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Rumor Roundup: Rey Mysterio injury, Trump at ‘Mania, WWE expansion, more Cageside Seats06:00
CM Punk unhappy with WrestleMania Main Event Rock Hill Herald21:32
Huge ‘WrestleMania 41’ match in jeopardy amid potential injury on ‘WWE SmackDown’ The Wichita Eagle, Kansas City04:10
Breaking news – Rey Mysterio injured on WWE SmackDown eWrestlingNews.com05:06
Bret Hart names his dream opponent for one more match Inside The Ropes05:13
SmackDown results: April 18, 2025 WWE - Official Site05:36
What time and TV channel is Wrestlemania 41 on tonight in UK? Yahoo! Sport06:23
CM Punk, Steve Austin & Bret Hart talk WrestleMania XIII match at WWE Hall Of Fame Wrestling Inc08:27
WWE SmackDown results (4/18/2025) eWrestlingNews.com06:07
WWE Hall of Fame 2025: Who are the other inductees as The Undertaker's wife Michelle McCool makes the cut ahead of… The Week08:56
Cody Rhodes lays out Cena again after getting booed on SmackDown Cageside Seats04:39
Rey Mysterio injured right before WrestleMania 41: Report The Fresno Bee09:11
Report – Becky Lynch’s return imminent, she’s in Las Vegas eWrestlingNews.com09:09
Roman Reigns wants to follow in The Rock’s footsteps, Seth Rollins talks 2024 injuries eWrestlingNews.com06:07

Tariffs

As the Magnificent Seven collapse under weight of Trump's tariffs, is it time for investors to wave goodbye to US… This is Money08:12
America’s only rare earths mine is hearing from lots of anxious companies: ‘Selling our… Fortune18:19
Vance in Rome: God, tarrifs, and Ukraine EurActiv.com08:04
China Increased US Treasury Investments as Trade War Escalated Bitcoin.com06:36
Mack Trucks to lay off hundreds of workers at Pa. plant, with company blaming tariffs, other… Pittsburgh Tribune-Review16:09
Will republicans own the brewing budget calamity? Bellingham Herald07:47
Trade war with US triggers wave of factory ‘holidays’ in China’s export hubs Radio Free Asia22:01
4 myths about Trump's tariffs and how they effect Ireland RTE07:03
Tariff irony: US press secretary faces backlash for wearing reported 'Made in China' dress Hong Kong Standard03:55
Reeves warns cutting ties with China would be 'foolish' as US continues trade war with Beijing LBC News06:52
Rachel Reeves calls for Britain to forge closer ties with Beijing in show of force against… MailOnline01:24
U.S. tariff policies to cause "structural crisis" for manufacturing, says Italian industrial association People's Daily07:02
Elon Musk is in huge trouble over Donald Trump's tariffs Futurism17:44
How Scott Bessent ambushed Trump and fooled Peter Navarro to save the global economy MailOnline05:58

Military (World)

NATO Country Sends Troops to Ukraine, Russia Declares Them Legitimate Targets. The National Pulse12:09
Hezbollah Says it Won't Hand Over Weapons While Israeli Troops Remain in Southern Lebanon Asharq Al-Awsat07:12
UK aircraft carrier deployment to Pacific praised by the U.S. UK Defence Journal17:43
'Complete meltdown': Top Pentagon staffers fired as 'chaos' engulfs Hegseth’s inner circle The Raw Story02:27
How much of a threat are Chinese hypersonic missiles to U.S. Navy ships and sailors? Task & Purpose19:29
Purges at the Pentagon: three high-ranking officials fired UNN.ua06:53
Milanović and plenković to convene Defence Council in may to discuss mandatory military service and national strategy The Dubrovnik Times07:01
US to bring down forces in Syria to less than 1,000 in coming months: Pentagon Yeni Şafak07:00
Japanese navy first international guests at Ream Naval Base The Phnom Penh Post08:50
Russia bombards Odesa with missiles, zaporizhia with drones - Fires erupt Kyiv Post07:15
Dutch government confirms €183 million price tag for NATO summit NL Times07:58
Indonesian navy commissions new indigenous Corvette Naval News08:29
Air Force retrieves gun pods accidentally dropped from KA-1 aircraft The Korea Herald09:05
Threat of shelling from the Black Sea: Russia deployed a missile carrier UNN.ua06:10

US/Ukraine

US will drop Ukraine ceasefire efforts if progress is not made soon, says Trump France 2420:23US/Russia Ukraine US

