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    Watchdog urges Hong Kong Observatory to better explain typhoon warning decisions
    by Theodora Yu (Hong Kong - South China Morning Post) on April 29, 2026 at 10:38 am

    The Hong Kong Observatory should step up efforts to explain decisions for issuing typhoon warnings to address public concerns amid a rise in extreme weather events, the Audit Commission has urged. Citing the forecaster, a report issued by the public sector watchdog on Wednesday noted “increasing public demand” for signal change notification well in advance over the years for timely preparation as extreme weather events became more frequent in light of climate change. “Audit acknowledges that the...

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    A portrait in four charts: Germany tumbles back toward crisis
    by RT (RT - Daily news) on April 29, 2026 at 10:31 am

    Germany’s economy is again under strain as energy prices surge, inflation rises, and key indicators point to a renewed slowdown Read Full Article at RT.com

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    European Commission president calls for diplomacy to end Iran war
    by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on April 29, 2026 at 10:20 am

    European Commission president calls for diplomacy to end Iran war

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    Germany arrests Kazakhstan citizen accused of spying for Russia
    by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on April 29, 2026 at 10:14 am

    Prosecutors say the man, identified only as Sergej K, has been in 'continuous contact' with Russian intelligence.

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    Ukraine told to hike taxes to unlock Western aid – media
    by RT (RT - Daily news) on April 29, 2026 at 10:04 am

    Ukraine faces pressure from the EU and IMF to overhaul its tax system as both reportedly tie future aid to fiscal reforms Read Full Article at RT.com

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    'Only a little baby': Family of missing 5yo Sharon Granites speaks
    by Tilda Colling, Grace Atta, and Jane Bardon (Just In) on April 29, 2026 at 10:00 am

    Family members of a missing Alice Springs five-year-old have spoken to the ABC for the first time, pleading for anyone with information that could help find their "energetic" little girl to come forward.

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    Afghan women’s refugee team allowed to play in FIFA tournaments
    by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on April 29, 2026 at 9:48 am

    Afghan Women United can now represent Afghanistan at international football competitions, including the LA Olympics.

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    Palestinian football body appeals FIFA ruling on Israel at top sports court
    by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on April 29, 2026 at 9:46 am

    Meanwhile, visa issues are affecting Palestinian and other delegations to the upcoming FIFA Congress.

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    Hong Kong auditor takes aim at fire services over delayed safety hazard prosecutions
    by Edith Lin (Hong Kong - South China Morning Post) on April 29, 2026 at 9:39 am

    Hong Kong’s Fire Services Department has yet to launch prosecutions in 34 cases involving mini-storage premises that failed to comply with safety hazard orders, including sites first inspected as far back as 2016, the Audit Commission has said. The commission also revealed on Wednesday that none of the 249 industrial buildings required to improve fire safety measures in their common parts had complied with the orders issued under a law that took effect in 2020. Fire safety at industrial...

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    Ukraine targets Druzhba pipeline to sever Russian oil, influence in EU
    by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on April 29, 2026 at 9:20 am

    Hungary and Slovakia are still buying Russian oil. Seeing weakness in Brussels, Kyiv means to stop that trade.

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    US senator claims superpower status depends on Ukraine aid
    by RT (RT - Daily news) on April 29, 2026 at 9:18 am

    Republican Senator Mitch McConnell has criticized the administration of US President Donald Trump over its Ukraine policy Read Full Article at RT.com

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    Youth hostel scheme falls short as only 44% of expected flats offered: audit
    by Fiona Sun (Hong Kong - South China Morning Post) on April 29, 2026 at 9:13 am

    Hong Kong authorities have failed to meet targets on the supply and construction of youth hostels, with the number of flats offered accounting for only 44 per cent of what was intended, an audit report has found. The Audit Commission on Wednesday released its report reviewing the government’s development and management of the facilities under the Youth Hostel Scheme, which covered seven hostels, including two that had been completed and were in operation. The review found that as of December...

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    Ghana rejects US health deal
    by RT (RT - Daily news) on April 29, 2026 at 9:09 am

    Ghana has reportedly ended negotiations on a US health aid agreement, citing concerns over the sharing of sensitive data Read Full Article at RT.com

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    3-year-old rescued after falling into 18-metre-deep well in Syria
    by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on April 29, 2026 at 9:03 am

    3-year-old rescued after falling into 18-metre-deep well in Syria

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    Indonesia puts four soldiers on trial over acid attack on activist
    by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on April 29, 2026 at 8:55 am

    The accused face up to 12 years in prison for the attack that burned one-fifth of activist Andrie Yunus's body.

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    Hong Kong surplus hits HK$11 billion as finance chief ‘monitors’ Mideast war
    by Matthew Cheng (Hong Kong - South China Morning Post) on April 29, 2026 at 8:54 am

    Hong Kong’s financial chief has revised the city’s fiscal surplus for the previous year to HK$11 billion (US$1.91 billion), nearly four times the original estimate, saying the ongoing Middle East conflict had a limited impact on the economy with gross domestic product (GDP) growth remaining strong in the first quarter. Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po also dismissed concerns that increased bond issuance to fund the Northern Metropolis megaproject would burden future generations as “overly...

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    'A great West Australian': Bill Grayden dies aged 105
    by Just In on April 29, 2026 at 8:47 am

    WA's longest-serving parliamentarian, war hero Bill Grayden, is being remembered for his service to his country and community.

