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Hezbollah warns of readiness to respond to ceasefire violations by Israel
Hezbollah said its fighters have "finger on the trigger" hours after a U.S.-mediated 10-day ceasefire with Israel took effect in Lebanon.
Justin Fairfax, 47, shot his wife Cerina multiple times in their Annandale home before fatally shooting himself early Thursday. Their teenage children were present.
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Israel-Lebanon cease-fire takes effect as thousands seek to return home
A 10-day truce between Israel and Hezbollah began Friday, displacing over one million Lebanese residents and complicating Netanyahu's political position domestically.
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Hegseth threatens Iran infrastructure attacks if cease-fire fails
US defence secretary renews threat to target Iran's power generation and energy infrastructure should negotiations collapse.
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Football
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April 16, 2026
FIFA chief says Iran will compete in 2026 World Cup despite tensions
Infantino expressed confidence Iran will participate in the summer tournament hosted by the U.S., Canada and Mexico, despite political tensions and security concerns.
Crime
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April 16, 2026
Teen killed, two injured in shooting at Long Island park
A 15-year-old died and two others were wounded in a shooting Wednesday night at Eisenhower Park in East Meadow, authorities said.
Entertainment
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April 16, 2026
Meghan Markle says she was most trolled person in world
The Duchess of Sussex told Australian students she endured online bullying for 10 years during a mental health organization visit in Melbourne.
Middle East
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April 15, 2026
Israel considers short-term cease-fire with Lebanon
Israeli and Lebanese officials said Wednesday that Israel is weighing a pause in fighting against Hezbollah, though formal approval remains pending.
Religion
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April 15, 2026
Pope Leo's Cameroon visit highlights African Catholic representation gap
Pope Leo XIV arrived in Cameroon on Wednesday as the continent's Catholic population grows, but African representation in Vatican leadership remains limited.
Middle East
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April 15, 2026
Iran used Chinese spy satellite to identify U.S. bases, documents show
Leaked military documents reveal Iran acquired a Chinese satellite in late 2024 to monitor American military installations in the Middle East.
Energy
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April 15, 2026
Russia offers energy support to China as Iran war disrupts global supplies
Russia's Foreign Minister said Moscow can help fill energy gaps for China amid Middle East conflict and rising oil prices.
Crime
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April 15, 2026
Two Brooklyn police officers placed under investigation after beating video
NYPD officers stripped of guns and shields following videos of repeated punching and kicking during arrest attempt in Cobble Hill on Tuesday.
World
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April 15, 2026
Student kills four in Turkey's second school shooting in two days
An eighth-grade student opened fire at a middle school in Kahramanmaras province Wednesday, killing three students and a teacher, wounding at least 20 others.
Business
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April 15, 2026
Trump threatens to fire Fed chair Powell if he doesn't leave in May
President Donald Trump said he would fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell if Powell remains in office past the end of his term on May 15.
Football
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April 15, 2026
José Emilio Santamaría, Real Madrid legend and Spain coach, dies at 96
The Uruguayan-born defender won four European Cups with Real Madrid between 1957 and 1966 and later managed Spain's 1982 World Cup campaign.
Politics
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April 15, 2026
Magyar pushes for swift power transfer after Hungary election win
Péter Magyar, who ended Viktor Orbán's 16-year rule, met the president and urged an early parliamentary session on May 4 to formalize the transition.