Kenya's Sabastian Sawe becomes first person to run marathon in less than two hours
Sabastian Sawe smashed the men’s world record by 65 seconds in winning the London Marathon in one hour, 59 minutes and 30 seconds on Sunday.
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In Kenya, a group of grandmothers has taken up soccer, giving hope to teen players
In Kenya, a team of grandmothers are lacing up their soccer shoes — and changing the lives of teenagers along the way.
World leaders react to WHCA dinner shooting
World leaders were quick to respond after an armed man disrupted the annual White House Correspondents Association dinner on Saturday night, which led to the president and first lady being evacuated and journalists and attendees taking cover under tables. Law enforcement
NBC News, MS NOW Tamp Down Party Spirit After White House Correspondents Dinner Chaos
WASHINGTON — Mentalist Oz Pearlman was supposed to dazzle an audience of hundreds on Saturday night here with mind tricks in a well-lit hotel ballroom. Instead he found himself doing his act for a small handful of media executives in a darkened underground event space close to
Israel's president says he wants a deal reached in Netanyahu case before pardon decision
JERUSALEM, April 26 (Reuters) - Israel's president said on Sunday that he will consider Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's pardon request in his long-running corruption trial only after efforts to reach a plea deal are exhausted, signalling no decision will come soon.
Before The Hudsucker Proxy, Sam Raimi and the Coen Brothers teamed up for an even less-loved genre pastiche
Crimewave gets little respect in either the Raimi or the Coens filmographies, but it's not as bad as its reputation suggests.
Why did Clovis toolmakers choose difficult quartz crystal? New study offers clues
Quartz crystals are difficult to knap due to size, hardness, and crystalline structure, making them a "low-quality" raw material. However, the Clovis people of North America sometimes made points and other tools from this material despite its drawbacks. To determine whether the
Paris has successfully cut noise pollution, but urban birds still can't sing at their natural pitch
When Rachel Carson wrote the environmental classic "Silent Spring" in 1962, she warned that unchecked human impacts might create a silent future.
Trump has taken the ‘public’ out of public servant
President Trump has sought to remake the entire federal workforce, prioritizing loyalty over merit, experience and expertise.
Bloodlines 2's first DLC arrives next week, and it'll let you wield guns and melee weapons properly, unlike the base game
The DLC will offer a "new take" on the Brujah clan.
Kerry Kennedy praises Jamie Raskin for protecting her at WHCA dinner
Lawyer and activist Kerry Kennedy, the sister of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. praised Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) late Saturday for protecting her during the fallout from a live shooter at the Washington Hilton Hotel during the annual White House
Blood vessels found in T. rex bones are rewriting dinosaur science
Dinosaur DNA may still be out of reach, but scientists are uncovering something almost as exciting—ancient blood vessels hidden inside fossilized bones. In a massive Tyrannosaurus rex nicknamed Scotty, researchers discovered a network of preserved vessels within a rib that once
Talks in Pakistan on hold as Iran's top diplomat leaves Islamabad and Trump's envoys are a no-show
Negotiations were meant to follow prior talks between the U.S. and Iran, but Iranian officials have questioned how they can trust the U.S. after its forces started blockading Iranian ports in response to Iran's grip on the Strait of Hormuz
Israel issues evacuation warning for seven Lebanese towns beyond 'buffer zone'
April 26 - Israel's military issued new evacuation orders for southern Lebanon on Sunday, ordering residents to leave seven towns that lie beyond the \"buffer zone\" it occupied before a ceasefire that has failed to bring a full halt to hostilities.
Iran's Araqchi discusses efforts to end war and Hormuz security with Oman
April 26 (Reuters) - Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi held talks in Oman on Sunday and discussed security in the Strait of Hormuz and broader Gulf waters and diplomatic efforts to end the Iran-U.S. conflict, according to an Iranian foreign ministry statement. In talks in
Acid attacks highlight growing danger for Indonesian activists
An increasing number of activists and government critics rights groups are being targeted.
Australia’s Foreign Minister to visit Japan, China, South Korea to discuss energy security
Australia has experienced localised shortages during the Middle East conflict.
Australia's Wong to visit Japan, China, South Korea to discuss energy security
SYDNEY, April 26 - Australia's Foreign Minister Penny Wong on Sunday said she would visit Japan, China, and South Korea this week for talks on energy security in the face of disruptions caused by the Middle East conflict.
China formalises labour rules for gig workers on online platforms
Platforms must increase transparency, consult worker representatives, according to new guidelines.
Australia Makes Its Debut at EAVE’s Ties That Bind Co-Production Program
Australia is sending its first-ever delegation to Ties That Bind, EAVE’s flagship European-Asian co-production training program, with two Asian Australian filmmakers joining the initiative’s annual session in Udine, Italy, where it runs alongside the Far East Film Festival and
Sri Lanka detains 22 Buddhist monks for drug smuggling
The monks were mostly young students from temples across Sri Lanka.