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    Images of Indian man carrying dead sister to bank spark outrage (VIDEO)
    by RT (RT - Daily news) on April 29, 2026 at 8:32 am

    The bank has clarified that it had only sought valid documents to withdraw the money of the dead person Read Full Article at RT.com

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    ‘Particularly badly exposed’: How the Iran war is hitting the UK
    by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on April 29, 2026 at 8:25 am

    The likelihood of economic woes and unrest grows as the conflict shows no sign of ending.

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    Red card for players covering their mouths in World Cup matches
    by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on April 29, 2026 at 8:23 am

    New red card rule allows referees to send off players who cover their mouths or walk off the pitch in protest against a decision.

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    US in stagflation for first time in decades – 2008 crash prophet
    by RT (RT - Daily news) on April 29, 2026 at 8:01 am

    The US has entered stagflation for the first time since the downturn in the 1970s, Ray Dalio believes, citing the Middle East crisis Read Full Article at RT.com

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    ‘Encouraging’: Global rainforest loss slows in 2025 after record year
    by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on April 29, 2026 at 7:48 am

    The researchers credit the slowdown to policies implemented by Brazil's President Lula da Silva to curb deforestation.

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    Man accused of hit-and-run murder committed to stand trial
    by Liz Gwynn (Just In) on April 29, 2026 at 7:47 am

    Tyler Scott Willian James has been charged with the murder of his ex-partner Kiesha Thompson, 23, who was struck by a vehicle in July, 2024.

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    Is India’s Chabahar dream in Iran dead?
    by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on April 29, 2026 at 7:46 am

    The port has been a centrepiece of India's regional strategic ambitions. Now, those hopes are sinking.

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    Two dead, another with life-threatening burns, after plane crash in Adelaide's north
    by Jacob Kagi and Eugene Boisvert (Just In) on April 29, 2026 at 7:38 am

    A pilot and a passenger die in a plane crash at Parafield Airport in Adelaide's north, which also caused injuries to several other people on the ground — including one with life-threatening burns.

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    Which hidden gems are mainland Chinese tourists chasing this Labour Day ‘golden week’?
    by Wynna Wong (Hong Kong - South China Morning Post) on April 29, 2026 at 7:23 am

    Hong Kong expects about 980,000 mainland Chinese visitors over the Labour Day “golden week” holiday from May 1 to 5, a 7 per cent increase from last year. Instead of rushing through major attractions, many travellers are opting for slower, highly curated itineraries centred on exhibitions, neighbourhood walks and carefully timed photo spots – trends driven by popular social media platforms such as RedNote. Here, the South China Morning Post highlights what mainland tourists are currently...

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    'Extremely corrosive': Trump called out for remarks aimed at Australia
    by Marina Freri and Sarah Ferguson (Just In) on April 29, 2026 at 7:15 am

    US congressman Joe Courtney says the US president's repeated criticism of Australia is "unfair" and causing harm to the US amongst its allies.

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    Hong Kong taxis, minibuses to get 2-month LPG subsidy amid soaring fuel prices
    by Matthew Cheng,Emily Hung (Hong Kong - South China Morning Post) on April 29, 2026 at 7:11 am

    Hong Kong will introduce a two-month subsidy for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) used by taxis, minibuses and school buses from May, amid soaring fuel prices, while a previously announced diesel subsidy will take effect on Thursday. Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po said on Wednesday that the interdepartmental task force monitoring fuel price movements had proposed a 50 HK cents per litre subsidy for two months, starting in May, to alleviate operational pressure on taxis and minibuses, among...

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    Acts of courage during Wieambilla tragedy honoured with police bravery awards
    by Sarah Richards (Just In) on April 29, 2026 at 7:04 am

    Police officers and civilians have been honoured for acts of courage during the Wieambilla shootings — which left two officers and a neighbour dead — at a police ceremony in Dalby.

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    Two Kashmir brothers: One killed by rebels, another by army 26 years later
    by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on April 29, 2026 at 7:00 am

    The killings encapsulate the tragedy unfolding in region for decades, as the family grapples with unanswered questions.

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    Life in limbo: How Iranians navigate a state of ‘no war, no peace’
    by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on April 29, 2026 at 6:58 am

    Tehran’s residents are living through a fragile truce and deep economic uncertainty.

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    Iran war: What’s happening on day 61 as UAE exits OPEC?
    by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on April 29, 2026 at 6:58 am

    Trump says Iran is in a 'state of collapse' as Gulf leaders meet in Saudi Arabia.

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    Three Melbourne teens charged over alleged attempted kidnapping
    by Just In on April 29, 2026 at 6:56 am

    Police say the trio are linked to targeted attacks on promoters of a weekly event held in South Melbourne.

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    Docker O'Driscoll reveals he contemplated suicide in emotional post
    by Greig Johnston (Just In) on April 29, 2026 at 6:52 am

    Fremantle Dockers player Nathan O'Driscoll reveals his mental health struggles in an emotional social media post, amid a push from players for the AFL to implement a mental health round.

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    Long wait for SA upper house result creating 'confusion and uncertainty'
    by Thomas Kelsall (Just In) on April 29, 2026 at 6:42 am

    With less than a week until state parliament resumes, an incoming upper house member says she still cannot access the building or appoint staff because the election result is yet to be declared.

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    High fuel costs a 'kick in the guts' for country clubs, but the game must go on
    by Jodie Hamilton and Elloise Farrow-Smith (Just In) on April 29, 2026 at 6:41 am

    Country sporting clubs are rallying to help families keep coming to fixtures as fuel prices double, with some travelling up to 640 kilometres. But it's a cost many regional families are prepared to take on if it means maintaining the sporting commitments that are so integral to their communities.

