Press — 2026-04-20

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A 17-year-old boy and 19-year-old man have been arrested over an arson attack aimed at a synagogue in north-west London, the Metropolitan Police has said. A bottle containing a type of accelerant was thrown through the window of Kenton United Synagogue on Shaftesbury Avenue, Harrow at about midnight…

Rumen Radev's Progressive Bulgaria party has won Sunday's Bulgarian Parliamentary election - the eighth general election in five years. With 87% of the vote counted, his Progressive Bulgaria (PB) has secured a majority of at least 135 seats in the 240-seat parliament. PB beat the liberal PP-DB coali…

Global oil prices have jumped by more than 5% after US President Donald Trump said the US had intercepted and seized an Iran-flagged cargo ship. The Brent crude benchmark oil price rose by 5.4% to $95.27 (£70.62) a barrel, while the US benchmark was 5.9% higher at $88.79. The increases reversed some…

US forces have intercepted an Iranian-flagged cargo ship in the Gulf as part of its naval blockade, Donald Trump has said. The US president wrote on his Truth Social platform that the Touska was seized by the US Navy after failing to respond to a warning to stop. Iran said it was a violation of the …

Islamabad talks in limbo as Tehran says it will retaliate after US marines capture an Iranian-flagged ship near the Strait of Hormuz. Save Share Donald Trump announced on Sunday that a second round of US-Iran talks is to be held in Pakistan on Monday – but Tehran has not confirmed participation, two…

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Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is set to face a packed Commons later where he will address questions over Lord Mandelson's vetting. Sir Keir repeatedly told MPs that "full due process" was followed when Lord Mandelson was appointed as US ambassador in December 2024. The prime minister said he was "…

The US has intercepted and seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship, after the Trump administration started a naval blockade of maritime traffic entering and leaving Iranian ports earlier this month. On Sunday, Trump said the US Navy had intercepted the ship, called the Touska, in the Gulf of Oman. Earl…

Iran said Monday it would not be sending negotiators to Pakistan for talks with the US, amid rising tensions, as the ceasefire deadline approaches. Save Share Islamabad, Pakistan – Iran signalled on Monday that it had no plans to send negotiators to Islamabad for a new round of talks with the US, th…

JAKARTA, April 20 (Reuters) - A United States warship passed through the Strait of Malacca over the weekend, the Indonesian Navy ‌said on Monday, adding that the transit through the ‌major sea route was in accordance with international law. • The warship passed through the ​strait, which borders Ind…

US military releases video of marines seizing Iranian ship New video from the US military is said to show an operation by its forces to seize an Iranian-flagged ship which attempted to bypass the US blockade of Iranian ports. The US says the cargo ship Touska was linked to a sanctioned company, whil…

Victor Wembanyama set a new San Antonio record for the most points in an NBA playoff debut as the Spurs outlast Portland. Save Share Victor Wembanyama scored 35 points in his postseason debut as ‌the host San Antonio Spurs used a fourth-quarter run to create separation in a 111-98 win over the Portl…

At least 25 people have been killed in an explosion at a firecracker factory in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu, with four others seriously injured. The blast occurred at the Vanaja Fireworks Industry in Virudhunagar on Sunday evening. The factory was supposed to be closed but about 50 worke…

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Harry Kane helps Munich wrap up a second straight Germany premier division crown with a month still to go in the season. Save Share Harry Kane scored his 32nd goal of the campaign as Bayern Munich cruised to a 4-2 home win over Stuttgart to claim a record-extending 35th Bundesliga title. Raphael Gue…

New Zealand has declared a state of emergency in its capital city Wellington as torrential rain and flash flooding drenched the country's North Island. Footage online shows vehicles submerged, trees uprooted and houses hit by landslides. Wellington received a record 77mm (3in) of rain in less than a…

Children from Umm al-Khair in the occupied West Bank protest after setters erect a fence blocking access to school. Save Share Umm al-Khair, occupied West Bank – Just old enough to utter complete sentences in a small, wavering voice, Masa Hathaleen, five, stands before the barbed wire fence blocking…

Residents of southern Lebanon face a stark choice: stay home and risk being killed, or flee and risk deepening poverty. Save Share Tyre, Lebanon – On March 4, Em Saeid was at her home near the el-Buss roundabout in Tyre when Israel issued a forced evacuation threat for the entirety of southern Leban…

Throughout US President Donald Trump's second term in office, traders have been betting millions of dollars just before he makes major announcements. The BBC has examined trade volume data on several financial markets and matched them to some of the president's most significant market-moving stateme…

Keeping all of the King Charles III England Coast Path open will be "challenging", according to Natural England. Parts of the 2,689-mile route, which was inaugurated by the King in April, are currently inaccessible because of recent landslips. In Dorset, some landowners have failed to reach agreemen…

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Amanda has been at the centre of her local community for years, as a volunteer and a governor at her two children's school in a quiet London suburb. But over the past two years, she says simply going about her daily life has brought her abuse. She has been spat at in the street, branded a "baby kill…

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There is no US-led conspiracy or a ‘Christian genocide’. There is an insurgency that has adapted. Save Share In recent months, the frequency and intensity of attacks in northern Nigeria have shattered the comforting illusion that the region’s long insurgency has receded into the background of nation…

Pictures of the prime minister are on most of the front pages - as he prepares to face questions from MPs over his appointment of Lord Mandelson as the UK's ambassador to Washington. The Daily Telegraph has spoken to Whitehall sources who say that Sir Keir Starmer was warned about the underlying sec…

