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- Russia sent important message by defying US oil blockade of Cuba – envoy
by RT (RT - Daily news) on April 17, 2026 at 9:25 amThe US blockade of Cuba is an economic war, Juan Carlos Marsan Aguilera has told RT India Read Full Article at RT.com
- War on Iran likely to delay US arms deliveries to Europe – Reutersby RT (RT - Daily news) on April 17, 2026 at 9:24 am
The US has told its European allies that deliveries of American weapons could be delayed due to the war on Iran, Reuters has reported Read Full Article at RT.com
- Liberal politician thanks God after car hits cow on highway at nightby Just In on April 17, 2026 at 8:57 am
Tasmania's former deputy premier has thanked God after his car struck a "black cow" on a major highway at night.
- Former middle school teacher jailed for striking student in the faceby Jack Hislop (Just In) on April 17, 2026 at 8:56 am
The court heard Darroch Robinson struck the girl after she insulted him following the confiscation of her phone, causing her to fall into a table and break her teeth.
- Hong Kong Observatory issues amber rainstorm signal, warns of hail, violent gustsby Edith Lin (Hong Kong - South China Morning Post) on April 17, 2026 at 8:54 am
This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. The Hong Kong Observatory issued an amber rainstorm warning on Friday afternoon, after earlier telling residents to brace for hail and violent gusts as severe thunderstorms approached the city. The forecaster sent out the lowest rainstorm warning of its three-tiered system at 4.35pm on Friday. Less than an hour earlier, it issued several special weather tips...
- Companies and directors fined $7m over payday lending schemeby Liam Walsh (Just In) on April 17, 2026 at 8:43 am
The fines were issued against an operation that breached credit rules and generated more than $91 million in fees and charges.
- Live: Cats clash with Dogs as Sydney heats up with Battle of the Bridgeby Chris De Silva and Andrew McGarry (Just In) on April 17, 2026 at 8:43 am
In the first of a series of Friday night double-headers, Geelong hosts the banged-up Western Bulldogs at Kardinia Park, while the Swans and the Giants meet in the Battle of the Bridge at the SCG. Follow live.
- Debunking the myth of the lonely, isolated Hong Kong retireeby David Dodwell (Hong Kong - South China Morning Post) on April 17, 2026 at 8:30 am
Earlier this week I stumbled on a fascinating piece of research led by geography professor Becky Loo at the University of Hong Kong and soon to be published in the Nature Cities journal. Fascinating not just because of its scale – an analysis of 200,000 household travel surveys covering Boston, Chicago, London, Sao Paulo and Hong Kong – but because of its focus on daily mobility and social mixing. Its key finding? That people aged over 66 have more encounters with a broader cross-section of...
- Uncle 'worried and scared' after fatally stabbing sistergirl, court hearsby Roxanne Fitzgerald (Just In) on April 17, 2026 at 8:28 am
The partner of a man charged with the stabbing murder of a Tiwi Islands sistergirl tells the NT Supreme Court she saw him run outside "like a flash" before crying and repeatedly calling out "call the police".
- Hong Kong to scrap fax messaging between police and fire services for emergenciesby Fiona Chow (Hong Kong - South China Morning Post) on April 17, 2026 at 8:27 am
Hong Kong’s security chief has pledged to replace emergency fax messaging between police and firefighters with a digital system and to increase phone lines at call centres, after an inquiry into a fatal Tai Po fire revealed that residents had waited up to 15 minutes for call referrals. Secretary for Security Chris Tang Ping-keung’s remarks on Friday at a Legislative Council Finance Committee meeting followed evidence that emerged from an independent committee’s hearing that revealed a bottleneck...
- Rapper d4vd arrested on suspicion of murdering 14-year-old girlby Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on April 17, 2026 at 8:23 am
Arrest comes after police found the body of Celeste Rivas in a car registered to the musician last year.
- PM to join leaders meeting on securing Strait of Hormuzby Tom Lowrey (Just In) on April 17, 2026 at 8:14 am
Anthony Albanese will join a virtual meeting of world leaders tonight to discuss how the Strait of Hormuz can be secured after the conflict in the region ends.
- Daughter tells jury she saw mum crush drugs into lethal smoothieby Sarah Richards (Just In) on April 17, 2026 at 8:09 am
The daughter of a Gold Coast woman accused of killing her son alleges she saw her mum use a hammer to crush up drugs before putting them into a lethal fruit smoothie.
- Von der Leyen immune to democracy – AfD leaderby RT (RT - Daily news) on April 17, 2026 at 8:08 am
Ursula von der Leyen cannot be voted out, unlike Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, AfD co-chair Alice Weidel has said Read Full Article at RT.com
- Myanmar pardons over 4,000 prisoners, including deposed presidentby Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on April 17, 2026 at 7:47 am
Myanmar pardons former leader Win Myint, while lawyer for Aung San Suu Kyi says her jail sentence has been reduced.
- Iran war’s big winners: Wall Street, weapons firms, AI and green energyby Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on April 17, 2026 at 7:42 am
The global economic outlook for 2026 looks grim if the Iran war continues, but some industries are booming.
- Pacific leaders declare emergency over potential fuel shortagesby Stephen Dziedzic (Just In) on April 17, 2026 at 7:33 am
The prime minister of Solomon Islands says Pacific leaders have declared an emergency over the looming threat of fuel shortages, while the Australian government contemplates a plan which could see stocks of diesel held by the US military sent to Pacific nations suffering shortages.
