A conflict involving the US and Iran has disrupted oil supplies from the Middle East, leading to a record number of large oil tankers heading to the United States. This shift is increasing US oil exports and accelerating growth in oil production in the Americas, while also pushing some countries to explore greener energy options.
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Nearly 30 very large oil tankers, each holding 2 million barrels, are scheduled to load US crude oil due to Middle East supply problems.
The US has become the world’s largest oil and gas producer after the shale revolution five years ago.
US crude oil exports recently rose by one-third to a record 5.2 million barrels per day.
Iran blocked 10 million barrels of Gulf oil exports daily through the Strait of Hormuz in response to US-Israeli attacks.
Weekly US jet fuel exports doubled to a new high as Europe seeks more supplies amid the conflict.
Saudi Arabia lost about a third of its oil production in weeks due to the war.
Repairing damaged Middle East oil infrastructure might cost $34 billion to $58 billion and take years.
Latin America, including Brazil, Guyana, Suriname, and Argentina, is expected to supply nearly half of global oil production growth through the 2020s.
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A car bomb exploded near a police station in Dunmurry, Northern Ireland, causing homes nearby to be evacuated. Police have not said why the bomb was planted, but similar attacks were linked to dissident groups opposing peace efforts in the region.
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Police declared a security alert in Dunmurry after a car bomb exploded near a local police station.
Residents near the area were evacuated for safety, and people were told to avoid the location.
No casualties were reported from the explosion.
Police have not released any information on the reason behind the bombing.
Last month, a similar bomb attack was attempted in Lurgan, another town in Northern Ireland.
The Lurgan attack involved forcing a delivery driver to bring a bomb to a police station.
Officials believe dissident Republican groups carried out these attacks to try to provoke fear and stay relevant.
The Good Friday Accords of 1998 reduced much of the violence in Northern Ireland, but some groups still oppose the peace process and commit attacks.
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Mali’s Defence Minister General Sadio Camara was killed during coordinated attacks on military sites by al-Qaeda-linked fighters and Tuareg rebels. The attacks hit several locations, including Camara’s residence in the military town of Kati, and ongoing fighting continued more than 24 hours after the attacks began.
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Defence Minister General Sadio Camara was killed in coordinated attacks across Mali.
The attacks included a suicide car bomb targeting Camara’s residence in Kati, a heavily fortified military town near the capital, Bamako.
Fighters from al-Qaeda-linked group Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin and Tuareg rebels from the Liberation Front of Azawad launched the attacks.
Other cities attacked include Bamako, Gao, Kidal, and Sevare.
Heavy gunfire and explosions continued in Kidal over 24 hours after the start.
Interim President Assimi Goita was moved to safety but remains in command of the military.
The African Union, Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, and the US Bureau of African Affairs condemned the attacks.
Camara was a key leader in Mali’s military government that took power through coups in 2020 and 2021.
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President Trump has increased military actions against Iran, citing its nuclear program as a threat, although Iran does not currently have nuclear weapons. Experts say Iran has not built nuclear weapons since 2003, but recent conflicts and threats make it more likely Iran will seek to develop nuclear arms for future defense.
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President Trump declared war on Iran on February 28, claiming Iran's nuclear program is an imminent threat.
Iran does not possess nuclear weapons; the US and Israel do.
US intelligence and UN inspectors find no proof Iran has built or tried to build nuclear weapons since 2003.
Military attacks and threats from the US and Israel increase Iran's incentive to pursue nuclear weapons.
Iran might buy nuclear weapons from allies like North Korea or receive help from Russia.
The Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) aims to prevent nuclear weapon spread but has suffered from violations by nuclear nations.
President Trump withdrew from the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, leading to increased tensions.
Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who forbade nuclear weapons, was killed in the conflict.
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Israeli attacks have killed at least four Palestinians in Gaza despite a ceasefire that started last October. The Israeli military says it has targeted Hamas fighters, while local health officials report ongoing violence and shortages of food and medicine in Gaza.