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    Hong Kong cook jailed 18 years for ‘evil’ sexual abuse of daughter
    by Brian Wong (Hong Kong - South China Morning Post) on April 29, 2026 at 6:39 am

    A Hong Kong cook has been jailed for 18 years for persistently sexually abusing the daughter he shares with his mistress, with the presiding judge also criticising the victim’s mother for trying to keep her silent. The High Court on Wednesday said a deterrent sentence was necessary for the 61-year-old to reflect society’s abhorrence of the “evil” crimes he committed against the girl when she was aged 11 to 18. The accused, identified only by his initials, TML, to protect his daughter’s identity,...

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    Former police officer loses appeal over assaulting teenagers during arrest
    by Isla Evans (Just In) on April 29, 2026 at 6:36 am

    A former NSW police officer has failed in an attempt to overturn a conviction for using unreasonable force in the arrest of two teenage boys.

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    PSG vs Bayern Munich: Football players, fans react to Champions League semi
    by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on April 29, 2026 at 6:35 am

    The nine-goal thriller in Paris is hailed as one of the best football matches across all competitions.

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    Europe named ‘fastest-warming continent’ in latest climate change report
    by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on April 29, 2026 at 6:33 am

    From heatwaves to wildfires and shrinking ice cover, Europe is facing 'severe' impact from climate change, UN body says.

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    New course helps teens navigate unique outback driving hazards
    by Jarrod Lucas and Ivo da Silva (Just In) on April 29, 2026 at 6:33 am

    A new defensive driving course being offered in Kalgoorlie aims to equip young motorists with the skills to cope with the unique challenges of outback driving.

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    Threat to homes eases as fire in northern NSW downgraded
    by Bruce MacKenzie, Claire Simmonds, and Digby Werthmuller (Just In) on April 29, 2026 at 6:27 am

    The threat posed to homes by a grass fire burning on the state's Northern Tablelands eases after earlier prompting an Emergency alert.

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    FIFA allows Afghan women's football team to compete
    by Just In on April 29, 2026 at 6:04 am

    Afghan women footballers will be able to showcase their skills to the world for the first time in five years after FIFA cleared the way for their return to international competition.

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    Can Russia serve as an economic lifeline for Iran amid the Hormuz blockade?
    by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on April 29, 2026 at 6:02 am

    Analysts say that Moscow could offer a 'lifeline' but logistical issues, costs offer little incentive in the long-run.

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    HKEX posts record quarterly profit, topping forecast as listings and turnover surge
    by Enoch Yiu (Hong Kong - South China Morning Post) on April 29, 2026 at 5:50 am

    Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX), operator of Asia’s third-largest stock market, reported a record quarterly profit in the first three months of 2026, buoyed by more new listings and increased turnover. Net profit rose 27 per cent to HK$5.19 billion (US$662 million) – or HK$4.10 per share – from a year earlier, the company said on Wednesday. The result beat the HK$4.6 billion consensus among analysts. It is the highest quarterly profit on record, surpassing the HK$4.9 billion in the third...

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    Former Olympic swimming physio to stand trial for alleged child sex offences
    by Talissa Siganto (Just In) on April 29, 2026 at 5:46 am

    Peter John Wells, 55, pleaded not guilty to one count of sexual assault, and five counts of maintaining a sexual relationship with a child.

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    Illicit cigarettes, vapes seized in Canberra retailer raids
    by James Vyver (Just In) on April 29, 2026 at 5:44 am

    The ACT's chief police officer wants a sustained crackdown on the black market tobacco trade, as authorities swoop on six Canberra businesses.

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    Government vows action as landlord-tenant rows block access at Wang Fuk Court
    by Vivian Au,Kristen Cheung,Oscar Liu (Hong Kong - South China Morning Post) on April 29, 2026 at 5:38 am

    Hong Kong authorities have pledged to intervene in landlord-tenant disputes that are preventing residents from retrieving belongings left at the fire-ravaged Wang Fuk Court, as packing efforts enter their 10th day. Deputy Chief Secretary Warner Cheuk Wing-hing said on Wednesday that while the government expected agreement on limited entry quotas, authorities were prepared to make “alternative arrangements” to ensure all residents had a fair chance to retrieve their belongings. “Our stance on...

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    AFL pushes ahead with draft changes and not everyone is happy
    by Just In on April 29, 2026 at 5:22 am

    The AFL is pushing ahead with draft and player-movement changes for this off-season, with Carlton president Rob Priestly and Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge criticising the move.

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    Mother of alleged double killer Beau Lamarre-Condon charged
    by Just In on April 29, 2026 at 5:21 am

    The mother of a former police officer accused of killing Sydney couple Jesse Baird and Luke Davies has been charged after allegedly attempting to influence a key witness.

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    The six weeks from hell that whipped the Sky Blues into Origin shape
    by Nick Campton (Just In) on April 29, 2026 at 5:16 am

    For the second year in a row both New South Wales and Queensland enter the women's State of Origin match with barely a game between them this year, but a six-week training block that one player called "one of the hardest things I've ever done" has them primed for the series opener.

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    Plane crashes at Parafield Airport in Adelaide's north
    by Evelyn Leckie (Just In) on April 29, 2026 at 5:12 am

    A small plane has crashed into a hangar causing a fire at Parafield Airport in Adelaide's north.

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    White House hails ‘two kings’ as King Charles delivers pointed remarks
    by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on April 29, 2026 at 5:11 am

    King Charles III has hailed US-UK ties at a state dinner in the White House.