- Live: Sasagi sizzles as veteran teammate hobbles off in frenetic Storm clashby Nick Campton (Just In) on April 17, 2026 at 7:30 am
The Raiders make a red-hot start to the second-half but lose Josh Papalii to injury as Melbourne is caught flat-footed in Canberra. Follow live.
- Unlicensed residential care providers in Qld given millions in funding, inquiry hearsby Jordan Bissell (Just In) on April 17, 2026 at 7:23 am
A commission of inquiry was launched last year to review and fix systemic issues that allowed the sector to deteriorate, leading to inadequate outcomes for vulnerable children.
- 'Plenty of fuel': Tasmanian government says Geelong refinery fire won't be a problemby Sophie Jaggers (Just In) on April 17, 2026 at 7:16 am
Tasmania has 100 days of petrol and 58 days of diesel supply available, the government says — and that the Geelong refinery fire won't be a problem.
- Hong Kong to strengthen police coordination in animal abuse casesby Ambrose Li (Hong Kong - South China Morning Post) on April 17, 2026 at 7:06 am
Hong Kong’s conservation officers will step up coordination with police to carry out joint operations to enter private premises when investigating suspected animal abuse, following an ombudsman’s report that found existing procedures ineffective. A lawmaker on Friday also backed strengthening collaboration rather than granting Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) staff the power to enter flats, noting that investigative expertise rests with police. “With cases where there is...
- Palestinian Prisoner’s Day: What happened in Palestine on April 17, 1971?by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on April 17, 2026 at 6:59 am
Nearly 10,000 men, women and children are held in Israeli prisons, a third without charge or trial.
- Sudan’s Prime Minister: This is the path out of the horrors of warby Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on April 17, 2026 at 6:58 am
Kamil Idris outlines his government’s vision for ending the war, rebuilding the country and restoring civilian rule.
- Smelter workers plead for government support as final payday loomsby Monty Jacka (Just In) on April 17, 2026 at 6:50 am
Tasmanian smelter workers at risk of losing their salaries within the next two weeks are pleading with the state and federal governments to step in — pointing to large bailouts given to other companies.
- Elderly man stabbed in the leg by attacker with knife in Sheung Wanby Ambrose Li (Hong Kong - South China Morning Post) on April 17, 2026 at 6:50 am
An 80-year-old Hong Kong man was stabbed in the leg near Cosco Tower on Wing Lok Street in Sheung Wan on Friday morning. He sustained injuries to his left elbow and thigh after being attacked by a man wielding a knife. He was sent to Queen Mary Hospital in Pok Fu Lam for treatment. The case was reported to police at 11.17am. Officers investigated at the scene and are searching for the suspect. The motive for the attack is still unknown.
- World Athletics blocks 11 athlete transfer requests to Turkiyeby Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on April 17, 2026 at 6:42 am
Athletes from Kenya, Nigeria and Jamaica have applications rejected for 'recruitment drive' by Turkiye government.
- Burkina Faso dissolves more than 100 NGOs and civil society groupsby Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on April 17, 2026 at 6:38 am
Amnesty International calls the latest Traore government crackdown a 'flagrant attack' on basic rights.
- Teen 'cannon fodder' hired in Melbourne arson spree, police sayby Just In on April 17, 2026 at 6:38 am
Police suspect a series of arson attacks on Melbourne hospitality venues in the past week have been arranged by criminals paying young people to commit the crime.
- Hong Kong-flagged oil tanker passes through Strait of Hormuz in test of US blockadeby Amber Wang (Hong Kong - South China Morning Post) on April 17, 2026 at 6:29 am
An oil tanker sailing under the flag of Hong Kong has passed through the Strait of Hormuz and entered the Gulf of Oman in what appears to be a test of the US blockade targeting vessels entering or leaving Iranian ports, according to a maritime data firm. The tanker, AVA 6, departed from a port in the United Arab Emirates on Wednesday, Beijing time. It passed through the Strait of Hormuz sometime between 4am and 2pm on Thursday, according to data from Mingkun Technology, a Chinese maritime...
- Could the US withdraw from NATO?by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on April 17, 2026 at 6:25 am
Could the US withdraw from NATO?
- Iran war: What is happening on day 49 of the US-Iran conflict?by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on April 17, 2026 at 6:23 am
Celebrations in Lebanon as a 10-day ceasefire begins, opening the door to talks on a longer-term Israel-Lebanon deal.
- Mental health nurse who raped teen patient, filmed 'upskirting' videos jailedby Eliza Kavanagh and Daryna Zadvirna (Just In) on April 17, 2026 at 6:14 am
A former West Australian mental health nurse is sentenced to 12 years in jail after being convicted for persistent sexual abuse of a teenager and making "upskirting" videos of women and children.
- Australian woman killed in alleged DV murder in the USby Emma Simkin (Just In) on April 17, 2026 at 6:10 am
A woman from the NSW Central Coast has died from stab wounds allegedly inflicted by her husband at their home in the US state of Florida.
- Young South Sudanese models ‘take up space’ in quest to showcase talentby Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on April 17, 2026 at 6:08 am
Longing to stride down international runways often collides with reality of conservatism and lack of structural support.
- Government advisory group urges delay of NDIS 'robo' changesby Nas Campanella and Evan Young (Just In) on April 17, 2026 at 6:04 am
The federal government has been urged by its own NDIS advisory group to delay the rollout of a controversial new way of determining support plans for participants.
