Mainstream Media
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- Hong Kong primary school to close in 2029 over Primary One enrolment shortfall
by William Yiu (Hong Kong - South China Morning Post) on April 17, 2026 at 5:38 amA 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.
- 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.
- Housing affordability fixes will take 'decades', commissioner warnsby 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.
- Police bomb squad to remove 'volatile explosive materials' found at Adelaide homeby Just In on April 17, 2026 at 4:38 am
The police bomb squad is working to safely remove explosive materials from a home in Adelaide's north, and a 55-year-old man has been arrested.
- Breaking: Hume Freeway closed in both directions after crash near Violet Townby Just In on April 17, 2026 at 4:37 am
The Hume Freeway is closed in both directions following a multi-vehicle crash near Violet Town.
- ‘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
- 'Indefensible' not to crack down on liquor sales in WA towns, minister saysby Rachel Jackson and Ruby Littler (Just In) on April 17, 2026 at 4:16 am
West Australian Racing and Gaming Minister Paul Papalia says Newman and Kununurra are in for tougher measures, including closing bottle shops for two days each week.
- 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.
- Europe was a word British PMs dared not say. Then Donald Trump returnedby Brett Worthington (Just In) on April 17, 2026 at 4:06 am
Keir Starmer was never a fan of Brexit. Now, under the cover of the war in Iran and a fractured US relationship, he's looking to Europe to return Britain to the fold.
- Mayor fears hidden cameras may have been in town hall change rooms for yearsby Tamara Clark (Just In) on April 17, 2026 at 3:54 am
The Horsham mayor is worried that hidden cameras reportedly found in the town hall theatre change rooms could have been there for years.
- 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.
- Missing votes counted in key SA seat see One Nation margin increaseby Leah MacLennan and Eugene Boisvert (Just In) on April 17, 2026 at 3:41 am
One Nation has retained the South Australian seat of Narungga, following a count of ballots that were missed on election day.
- Taxi drivers call for assistance to survive during fuel crisisby Georgia Loney, Stan Shaw, and Madigan Landry (Just In) on April 17, 2026 at 3:34 am
Country taxi drivers say the fuel crisis could prove to be the death knell for the industry in regional areas.
- 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
- Next-gen cricket talent shines at national Indigenous championshipsby Yasmine Wright Gittins and Liam O'Connell (Just In) on April 17, 2026 at 3:12 am
The National Indigenous Cricket Championships, held in Mackay for the second year, has become one of the key development pathways for young talent.
- 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...
- Harry and Meghan meet Bondi terror attack survivors on Sydney leg of tourby Shannon Corvo and Rhiannon Soliman-Marron (Just In) on April 17, 2026 at 3:01 am
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex spoke with lifeguards who responded to the December 14 Bondi Beach terror attack and survivors.
- By-election called one week after Qld state MP's deathby Alex Brewster (Just In) on April 17, 2026 at 2:52 am
Former Member for Stafford Jimmy Sullivan was found dead at his home earlier this month, after police were called to reports of a non-suspicious death.
- St Kilda announces appeal against Collard ban for homophobic slurby Just In on April 17, 2026 at 2:41 am
St Kilda is appealing the nine-match ban given to Lance Collard for uttering a homophobic comment, saying the young forward maintains his innocence.
- No benefits in exchange for proxy votes, district councillor tells Tai Po fire probeby 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 role of the management committee of Wang Fuk Court owners’ corporation is expected to be a key focus on Friday at a hearing by an independent panel investigating Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades, with a former chairman of the body and a construction worker set to testify. Tony Tsui Moon-come, chairman of the management committee at the time of the...
- Former soldier Ben Roberts-Smith to be released from jail after securing bailby Jamie McKinnell, Blair Wise, and Jessica Kidd (Just In) on April 17, 2026 at 2:22 am
Ben Roberts-Smith is granted bail after spending a week in custody over alleged war crime of murder offences.
- 100 bombs in 10 minutes: Mapping Lebanon's 'Black Wednesday'by Maryanne Taouk (Just In) on April 17, 2026 at 2:03 am
The Israel Defense Forces labelled it Operation Eternal Darkness. Inside Lebanon, it's now called Black Wednesday. ABC NEWS Verify has geolocated the explosions across 10 minutes of chaos.