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    Afghan students recount harrowing university strike
    by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on April 29, 2026 at 5:10 am

    Afghan students have described the moment a missile hit their university. Officials blame Pakistan for Monday’s attack.

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    US Senate blocks bid to stop Trump using military against Cuba
    by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on April 29, 2026 at 5:06 am

    Senator ​Tim Kaine says if anyone did to the US 'what we are doing to Cuba', it would be considered 'an act of war'.

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    Head of CFMEU threatened bureaucrats at meeting, inquiry hears
    by Tobi Loftus (Just In) on April 29, 2026 at 4:54 am

    The Commission of Inquiry into the CFMEU is in its eighth round of hearings and CPB Contractors general manager Vince Sanfilippo is in his second day giving evidence.

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    More women come forward after sepsis case linked to pedicure
    by Nadia Mitsopoulos (Just In) on April 29, 2026 at 4:52 am

    More Perth women share their experience of needing surgery after having an adverse reaction to nail salon services, triggering a warning from the consumer watchdog.

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    Inflation details may give RBA pause for thought on interest rates
    by Michael Janda (Just In) on April 29, 2026 at 4:52 am

    While inflation remains well above the Reserve Bank's target, there are details in the numbers that may give it reasons to hold off another rate hike in May.

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    AI deepfakes are in our schools. What's the right way to handle them?
    by Alison Costelloe (Just In) on April 29, 2026 at 4:51 am

    Deepfake content, made from artificial intelligence, is increasingly circulating in schools. But what can parents do if their children are the target?

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    UN aid chief says situation in Somalia worsened by US war on Iran
    by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on April 29, 2026 at 4:49 am

    UN relief coordinator Tom Fletcher has slammed the war on Iran during a visit to Somalia.

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    What is OPEC? Why is the UAE leaving it?
    by Just In on April 29, 2026 at 4:31 am

    The UAE is leaving an international oil-producers' group that has a major influence on the price of oil around the world.

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    Amber rainstorm warning issued as thunderstorms hit Hong Kong
    by Theodora Yu (Hong Kong - South China Morning Post) on April 29, 2026 at 4:22 am

    This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. Hong Kong’s weather forecaster issued an amber rainstorm warning on Wednesday calling on the public to seek safe shelter as thunderstorms and intense gusts might hit the city. The Hong Kong Observatory raised the signal at 11.35am and said areas of intense thundery showers associated with upper-air disturbances had been persistently affecting the area. The...

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    US, Latin America countries criticise China’s retaliation over Panama Canal
    by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on April 29, 2026 at 4:16 am

    China has detained nearly 70 Panamanian-flagged ships after Supreme Court ruling on Panama Canal, US officials say.

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    Challenges ahead for Wang Fuk Court homeowners who reject buy-back offer
    by Oscar Liu (Hong Kong - South China Morning Post) on April 29, 2026 at 4:12 am

    Homeowners of the only block undamaged in the deadly Wang Fuk Court inferno who decline the government’s buy-back offer will face significant challenges in the management and maintenance of their properties in the long run, Hong Kong authorities have warned. Deputy Financial Secretary Michael Wong Wai-lun said on Wednesday that while the government respected homeowners’ decisions, the possibility for authorities to invoke legislation to acquire all property titles in Wang Chi House “absolutely...

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    Trump to feature on limited-edition US passports for 250th anniversary
    by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on April 29, 2026 at 3:22 am

    The passports are part of broader plans to celebrate the milestone anniversary of the US Declaration of Independence.

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    Glory days of OPEC long over – Afshin Rattansi (VIDEO)
    by RT (RT - Daily news) on April 29, 2026 at 3:12 am

    OPEC’s power was already greatly diminished by the time the UAE decided to leave the cartel, journalist Afshin Rattansi told RT Read Full Article at RT.com

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    Lebanon’s PM slams Israel’s ‘war crimes’ as attack kills 3 rescue workers
    by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on April 29, 2026 at 3:11 am

    Lebanese President Joseph Aoun says Israel violating international law that protects civilians and humanitarian workers.

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    UAE quits OPEC as oil cartel takes blow during war on Iran
    by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on April 29, 2026 at 3:06 am

    The UAE’s decision to quit OPEC to prioritise its ‘national interests’ deals a blow to the oil group.

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    US envoy to Ukraine to resign over disagreements with Trump – FT
    by RT (RT - Daily news) on April 29, 2026 at 1:44 am

    Acting US envoy to Ukraine will resign due to disagreements with President Donald Trump, the Financial Times reports Read Full Article at RT.com

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    ‘No fundraising launched’ after father’s death, paralysed dancer Mo Li warns
    by Danny Mok (Hong Kong - South China Morning Post) on April 29, 2026 at 12:57 am

    A Hong Kong dancer left paralysed after being struck by a giant screen during a 2022 concert by popular boy band Mirror has clarified that neither he nor his family have attempted to raise funds after the death of his father. Reminding his supporters to beware of scammers, Mo Li Kai-yin said in an Instagram post on Tuesday that he was grateful for the concern shown in recent days over online reports about his family, following the death of his father, Reverend Derek Li Shing-lam. But he added:...

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    Will Hong Kong vapers go underground as public possession ban kicks in?
    by Emily Hung (Hong Kong - South China Morning Post) on April 29, 2026 at 12:30 am

    Twenty-two-year-old Hongkonger Elio* started smoking at the age of 16, when he was studying abroad in New Zealand. But what began as a pastime soon evolved into a daily habit to manage the stress of an uncertain future. Despite suffering from a collapsed lung in 2020, he resumed smoking and drinking a few months after recovery, later switching to e-cigarettes amid rising tobacco taxes. After the 2022 ban on the sale of vapes, he restricted his habit to one capsule every three days – equivalent...