- 7 arrested in crackdown on party rooms offering copyright-infringing karaoke setsby Lam Ka-sing (Hong Kong - South China Morning Post) on April 17, 2026 at 6:02 am
Hong Kong customs has arrested seven people in a citywide crackdown on party rooms offering suspected illegal karaoke sets with songs that infringed copyright. The operation, code-named “Magpie”, took place between March 16 and Wednesday this week and involved more than 100 officers, who raided 14 party rooms, a bar and the residences of two online sellers. Ng Ka-chun, divisional commander of customs’ intellectual property technology crime investigation, said on Friday that authorities seized 28...
- 'Double jeopardy, isn't it?' Inmate's bid for freedom after accidental releaseby Nakita Jager (Just In) on April 17, 2026 at 5:55 am
A prisoner who was mistakenly released from a northern New South Wales prison this week has been returned to jail to complete his sentence.
- Inside Israel’s prison systemby Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on April 17, 2026 at 5:54 am
As Palestinians mark Prisoners’ Day, more than 9,600 Palestinians are still being held in Israeli prisons.
- Iran women football players thank Australian government for protectionby Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on April 17, 2026 at 5:54 am
The two Iran footballers who stayed in Australia following the Asian Cup say they want to rebuild lives in 'safety'.
- Gout hits out at 'haters' as he targets next milestoneby Just In on April 17, 2026 at 5:44 am
Gout Gout fires a warning shot back at Justin Gatlin for disparaging his national 200 metres record, as he sets his sights on another feat in his young career.
- ‘Vengeance for all’: How Iran’s Lego videos won narrative war against Trumpby Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on April 17, 2026 at 5:43 am
The viral videos by Iranian creators, say analysts, are high-quality though cheap, and hit fissures in US politics.
- Queensland government in discussions for new oil refineryby Jasmine Hines (Just In) on April 17, 2026 at 5:41 am
As the fuel crisis continues, a proposal for an $11 billion new oil refinery in central Queensland has been put forward.
- Why are anti-war protests in the West muted on Iran?by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on April 17, 2026 at 5:40 am
Despite global opposition, Iran war protests lag behind Gaza and Ukraine, shaped by fatigue, fear and disillusionment.
- 'Australians deserve to know': Victorian political donations site goes darkby Rachel Eddie (Just In) on April 17, 2026 at 5:39 am
Victoria has been left without laws to govern party donation disclosures — exposing the state's politics to a flood of unchecked donations.
- Hong Kong school to close in 2029 over Primary One enrolment shortfallby William Yiu (Hong Kong - South China Morning Post) on April 17, 2026 at 5:38 am
A primary school on an outlying island in Hong Kong will cease operations in the 2029–30 academic year after failing to submit a survival plan due to an insufficient number of Primary One pupils for next year. CCC Cheung Chau Church Kam Kong Primary School will also be the first of 15 under-enrolled schools barred from operating subsidised P1 classes from September. A spokeswoman for the Education Bureau said on Friday that the school did not apply for any survival options despite being...
- AI Val Kilmer branded 'terrifying', but filmmakers say movie is ethicalby Mawunyo Gbogbo (Just In) on April 17, 2026 at 5:35 am
A trailer for a film with an AI-generated character in the likeness of the late Val Kilmer has been slammed by social media users, but the filmmakers are defending their work.
- CLP, Labor have 'blood on their hands' after remote death, MLA saysby Just In on April 17, 2026 at 5:34 am
An independent member of the Northern Territory parliament says successive NT governments "have blood on their hands", following the death of a 26-year-old man in a remote Arnhem Land community this week.
- Congo’s Sassou Nguesso sworn in for fifth termby Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on April 17, 2026 at 5:30 am
Denis Sassou Nguesso has been sworn in for a fifth term as president of the Republic of Congo.
- Chelsea vs Manchester United: Premier League – teams, lineups, startby Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on April 17, 2026 at 5:09 am
Chelsea could blow the race for UEFA Champions League qualification wide open if they beat Man Utd in EPL on Saturday.
- Young people leaving Sydney 'en masse' over housing affordabilityby Michael Janda and Nassim Khadem (Just In) on April 17, 2026 at 5:07 am
Productivity Commissioner Danielle Wood says Australia will not meet the federal government's 1.2 million new home target, as residential construction rates fall.
- Trump calls war on Iran a ‘little diversion’by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on April 17, 2026 at 5:03 am
US President Donald Trump has described the war on Iran which has killed more than 2,000 people as a ‘little diversion’.
- ‘No better teammate than Israel’ – US CENTCOM chiefby RT (RT - Daily news) on April 17, 2026 at 5:00 am
The US Central Command chief said there was “no better teammate” than Israel during the war with Iran Read Full Article at RT.com
- Australian ex-soldier Roberts-Smith granted bail in Afghan war crimes caseby Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on April 17, 2026 at 4:56 am
Former soldier is accused of murdering five people in Afghanistan.
- Chinese device found in strategic waters near Bali identifiedby Will Jackson and Hellena Souisa (Just In) on April 17, 2026 at 4:43 am
A large torpedo-shaped device discovered near an island in a strategically important strait between Bali and Lombok has been identified by defence analysts as a Chinese undersea monitoring system.
- Bomb squad removes 'volatile' explosives from Adelaide home, police sayby Just In on April 17, 2026 at 4:38 am
Police say the bomb squad has now safely removed chemicals from the suburban Adelaide home of a 55-year-old man who has been charged with explosives offences, but say the matter is not terror-related.