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Outrage after Israeli soldier desecrates statue of Jesus Christ in Lebanon A photo of an Israeli soldier smashing a statue of Jesus Christ with a sledgehammer in southern Lebanon has sparked widespread condemnation. Israeli officials confirmed the image is genuine and ‘promised to investigate’. Save…

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Iran rejects peace talks as US military set to enforce maritime order President Trump struck a ceasefire with Iran that didn’t seem possible. Doesn’t matter. Trump pressured Israel into halting its attacks on Lebanon. So what. TRUMP RENEWS BRIDGE, POWER PLANT THREAT AGAINST IRAN IN PUSH FOR DEAL, MO…

Brent crude rises more than 7 percent as Washington and Tehran offer conflicting accounts on ceasefire negotiations. Save Share Oil prices have risen sharply following attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz and conflicting messages about the prospect of renewed negotiations between th…

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“I knew I was dying, but I was strangely not afraid.” “This is the high school photo of my husband, Rob, that my mother-in-law gave me the night that I choked,” the author writes. The author, right, with her husband, center, and son, left. Kelsey Abernathy McLean is a Pennsylvania-based writer who e…

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The US has intercepted an Iranian-flagged cargo ship in the Gulf as part of its naval blockade, Donald Trump has said. The US president wrote on his Truth Social platform that the Touska was seized by the US Navy after failing to respond to a warning to stop. Iran said it was a violation of the ceas…

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Fox News correspondent CB Cotton reports on the NYPD investigation into a drag racing incident in Queens involving over 100 cars on ‘Fox Report.’ A drag-racing street takeover involving more than 100 vehicles in Queens over the weekend triggered a NYPD investigation, as authorities continue searchin…

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Changes in the US Army's enlistment standards could be an effort to boost recruitment, as numbers have lagged in recent years. Save Share The United States army announced last month that it would raise the maximum age at which Americans can enlist from 35 to 42 years to expand its pool of eligible c…

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The attack comes hours after US President Donald Trump announced he is sending his team to Islamabad for possible talks with Iran.  Al Jazeera Live Save Share

Eight children, aged from one to 14 years old, have been killed in a shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana, which police are describing as a "domestic disturbance". Officers said the incident began about 05:00 local time (10:00 GMT). A single gunman shot 10 people before fleeing in a stolen car. Police …

WWE NXT star Ricky Saints explains to Fox News Digital what makes WrestleMania so special. LAS VEGAS – CM Punk and Roman Reigns met at WrestleMania 42 in a clash between two titans of the pro wrestling industry who helped shaped WWE over the last 15 years. Punk entered as the world heavyweight champ…

Fox News Flash top entertainment and celebrity headlines are here. Johnny Knoxville played chaos agent in Southern California over the weekend. A "double explosion" was captured on film outside of a dog park by a Simi Valley local, only for social media users to discover that Knoxville was behind th…

New York Giants HC John Harbaugh said that "everybody is tradable" on the team following Dexter Lawrence’s trade request. Colin Cowherd asks if this is a good mindset from the new Head Coach. Dexter Lawrence’s new chapter in the NFL has begun, and he admitted for the first time since the New York Gi…

If you need a quick summation of what it's like to be living in the year 2026, boy, do I have a story for you. Nike recently put up a sign ahead of the Boston Marathon on Newberry Street that may have seemed innocuous to anyone with a brain. However, you would be wise to remind yourself these are st…

Delaware County District Attorney Tanner Rouse announces the arrest of Jonathan Gerlach after more than 100 full or partial sets of human remains were found at his home and in a storage unit. (Credit: WTXF) A Pennsylvania man accused of stealing more than 100 sets of human remains from a historic ce…

Lyonne, Johnson, & Tony Tost talk S2 of mystery series, long list of guest stars including Cynthia Erivo, Melanie Lynskey, & more, plus Johnson on directing these murder mysteries compared to "Knives Out" series. Natasha Lyonne is taking a lighthearted approach while speaking out about the incident …

WWE champion Jade Cargill tells Fox News Digital about converging storylines that make WrestleMania what it is. LAS VEGAS – Rhea Ripley’s path back to the top of the women’s division was a long one, but on Sunday night, she survived the storm and recaptured the WWE Women’s Championship at WrestleMan…

Fox News reports on heightened tensions in the Middle East as Iran's Revolutionary Guard reaffirms strict control over the Strait of Hormuz and fires on passing ships. President Donald Trump, speaking from the Oval Office, states the US naval blockade will remain in full force. White House correspon…

Outnumbered panelists discuss the Obamas apparent sinking influence within the Democratic Party. Former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama's film production company, Higher Ground, is reportedly moving away from Netflix later this year. Deadline reported on Sunday that the c…

WWE NXT star Sol Ruca explains the importance of WrestleMania to Fox News Digital. Finn Balor and Dominik Mysterio were once brothers in arms in the Judgment Day. The two helped the faction run "Monday Night Raw" for several years. As championships and opportunities came and went, the rift between B…

Indiana Fever guard Lexie Hull revealed what she finds most rewarding about being teammates with superstar Caitlin Clark, and how Hull gets ready for games. (Fox News Digital / Jackson Thompson) The Indiana Fever are back on the hardwood, as the team reported to training camp ahead of the 2026 seaso…

‘Fox News @ Night’ panelists discuss the Chicago Teachers’ Union’s initiative to bring ‘social justice into the classroom’ ahead of May Day. Chicago Public Schools (CPS) and the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) will consider May 1 a "day of civil action" for students despite classes still being in sessi…

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