- Travellers in Europe may face major flight disruption over jet fuel crisisby Kristy Sexton-McGrath (Just In) on April 17, 2026 at 1:56 am
Europe could experience major flight disruptions within weeks as global energy officials warn the continent has "maybe six weeks of jet fuel left", which could lead to further price hikes and cancellations for Australian travellers.
- ‘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...
- Acting US ICE head Todd Lyons to leave agency at end of Mayby Just In on April 17, 2026 at 1:09 am
Todd Lyons' last day is set for May 31 and he will move to the private sector, Department of Homeland security secretary Markwayne Mullin said in a statement.
- 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.
- Former Arsenal, Juventus goalkeeper killed after car hit by trainby Just In on April 17, 2026 at 12:52 am
Former Austria goalkeeper Alexander Manninger, who played for Arsenal and a string of Italian clubs, died on Thursday at the age of 48 after the car he was driving was hit by a train at a crossing near Salzburg.
- Sydney childcare worker hit with 129 new child abuse chargesby Pablo Viñales (Just In) on April 17, 2026 at 12:46 am
A Sydney childcare worker accused of using children to make abuse material has been charged with 129 new offences.
- 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...
- Oil refinery fire will not push Australia to fuel plan 'stage three', PM saysby Maani Truu (Just In) on April 17, 2026 at 12:13 am
Anthony Albanese has cut a trip to Malaysia short to visit Viva Energy Refinery in Geelong, which went up in flames late on Wednesday.
- Iran war live: Ceasefire starts in Lebanon as Trump says Tehran deal closeby Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on April 17, 2026 at 12:00 am
Death toll from Israeli attacks on Lebanon reached 2,196 on Thursday as 10-day ceasefire announced.
- Bank robbers hold 25 people hostage in Italy then escape into 'sewers'by Just In on April 16, 2026 at 11:55 pm
The group took customers and employees hostage before fleeing with "the contents of dozens of safe deposit boxes", according to police.
- Iranian footballers granted asylum in Australia 'overwhelmed' by supportby Michael Doyle (Just In) on April 16, 2026 at 11:40 pm
Two Iranian footballers given refuge in Australia after the AFC Women's Asian Cup say they are focused on their health, safety and rebuilding their lives.
- Bandicoots bounce back in Brown Hill Creek as team works towards 'superhighway'by Malcolm Sutton (Just In) on April 16, 2026 at 11:34 pm
A small colony of endangered brown bandicoots just south of Adelaide continue to breed as conservationists hope to connect them with other populations.
- People in Beirut wary of trusting Israel will uphold Lebanon ceasefireby Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on April 16, 2026 at 10:55 pm
Lebanon’s residents say they are wary of trusting that Israel will abide by the ceasefire agreement announced by Trump.
- US panel approves Trump’s design for massive arch in Washington, DCby Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on April 16, 2026 at 10:44 pm
The proposed 76-metre arch would tower over other iconic landmarks in Washington, DC, and has attracted scrutiny.
- Israel and Lebanon’s 10-day ceasefire goes into effectby Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on April 16, 2026 at 10:42 pm
A 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon has gone into effect. It began at midnight local time (21:00 GMT).
- Displaced Lebanese wary as ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah beginsby Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on April 16, 2026 at 10:04 pm
Tensions linger as evacuees await clarity on the ceasefire’s terms before risking a return to war-torn villages.
- US State Department restricts visas for those who ‘support adversaries’by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on April 16, 2026 at 9:54 pm
Trump administration says it has taken action against 26 people 'across our hemisphere' who allegedly undermined US.
- 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
- Netflix cofounder Hastings to step down after it lost Warner Bros dealby Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on April 16, 2026 at 9:34 pm
The company's stock plunged about 8 percent on the news of Hastings's departure.
- US House votes to extend temporary protections for Haitians in Trump rebukeby Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on April 16, 2026 at 9:22 pm
Ten Republicans join Democrats to extend Temporary Protected Status for nearly 350,000 Haitians in the United States.