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At least four Palestinians were killed in recent Israeli attacks in different parts of Gaza.
The ceasefire began in October 2023 but violence continues.
Israeli forces have expanded control over about 60% of Gaza, restricting Palestinian movement.
Hamas fighters have been targeted by Israeli military operations, according to Israel.
Shortages of food and medicine remain severe in Gaza due to an Israeli blockade.
Since the ceasefire started, at least 800 Palestinians have died, according to Gaza health officials.
Over 72,500 Palestinians have died since the start of Israel’s war on Gaza in October 2023.
Israel reports that Palestinian fighters have killed four Israeli soldiers since the ceasefire began.
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Israeli soldiers used bulldozers to destroy solar panels in Debel, a town in southern Lebanon. These solar panels provided electricity for the town’s water supply. In addition to the panels, homes, roads, and olive trees were also damaged.
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Israeli forces destroyed solar panels in Debel, south Lebanon.
The solar panels supplied electricity needed for the town’s water system.
Homes in the town were also destroyed.
Roads in the area were damaged by the Israeli bulldozers.
Olive trees, important for local agriculture, were cut down or damaged.
The Lebanese National News Agency reported on the incident.
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Israeli forces carried out a series of air strikes in southern Lebanon, hitting at least four locations late on Saturday. These attacks happened despite a recent extension of a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the military to attack Hezbollah.
The strikes targeted southern Lebanon in multiple places.
Earlier attacks on the same day killed six people.
The violence occurred even though the ceasefire was recently extended.
Lebanese state media reported on the attacks.
The conflict involves Israel and the Hezbollah group in Lebanon.
The situation remains tense despite efforts to stop the fighting.
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Sudan’s capital, Khartoum, has been largely deserted since the Sudanese army regained control a year ago. The city shows heavy damage, including ruined government buildings and signs of ongoing conflict.
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The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) retook Khartoum one year ago.
Many areas in the city are now empty or abandoned.
The presidential palace is badly damaged by fire and explosions.
Buildings show signs of destruction, such as broken windows and crumbling structures.
Posters honor soldiers who have died during the fighting.
The ongoing civil war has caused severe damage to Khartoum’s infrastructure.
The situation reflects ongoing instability in Sudan amid the civil conflict.
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The United Kingdom plans a state visit by King Charles III to the United States to strengthen its relationship with President Donald Trump. This visit aims to improve ties amid tensions caused by Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s criticism from President Trump and disagreements over the U.S. war in Iran.
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King Charles III will visit the U.S. for a state visit next week.
The visit is meant to support and strengthen the U.K.-U.S. "special relationship."
President Trump has criticized U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
The criticism focuses on Starmer’s lack of support for the U.S. war in Iran.
The U.K. has been hesitant to assist the U.S. in the conflict with Iran.
The state visit seeks to smooth over diplomatic tensions between the two countries.
The term "special relationship" refers to the close political and military ties between the U.K. and the U.S.
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King Charles III will visit the United States starting Monday and will have proper security during his trip, according to a British minister. The visit comes after gunshots were fired at a recent event in Washington where President Donald Trump and the First Lady were evacuated safely.
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King Charles III will arrive in Washington DC on Monday for a state visit.
The UK government and Buckingham Palace have worked closely with US officials to ensure the King's security.
Shots were fired at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, where President Trump and the First Lady were evacuated unharmed.
A 31-year-old man from Torrance, California, was arrested for the shooting.
One Secret Service agent was shot at but protected by a bullet-proof vest, with no other injuries reported.
British and US security teams will review arrangements to avoid any gaps in protection.
The King's visit will include speaking to both houses of Congress, visiting the 9/11 memorial, and honoring fallen soldiers.
Political leaders from both the UK and US condemned the attack on democratic institutions and the freedom of the press.