US will abandon Ukraine peace efforts if no progress soon: Trump Malayala Manorama07:22US/Russia Ukraine US

Trump warns US could ditch Ukraine talks if there's no progress soon TheJournal.ie07:20Kyiv US/Russia Moscow

Russia rains missiles on Ukraine as US warns of ending truce efforts Malayala Manorama11:03Kyiv US/Russia Moscow

Bloomberg: US ready to recognize Crimea as Russian in Trump-pushed peace deal Euromaidan Press07:21US/Russia Russia Ukraine

US open to recognising Crimea as Russian in Ukraine peace deal Luxembourg Times09:24US/Russia Russia Ukraine

Ukraine and USA sign memorandum on economic partnership deal – Ukrainian First Deputy PM Interfax-Ukraine07:37Ukraine US US Economy

US, Ukraine sign memorandum on minerals deal: Ukrainian minister Anadolu Agency05:50Ukraine US US Economy

Vance in Rome: God, tarrifs, and Ukraine EurActiv.com08:04Giorgia Meloni J.D. Vance Ukraine

Венс заявив, що «оптимістично VP Vance sees progress in Ukraine-Russia talks The New Voice of Ukraine06:00Giorgia Meloni J.D. Vance Ukraine

US/Russia

Frontline report: Trump “accidentally” hits Putin’s oil budget with a $ 20 billion bomb Euromaidan Press13:03
US warns it may drop Ukraine-Russia peace efforts. Here is how Kremlin responded The Week12:21
JD Vance signals developments in Ukraine war: "We have some interesting things to report on" Ukrainska Pravda14:30
USA ready to "recognize" Crimea as Russian - Bloomberg UNN.ua00:05
Ukraine war latest: US proposes leaving occupied areas under Russian control, easing sanctions, Bloomberg reports The Kyiv Independent20:13
US sets goal for full ceasefire in Ukraine within weeks amid ongoing war The New Voice of Ukraine11:49
Peace talks between Ukraine and Russia ‘coming to a head’, says Trump The Irish News19:43
As Ukraine-Russia talks founder, Trump’s attention wanders The Washington Post21:57
This week in the Russia-Ukraine war (April 18) Defense Security Monitor22:08
What to know about the 5 ‘key territories’ at the heart of Ukraine peace talks The Kyiv Independent20:58
Trump says US will soon 'take a pass' if no Ukraine deal RTL Today18:42
Russia seeks lifting of US aviation sanctions, but EU thwarts those efforts – Politico Ukrainska Pravda08:26
U.S. Conducts its deadliest-known recent strike on Houthi oil port Foreign Policy23:15
The EU needs to "wash its hands" of the Ukrainian issue, then the Russian Federation will deal with it faster - Medvedev UNN.ua21:21

US/Iran

Iranian FM visits Italy for second round of indirect talks with US Trend News Agency07:23
Iran's foreign minister arrives in Rome for second round of US nuclear talks France 2406:47
US airstrike on Houthi oil port kills 70, escalates Trump’s Yemen campaign The Telegraph, Calcutta07:16
Iran news in brief – April 19, 2025 National Council of Resistance of Iran06:58
Second round of Iran-US talks live updates Mehr News Agency04:59
Tehran needs US talks to live, ex-Iranian diplomat says Iran International22:34
What to know about the tensions between Iran and the US before their second round of talks ABC News05:31
Iran FM says has ‘Serious doubts’ over US intentions ahead of talks The Globe Post14:34
Iran will never agree to dismantle uranium centrifuges, eliminate stockpile — official The Times of Israel20:39
Israel still eyeing a limited attack on Iran's nuclear facilities Jerusalem Post06:17
Exclusive: Israel still eyeing a limited attack on Iran's nuclear facilities Ynet News09:09
Iran, US to hold new talks in Rome in bid to reach nuclear deal Nikkei Asian Review05:14
Iran signals openness to US nuclear deal if demands are ‘realistic’ The Telegraph, Calcutta04:34
Military strikes loom as option even as America and Iran prepare for a second round of negotiations The New York Sun19:58

