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South Korean appeals court increases ex-first lady Kim Keon Hee’s sentence for 4 years
South Korean appeals court increases ex-first lady Kim Keon Hee’s sentence for 4 years

The ruling comes amid a dramatic fall for the couple following the political chaos of late 2024

Trump says Iran in ‘state of collapse’ as nuclear talks stall and Gulf tensions rise
Trump says Iran in ‘state of collapse’ as nuclear talks stall and Gulf tensions rise

The statement comes after Iran offered the most recent proposal to the US, aiming to mark a permanent end to the ceasefire

Russian superyacht Nord transits blockaded Strait of Hormuz amid US-Iran tensions
Russian superyacht Nord transits blockaded Strait of Hormuz amid US-Iran tensions

Neither Iran nor the United States objected to the journey

UAE to exit OPEC and OPEC+ alliance: Historic shift set for May 1
UAE to exit OPEC and OPEC+ alliance: Historic shift set for May 1

UAE exits OPEC+ May 1 to pursue independent production goals

Key issues blocking US–Iran agreement: Uranium stockpile, sanctions and regional influence
Key issues blocking US–Iran agreement: Uranium stockpile, sanctions and regional influence

Here are several main sticking points that remain in any deal between the US-Iran

Trump visa pause: Millions of professionals risk losing legal status
Trump visa pause: Millions of professionals risk losing legal status

Industry leaders are sounding the alarm as major tech and healthcare sector face potential mass departures

Wren Kitchens files for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, abruptly closes all U.S. showrooms
Wren Kitchens files for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, abruptly closes all U.S. showrooms

Wren Kitchens liquidates U.S. operations shuttering all showrooms and studios via Chapter 7 bankruptcy

Ilhan Omar mocked for ‘World War 11’ gaffe during foreign policy speech
Ilhan Omar mocked for ‘World War 11’ gaffe during foreign policy speech

Ilhan Omar mistakenly read the Roman numeral ‘II’ as the number eleven

Keir Starmer battles Commons vote over allegations linked to Mandelson
Keir Starmer battles Commons vote over allegations linked to Mandelson

Labour MPs prepare to vote on bid to launch probe into Sir Keir Starmer and Lord Mandelson

Indonesia train crash kills at least 14 as rescuers search wreckage
Indonesia train crash kills at least 14 as rescuers search wreckage

Train collision in Indonesia injures 84 people, President Prabowo Subianto orders investigation

Trump to reject Iran’s new Strait of Hormuz deal, casting doubt on peace talks
Trump to reject Iran’s new Strait of Hormuz deal, casting doubt on peace talks

Donald Trump unlikely to accept Iran’s latest proposal to end war without nuclear talks

Trump blasts ‘terrible’ Jimmy Kimmel over ‘fake video’ of Melania and Barron
Trump blasts ‘terrible’ Jimmy Kimmel over ‘fake video’ of Melania and Barron

Trump urges Disney and ABC to dismiss Jimmy Kimmel over ‘despicable’ joke about Melania Trump

White House press dinner shooting suspect faces attempted assassination charges
White House press dinner shooting suspect faces attempted assassination charges

White House dinner shooting suspect charged in alleged assassination plot against Trump

US Supreme Court upholds Texas map favoring Republicans ahead of 2026 midterms
US Supreme Court upholds Texas map favoring Republicans ahead of 2026 midterms

Donald Trump-backed Texas redistricting plan gets green light from Supreme Court before 2026 elections

Melania Trump slams 'coward' Jimmy Kimmel over widow joke after WHCD shooting
Melania Trump slams 'coward' Jimmy Kimmel over widow joke after WHCD shooting

First Lady Melania Trump calls for ABC to act after Jimmy Kimmel's 'hateful' monologue

Iran FM makes explosive claims about US role in failed peace talks
Iran FM makes explosive claims about US role in failed peace talks

Putin pledges support as Iran FM Abbas Araghchi blames US for collapse of peace talks

JD Vance's first reaction to WHCD shooting revealed after VP rushed off stage
JD Vance's first reaction to WHCD shooting revealed after VP rushed off stage

JD Vance removed from stage before Donald Trump and Melania Trump after shots fired

Richest countries in 2026:New wealth index boots France, Germany from top 10
Richest countries in 2026:New wealth index boots France, Germany from top 10

France and Germany out of 10 richest countries in 2026 under new wealth measure

Trump blasts 'horrible' host of CBS '60 Minutes' over manifesto question
Trump blasts 'horrible' host of CBS '60 Minutes' over manifesto question

Norah O'Donnell's question about Cole Allen's manifesto sparks Donald Trump backlash

Iran offers US deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz despite ongoing nuclear dispute
Iran offers US deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz despite ongoing nuclear dispute

Iran proposes ending Strait of Hormuz chokehold without nuclear concessions after ceasefire extension

Historic April Snow: Record-breaking storms hit Moscow and Western U.S.
Historic April Snow: Record-breaking storms hit Moscow and Western U.S.

The weight of the snow has reportedly toppled trees and cut power to dozens of villages

Search suspended for Norwegian breakaway crew member after man overboard incident
Search suspended for Norwegian breakaway crew member after man overboard incident

Security camera footage showed the individual falling into the Atlantic Ocean

Oil prices surge past $100 as Trump cancels Iran peace talks in Pakistan
Oil prices surge past $100 as Trump cancels Iran peace talks in Pakistan

Trump’s exit from Iran-Pakistan peace talks triggered a $107 oil price surge

Trump reveals gala shooter’s manifesto: ‘He hates Christians’
Trump reveals gala shooter’s manifesto: ‘He hates Christians’

Trump blames Democratic rhetoric and funding delays after an armed anti-Christian’s gala attack

East Austin shooting outside Sam’s BBQ: Suspect at large after 2 injured
East Austin shooting outside Sam’s BBQ: Suspect at large after 2 injured

The shooter managed to flee the scene before officers arrived

Putin and Araghchi meet in Moscow after Islamabad peace talks stall
Putin and Araghchi meet in Moscow after Islamabad peace talks stall

The diplomatic push follows the failure of the ‘Islamabad Talks’ earlier this month

Abbas Araghchi departs Islamabad after brief meeting with officials: Report
Abbas Araghchi departs Islamabad after brief meeting with officials: Report

Abbas Araghchi has reportedly left for Moscow to hold talks with Putin, as per Russia’s foreign ministry

Elon Musk warns US faces ‘1000%’ bankruptcy risk without AI breakthrough
Elon Musk warns US faces ‘1000%’ bankruptcy risk without AI breakthrough

The Tesla owner stressed that interest payments alone now surpasses the country’s military budget, crossing $1 trillion on a yearly basis

Trump ‘likely’ target in Washington Dinner Shooting as gunman arrested, US official says
Trump ‘likely’ target in Washington Dinner Shooting as gunman arrested, US official says

Authorities confirmed that a Secret Service agent got injured in the attempt but survived due to wearing a bulletproof vest

RAF Fairford fire: No injuries reported after fire broke out at key US Air force base
RAF Fairford fire: No injuries reported after fire broke out at key US Air force base

Initial reports suggested the fire was accidental, though probes are ongoing to determine the exact cause