- Turkiye grieves students killed in school shootingby Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on April 16, 2026 at 9:15 pm
Hundreds turned out to the funerals of eight students who were fatally shot at school in Turkiye’s Kahramanmaras.
- Pope Leo urges peace in visit to Cameroon’s conflict-hit northwestby Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on April 16, 2026 at 9:11 pm
Pope Leo XIV was in Bamenda in conflict-hit northwest Cameroon, urging peace in a region beset by deadly fighting.
- What is tailgating, and has FIFA banned it at World Cup stadiums in the US?by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on April 16, 2026 at 9:10 pm
Football fans in the US have criticised FIFA and local organisers over a move to ban tailgating at World Cup matches.
- 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
- A ceasefire in Lebanon — will it hold?by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on April 16, 2026 at 8:58 pm
After rare talks, a ceasefire in Lebanon raises one question: what happens on the ground next?
- Ex-NBA player Damon Jones to be first to plead guilty in US gambling caseby Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on April 16, 2026 at 8:55 pm
Betting scandal that swept basketball set tp see ex-NBA player Damon Jones become first person to plead guilty in case.
- Qatar hosts talks aimed at putting Iran peace process back on trackby Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on April 16, 2026 at 8:54 pm
Pakistan's PM arrived in Doha Thursday for regional talks across the Middle East in a possibility to end the war.
- Who is keeping the fight alive in Sudan’s war?by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on April 16, 2026 at 8:46 pm
What three years of war have done to Sudan.
- 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 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
- War on Iran leaves $58 billion repair bill across region – reportby RT (RT - Daily news) on April 16, 2026 at 5:48 pm
US-Israel strikes and Tehran’s retaliation are pushing oil and gas facility damage costs toward $50 billion, Rystad Energy projects Read Full Article at RT.com
- ‘You’re killing children!’: Vance heckled at key MAGA event (VIDEOS)by RT (RT - Daily news) on April 16, 2026 at 4:38 pm
US Vice President J.D.Vance was forced to defend President Trump’s Gaza policy after being heckled at a TPUSA rally in Georgia Read Full Article at RT.com
- There’s only one way to resolve the Taiwan questionby RT (RT - Daily news) on April 16, 2026 at 4:35 pm
During a moment of rising tensions, the opposition turns to rapprochement with mainland China – the only viable path forward Read Full Article at RT.com
- Pentagon taps US carmakers for weapons production – WSJby RT (RT - Daily news) on April 16, 2026 at 4:27 pm
The Pentagon has approached General Motors and Ford as it seeks to expand military output amid ongoing conflicts, according to the WSJ Read Full Article at RT.com
- Ceasefire agreed between Israel and Lebanon – Trumpby RT (RT - Daily news) on April 16, 2026 at 4:10 pm
US President Donald Trump has announced that Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a ten-day ceasefire after talks in Washington Read Full Article at RT.com
- Dozens taken hostage in Italian bank heist (VIDEO)by RT (RT - Daily news) on April 16, 2026 at 4:05 pm
Armed robbers took around 25 people hostage in a bank heist in the Italian city of Naples Read Full Article at RT.com
- Russia strikes Ukrainian military and energy sites after Kiev kills children – MODby RT (RT - Daily news) on April 16, 2026 at 3:52 pm
Russian forces have targeted Ukrainian military and energy sites in response to a drone attack by Kiev that killed two children Read Full Article at RT.com
- Beijing’s point man on Hong Kong affairs meets city’s leaders in capitalby Matthew Cheng (Hong Kong - South China Morning Post) on April 16, 2026 at 3:35 pm
Beijing’s point man on Hong Kong affairs has met the city’s No 2 official and finance chief in the capital to discuss alignment with the national 15th five-year plan, as the government prepares to draw up its own inaugural blueprint by the end of the year. The State Council’s Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office (HKMAO) said its director, Xia Baolong, held talks with Chief Secretary Eric Chan Kwok-ki, Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po and the newly appointed Secretary for Constitutional and...