- ‘The night of red terror is over; this is a new dawn’: Villagers shed a former Maoist rebel pastby RT (RT - Daily news) on April 17, 2026 at 4:18 am
The Narendra Modi-led government claims victory over a decades-long Maoist-Naxalaite insurgency Read Full Article at RT.com
- France arrests suspect over 1982 attack on Jewish restaurantby Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on April 17, 2026 at 4:08 am
Mahmoud Khader Abed Adra, sought for over four decades, was surrendered by Palestinian authorities.
- Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth reads fake Bible verse from Pulp Fictionby Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on April 17, 2026 at 3:43 am
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth read a prayer drawn from a misquote of Ezekiel 25:17 in Pulp Fiction.
- Celebrations in Lebanon as 10-day ceasefire with Israel beginsby Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on April 17, 2026 at 3:41 am
Celebratory gunfire heard in Beirut as truce takes effect, though Lebanese military reports violations.
- IMF, World Bank say they are restoring ties with Venezuelaby Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on April 17, 2026 at 3:24 am
Acting President Delcy Rodriguez calls resumption of ties 'great achievement' of Venezuelan diplomacy.
- How Israel’s war upended daily life in Lebanonby Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on April 17, 2026 at 3:21 am
People in Beirut describe how the Israel war has turned their lives upside down.
- Lebanon truce could give ‘lifeline’ to Hezbollah – US senatorby RT (RT - Daily news) on April 17, 2026 at 3:16 am
US Senator Lindsey Graham has argued that the truce in Lebanon could limit Israel’s ability to fight Hezbollah Read Full Article at RT.com
- Hong Kong police hunt suspect over phones snatched at MTR stationsby Jeffie Lam (Hong Kong - South China Morning Post) on April 17, 2026 at 3:11 am
Hong Kong police are hunting for a man after mobile phones were snatched from two women moments before MTR train doors closed at two different stations. Police received reports from two victims, aged 48 and 33, at 8.24pm and 8.33pm on Thursday, respectively, that their phones had been grabbed by a man at Lai King and Mei Foo stations. The suspect, believed to be about 30 years old, took advantage of the closing doors to snatch the devices and escape. The stolen phones – an OPPO Find X9 and an...
- Tai Po probe: owners urged contractor to use more fire-resistant materials ‘in vain’ - as it...by Matthew Cheng,Brian Wong,Leopold Chen (Hong Kong - South China Morning Post) on April 17, 2026 at 2:35 am
This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. The hearing by an independent panel investigating the deadly Wang Fuk Court fire in Hong Kong entered its 14th day on Friday. The hearing focused on the role of the management committee of the owners’ corporation, with a former chairman of the body and a construction worker testifying. Tony Tsui Moon-come, chairman of the management committee at the time of...
- ‘Trump forced Israel into a ceasefire’ with Lebanonby Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on April 17, 2026 at 1:52 am
Abed Abou Shhadeh, a political commentator in Israel, says the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon is ‘problematic'.
- Trump’s religion is ‘Israelism’ – Tucker Carlson (VIDEO)by RT (RT - Daily news) on April 17, 2026 at 1:38 am
US President Donald Trump’s real religion is “Israelism,” journalist Tucker Carlson has said Read Full Article at RT.com
- With Art March, Hong Kong is firmly on the global cultural mapby Bernard Chan (Hong Kong - South China Morning Post) on April 17, 2026 at 1:30 am
March is a highlight of Hong Kong’s cultural calendar. Last month, as I welcomed delegates to the International Cultural Summit during Art Week, many told me they had come to network with local and international collaborators and explore Hong Kong’s museums, galleries and performance venues. Tens of thousands attended Art Basel, Art Central, gallery openings, performances and other events across the city. The month also buzzed with jazz, opera, classical concerts and other performances, with the...
- Celebrations on the road as people begin returning to southern Lebanonby Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on April 17, 2026 at 1:07 am
People celebrate on the roads in southern Lebanon as they drive to their homes after the ceasefire announcement.
- Bars gearing up for bumper Hong Kong Sevens weekendby Ambrose Li,Stephy Zhang (Hong Kong - South China Morning Post) on April 17, 2026 at 12:30 am
Bars and restaurants are gearing up for a bumper three days during the Hong Kong Sevens rugby tournament, brushing off concerns that rising airfares because of the Middle East war might put off visitors, with some operators expecting a surge of up to 40 per cent compared with a regular weekend. Business magnate and Lan Kwai Fong Group chairman Allan Zeman told the South China Morning Post that the loyal following of the flagship tournament, which runs from Friday to Sunday at the 50,000-seat Kai...