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    OPEC loses key member: Will the oil bloc survive?
    by RT (RT - Daily news) on April 28, 2026 at 11:25 pm

    The UAE has announced its exit from OPEC and OPEC+, sparking fears of further turmoil in oil markets amid the Middle East conflict Read Full Article at RT.com

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    Pair of Hong Kong luxury homes sells for US$41m as market sizzle increases
    by Peggy Ye (Hong Kong - South China Morning Post) on April 28, 2026 at 11:00 pm

    A wave of demand from mainland Chinese buyers is restoring liquidity to Hong Kong’s trophy home market, enabling owners who have held onto pricey assets for many years to lock in gains. Among them, mainland property tycoon Zhao Zhijun sold two adjoining units at 8-12 Peak Road for a combined HK$320 million (US$40.8 million), according to Land Registry records, generating a gain of about 86 per cent compared with the purchase price 16 years ago. Zhao, chairman of mainland investment firm Niverse,...

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    Ex-FBI chief Comey charged with threatening to kill Trump
    by RT (RT - Daily news) on April 28, 2026 at 9:28 pm

    Former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted for making threats against US President Donald Trump Read Full Article at RT.com

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    More countries ‘very likely’ to leave OPEC – ex-UAE diplomat to RT
    by RT (RT - Daily news) on April 28, 2026 at 9:09 pm

    OPEC is likely to crumble in the wake of the UAE’s decision to leave it, a former diplomat from the Gulf state believes Read Full Article at RT.com

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    Joe Hoft on The WarRoom with Steve Bannon Discussing Brother Jim Hoft’s Health
    by Joe Hoft (The Gateway Pundit) on April 29, 2026 at 10:38 am

    The post Joe Hoft on The WarRoom with Steve Bannon Discussing Brother Jim Hoft’s Health appeared first on Joe Hoft. The post Joe Hoft on The WarRoom with Steve Bannon Discussing Brother Jim Hoft’s Health appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.

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    DUKE: Trump Drills Beijing
    by Amber Duke (The Daily Caller) on April 29, 2026 at 10:00 am

    The UAE is one of OPEC’s top producers

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    Patriots’ Mike Vrabel Bombarded With Scandal Questions In Airport Video After Allegedly Cheating...
    by Andrew Powell (The Daily Caller) on April 29, 2026 at 4:29 am

    Vrabel's visit to Utah didn't last long as he returned Monday to New England

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    Cause of Death Revealed: 'The Voice' Contestant Dylan Carter Dead at 24
    by Alana Mastrangelo (Breitbart News) on April 29, 2026 at 3:48 am

    The cause of death has been revealed for NBC's The Voice contestant Dylan Carter, who died on Saturday at the age of 24. The post Cause of Death Revealed: ‘The Voice’ Contestant Dylan Carter Dead at 24 appeared first on Breitbart.

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    Trump Blasts German Chancellor Merz over Iran: ‘Doesn’t Know What He’s Talking About’
    by Joshua Klein (Breitbart News) on April 29, 2026 at 3:33 am

    President Donald Trump on Tuesday blasted German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, warning that “the whole World would be held hostage” if Iran obtained a nuclear weapon as he pushed back on the German leader’s criticism of the U.S. approach to the conflict. The post Trump Blasts German Chancellor Merz over Iran: ‘Doesn’t Know What He’s Talking About’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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    Psaki: Dems Get Blamed for Rhetoric When What I Hear Is Them Urging People to Tone Down
    by Ian Hanchett (Breitbart News) on April 29, 2026 at 3:21 am

    On Tuesday’s broadcast of MS NOW’s “The Briefing,” host Jen Psaki claimed that “what I hear over and over again is Democrats saying, please tone it down, please tone down the rhetoric, that’s not what we stand for. And we The post Psaki: Dems Get Blamed for Rhetoric When What I Hear Is Them Urging People to Tone Down appeared first on Breitbart.

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    FAFO: Healthcare Company Fires Social Media Manager for Claiming to be Sad That WHCD Shooter Missed...
    by Mike LaChance (The Gateway Pundit) on April 29, 2026 at 3:00 am

    In a situation that has become all too familiar, a leftist has lost her job at a healthcare company for making a video in which she sarcastically claims to be sad that the WHCD shooter missed his target, President Trump. The post FAFO: Healthcare Company Fires Social Media Manager for Claiming to be Sad That WHCD Shooter Missed (VIDEO) appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.

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    Scott Jennings: ‘We Have a Left-Wing Violence Problem in America’ (VIDEO)
    by Mike LaChance (The Gateway Pundit) on April 29, 2026 at 2:40 am

    During a recent episode of his radio show, Scott Jennings of CNN examined some of the rhetoric surrounding the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, in which a crazed school teacher rushed the event in an effort to kill Trump and members of his team, and concluded that we have a left-wing violence problem in America. The post Scott Jennings: ‘We Have a Left-Wing Violence Problem in America’ (VIDEO) appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.