US Supreme Court

Supreme Court blocks new deportations of Venezuelans in Texas under 18th century Alien Enemies… Fox News07:03
US Supreme Court puts pause on new deportations of Venezuelans held in Texas The Times of India07:10
ACLU moves court as Trump uses 1798 wartime law to deport Venezuelans from Texas The Telegraph, Calcutta06:46
Harvard takes a page from Trump’s playbook Boston Globe10:05
Liberal Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan denies appeal from Mexican family seeking asylum from cartel violence The Blaze00:38
ACLU appeals to Supreme Court to stop Venezuelan deportations; Boasberg holds emergency hearing … Fox News01:21
The Supreme Court update - April 17, 2025 JD Supra17:36
A Reagan-Appointed judge does what the supreme court has been afraid to do Slate19:23
Why the supreme court may ultimately side with Trump in the Abrego Garcia case CounterPunch19:17
'Taunting SCOTUS': Concern mounts that White House is now 'openly contemptuous' The Raw Story21:22
US Supreme Court to hear birthright citizenship arguments FOX13 Seattle20:08

UK Politics

Teachers will strike this autumn to 'make Labour MPs pay' unless they get more cash, says union … MailOnline17:01NEU Trade Unions Labour Party

Teachers’ union will campaign against Labour MPs if pay offer in England is not improved Yahoo! UK & Ireland13:38NEU Trade Unions Labour Party

Starmer urges free trade in first call with Trump after US tariffs The Independent23:07Keir Starmer UK/US Donald Trump

Starmer and Trump discuss situation in Ukraine Ukrinform19:45Keir Starmer UK/US Donald Trump

Scottish Tory leader rejects invitation to attend SNP summit STV18:07Scotland Politics Scotland Scottish Conservative Party

Findlay will not attend Swinney’s populism summit Daily Business16:33Scotland Politics Scotland Scottish Conservative Party

Kemi Badenoch dismisses suggestions Robert Jenrick threatens her Tory leadership Nation.Cymru12:37Robert Jenrick Kemi Badenoch Tory Leadership

Video: Badenoch dismisses 'threat' from Jenrick after WhatsApp group mix-up Sky News15:45Robert Jenrick Kemi Badenoch Tory Leadership

UUP leader criticises NI Secretary’s ‘fuss' comments on Irish language Belfast Telegraph17:20Ulster Unionist Party Hilary Benn NI News

UUP leader criticises NI Secretary’s ‘I don’t see what the fuss is about’ comments on Irish… Belfast Telegraph15:59Ulster Unionist Party Hilary Benn NI News

NBA Playoffs

LeBron James drops stern Luka Doncic warning ahead of NBA Playoffs ClutchPoints00:28Los Angeles Lakers NBA Northwest NBA

Ex-teammate says Anthony Edwards has waited ‘whole life’ to face LeBron in playoffs: ‘I know the kid personally’ Lakers Daily20:36Los Angeles Lakers NBA Northwest NBA

NBA Playoff upset predicted in latest basketball picks The Charlotte Observer17:05NBA Central NBA US Sports

NBA Playoff predictions, betting picks: Who will win 2025 NBA Finals? The Kansas City Star22:53NBA Central NBA US Sports

NBA legend reveals bold Bucks-Pacers NBA Playoffs prediction The Kansas City Star00:09Indiana Pacers Milwaukee Bucks NBA

Milwaukee Bucks: Damian Lillard makes shocking revelation in 1st press conference since being… Wisconsin Sports Heroics00:10Indiana Pacers Milwaukee Bucks NBA

4 Boston Celtics bold predictions for Magic series in 2025 NBA Playoffs ClutchPoints04:49Boston Celtics Orlando Magic NBA

Bad news for Celtics as $285 million star may face injury ‘Limit,’ insider says Heavy.com13:22Boston Celtics Orlando Magic NBA

Tyler Herro delivers message to cavaliers after Heat make NBA history The Kansas City Star04:43Cleveland Cavaliers Miami Heat NBA

Heat draw historic matchup in first round of NBA Playoffs The Kansas City Star04:43Cleveland Cavaliers Miami Heat NBA

