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Woman among 4 more Iranians sentenced to death over protests

World Woman among 4 more Iranians sentenced to death over protests, rights groups say April 15, 2026 / 11:13 AM EDT / CBS/AFP Add CBS News on Google Iranian authorities have sentenced to death four more people, including a woman, over last January's protests, several rights groups said on Tuesday.Iran has already hanged seven people in connection with the protests, which activists say were put down in a crackdown that killed thousands and led to tens of thousands of arrests.Rights groups accuse...

Vile American YouTube star Johnny Somali is sent to PRISON after defiling monument to sex slaves in South Korea

Vile American YouTube star Johnny Somali is sent to PRISON after defiling monument to sex slaves in South KoreaSign up for our US Editor's Picks newsletter to get all the best exclusive stories By WILKO MARTÍNEZ-CACHERO, US REPORTER Published: 16:11, 15 April 2026 | Updated: 16:12, 15 April 2026 e-mail View comments

US depleted entire stock of untested missiles in attack on Iran – official

The new PrSM munition is believed to have been used in a strike on an Iranian school, prompting concerns over potential design flaws The American military depleted its entire stock of untested Precision Strike Missiles (PrSM) early in its attack on Iran last month, a US Army official has said. The short-to-medium ballistic missiles developed by Lockheed Martin are slated to replace the aging Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS). The new weapon completed its prototype phase only las...

New 'Choudhary' of Magadh: Samarat's 'muretha' vow comes full circle with Nitish's exit

Samrat Choudhary’s journey to the top has hardly followed a conventional BJP path. Unlike many leaders nurtured within the Sangh ecosystem, he comes from outside that fold. His father, veteran politician Shakuni Choudhary, was a founding member of the Samata Party and a contemporary of both Nitish Kumar and Lalu Prasad Yadav. Samrat himself began in the Rashtriya Janata Dal in the 1990s and entered government early, serving as a minister under Rabri Devi.

Hugo Ekitike’s Achilles Injury Rules Him Out Of World Cup 2026

Rabat – Hugo Ekitike is set to miss the 2026 FIFA World Cup, according to ESPN, after suffering a devastating Achilles tendon rupture during Liverpool FC’s 2-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Champions League quarterfinal second leg at Anfield. The French forward was stretchered off in tears after just 22 minutes on Tuesday night, in what quickly became one of the defining moments of the match. According to the same source, the player, Ekitike, heard his Achilles “snap” before co...

Opposition targets Maharashtra CM Fadnavis over ‘collapse’ of law and order, seeks full-time home minister

Citing a series of "outrageous" crimes from Amravati to Nashik, Maharashtra Congress chief Harshvardhan Sapkal slammed the state government for failing to curb drug networks and protect women, calling the current administration a "sinking state."

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South Africa names apartheid-era negotiator as ambassador to US

Appointment of Roelf Meyer seen as attempt to improve relations amid false US accusations of genocide against AfrikanersSouth Africa has appointed a former apartheid government chief negotiator during the talks that ended white rule in the 1990s as ambassador to the US, in what is seen as an attempt to improve the deeply strained diplomatic relationship between the two countries.Roelf Meyer replaces Ebrahim Rasool, who was expelled in March 2025 after he criticised the Trump administration. Cont...

Election Despatch from Murshidabad as Bengal gears up for assembly polls

Election Despatch from Murshidabad as Bengal gears up for assembly polls

Democrats to force House GOP vote on ending Iran war

House Democrats will force a vote this week on legislation designed to end the Iran War, despite lingering questions about whether it has enough backing to pass. The vote was expected, although party leaders had vowed to stage it only after they had secured the support to pass. That plan has changed, according to Rep.…

'Left lunatics might not like this': Trump shares AI image of Jesus hugging him

Former US President Donald Trump shared a new AI-generated image showing Jesus embracing him. This follows criticism for a previous image where he was depicted as Jesus healing a man. Trump defended the earlier post, claiming it was meant to represent him as a doctor. The controversial images have drawn varied reactions from different groups.

Reeves steps up criticism of Trump’s war against Iran during trip to Washington

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Intense heatwave to hit Punjab

There are growing concerns about an unusual rise in temperatures and potential heatwaves during the summer season in Punjab this year. According to reports from the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) and international organizations, most parts of the province may experience intense heat from late April to June. According to the PMD's seasonal outlook, temperatures are expected to remain above normal from March to May 2026. The report indicates that in some areas, particularly South Pu...

On filing deadline, GOP blasts Democrats for opposing Trump tax cuts, ‘making life more expensive’

FIRST ON FOX: On the deadline for Americans to file their taxes, Senate Republicans are targeting Democrats for voting against tax cuts the GOP passed and President Donald Trump signed into law last summer.The National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC), the Senate GOP’s campaign arm, on Wednesday launched ads in seven key Senate battleground races highlighting how "Democrat candidates opposed the Working Families Tax Cuts that led to an 11% increase in Americans’ tax refunds this year."The...

Reform candidate shared Covid conspiracy and called late Queen ‘fraud’

EXCLUSIVE: Reform candidate shared Covid conspiracy and called late Queen ‘fraud’Nigel Farage once spoke of his admiration for Queen Elizabeth II but Emma Clatworthy laid into Queen Elizabeth II as well as falsely claiming ‘you can’t catch virus’NewsSimon Murphy Senior News Reporter, Mirror15:57, 15 Apr 2026Updated 16:03, 15 Apr 2026View 5 ImagesEmma Clatworthy is standing in south WalesOne of Nigel Farage’s Reform candidates peddled a Covid conspiracy theory – and even branded the late Queen a...

PTI’s Salman Akram Raja Rejects Aleema Khan’s Allegations

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Secretary General Salman Akram Raja has rejected all allegations leveled against him by Aleema Khan, the sister of party founder Imran Khan, ARY News reported. Expressing frustration over the criticism regarding his party role, Raja stated, “I damn all such positions,” emphasizing that he is not driven by titles. He dismissed the accusation that he was facilitating the government as entirely false. Furthermore, he defended the cancellation of...

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UAE President issues federal decree granting Abdulla Al Mandous rank of minister

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has issued a Federal Decree granting Dr. Abdulla Ahmed Al Mandous, Director General of the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM), the rank of Minister.The recognition highlights the UAE's leadership in climate science, meteorology and advanced weather technologies. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.Dr Al Mandous currently serves as President of the World Meteorological Organization for the...

Rachel Reeves blasts Trump Iran war 'mistake' - 'not convinced world a safer place'

Rachel Reeves blasts Trump Iran war 'mistake' - 'not convinced world a safer place'Chancellor Rachel Reeves's comments to CBNC came after she told The Mirror earlier this week the conflict was a 'folly' with no clear exit plan hitting families in the UKCommentsNewsAshley Cowburn Deputy Political Editor15:56, 15 Apr 2026Updated 16:13, 15 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesChancellor Rachel Reeves labels Iran war 'mistake'(Image: Ian Vogler / Daily Mirror)Rachel Reev...

Pakistan’s Army chief Asim Munir arrives in Tehran to deliver US message

Pakistan’s Army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir has arrived in Tehran at the head of a high-level political-security delegation, carrying a new message from the United States as diplomatic efforts to extend a fragile ceasefire between Iran and America gain momentum.