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    Ty Cobb: Comey Case Will Get Thrown Out, It's 'Vindictive Prosecution'
    by Pam Key (Breitbart News) on April 29, 2026 at 2:36 am

    Tuesday on CNN's "OutFront," former White House special counsel Ty Cobb said the indictment on two felony charges related to an Instagram post by former FBI Director James Comey will be "thrown out." The post Ty Cobb: Comey Case Will Get Thrown Out, It’s ‘Vindictive Prosecution’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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    JB Pritzker: 'Demented' Trump 'Is Guilty of Inciting Violence'
    by Pam Key (Breitbart News) on April 29, 2026 at 2:33 am

    Tuesday on MS NOW's "Deadline," Gov. JB Pritzker (D-IL) said President Donald Trump was "guilty of inciting violence." The post JB Pritzker: ‘Demented’ Trump ‘Is Guilty of Inciting Violence’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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    Trump Impeacher Alex Vindman Urges ‘Lower the Temperature’ After WHCD Shooting Despite...
    by Jasmyn Jordan (Breitbart News) on April 29, 2026 at 2:32 am

    Alexander Vindman, who is running against incumbent Ashley Moody (R-FL) for Senate, urged a reduction in political tensions following a shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner despite a record of past social media posts attacking President Trump, Republicans, and ICE officers. The post Trump Impeacher Alex Vindman Urges ‘Lower the Temperature’ After WHCD Shooting Despite Comparing MAGA to Nazis appeared first on Breitbart.

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    DOJ Ups Ante, Issues Arrest Warrant for Former FBI Director James Comey
    by Elizabeth Weibel (Breitbart News) on April 29, 2026 at 2:24 am

    An arrest warrant was reportedly issued for former Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director James Comey, according to multiple reports. The post DOJ Ups Ante, Issues Arrest Warrant for Former FBI Director James Comey appeared first on Breitbart.

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    HILARIOUS: Twitter/X Users Get Creative With Ilhan Omar ‘World War 11’ Memes
    by Mike LaChance (The Gateway Pundit) on April 29, 2026 at 2:20 am

    As the Gateway Pundit reported just yesterday, a resurfaced video of Rep. The post HILARIOUS: Twitter/X Users Get Creative With Ilhan Omar ‘World War 11’ Memes appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.

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    Expert Criminal Profiler Offers Analysis of What Drove WHCD Shooter Cole Allen
    by Mike LaChance (The Gateway Pundit) on April 29, 2026 at 2:00 am

    In the days since the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, there has already been a ton of speculation about not just the shooter's obvious goals, but what drove him to the point of acting out in such a way. The post Expert Criminal Profiler Offers Analysis of What Drove WHCD Shooter Cole Allen appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.

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    Dem Rep. Subramanyam: There Isn't Rising Issue of Left-Wing Violence, One Side Isn't Worse, Trump...
    by Ian Hanchett (Breitbart News) on April 29, 2026 at 1:56 am

    On Tuesday’s broadcast of NewsNation’s “Elizabeth Vargas Reports,” Rep. Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA) responded to a question on if there is a rising issue with left-wing political violence by saying, “No. I think there’s political violence on both sides, and one The post Dem Rep. Subramanyam: There Isn’t Rising Issue of Left-Wing Violence, One Side Isn’t Worse, Trump ‘Lowered the Bar’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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    King Charles III Condemns WHCD Assassination Attempt: 'Such Acts of Violence Will Never Succeed'
    by Elizabeth Weibel (Breitbart News) on April 29, 2026 at 1:24 am

    While speaking to Congress on Tuesday, King Charles III condemned the recent assassination attempt on President Donald Trump that took place in the vicinity of White House Correspondents' Association Dinner. The post King Charles III Condemns WHCD Assassination Attempt: ‘Such Acts of Violence Will Never Succeed’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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    The Latest Trump Assassination Attempt, How Media Narratives Fuel Violence
    by Antonio Graceffo (The Gateway Pundit) on April 29, 2026 at 1:20 am

    The April 25, 2026 attack at the White House Correspondents' Dinner was the fifth documented attempt against President Donald Trump in less than a decade. The post The Latest Trump Assassination Attempt, How Media Narratives Fuel Violence appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.

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    MUST WATCH: Abortion Advocate Refuses to Name Preferred BARBARIC Abortion Method After Rep. Brandon...
    by Guest Contributor (The Gateway Pundit) on April 29, 2026 at 1:00 am

    Republicans took a bold stand against the radical left’s sacred cow: the so-called Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act. The post MUST WATCH: Abortion Advocate Refuses to Name Preferred BARBARIC Abortion Method After Rep. Brandon Gill Grills Her in House Hearing – Exposes the Barbaric Reality Democrats Desperately Want to Hide appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.

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    Watch Live: Donald Trump Hosts State Dinner for King Charles III
    by Breitbart News (Breitbart News) on April 29, 2026 at 12:50 am

    President Donald Trump hosts a state dinner for the U.K.'s King Charles III at the White House on Tuesday, April 28. The post Watch Live: Donald Trump Hosts State Dinner for King Charles III appeared first on Breitbart.

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    “I’m Innocent!” – A Smug Comey Responds to Second Indictment and Arrest Warrant (VIDEO)
    by Cristina Laila (The Gateway Pundit) on April 29, 2026 at 12:40 am

    James Comey lashed out at the Trump Administration after a grand jury indicted him on charges related to the Trump assassination Instagram post. The post “I’m Innocent!” – A Smug Comey Responds to Second Indictment and Arrest Warrant (VIDEO) appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.

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    89-Year-Old With Shotgun Allegedly Opens Fire In Greek Social Security Office
    by Mark Tanos (The Daily Caller) on April 29, 2026 at 12:33 am

    Police said the suspect first targeted the offices of Greece's National Social Security Fund.