United Nations

Execution of an unarmed prisoner of war of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the Donetsk region: the Ombudsman appealed to … UNN.ua16:22
UN: Over 2 million people remain trapped in Gaza Bernama08:01
The US did not support the UN resolution mentioning the Russian invasion of Ukraine UNN.ua15:20
UN’s WFP warns food stocks running out in Gaza Dawn07:22
South Korea and Syria just established diplomatic relations. Why does it matter? Korea JoongAng Daily11:09
Dar calls for technology, accountability and multilateral unity for global peacekeeping Geo.tv17:12
Iran: UN Security Council must prevent continuation of genocide in Gaza & West Bank Yemen News Agency (Saba)10:53
UN says Israel killed 71 civilians in Lebanon since cease-fire L'Orient-Le Jour10:48
Iran and US nuclear talks at a ‘crucial’ stage says UN watchdog Morning Star18:05
UN nuclear chief says Iran, US running out of time to secure deal Hurriyet Daily News06:49
“Officers from across Libya discussed a proposal to establish a regional coordination mechanism … Libyan News Agency (LANA)08:42
UN says 500,000 displaced in Gaza after Israel resumes attacks Anadolu Agency06:11
Deputy Prime Minister/foreign minister addresses the United Nations Peacekeeping Ministerial Preparatory Meeting Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan (Press Release)10:59
UN Representative: Iraq has changed, and the progress made must be maintained Iraqi News Agency10:55

Yemen

Yemeni factions hope to exploit the current chaos in Houthi-Controlled Yemen Foundation for Defense of Democracies23:10
80 killed in deadliest US attack on Yemen, Houthis say New Zealand Herald23:13
Massive marches in Saada Yemen News Agency (Saba)07:21
U.S aggression targets Arhab district in Sana'a province Yemen News Agency (Saba)06:40
US aggression launches seven raids on Saada, Jawf Yemen News Agency (Saba)06:40
Houthis raise death toll in Yemen oil port attack to 80; fresh US strikes reported The Times of Israel01:23
Yemen's Houthis claim targeting Israel's Ben Gurion airport Anadolu Agency18:42
Yemen’s crypto exodus: DeFi usage soars 63% as U.S. sanctions cripple Houthi banking AMBCrypto08:03
DC circuit ends no-fly list dispute for US-Yemeni citizen Law36023:59
Destruction from U.S. Attack on Houthi port shown in satellite imagery The War Zone19:36
Yemeni forces planning ground offensive against the Houthis The Long War Journal17:44
U.S. Conducts its deadliest-known recent strike on Houthi oil port Foreign Policy23:15
Yemen embraces decentralized finance as U.S sanctions hit Houthi group FinanceFeeds21:55
80 killed in deadliest US attack on Yemen: Houthi media The Peninsula19:28

Good News

Titch the two-week-old lamb pays visit to Malpas care home Whitchurch Herald23:56
Housebuilder donates over £168,000 to charities Punchline Magazine09:57
She went gray after 7 years in a shelter — Then someone gave her a chance The Dodo23:55
Foundation donates £15,000 to boost Somerset education and job opportunities Somerset County Gazette09:11
What went right this week: the good news that matters Positive News06:07
This is my favorite spring Side Dish (my whole family loves it) Simply Recipes12:50

Gaza

Hamas sets conditions to free hostages and end war Miami Herald14:50Hamas Israel Middle East

Hamas and Israel rage on and on Universul.net13:32Hamas Israel Middle East

Gaza Strip shrinking as Israel expands control France 2410:44Israel Middle East World Conflicts

Close to two dozen Palestinians killed in Israeli strikes across Gaza euronews02:46Israel Middle East World Conflicts

Palestinian photojournalist and center of upcoming ACID: Cannes documentary allegedly killed in Israeli airstrike MXDWN03:14Documentary Middle East Movies

Gaza photojournalist who wrote, ‘If I die, I want a resounding death’ killed in Israeli… Yahoo! UK & Ireland00:40Documentary Middle East Movies

15 killed in overnight Israeli strikes, say Gaza rescuers RTE07:54Israel World Conflicts Middle East

Israel strikes kill 10 members of same family in Khan Younis The New Arab10:03Israel World Conflicts Middle East

Israeli raids on Gaza kills at least 17 people including kids, say hospital workers The Telegraph, Calcutta04:03Israel Middle East World Conflicts

Israeli strikes kill at least 25 in Gaza and Huckabee makes first appearance as US ambassador Asharq Al-Awsat16:28Israel Middle East World Conflicts

