Pope Leo Says Those Who Wage War Are Thieves Stealing Away Our Peaceful Future

ROME, April 26 (Reuters) – Pope Leo on ⁠Sunday ⁠described those who wage ⁠wars and appropriate the earth’s resources as ​thieves who rob the world of a peaceful future, issuing a warning ‌about the use of ‌nuclear power on the anniversary of the Chornobyl reactor ⁠accident. Ukraine is ⁠commemorating the 40th anniversary of the world’s …

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Mali Defence Minister Killed in Al Qaeda‑linked Attack Near Bamako, RFI Reports

BAMAKO, ⁠April ⁠26 (Reuters) – Mali ⁠Defence Minister ​Sadio ‌Camara ‌was ⁠killed in ⁠an attack by ​al ​Qaeda-linked group JNIM ⁠on his ⁠residence ⁠at the ​Kati military ​base ⁠outside ⁠Bamako on Saturday, France’s RFI ⁠radio reported on Sunday. (Reporting by Mali Newsroom ⁠Writing by Bate FelixEditing ​by Robbie ​Corey-Boulet) Copyright 2026 Thomson Reuters. Photos You …

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Why Pricier Olive Oil May Be Better For Your Brain

By Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay ReporterSUNDAY, April 26, 2026 (HealthDay News) — When it comes to olive oil, not all are created equal. Extra virgin olive oil — the centerpiece of a Mediterranean diet — has benefits for your belly and your brain, new research shows. Refined olive oil, which is generally cheaper to buy, …

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Australia’s Wong to Visit Japan, China, South Korea to Discuss Energy Security

SYDNEY, April 26 (Reuters) – Australia’s ⁠Foreign ⁠Minister Penny Wong ⁠on Sunday said she would ​visit Japan, China, and South Korea this week for talks on ‌energy security in the ‌face of disruptions caused by ⁠the ⁠Middle East conflict. Wong said in a statement that ​meetings with her counterparts in the three countries would “help ensure we are coordinating effectively” …

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Northern Ireland Police Investigate Car Explosion as Attempted Murder

BELFAST, April ⁠26 (Reuters) – ⁠An ⁠attempted murder investigation ​has ‌begun after a ‌car ⁠explosion ⁠on Saturday night outside ​a police station ​south of Belfast, ⁠Northern Ireland’s ⁠police ⁠service said ​on Sunday. “We have ​commenced ⁠an attempted murder ⁠investigation which will be led by ⁠our Terrorism Investigation Unit,” the force said in a statement. (Reporting …

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How the White House Correspondents’ Dinner and response unfolded

Gunfire at the Washington Hilton Saturday night abruptly halted the annual White House Correspondents’ Association dinner. A man allegedly armed with two firearms and knives breached a Secret Service checkpoint outside the ballroom. He was stopped by law enforcement before he could reach the dinner where President Trump and 2,600 guests had gathered. A Secret …

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Iran’s Araqchi Discusses Efforts to End War and Hormuz Security With Oman

April 26 (Reuters) – ⁠Iran’s ⁠Foreign Minister ⁠Abbas Araqchi held ​talks in Oman ‌on Sunday and ‌discussed ⁠security ⁠in the Strait of Hormuz and ​broader Gulf waters and ​diplomatic efforts to end ⁠the Iran-U.S. ⁠conflict, according ⁠to an ​Iranian foreign ministry statement. In ​talks ⁠in Muscat with Oman’s Sultan Haitham ⁠bin Tariq al-Said, Araqchi said …

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Israel’s President Says He Wants a Deal Reached in Netanyahu Case Before Pardon Decision

JERUSALEM, April 26 (Reuters) – Israel’s president said on ⁠Sunday ⁠that he will consider ⁠Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s pardon request in his long-running ​corruption trial only after efforts to reach a plea deal are exhausted, signalling ‌no decision will come soon. Netanyahu’s ‌legal troubles, which began with investigations around a decade ago, have ⁠polarised Israelis …

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Democrats Divided on Whether Removing Trump Is a Useful Midterm Message

WASHINGTON, April 26 (Reuters) – Until this month, Democrats have displayed military-like discipline in staying on message about the economy. Then came U.S. President ⁠Donald ⁠Trump’s threats against Iran, his portrayal of himself as a Christ-like figure on ⁠social media and his attacks on the pope. Since then, nearly 40% of House Democrats – 84 …

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Israeli Military Issues Evacuation Warning for Seven Lebanese Towns North of Litani River

April ⁠26 (Reuters) – ⁠Israel’s ⁠military issued ​an ‌evacuation ‌warning ⁠to residents ⁠of seven ​towns ​north ⁠of Litani ⁠river, ⁠saying it would ​act ​forcefully ⁠against ⁠Hezbollah over ceasefire ⁠violations. (Reporting by Ahmed Tolba ⁠and Ahmed Elimam;Editing by ​Elaine ​Hardcastle) Copyright 2026 Thomson Reuters. Photos You Should See – April 2026