Wim Wenders Presents Yakusho Koji With Far East Film Festival’s Golden Mulberry, Describes Shooting ‘Perfect Days’ With the Discipline of a Documentary
Wim Wenders traveled to Udine to personally present Yakusho Koji with the Golden Mulberry Award for Lifetime Achievement at the 28th Far East Film Festival on Saturday, using the occasion to describe how their collaboration on “Perfect Days” quietly abandoned the conventions of
Expedition 33's sweep of every GOTY award was an astonishing coup
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's wins at The Game Awards, BAFTA, and many others should change gaming for the better
The MAHA revolt threatening the farm bill
Factions of Republican dissenters mean GOP leaders will need to lean on votes from a handful of vulnerable or moderate Democrats to pass a key policy priority.
As Enter the Gungeon celebrates its 10th anniversary, its creators have some choice words for the modern roguelike: 'We’re seeing it mutate to the version of itself that popularity obfuscates'
"So few people are trying to make something that is truly evocative of this experience of playing Rogue".
DNA research just rewrote the origin of human species
Scientists have uncovered a surprising new picture of human origins that challenges the long-held idea of a single ancestral population in Africa. By analyzing genetic data from diverse modern African groups—especially the highly distinct Nama people—and comparing it with
Kenyan Sawe smashes two-hour barrier to make history in London
Sabastian Sawe makes history at the London Marathon as the first person to run a sub-two-hour marathon in a competitive race.
Who is Cole Allen? What we know about White House press dinner shooting suspect
The man arrested in the shooting at the White House correspondents' dinner, attended by US President Donald Trump, has been identified by US media as a mechanical engineer from California.
Philippines says two US citizens among 19 killed in raid
The two Americans, identified as Lyle Prijoles and Kai Dana-Rene Sorem, arrived in Negros Occidental province about a month before they were killed, officials said in a statement late on Saturday (Apr 25).
Madonna Playfully Spanks West Hollywood Nightclub Owner in Front of Addison Rae at Surprise “Confessions II” Performance
Madonna made an epic surprise appearance Saturday night at West Hollywood LGBTQ bar and nightclub The Abbey. The invite-only event was billed as “Club Confessions Los Angeles” with DJs Stuart Price (producer of both of Madonna’s “Confessions” albums), Romy and Mez Monty. The
Train to Busan and its sequel Peninsula are about to leave Netflix
Netflix is adding lots of stuff in may 2026, but it's losing one horror classic.
Jim Henson’s Dinosaurs turns 35: An interview with writer/designer Kirk Thatcher
A conversation with writer/designer Kirk Thatcher discussing the show's origins, character designs, and the infamous series finale.
FFXIV patch 7.5 release time in your time zone
Final Fantasy 14 patch 7.5 is releasing soon and here you can check when it comes out and when the maintenance begins in your time zone
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Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this April 26th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Zohran Mamdani Has Two Big Problems—They’re Called Hochul and Menin
New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin raises objections to almost everything Mayor Zohran Mamdani proposes, from his budget to his plans to create city-run grocery stores to his appointments to key city positions. New York Governor Kathy Hochul has sidelined his proposal
Trump looks to dazzle royals while UK's 'special relationship' in peril
The U.K. will seek to smooth over its "special relationship" with the U.S. next week, when it deploys King Charles III for a state visit with President Trump. The royal tour comes Trump has lambasted the country’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer for not being supportive of the
Sri Lanka seeks buyers for white elephant airport
The Chinese-funded Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport has no regular flights and has failed to generate enough revenue to cover even electricity bills since opening in 2013.
Inside Sudan’s army-controlled capital as civil war enters fourth year
KHARTOUM, Sudan – One year since the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) retook the capital, large parts of the ravaged city are a ghost town. The shell of the grand presidential palace is stained black from fire and smoke, its windows and floors blown out, its Islamic-style arches and
How are Americans spending their tax refunds this year?
On average, Americans are receiving larger tax refunds this year. So, how will they spend them? The Treasury Department said in a release on Tax Day that as of April 14, the average tax refund this filing season was more than $3,400, an increase of 11 percent from last year.
Higher prices could last for eight months after Iran war, minister says
Officials are monitoring stock levels and planning for any potential disruptions to the supply chain.
Sri Lanka seeks buyers for airport built with Chinese loans
Country has sought to privatise unprofitable state-owned enterprises.
Two US citizens among 19 killed in raid on alleged communist stronghold: Philippine army
The US embassy has yet to respond to a request for comment.
Alleged White House Correspondents’ Dinner Shooter Was An Indie Games Developer
Cole Tomas Allen had released one game on Steam, and was developing another
Bad money…
The expression “bad money crowds out the good” refers to Gresham’s Law. It means that once lesser-quality and counterfeit currency begins to be traded, people hoard the good stuff and only trade the poor substitutes. Social media platforms fall into a trap like this when they