Vladimir Putin

Donald Trump 'purring' on the other side of the world after Vladimir Putin's ego-rub over Elon… The Mirror14:07
Trump is 'Winking at Putin' by removing US from Ukraine peace talks, democratic lawmaker declares: 'We lose, you win' Latin Times20:10
Kadyrov takes part in talks between Putin and the Qatari Emir Open Caucasus Media13:08
Kremlin announces end of ceasefire on Ukraine energy strikes UAWire16:41
Putin briefs Tokayev on U.S.-Russia talks about possible Ukraine deal The Times of Central Asia12:52
Putin has adopted right policy on Afghanistan, says Mujahid Pajhwok12:48
Putin responds to Leader of Islamic Revolution's letter Mehr News Agency14:07
Witkoff claims Ukraine is less concerned about "Russian-speaking" regions European Pravda12:12
Why Putin can’t stop the war in Ukraine | 5 Key reasons Kyiv Post (Video)15:08
Trump says US will 'take a pass' on Ukraine peace efforts if Russia refuses to play ball Fox News21:29
Russia’s economy is cooling down The Bell23:11
Tsurenko WTA tour lawsuit raises player protection questions Sportico19:14
Amir’s Moscow visit the calmest by foreign leader with friendly, positive talks: Russian writers The Peninsula18:54
Pause in air strikes on Ukraine’s energy grid has expired, Kremlin says The Moscow Times13:03

Rail Strikes

Train drivers strike on Good Friday over sacked colleague Yahoo! UK & Ireland06:18Hull Trains Hull East Yorkshire

Aslef drivers strike at Hull Trains over Easter in row over sacked colleague Yorkshire Post08:54Hull Trains Hull East Yorkshire

Easter travel warning as 19 million Brits to hit UK roads amid airport strikes, train cancellations and bad weather LBC News12:01Industrial Action Rail Travel Airlines

Millions face Easter travel chaos in UK with rail disruptions, strikes, heavy traffic and… Manchester World09:12Industrial Action Rail Travel Airlines

Tube drivers earning £64,000 handed four-day week after Sadiq Khan caved to union strike threats MailOnline11:42TfL London Mayor Rail Travel

M Group strikes deal for technology giant which supports the UK’s critical digital infrastructure Insider Media13:18TfL London Mayor Rail Travel

Argentina in chaos as unions threaten to shut down economy Daily and Sunday Express22:58Javier Milei Argentina Rail Travel

Argentina braves 24-hour strike as it awaits word on IMF loan Yahoo! UK & Ireland22:22Javier Milei Argentina Rail Travel

Merseyrail cleaners suspend strike action after improved offer Morning Star15:36Merseyrail Public Transport Merseyside

Merseyrail cleaners end pay dispute by accepting new deal Wirral Globe13:32Merseyrail Public Transport Merseyside

Hezbollah

Hezbollah says it won’t discuss disarming until Israel completes Lebanon withdrawal The Times of Israel18:57
Israeli army claims to kill another Hezbollah militant in South Lebanon strike LBCI18:42
Qassem says disarming Hezbollah is seditious, serves Israel Mehr News Agency19:13
Hezbollah rules out disarmament until full Israeli withdrawal Shafaq News16:00
Hezbollah leader threatens retaliation if Israel continues attacks on Lebanon Anadolu Agency21:35
Hezbollah chief delivers televises speech on defense strategy Mehr News Agency18:43
Lebanon says one killed in Israeli strike near Sidon MailOnline15:49
Israeli army: Hezbollah operative killed in South Lebanon strike LBCI14:37

Andrew Tate

‘Karma’: Andrew and Tristan Tate pin Hope Florida controversy on Ron DeSantis, James Uthmeier Florida Politics21:08
Andrew Tate's High Court battle 'landmark case for coercive control' Evening Standard11:04
Andrew Tate's ex Bri Stern expands on relationship, alleged sexual assault TMZ.com00:26
This Morning star calls for Andrew Tate followers to go on ‘extremist watchlist' The Mirror07:15
Netflix’s adolescence brings Andrew Tate back into conversation Outlook India02:52
Florida authorities were ready to help extradite Andrew Tate to UK, email reveals LBC News21:33
‘I own you, and I'm going to kill you’: Andrew Tate accused of rape, violent abuse in UK lawsuit The Telegraph, Calcutta14:22
Lawyer says Andrew Tate will be 'held to account' as women bring High Court case alleging… The Irish Independent (Video)19:14
Andrew Tate to face UK trial in 2027 accused of abusing four women in 'first case of its kind' JOE.co.uk18:44
Andrew Tate accusers suing for 'six-figure' sum, UK court hears France 2413:58
Thanks for Having Me review – charming male look at dating contrasts with age of Andrew Tate Yahoo! UK & Ireland15:50
US would have helped extradite Andrew Tate from Florida to UK 'if asked' Metro.co.uk22:42
Did Andrew Tate point a gun at a woman? New court documents claim Albawaba12:55

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