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A bomb exploded on a bus in southwestern Colombia on Saturday, killing 13 people and injuring at least 38 others. The country's army chief called the attack a "terrorist act," which happened amid increasing violence linked to drug trafficking in the area.
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The explosion occurred on a bus in southwestern Colombia.
13 people died as a result of the blast.
At least 38 people were injured.
The Colombian army chief described the attack as a terrorist act.
Violence related to drug trafficking is rising in the region.
The attack took place on April 26, 2026.
The incident highlights ongoing security challenges in Colombia.
The bombing was carried out using an explosive device placed on the bus.
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Despite a ceasefire in Yemen since April 2022, landmines left from the civil war still cause deaths and injuries, especially among children. These hidden explosives continue to make everyday places like fields and roads dangerous long after fighting has stopped.
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Yemen’s civil war started in 2014 and involved heavy use of landmines.
More than a year after a 2022 ceasefire, landmines continue to harm civilians, especially children.
Since the truce, landmines have killed at least 339 children and injured 843, according to Save the Children.
Landmines are hidden and remain dangerous, often called “sleeping killers.”
Victims include children who play or work in affected areas, unaware of the danger.
Families in some front-line villages have had to flee because of the landmine threat.
Medical help is often far away, making treatment for injuries difficult and slow.
The governorate of Taiz has been hit hardest by landmine injuries and deaths.
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Raghu Rai, a famous Indian photographer known for capturing important moments in India’s history, has died at 83. He documented key events like the 1971 Bangladesh war and the 1984 Bhopal gas tragedy and received many awards during his career.
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Raghu Rai passed away at the age of 83.
He was born in a village now in Pakistan before the 1947 partition of India.
Rai is known for photographing major events such as the 1971 Bangladesh independence war and the 1984 Bhopal gas leak disaster.
His photos of the Bhopal disaster are key historical records of the event.
He received the Padma Shri award in 1972, one of India’s top civilian honors.
Rai was a member of Magnum Photos, a prestigious photo cooperative.
He took portraits of many important Indian political and cultural figures, including Mother Teresa and former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.
Rai’s work covered both black-and-white and color photography in film and digital formats throughout his life.
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In Estonia, a pig imitation contest was held at an agricultural fair in Tartu to draw attention to the difficulties faced by the pig farming industry. A local contestant named Andrus Maileht won the contest by making very realistic pig sounds.
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The event took place at an agricultural fair in Tartu, Estonia.
Contestants competed by imitating pig sounds like squealing and grunting.
The contest aimed to highlight problems in Estonia’s pig farming sector.
Andrus Maileht won the competition with his realistic pig performance.
The contest is designed to raise awareness about farming challenges in the country.
The event received coverage from France 24 news.
The pig farming sector in Estonia is currently facing struggles.
The contest used a fun and unusual way to bring attention to agricultural issues.
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An Al-Qaeda-linked group and Tuareg rebels said they attacked military targets across Mali, including in the capital, Bamako. Fighting involved helicopters and a military base near the international airport, marking a complex attack against Mali's military junta.
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Armed groups linked to Al-Qaeda joined forces with Tuareg rebels in Mali.
They launched attacks against the army in several locations.
Fighting occurred in Bamako, the capital city of Mali.
Helicopters were seen over the city and near the international airport.
The attacks are considered one of the most complex in recent years.
Mali is currently ruled by a military junta (a government led by military leaders).
These events reflect ongoing conflict and instability in Mali.
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President Donald Trump canceled a planned visit by his envoys to Pakistan, which was meant to support talks with Iran. He said there was no point in the talks because Iran’s position was not serious, but Iran quickly changed its proposal after Trump’s decision.
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President Trump canceled his envoys’ trip to Pakistan.
The trip was intended to help mediate talks between the U.S. and Iran.
Trump said the talks were pointless because Iran was not negotiating seriously.
After the cancellation, Iran revised its proposal within minutes.
This event has put ongoing U.S.-Iran diplomatic efforts in doubt.