- Hong Kong leader John Lee, EU officials meet to discuss trade, cooperationby Connor Mycroft (Hong Kong - South China Morning Post) on April 16, 2026 at 3:19 pm
Hong Kong leader John Lee Ka-chiu has met European Union representatives to discuss opportunities for cooperation, with the chief executive saying both sides highlighted a shared belief in multilateralism amid increasing tensions and market turmoil. Ambassador Harvey Rouse, head of the EU Office in Hong Kong, called for both sides to work together, describing the 27-member bloc as a “very dependable partner in an increasingly volatile world”. Local officials attending the lunch meeting on...
- Hong Kong government forks out two-thirds of HK$90 million tab for HK$2 fare revampby Emily Hung (Hong Kong - South China Morning Post) on April 16, 2026 at 2:59 pm
The revamp of Hong Kong’s HK$2 (26 US cents) transport fare concession scheme for the elderly and disabled carried a HK$90 million price tag, with the government paying two-thirds, a Legislative Council Finance Committee paper revealed on Wednesday. It also showed that about 220 beneficiaries averaged more than 240 trips a month – equivalent to over eight daily – with one taking as many as 20 a day in the first year of real-name registration. The government adjusted the scheme on April 3,...
Alternative Sources
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- 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'
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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
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- 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'
- 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.
- 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.
- Time 100 Profile of Chinese Dictator Xi Jinping Omits Genocide: 'Rewriting How the World Works'by Frances Martel (Breitbart News) on April 16, 2026 at 9:04 pm
China's communist dictator Xi Jinping received a coveted position on this year's edition of Time magazine's list of 100 most influential people, receiving a profile crediting him with "rewriting how the world works" that omits any mention of the ongoing Uyghur genocide. The post Time 100 Profile of Chinese Dictator Xi Jinping Omits Genocide: ‘Rewriting How the World Works’ appeared first on Breitbart.
- Trump: Policies Like No Tax on Tips, Overtime Show GOP Is Party of Working Classby Nick Gilbertson (Breitbart News) on April 16, 2026 at 9:03 pm
WASHINGTON—President Donald Trump said his policies, like no tax on tips and no tax on overtime, which tens of millions of Americans are claiming this tax season, show that the Republican Party is now the party of the working class. The post Trump: Policies Like No Tax on Tips, Overtime Show GOP Is Party of Working Class appeared first on Breitbart.
- ‘Why Is Everyone So Horny Here?’: GOP Rep From Alleged Groping Scandal Tells Colleagues To...by Daily Caller Staff (The Daily Caller) on April 16, 2026 at 8:55 pm
'go to church'
- Three U.S. Carrier Groups, Two Marine Assault Ships, and Ten Destroyers Blockade Iranby John Hayward (Breitbart News) on April 16, 2026 at 8:48 pm
President Donald Trump’s blockade of Iranian ports brings a tremendous amount of air and sea power to bear against the difficult task of ensuring that no ships enter or leave Iranian ports. The post Three U.S. Carrier Groups, Two Marine Assault Ships, and Ten Destroyers Blockade Iran appeared first on Breitbart.
- Honda Recalls 440,830 Minivans Due to Airbag Malfunction Issueby Amy Furr (Breitbart News) on April 16, 2026 at 8:48 pm
Honda is recalling a large number of its Odyssey minivans due to an airbag problem that is linked to a software programming issue. The post Honda Recalls 440,830 Minivans Due to Airbag Malfunction Issue appeared first on Breitbart.
- Poll: Economic Issues Reign as Top Priority to Americansby Hannah Knudsen (Breitbart News) on April 16, 2026 at 8:39 pm
Economic issues remain the top priority to Americans as the midterm elections approach, a weekly survey from the Economist/YouGov found. The post Poll: Economic Issues Reign as Top Priority to Americans appeared first on Breitbart.