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    Hijacking the Special Session: Virginia Supreme Court Oral Arguments Yesterday
    by Brian Lupo (The Gateway Pundit) on April 29, 2026 at 12:20 am

    Yesterday, the Virginia Supreme Court heard oral arguments pertaining to cases previously brought prior to the April 21st referendum election throughout the commonwealth. The post Hijacking the Special Session: Virginia Supreme Court Oral Arguments Yesterday appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.

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    Former FBI Chief James Comey Responds to Second Indictment: 'Keep the Faith'
    by Paul Bois (Breitbart News) on April 29, 2026 at 12:04 am

    James Comey responded to the new indictment from the Department of Justice, alleging that he threatened Trump in a social media post.  The post Former FBI Chief James Comey Responds to Second Indictment: ‘Keep the Faith’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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    89-Year-Old Man Arrested for Opening Fire With a Shotgun Inside an Athens Courthouse
    by Paul Serran (The Gateway Pundit) on April 29, 2026 at 12:00 am

    At least five people were wounded by an ‘experienced’ Greek shooter. The post 89-Year-Old Man Arrested for Opening Fire With a Shotgun Inside an Athens Courthouse appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.

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    James Talarico’s Pastor Says MAGA Wants to Restore the Confederacy Day After WHCD Assassination...
    by Jasmyn Jordan (Breitbart News) on April 28, 2026 at 11:47 pm

    Rev. Jim Rigby, a pastor at the church where Democratic Texas Senate candidate James Talarico has been actively involved, told his congregation Sunday that the MAGA movement wants to return to “the Confederate States of America,” following the attempted shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner the night before. The post James Talarico’s Pastor Says MAGA Wants to Restore the Confederacy Day After WHCD Assassination Attempt appeared first on Breitbart.

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    Former Democrat Rep. Barney Frank in Hospice
    by Cristina Laila (The Gateway Pundit) on April 28, 2026 at 11:40 pm

    Former Democrat Rep. The post Former Democrat Rep. Barney Frank in Hospice appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.

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    North Carolina Finds 34K Dead People on State Voter Rolls
    by Elizabeth Weibel (Breitbart News) on April 28, 2026 at 11:29 pm

    Roughly 34,000 deceased people were discovered to still be on voter rolls in North Carolina, the North Carolina State Board of Elections announced. The post North Carolina Finds 34K Dead People on State Voter Rolls appeared first on Breitbart.

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    Fresh Harvard Poll Shows No Blue Wave as Parties Are Tied on Congressional Ballot
    by Ben Kew (The Gateway Pundit) on April 28, 2026 at 11:20 pm

    A new national survey suggests the battle for Congress remains wide open, with Republicans and Democrats deadlocked heading into the 2026 midterms. The post Fresh Harvard Poll Shows No Blue Wave as Parties Are Tied on Congressional Ballot appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.

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    Asian Billionaire Offers To Host Invasive ‘Cocaine Hippos’, Brought to Colombia by Late Cartel...
    by Paul Serran (The Gateway Pundit) on April 28, 2026 at 11:00 pm

    Yet another deadly legacy by Escobar. The post Asian Billionaire Offers To Host Invasive ‘Cocaine Hippos’, Brought to Colombia by Late Cartel Boss Pablo Escobar, and Marked for Culling appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.

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    WATCH: Rep. Brandon Gill Rattles Abortion Advocate by Asking for Her ‘Favorite Method’
    by Katherine Hamilton (Breitbart News) on April 28, 2026 at 10:44 pm

    Gill pressed Democrat witness Jessica Waters and visibly rattled her with the gruesome details of abortion procedures during a hearing about the Biden administration's weaponization of the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act. The post WATCH: Rep. Brandon Gill Rattles Abortion Advocate by Asking for Her ‘Favorite Method’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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    White Coat Waste Demands MORE Arrests and Fauci Pardon be Overturned After Trump DOJ Indicts His...
    by Cassandra MacDonald (The Gateway Pundit) on April 28, 2026 at 10:40 pm

    The Department of Justice indicted Dr. The post White Coat Waste Demands MORE Arrests and Fauci Pardon be Overturned After Trump DOJ Indicts His Top Advisor for COVID Cover-Up, ‘NOT A LONE WOLF!’ appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.

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    Melania Trump Supporters Organize Grassroots Boycott of 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' Advertisers as Report...
    by Alana Mastrangelo (Breitbart News) on April 28, 2026 at 10:35 pm

    First Lady Melania Trump's supporters are organizing a grassroots boycott of advertisers for ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" amid a report saying that Disney is "ready to pull" the plug following the left-wing TV host's comments fantasizing about President Donald Trump's death just days before the third documented assassination attempt on his life. The post Melania Trump Supporters Organize Grassroots Boycott of ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ Advertisers as Report Says Disney ‘Ready to Pull’ the Plug appeared first on Breitbart.

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    Senator Chuck Schumer Attends Press Conference With Giant Bandage on Forehead — Claims He Ran...
    by Anthony Scott (The Gateway Pundit) on April 28, 2026 at 10:20 pm

      Hats off to this reporter for asking the elephant in the room. The post Senator Chuck Schumer Attends Press Conference With Giant Bandage on Forehead — Claims He Ran Into Door appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.

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    Whiskey Business: After Daily Caller Report, French Foreigners Say They’re No Longer Buying Jack...
    by John Loftus (The Daily Caller) on April 28, 2026 at 10:18 pm

    Major W

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    Dan Bongino on ‘Trapping Snakes’ Inside FBI (Video)
    by Margaret Flavin (The Gateway Pundit) on April 28, 2026 at 10:00 pm

    Former Deputy Director of the FBI Dan Bongino joined Sean Hannity's podcast, Hanging Out with Me, and discussed his time at the FBI, his cancer diagnosis, the Russia hoax, UFOs, government secrets, and more. The post Dan Bongino on ‘Trapping Snakes’ Inside FBI (Video) appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.

