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Protesters in downtown Boston demand complete end to illegal wars with Iran, Lebanon
Boston - 9 Apr 2026 13:53
Im seeing it happen again where new military families are seeing their loved ones sent off to an illegal, immoral, and unjustifiable war, Military Families Speak Out co-founder Nancy Lessin said. The post Protesters in d...
Pope Leo XIV spins basketball on his finger, with help from Harlem Globetrotters
BBC - 9 Apr 2026 03:17
US exhibition squad, the Harlem Globetrotters, met the pontiff in the Vatican, helping him to spin a basketball on the tip of his finger.
Middle East crisis live: Red Cross outraged as Israeli strikes on Lebanon kill at least 254; strait of Hormuz impasse continues
The Guardian - 9 Apr 2026 03:12
As Israel attacks on Lebanon continue, Abbas Araghchi points to announcement that says ceasefire includes Lebanon while JD Vance says US never promised thatMiddle East ceasefire in serious doubt as Israel assaults Lebano...
No Charges for Wisconsin Mayor Who Removed Ballot Drop Box in 2024
The New York Times - 9 Apr 2026 02:22
A special prosecutor said a review of the incident found there was not sufficient evidence to charge Doug Diny, the mayor of Wausau.
Hawaii Doctor Convicted of Attempted Manslaughter in Attack on Wife
The New York Times - 9 Apr 2026 02:04
Gerhardt Konig, 47, an anesthesiologist from Maui, attacked his wife, Arielle Konig, on a hiking trail near Honolulu, prosecutors said. He claimed it was self-defense.
Oil prices rise as traders eye fragile US-Iran ceasefire
BBC - 9 Apr 2026 01:58
The cost of crude plunged on Wednesday after a deal was announced that includes the opening of the Strait of Hormuz.
Disagreement Over Lebanons Inclusion in Cease-Fire Threatens to Unravel It
The New York Times - 9 Apr 2026 01:35
The U.S. says the deal didnt include the country, but Iran says it did. Israel is bombarding Lebanon, and Iran wants to show it supports its allies.
UK says Russia ran submarine operation over cables and pipelines
BBC - 9 Apr 2026 13:31
Defence Secretary John Healey says there is "no evidence" of any damage to UK infrastructure in the Atlantic.
Trump hits out at NATO after meeting alliance chief
Sky News - 9 Apr 2026 02:40
Donald Trump has repeated his criticism of NATO after holding talks with the alliance's secretary general in Washington.
Anti-war activists rally against Trumps automatic military draft registration: Dangerous data grab
New York Post - 9 Apr 2026 23:26
Congress approved the automatic registration mandate last year, prompting more than 40 anti-war, religious, feminist and civil liberties organizations to demand that lawmakers end SSS registration and repeal the military...
Judge Rejects Hegseths Second Attempt to Restrict Reporters at Pentagon
The New York Times - 9 Apr 2026 23:13
A federal judge gutted a set of rules that were adopted after the court declared an earlier press policy unconstitutional, in a case brought by The New York Times.
Amid Trumps Threats, NATO Labors to Survive the Iran War
The New York Times - 9 Apr 2026 23:11
President Trump is citing the unwillingness of European nations to back the United States in the conflict as another reason to scale back or abandon the alliance. And he still wants Greenland.
The Costs of Trumps Iran-War Folly
The New Yorker - 9 Apr 2026 23:09
If this is total and complete victory, imagine what failure looks like.
Rory McIlroy holds share of Masters lead after flying start to his title defence
The Guardian - 9 Apr 2026 23:03
Champion shares lead with Sam Burns after opening 67McIlroy: I was nervous, I was anxious like I always amSo this is what Rory McIlroys new normal looks like. The defending champion is footloose and fancy-free at Augusta...
Ceasefire or no ceasefire, the Middle East's reshuffling is not yet done
BBC - 9 Apr 2026 23:01
Both sides have reason to end the war but share no common ground.
Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekend
The Guardian - 9 Apr 2026 23:01
There are protests planned at Anfield as Roberto De Zerbi starts his Tottenham tenure and Everton eye EuropeNuno EspĂrito Santo has rolled back the years in an attempt to save West Ham. He has gone old-school, switching...
Artemis II crew to return home as Nasa lays out steps for safe splashdown
The Guardian - 9 Apr 2026 22:58
Astronauts prepare for re-entry several miles off coast of southern California after 10-day lunar fly-by missionThe crew of Artemis II is set to return to earth on Friday following its historic 10-day lunar flyby mission...
'Hungry' Watkins is man on mission but will Tuchel take notice?
BBC - 9 Apr 2026 22:53
Ollie Watkins' response to being dropped by England has been nothing short of emphatic, with two strikes in Bologna adding to his goal against West Ham before the international break.
'We should not be at the mercy of events abroad' - Starmer
BBC - 9 Apr 2026 22:51
The prime minister says "shocks" like the conflict in Iran are becoming more frequent.
Child dies after suspected dog attack, police say
Sky News - 9 Apr 2026 22:50
A child has died after being bitten by a dog, police said.
Husband of US woman Lynette Hooker who went missing from Bahamas boat falls overboard himself while in police custody
New York Post - 9 Apr 2026 22:46
The husband of missing American boater Lynette Hooker took a tumble off a police boat while he was being transported by cops in the Bahamas, according to his lawyer.
Braintree man sentenced to life in prison for murdering Salem State student 40 years ago
Boston - 9 Apr 2026 22:44
Four decades after the victim was murdered at age 20, her family and friends shared statements in remembrance of her. The post Braintree man sentenced to life in prison for murdering Salem State student 40 years ago appe...