The situation involves international efforts to avoid conflict or reach an agreement.
The cancellation happened in late April 2026.
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Ukraine marked the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, the worst civilian nuclear accident in history. The anniversary comes during ongoing conflict with Russia, which has increased concerns about the safety of the Chernobyl site.
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The Chernobyl disaster happened 40 years ago at a nuclear power plant in Ukraine.
It is considered the worst civilian nuclear accident in history.
Ukraine observed the anniversary on April 26, 2026.
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has lasted four years as of the anniversary.
The conflict has raised worries about the nuclear plant’s safety and risk of another accident.
The Chernobyl site remains a sensitive and potentially dangerous area due to radioactive contamination.
The anniversary was covered by international news sources, such as France 24.
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A Lebanese Christian leader, Samy Gemayel, warned that Israel’s military actions in southern Lebanon are destroying villages and making the areas unlivable. The ongoing conflict began after Hezbollah attacked Israel in response to U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, resulting in thousands of deaths and widespread displacement in Lebanon.
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Hezbollah attacked Israel on March 2 after U.S. and Israeli strikes killed Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Israel responded with military strikes targeting Hezbollah, causing heavy damage beyond military areas.
Lebanon’s health ministry reports about 2,300 people killed and over 7,000 injured since the conflict began.
The United Nations says around 1.2 million Lebanese people have been forced to leave their homes.
Lebanese Christian leader Samy Gemayel calls Israel’s actions an "invasion" and says whole villages are being destroyed.
Israel’s military says it targets only Hezbollah’s military sites and takes steps to avoid civilian harm.
Israel plans to control southern Lebanon up to the Litani River after fighting ends, including destroying some homes.
Both sides acknowledge casualties: Hezbollah attacks killed Israeli soldiers and civilians; Lebanon suffered many deaths and injuries.
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The article marks 40 years since the Chernobyl nuclear disaster in Ukraine, highlighting ongoing dangers. The war in Ukraine has increased risks around nuclear power plants, with one facility under Russian control and others frequently attacked, raising concerns about nuclear safety in Europe.
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Chernobyl’s Reactor 4 exploded on April 26, 1986, causing the worst nuclear disaster in history.
The accident released large amounts of radioactive material across Europe, contaminating land and affecting health.
Radiation at the Chernobyl site remains extremely high and will be dangerous for tens of thousands of years.
Ukraine still relies heavily on nuclear power, even as its nuclear plants are at risk due to the ongoing war with Russia.
The United Nations warns the war has hurt nuclear safety and threatens people beyond Ukraine’s borders.
The disaster caused increased thyroid cancer cases in Ukraine, Belarus, and parts of Russia.
Death toll estimates from the disaster vary widely, from 4,000 to 41,000 deaths.
The abandoned nearby town of Pripyat is now overgrown with plants and wildlife despite radioactive contamination.
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The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for 17 counties in central and north central Texas until early Sunday morning. The watch warns of possible strong tornadoes, large hail, and damaging winds, urging residents to stay alert and be ready to seek shelter if needed.
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A tornado watch is in effect until 6 a.m. ET Sunday for 17 counties in Texas.
The affected counties include areas in central Texas (like Henderson) and north central Texas (including Collin, Dallas, Denton, and others).
The watch area stretches about 60 miles on each side of a line from Sherman south-southeast of Dallas.
The weather conditions are favorable for strong tornadoes according to NOAA’s Storm Prediction Center.
Isolated to scattered supercell storms are expected, which can cause large hail, winds near 70 mph, and tornadoes.
Residents should monitor weather updates, watch for threatening weather, and prepare to evacuate to safe places like basements or sturdy buildings.
People should avoid windows, large open rooms, mobile homes, sheds, and seek low-lying areas if caught in a vehicle.
The cities of Carrollton, Frisco, and Plano are mentioned several times because they cross county lines in the watch area.
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