- Israel-Lebanon ceasefire takes effect: As it happenedby RT (RT - Daily news) on April 16, 2026 at 9:54 pm
A US-mediated 10-day Israel-Lebanon ceasefire entered into force on Friday Read Full Article at RT.com
- Trump ‘creating problems’ for US – Lulaby RT (RT - Daily news) on April 16, 2026 at 9:09 pm
President Donald Trump is creating problems for the US by attacking Iran, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has said Read Full Article at RT.com
- The myth of ‘Ukrainian’ drones: What’s really behind the production chainby RT (RT - Daily news) on April 16, 2026 at 8:42 pm
A dispersed European industry is powering long-range attacks – and reshaping the nature of the war Read Full Article at RT.com
- Russian security chief issues drone attack warning to four NATO statesby RT (RT - Daily news) on April 16, 2026 at 8:21 pm
Sergey Shoigu has warned that Russia could respond if Finland and the Baltic states enable Ukrainian drone strikes via their territory Read Full Article at RT.com
- War on Iran could trigger global famine – charity founderby RT (RT - Daily news) on April 16, 2026 at 7:57 pm
Disruptions to the fertilizer trade could drive global famine by 2026, World Central Kitchen founder Jose Andres has told The Guardian Read Full Article at RT.com
- Hezbollah included in ceasefire – Trumpby RT (RT - Daily news) on April 16, 2026 at 6:49 pm
US President Donald Trump has said Hezbollah is part of the Israel-Lebanon 10-day ceasefire deal Read Full Article at RT.com
Alternative Sources
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- ATF Report on Charlie Kirk Murder Ammo Devastating to Conspiracy Theoristsby Breitbart TV (Breitbart News) on April 17, 2026 at 6:16 am
Thursday on “The Alex Marlow Show,” host and Breitbart Editor-in-Chief Alex Marlow talked about the Charlie Kirk case. Marlow said, “A lot of the conspiracy theories that are put out about Charlie Kirk’s murder online, this is a big dagger The post ATF Report on Charlie Kirk Murder Ammo Devastating to Conspiracy Theorists appeared first on Breitbart.
- Marlow: We Must Stop GOP Establishment, Donor Class ‘DIGNIDAD Act’ Amnesty Pushby Breitbart TV (Breitbart News) on April 17, 2026 at 6:16 am
Thursday on “The Alex Marlow Show,” host and Breitbart Editor-in-Chief Alex Marlow talked about immigration. Marlow said, “This is all dressed up to try to get more amnesty for illegal aliens because there’s a deep concern from the donor class The post Marlow: We Must Stop GOP Establishment, Donor Class ‘DIGNIDAD Act’ Amnesty Push appeared first on Breitbart.
- LEIF LARSON: A Beer, A Grill, And Guidelines That Finally Make Senseby Leif Larson (The Daily Caller) on April 17, 2026 at 4:57 am
Raise a glass
- ED WOODSON: Donald Trump’s Iron Cabinetby Edward Woodson (The Daily Caller) on April 17, 2026 at 3:41 am
'You're Fired'
- Ty Cobb: Trump Is 'Crazy,' Has 'Absence of Any Frontal Lobe Controls'by Pam Key (Breitbart News) on April 17, 2026 at 3:35 am
Thursday on MS NOW's "The Beat," former White House special counsel Ty Cobb said President Donald Trump was "crazy" and had an "absence of any frontal lobe controls." The post Ty Cobb: Trump Is ‘Crazy,’ Has ‘Absence of Any Frontal Lobe Controls’ appeared first on Breitbart.
- HERE WE GO: Rep. Anna Paulina Luna Tells CBS News the Other Shoe is About to Drop on Swalwell Pal...by Mike LaChance (The Gateway Pundit) on April 17, 2026 at 3:30 am
For the last few says, Senator Ruben Gallego of Arizona has looked like a hot mess. The post HERE WE GO: Rep. Anna Paulina Luna Tells CBS News the Other Shoe is About to Drop on Swalwell Pal Senator Ruben Gallego (VIDEO) appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.
- Alex Wagner: Pete Hegseth 'Will Be Found Guilty of War Crimes'by Pam Key (Breitbart News) on April 17, 2026 at 3:29 am
Thursday on MS NOW's "Deadline," political commentator Alex Wagner predicted Secretary of War Pete Hegseth "will be found guilty of war crimes." The post Alex Wagner: Pete Hegseth ‘Will Be Found Guilty of War Crimes’ appeared first on Breitbart.
- Beshear: JD Vance Worshiping Trump Like a False Idolby Pam Key (Breitbart News) on April 17, 2026 at 3:26 am
Wednesday on MS NOW’s "The Briefing," Gov. Andy Beshear (D-KY) said Vice President JD Vance was worshiping President Donald Trump like a false idol. The post Beshear: JD Vance Worshiping Trump Like a False Idol appeared first on Breitbart.
- Kaine on More Dems Voting Against Offensive Weapons for Israel: 'Momentum Will Continue to Grow'...by Ian Hanchett (Breitbart News) on April 17, 2026 at 3:19 am
On Thursday’s broadcast of NPR’s “Morning Edition,” Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA) commented on a vote to block offensive weapons from being sold to Israel where 40 Democrats voted against providing the weapons by saying that “we’ve grown from 17 opposing The post Kaine on More Dems Voting Against Offensive Weapons for Israel: ‘Momentum Will Continue to Grow’ Against Offensive Weapons appeared first on Breitbart.
- WNBA Star Sophie Cunningham Shares Video of Re-Baptism: 'Thank You, Jesus'by Elizabeth Weibel (Breitbart News) on April 17, 2026 at 3:17 am
WNBA star Sophie Cunningham shared a video of her being re-baptized, explaining that while she had been baptized when she was younger, she felt “a tug” on her heart to do it on her own terms. In a video on The post WNBA Star Sophie Cunningham Shares Video of Re-Baptism: ‘Thank You, Jesus’ appeared first on Breitbart.
- Rep. Luna: Senate Investigating Gallego over ‘Sexual’ Incident, Campaign Finance...by Jasmyn Jordan (Breitbart News) on April 17, 2026 at 3:12 am
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) said Senate Majority Leader John Thune’s office and Senate ethics officials were reviewing information she provided about Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), including allegations of a sexual incident and possible campaign finance violations, while Gallego’s office denied the claims and said he had not been contacted by the ethics committee. The post Rep. Luna: Senate Investigating Gallego over ‘Sexual’ Incident, Campaign Finance ‘Violations’ appeared first on Breitbart.