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    Alleged Music Playlist From Dianna Russini For ‘Mike’ Comes To Light Amid Risqué Photo Scandal
    by Andrew Powell (The Daily Caller) on April 28, 2026 at 9:46 pm

    Multiple songs featured on the playlist were played during practices Vrabel has held in the past

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    Who Are The Prosecutors Going After SPLC?
    by Derek VanBuskirk (The Daily Caller) on April 28, 2026 at 9:41 pm

    'Undermines public trust and social cohesion'

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    Breitbart Business Digest: Dollar Diplomacy and the Breaking of OPEC
    by John Carney (Breitbart News) on April 28, 2026 at 9:29 pm

    The UAE did not just leave OPEC on Monday. It may have given us a glimpse at the road map for the future of global trade and security. The post Breitbart Business Digest: Dollar Diplomacy and the Breaking of OPEC appeared first on Breitbart.

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    Judges OK Release of Arrested Illegal Aliens in New York
    by Neil Munro (Breitbart News) on April 28, 2026 at 9:17 pm

    Three judges have pried open the New York detention centers for illegal migrants arrested by the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency. The post Judges OK Release of Arrested Illegal Aliens in New York appeared first on Breitbart.

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    Cracks Emerge In Swamp’s Pork-Stuffed Farm Bill As Lawmakers Revolt Over Big Pesticide Immunity
    by Nick Naulty (The Daily Caller) on April 28, 2026 at 8:51 pm

    'uphill battle'

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    King Charles Cracks Jokes, Celebrates America 250 In Address To Congress
    by Nicole Silverio (The Daily Caller) on April 28, 2026 at 8:46 pm

    'A tale of two Georges'

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    ICE Arrests Illegal Aliens Convicted of Murder, Child Sex Crimes, Drug Dealing
    by John Binder (Breitbart News) on April 28, 2026 at 8:04 pm

    Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has arrested illegal aliens convicted of crimes like murder, child sexual abuse, and drug dealing.  The post ICE Arrests Illegal Aliens Convicted of Murder, Child Sex Crimes, Drug Dealing appeared first on Breitbart.

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    Homeowner Opens Fire on Alleged Intruders, Critically Wounding One
    by AWR Hawkins (Breitbart News) on April 28, 2026 at 8:00 pm

    A homeowner in Kent, Washington, opened fire on alleged home intruders, critically wounding one just before 3:00 a.m. on Monday. The post Homeowner Opens Fire on Alleged Intruders, Critically Wounding One appeared first on Breitbart.

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    RFK Jr.’s Call For Early Alzheimer’s Screening Could Stop A Fiscal Crisis
    by Charles Sauer (The Daily Caller) on April 28, 2026 at 8:00 pm

    'It's time to act'

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    Tom Cotton Calls Out U Visa Program as 'De Facto Amnesty' for Illegal Aliens
    by John Binder (Breitbart News) on April 28, 2026 at 8:00 pm

    Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AR) is calling on the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to investigate the U visa program, which he describes as "de facto amnesty" for thousands of illegal aliens who have gamed the system. The post Tom Cotton Calls Out U Visa Program as ‘De Facto Amnesty’ for Illegal Aliens appeared first on Breitbart.

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    DHS Re-Adds Illegal Alien Wanted for Killing 20-Year-Old Blake Zieto to 'ICE's Most Wanted List'
    by John Binder (Breitbart News) on April 28, 2026 at 7:57 pm

    President Donald Trump's Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has re-added an illegal alien, wanted for two decades for allegedly killing 20-year-old Blake Zieto in a hit-and-run in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to the Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) Most Wanted List. The illegal alien, along with many others, had been removed from ICE's Most Wanted List in 2021 by the Biden administration. The post DHS Re-Adds Illegal Alien Wanted for Killing 20-Year-Old Blake Zieto to ‘ICE’s Most Wanted List’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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    King Charles III Hails 'Eternal' Alliance Between Britain and America in Historic Address to...
    by Kurt Zindulka (Breitbart News) on April 28, 2026 at 7:54 pm

    In a rare address to the Houses of Congress to mark the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States, King Charles III reaffirmed the special relationship between Britain and America, grounded in shared values, history, and kinship. The post King Charles III Hails ‘Eternal’ Alliance Between Britain and America in Historic Address to Congress appeared first on Breitbart.

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    EXCLUSIVE: ‘Who’s Paying Me’ — Iowa Dem Candidate Admits To Morphing Persona
    by Ashley Brasfield (The Daily Caller) on April 28, 2026 at 7:53 pm

    'I'm kind of all things'

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    REPORT: Fugitive Stripper Allegedly Attacks Man With Pole After Getting Fired
    by Mark Tanos (The Daily Caller) on April 28, 2026 at 7:52 pm

    'Bizarre Behavior'

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    REPORT: Cincinnati Knew of Star Brendan Sorsby's Gambling Problem in Shocking Revelation
    by Dylan Gwinn (Breitbart News) on April 28, 2026 at 7:44 pm

    The University of Cincinnati knew about QB Brendan Sorsby's gambling problem last summer and still allowed him to play the 2025 season, a new report claims. The post REPORT: Cincinnati Knew of Star Brendan Sorsby’s Gambling Problem in Shocking Revelation appeared first on Breitbart.

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