending earlier losses, after Iran's foreign minister said that passage for all commercial

Oil falls by 11% after Iran's foreign minister declares Strait of Hormuz open
Education|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Ancient teeth reveal clues to the environment humans’ early ancestors evolved in millions of years ago

Through fossilized tooth enamel, scientists are reconstructing the diets and landscapes that existed millions of years ago. We really are what we eat.

Ancient teeth reveal clues to the environment humans’ early ancestors evolved in millions of years ago
Crime|Europe|Political|World

France's foreign minister says 85-year-old widow detained by ICE returns home

France's Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot says the 85-year-old French widow of an American military veteran has returned home from U.S. immigration custody

France's foreign minister says 85-year-old widow detained by ICE returns home
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Starmer rejects calls to resign over Mandelson appointment as pressure builds

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has no plans to resign over the appointment of Peter Mandelson as U.K. ambassador to Washington, despite Mandelson failing security checks

Starmer rejects calls to resign over Mandelson appointment as pressure builds
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Cheboygan business owners brace for the worst as dam water levels continue rising

Cheboygan business owners brace for the worst as dam water levels continue rising

Cheboygan business owners brace for the worst as dam water levels continue rising
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

House agrees to 10-day extension of contentious surveillance law after GOP leaders’ push for more collapses

House agrees to 10-day extension of contentious surveillance law after GOP leaders’ push for more collapses

House agrees to 10-day extension of contentious surveillance law after GOP leaders’ push for more collapses
Education|Entertainment|Sports|Travel|World

Notre Dame and Villanova hoops teams set to visit the Pope in Rome next season

Notre Dame and Villanova hoops teams set to visit the Pope in Rome next season

Notre Dame and Villanova hoops teams set to visit the Pope in Rome next season
Crime|Health|World

Sheriffs warn of cychlorphine, a synthetic opioid 10 times stronger than fentanyl

Sheriffs warn of cychlorphine, a synthetic opioid 10 times stronger than fentanyl

Sheriffs warn of cychlorphine, a synthetic opioid 10 times stronger than fentanyl
Environment|Science|World

The stunning underwater world that’s at risk as the Iran war drags on

The stunning underwater world that’s at risk as the Iran war drags on

The stunning underwater world that’s at risk as the Iran war drags on
Business|Entertainment|Sports|World

Jon Rahm keeping his focus on golf more than LIV's future

Jon Rahm says he isn't worried about the future of LIV Golf despite uncertainty about its funding

Jon Rahm keeping his focus on golf more than LIV's future
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Polish leader Tusk claims Russia-linked crypto firm backed Nawrocki's presidential bid

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk claims a cryptocurrency firm with “Russian money” has sponsored politicians from Poland's former government

Polish leader Tusk claims Russia-linked crypto firm backed Nawrocki's presidential bid
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Argentina wheat threatened by high urea fertilizer prices due to Iran war

The Iran war has strongly boosted prices of the urea fertilizer that is vital to ensuring a successful wheat harvest in Argentina, forcing

Argentina wheat threatened by high urea fertilizer prices due to  Iran war
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Equity fund inflows rise as war risks recede, upbeat earnings boost mood

Global equity funds received a fourth successive weekly inflow in the week through April 15 as upbeat earnings and increased optimism that the Iran war could be resolved more

Equity fund inflows rise as war risks recede, upbeat earnings boost mood
Business|Europe|Science|Technology|World

Anthropic talks to EU, including on its cyber security models, Commission says

U.S.-based artificial intelligence company Anthropic is currently in discussion with the European Commission on its different models, including its cyber security ones,

Anthropic talks to EU, including on its cyber security models, Commission says
Political|World

What's in the Lebanon ceasefire deal and will it hold?

Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a U.S.-backed ceasefire in fighting between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah, a deal meant to enable broader U.S.-Iran

What's in the Lebanon ceasefire deal and will it hold?
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Hedge fund stock buying hits $86 billion as Iran peace hopes, Goldman data shows

Systematic hedge funds boughts stock at a record pace in the last five trading sessions, adding $86 billion of stock exposure, said a Goldman Sachs note

Hedge fund stock buying hits $86 billion as Iran peace hopes, Goldman data shows
World

A new, forceful Pope Leo steps onto the world stage

Pope Leo has debuted a new, forceful speaking style on his four-nation Africa tour this week, issuing sharp denunciations of war and inequality that

A new, forceful Pope Leo steps onto the world stage
Business|Economy|World

US tariffs drive steep drop in EU exports for second month

European Union exports to the United States dropped by more than a quarter for a second consecutive month in February, but may be exaggerating the

US tariffs drive steep drop in EU exports for second month
Political|World

Lebanese return to 'unliveable' areas as ceasefire with Israel mostly holds

People uprooted by the war in Lebanon began returning to devastated towns and neighbourhoods on

Lebanese return to 'unliveable' areas as ceasefire with Israel mostly holds
Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Countries to discuss Hormuz mission for when conflict ends

France and Britain will chair a meeting on Friday of around 40 countries aimed at signalling to the United States that some of its closest

Countries to discuss Hormuz mission for when conflict ends
Business|Economy|Technology|World

EV maker Polestar's fourth-quarter revenue jumps, loss narrows

Sweden's Polestar on Friday reported a sharp jump in fourth-quarter revenue and a smaller loss, as the electric vehicle maker ramped up production and cut costs to cater to

EV maker Polestar's fourth-quarter revenue jumps, loss narrows