- Breitbart Business Digest: What Economic Uncertainty? Jobless Data Exceeds Expectations, Shows...by Alexander Marlow (Breitbart News) on April 17, 2026 at 3:00 am
The Labor Market Defies Uncertainty Much to the disappointment to the liberal media establishment, initial jobless claims came in at 207,000 (seasonally adjusted), down just a touch from last week’s revised figures and beating economists’ expectations by about 11,000. This The post Breitbart Business Digest: What Economic Uncertainty? Jobless Data Exceeds Expectations, Shows Resilient Labor Market appeared first on Breitbart.
- Watch Greg Gutfeld’s EPIC Monologue About the Downfall of Eric Swalwell (VIDEO)by Mike LaChance (The Gateway Pundit) on April 17, 2026 at 2:50 am
Last night on his show, Greg Gutfeld devoted his opening monologue to the downfall of Eric Swalwell and it was a rant for the ages. The post Watch Greg Gutfeld’s EPIC Monologue About the Downfall of Eric Swalwell (VIDEO) appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.
- Former NBA Star, Coach Damon Jones Plans To Plead Guilty In Mafia-Related Gambling Scheme: REPORTby Andrew Powell (The Daily Caller) on April 17, 2026 at 2:34 am
Jones has a charge-of-plea hearing related to the sports gambling case set for Apr. 28
- MEDIA MALPRACTICE: Liberal Outlet Politico Reportedly Had the Swalwell Story in 2019 But Dropped it...by Mike LaChance (The Gateway Pundit) on April 17, 2026 at 2:20 am
One thing that everyone seems to agree on is that the Swalwell scandal was one of those 'open secrets; in Washington that everyone knew about but no one mentioned in polite company. The post MEDIA MALPRACTICE: Liberal Outlet Politico Reportedly Had the Swalwell Story in 2019 But Dropped it When He Ended His Presidential Run appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.
- Exclusive—Michael Faulkender: A Tax Code Built for American Abundanceby Michael Faulkender (Breitbart News) on April 17, 2026 at 2:09 am
It’s mid-April and Americans are once again calculating what taxes they owe. But we should also be asking a different question: does our tax system reward those who give back? The post Exclusive—Michael Faulkender: A Tax Code Built for American Abundance appeared first on Breitbart.
- GOP Rep. Ralph Norman Who Warned Months Ago About National Debt Justifies Iran War Costsby Mariane Angela (The Daily Caller) on April 17, 2026 at 2:04 am
'concerned about the debt at every level'
- Mollie Hemingway Points Out That Gavin Newsom Has Two Advantages When He Runs for President –...by Mike LaChance (The Gateway Pundit) on April 17, 2026 at 2:00 am
California Governor Gavin Newsom is definitely running for president in 2028, but he has a lot to answer for in terms of how he has governed and the shape his state is in right now. The post Mollie Hemingway Points Out That Gavin Newsom Has Two Advantages When He Runs for President – Neither of Them Good (VIDEO) appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.
- Justice Clarence Thomas: Progressivism, Declaration of Independence Cannot ‘Coexist Forever’by Jasmyn Jordan (Breitbart News) on April 17, 2026 at 1:42 am
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas used a speech at the University of Texas at Austin School of Law on Thursday to contend that progressivism has increasingly conflicted with the principles of the Declaration of Independence, telling students that the movement cannot permanently coexist with the founding ideals of natural rights and limited government. The post Justice Clarence Thomas: Progressivism, Declaration of Independence Cannot ‘Coexist Forever’ appeared first on Breitbart.
- Israeli U.N. Ambassador: We're 'Only Force That Can Dismantle Hezbollah', Lebanese Gov't Lacks...by Ian Hanchett (Breitbart News) on April 17, 2026 at 1:42 am
On Thursday’s broadcast of the Fox News Channel’s “America Reports,” Israeli Ambassador to the United Nations Danny Danon stated that “The only force that can dismantle Hezbollah is the IDF,” and we have to be “realistic that the government of The post Israeli U.N. Ambassador: We’re ‘Only Force That Can Dismantle Hezbollah’, Lebanese Gov’t Lacks ‘Full Control’ appeared first on Breitbart.
- Hormuz: One Week That Exposes the Real Game of Global Powersby Gateway Hispanic (The Gateway Pundit) on April 17, 2026 at 1:40 am
This is a Gateway Hispanic article. The post Hormuz: One Week That Exposes the Real Game of Global Powers appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.
- REPORT: Bullet Fragment From Charlie Kirk’s Autopsy Identified as .30 Caliber that Matches Rifle...by Cristina Laila (The Gateway Pundit) on April 17, 2026 at 1:20 am
According to a new report, a bullet fragment recovered from Charlie Kirk's body was identified as a .30 caliber that matched the rifle used by Tyler Robinson. The post REPORT: Bullet Fragment From Charlie Kirk’s Autopsy Identified as .30 Caliber that Matches Rifle Used by Alleged Assassin Tyler Robinson appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.
- Kidnapped Teen Girl Rescued After Observant Gas Station Clerk Notices ‘There’s Something...by Michael Schwarz, The Western Journal (The Gateway Pundit) on April 17, 2026 at 1:00 am
A quick-thinking and courageous gas station clerk helped rescue a 16-year-old girl from a kidnapping and probably worse. The post Kidnapped Teen Girl Rescued After Observant Gas Station Clerk Notices ‘There’s Something Wrong’ appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.