- Tom Cruise To Reprise Epic Role In ‘Top Gun 3’by Leena Nasir (The Daily Caller) on April 16, 2026 at 8:25 pm
He's reprising his role, as is producer Jerry Bruckheimer
- Veterans, Active-Duty Members Could See Concealed Carry Nationwide Under New Billby Ireland Owens (The Daily Caller) on April 16, 2026 at 8:21 pm
'warriors who have earned it more than anyone'
- Trump Reveals His Pick For Next CDC Directorby Ireland Owens (The Daily Caller) on April 16, 2026 at 8:13 pm
'will do a TREMENDOUS job leading the CDC'
- Not Neutral: Inside The UAE’s Shadow Role In the US-Israeli War on Iranby Robert Inlakesh (MintPress News) on April 16, 2026 at 8:12 pm
Behind claims of neutrality, the UAE has emerged as a key player in the war on Iran — providing surveillance, hosting operations, enabling strikes from its bases and aiding Israeli false flags while portraying itself as a victim on the world stage The post Not Neutral: Inside The UAE’s Shadow Role In the US-Israeli War on Iran appeared first on MintPress News.
- Unemployment Claims See Biggest Weeklong Drop Since Februaryby Olivia Rondeau (Breitbart News) on April 16, 2026 at 8:09 pm
Unemployment benefit applications saw the biggest one-week drop since February from Easter Sunday to April 11, signaling that layoffs remain limited. The post Unemployment Claims See Biggest Weeklong Drop Since February appeared first on Breitbart.
- Epstein Scandal: UK Ambassador to Washington Peter Mandelson Failed Security Vetting But Was...by Oliver JJ Lane (Breitbart News) on April 16, 2026 at 8:08 pm
Scandal-struck Epstein-linked Labour grandee was refused a security clearance but became British Ambassador to the U.S. anyway. The post Epstein Scandal: UK Ambassador to Washington Peter Mandelson Failed Security Vetting But Was Appointed by Starmer Anyway appeared first on Breitbart.
- DOJ Reportedly Appealing Ruling That Limits Feds’ Ability To Use Notorious Spy Toolby Katelynn Richardson (The Daily Caller) on April 16, 2026 at 8:02 pm
Trump urges Republicans to renew
- From Dunks To Drones: The NBA Has an Israel Problemby Alan Macleod (MintPress News) on April 16, 2026 at 7:55 pm
As the NBA playoffs tip off this weekend, Kevin Durant, LeBron James, and Stephen Curry are under growing scrutiny — not just for their play, but for links to Israeli drone technology and security firms tied to Israel’s military operations that are used to commit war crimes in Gaza, Lebanon, and Iran. The post From Dunks To Drones: The NBA Has an Israel Problem appeared first on MintPress News.
- Dallas Wings' PR Blocks Reporter's Question About Top Pick's Romantic Relationship with Teammateby Dylan Gwinn (Breitbart News) on April 16, 2026 at 7:48 pm
The public relations team for the WNBA's Dallas Wings put the kibosh on a reporter when they asked #1 overall draft pick Azzi Fudd about her relationship with her girlfriend and now Wings teammate, Paige Bueckers. The post Dallas Wings’ PR Blocks Reporter’s Question About Top Pick’s Romantic Relationship with Teammate appeared first on Breitbart.
- Exclusive: Sen. Blackburn Sponsors Bill to Close Title X ‘Loopholes,’ Ban Grants to Abortion...by Katherine Hamilton (Breitbart News) on April 16, 2026 at 7:47 pm
Sens. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) and Bill Cassidy (R-LA) are leading 17 Republican colleagues in introducing a bill on Thursday that would ban Title X grants from funding abortions and abortion providers, Breitbart News has exclusively learned. The post Exclusive: Sen. Blackburn Sponsors Bill to Close Title X ‘Loopholes,’ Ban Grants to Abortion Orgs appeared first on Breitbart.
- Democrat LA Mayor’s Far-Left Opponent Votes Against Cleaning Out Homeless Campsby Harold Hutchison (The Daily Caller) on April 16, 2026 at 7:38 pm
'I watched a guy get shot and killed across the street'
- WH Sets Record Straight: Democrats Are 'Affordability Frauds' and Voted Against the Tax Relief...by Hannah Knudsen (Breitbart News) on April 16, 2026 at 7:28 pm
Democrats are "affordability frauds" who would happily have handed the American people the largest tax hike in U.S. history, the WH said. The post WH Sets Record Straight: Democrats Are ‘Affordability Frauds’ and Voted Against the Tax Relief Americans Are Experiencing appeared first on Breitbart.