- JUST IN: Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons Resignsby Cristina Laila (The Gateway Pundit) on April 17, 2026 at 12:40 am
Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons submitted his resignation to DHS Chief Markwayne Mullin on Thursday, according to Fox News. The post JUST IN: Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons Resigns appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.
- JAMES CARTER: Congress Has a Plan. Several, Actuallyby James Carter (The Daily Caller) on April 17, 2026 at 12:29 am
the larger test.
- Exclusive - 'Leading the Future' Super PAC Releases List of 'House GOP Champions'by Elizabeth Weibel (Breitbart News) on April 17, 2026 at 12:23 am
Leading the Future, a super PAC focused on Artificial Intelligence (AI), released a list of Republican incumbents that they are supporting, Breitbart News has learned. The post Exclusive – ‘Leading the Future’ Super PAC Releases List of ‘House GOP Champions’ appeared first on Breitbart.
- LISTEN: Police Dispatch Audio Reveals Moments After Former Virginia Lt. Governor Justin Fairfax...by Cristina Laila (The Gateway Pundit) on April 17, 2026 at 12:20 am
Horrifying dispatch audio of the 911 call that came in after Justin Fairfax and his wife died in a murder-suicide was released Thursday afternoon. The post LISTEN: Police Dispatch Audio Reveals Moments After Former Virginia Lt. Governor Justin Fairfax Kills His Wife and Himself appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.
- Trump: Iran ‘Totally Agreed’ to Give Up Nuclear Ambitions — Deal ‘Very Close,’ Says He...by Joshua Klein (Breitbart News) on April 17, 2026 at 12:16 am
President Donald Trump said Thursday that Iran has “totally agreed” to give up its nuclear ambitions, declaring a deal is “very close” as he suggested the current ceasefire may not need to be extended and said he “would go” to Pakistan to seal an agreement if finalized. The post Trump: Iran ‘Totally Agreed’ to Give Up Nuclear Ambitions — Deal ‘Very Close,’ Says He ‘Would Go’ to Pakistan to Seal It appeared first on Breitbart.
- Authorities Review Death Of 11th Scientistby Mariane Angela (The Daily Caller) on April 17, 2026 at 12:04 am
'I need to disclose soon'
- Watch Live: Donald Trump Speaks About No Tax on Tips Policy in Las Vegasby Breitbart News (Breitbart News) on April 17, 2026 at 12:01 am
President Donald Trump speaks about his No Tax on Tips policy that was implemented in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act on Thursday, April 16. The post Watch Live: Donald Trump Speaks About No Tax on Tips Policy in Las Vegas appeared first on Breitbart.
- WATCH LIVE: President Trump Delivers Remarks on His ‘No Tax on Tips’ Policy in Las Vegasby Cristina Laila (The Gateway Pundit) on April 17, 2026 at 12:00 am
President Trump will deliver remarks on his 'No Tax on Tips' policy at a roundtable discussion in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Thursday evening. The post WATCH LIVE: President Trump Delivers Remarks on His ‘No Tax on Tips’ Policy in Las Vegas appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.
- Rosie O'Donnell: 'We Should All Be Pulling the Fire Alarm' on Trump's Presidencyby Paul Bois (Breitbart News) on April 16, 2026 at 11:57 pm
Rosie O'Donnell continued her ongoing feud with President Donald Trump this week, advising Americans to "pull the fire alarm" on his presidency. The post Rosie O’Donnell: ‘We Should All Be Pulling the Fire Alarm’ on Trump’s Presidency appeared first on Breitbart.
- Ukraine Claims World’s First All-Drone Battle Victoryby John Hayward (Breitbart News) on April 16, 2026 at 11:51 pm
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced this week that his forces scored the world’s first all-drone ground battle victory, capturing a Russian position with only robots on the ground supported by unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The post Ukraine Claims World’s First All-Drone Battle Victory appeared first on Breitbart.
- Alleged “Illegal Alien” Walks Free After Missouri Citizen’s Arrest – Then Brutally Assaults...by Jim Hᴏft (The Gateway Pundit) on April 16, 2026 at 11:40 pm
This is the nightmare scenario every American warned about for years of open-border chaos. The post Alleged “Illegal Alien” Walks Free After Missouri Citizen’s Arrest – Then Brutally Assaults and Attempts to Rape Local Masseuse Just Days Later appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.
- Medicine Under Pressure: Gender Ideology in Clinics and Courtsby Antonio Graceffo (The Gateway Pundit) on April 16, 2026 at 11:20 pm
Religion and science align on the fact that there are only two sexes. The post Medicine Under Pressure: Gender Ideology in Clinics and Courts appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.
- Utah Valley University Removes Graduation Speaker Who Called Charlie Kirk ‘Bigoted’ Just Days...by Margaret Flavin (The Gateway Pundit) on April 16, 2026 at 11:00 pm
On September 10, 2025, conservative icon Charlie Kirk was politically assassinated on the campus of Utah Valley University (UVU). The post Utah Valley University Removes Graduation Speaker Who Called Charlie Kirk ‘Bigoted’ Just Days After His Murder appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.
- REPORT: UK Prime Minister Claims Officials Hid Former Ambassador’s Epstein Ties From Himby Mariane Angela (The Daily Caller) on April 16, 2026 at 10:54 pm
officials allegedly failed to disclose that Mandelson’s clearance had been granted despite objections
- MLB Umpire Brock Ballou ‘Violently’ Punched During Alleged Robbery in Philadelphiaby Paul Bois (Breitbart News) on April 16, 2026 at 10:44 pm
Brock Ballou, a Major League Baseball (MLB) umpire, was violently assaulted during an alleged robbery in Philadelphia last week. The post MLB Umpire Brock Ballou ‘Violently’ Punched During Alleged Robbery in Philadelphia appeared first on Breitbart.
- Chinese Man Sentenced to a Year in Prison for Smuggling Thousands of Live Ants From Kenyaby Paul Serran (The Gateway Pundit) on April 16, 2026 at 10:40 pm
A year for a thousand ants. The post Chinese Man Sentenced to a Year in Prison for Smuggling Thousands of Live Ants From Kenya appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.
- NFL Reporter Crissy Froyd Applauds Dianna Russini Resignation: ‘We Know Who You Really Are’by Warner Todd Huston (Breitbart News) on April 16, 2026 at 10:33 pm
NFL reporter Crissy Froyd gleefully celebrated the resignation of 'The Athletic's' Dianna Russini after photos of Russini went viral. The post NFL Reporter Crissy Froyd Applauds Dianna Russini Resignation: ‘We Know Who You Really Are’ appeared first on Breitbart.
- Tennessee Governor Signs Resolution Declaring June 'Nuclear Family Month'by Elizabeth Weibel (Breitbart News) on April 16, 2026 at 10:22 pm
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee (R) signed a resolution designating June, considered "Pride Month" by some, as "Nuclear Family Month." The post Tennessee Governor Signs Resolution Declaring June ‘Nuclear Family Month’ appeared first on Breitbart.
- Trump Says White House is Investigating Mysterious Deaths and Disappearances of 10 US Scientists...by Cristina Laila (The Gateway Pundit) on April 16, 2026 at 10:20 pm
President Trump on Thursday said his administration has launched an investigation into the deaths and disappearances of 10 US scientists. The post Trump Says White House is Investigating Mysterious Deaths and Disappearances of 10 US Scientists (VIDEO) appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.
- Watch Live: The WAR Zone Podcast With Wayne Allyn Root Presented by The Gateway Pundit-TEN...by Official Podcast of The Gateway Pundit. A WAR/TGP Partnership (The Gateway Pundit) on April 16, 2026 at 9:59 pm
CLICK HERE TO WATCH RIGHT NOW! The post Watch Live: The WAR Zone Podcast With Wayne Allyn Root Presented by The Gateway Pundit-TEN Republicans Vote with Dems to Extend ‘Temporary Protected Status’ to 350,000 Haitians for THREE YEARS and More! appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.
- Just Bring Back The ‘Skins: Commanders Fail All Of America After Walking On Eggshells With New...by Andrew Powell (The Daily Caller) on April 16, 2026 at 9:57 pm
It's a good try, Washington, but not good enough
- Commission Advances Trump’s Legacy Arch For Nation’s Capitalby Thomas Wong (The Daily Caller) on April 16, 2026 at 9:51 pm
'the United States Triumphal Arch will be a project of which all Americans will be proud'
- Woke Marvel Star Simu Liu's Streaming Show 'The Copenhagen Test' Axed After 1 Seasonby Breitbart News (Breitbart News) on April 16, 2026 at 9:36 pm
There will be no Season 2 for the futuristic spy thriller starring Simu Liu, The Copenhagen Test, on Peacock. The post Woke Marvel Star Simu Liu’s Streaming Show ‘The Copenhagen Test’ Axed After 1 Season appeared first on Breitbart.
- Pakistan Sends Delegation to Iran, Shuffling U.S. Messages for Peace Talksby John Hayward (Breitbart News) on April 16, 2026 at 9:36 pm
President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that the conflict with Iran is “very close to over.” A high-ranking Pakistani delegation led by Field Marshal Asim Munir arrived in Tehran on the same day, bringing Washington’s latest ceasefire proposals. The post Pakistan Sends Delegation to Iran, Shuffling U.S. Messages for Peace Talks appeared first on Breitbart.
- The Mets Yet Again Decline to Hold a Jewish Heritage Nightby Warner Todd Huston (Breitbart News) on April 16, 2026 at 9:23 pm
The New York Mets will once again not hold a Jewish Heritage Night celebration this season. The post The Mets Yet Again Decline to Hold a Jewish Heritage Night appeared first on Breitbart.
- Nick Offerman Trashes ‘Demented Grandpa’ Trump for Planning Monument to Mark America's 250th...by Warner Todd Huston (Breitbart News) on April 16, 2026 at 9:23 pm
Actor Nick Offerman does not appear to be a big fan of President Donald Trump's plans for celebrating the 250th Anniversary of America's founding. The post Nick Offerman Trashes ‘Demented Grandpa’ Trump for Planning Monument to Mark America’s 250th Year appeared first on Breitbart.
- Batch of Widely Used Anti-Anxiety Drug Xanax Recalled Over Safety Concernsby Katherine Hamilton (Breitbart News) on April 16, 2026 at 9:16 pm
A single lot of a widely used anti-anxiety drug called Xanax has been recalled, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced. The post Batch of Widely Used Anti-Anxiety Drug Xanax Recalled Over Safety Concerns appeared first on Breitbart.