A Trump envoy said Italy should replace Iran at the World Cup. Then things kicked off

Iran and Italy have reacted strongly to suggestions that Italy could be substituted for Iran at the World Cup.

https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/trump-envoy-italy-replace-iran-world-cup-row/y4yhnq2o0

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Israel, Lebanon extend ceasefire as Trump seeks Iran deal

Israel and Lebanon extended their ceasefire for three weeks at a meeting at the White House brokered by US President Donald Trump, who said he was prepared to wait for "the best deal" to ⁠end his conflict with Iran.

https://www.rte.ie/news/middle-east/2026/0424/1569879-israel-lebanon-us/

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Lebanon and Israel agree to extend ceasefire for another 3 weeks, Trump says

Israel and Lebanon have agreed to extend a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah by three weeks after talks at the White House on Thursday, according to U.S. President Donald Trump.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/lebanon-hezbollah-israel-ceasefire-extended-9.7175414?cmp=rss

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How the US-Iran war is costing China

The BBC’s Laura Bicker explains the economic costs and possible political wins for China brought on by the war.

https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/c4gx7m4jk08o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

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Virginia court blocks redistricting map approved by voters in win for GOP

A Virginia court blocked a voter-approved congressional map on Wednesday that Democrats hoped could win them seats in midterm elections, with the state attorney general vowing to appeal. US President Donald Trump launched a redistricting battle last year, pushing Republicans to redraw the maps in Texas.

https://www.france24.com/en/americas/20260423-virginia-court-blocks-redistricting-map-approved-by-voters-in-win-for-gop

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Trump administration reclassifies medical marijuana as a 'less-dangerous drug'

President Donald Trump’s administration on Thursday reclassified state-licensed medical marijuana as a less-dangerous drug, easing research barriers and granting tax relief. The change falls short of federal legalisation but marks a major shift in US cannabis policy.

https://www.france24.com/en/americas/20260423-trump-administration-reclassifies-medical-marijuana-as-a-less-dangerous-drug

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Trump orders U.S. military to 'shoot and kill' Iranian small boats choking Strait of Hormuz

President Donald Trump in a morning social media post ordered the U.S. military to "shoot and kill" Iranian small boats choking the Strait of Hormuz after seizing another tanker associated with the smuggling of Iranian oil.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/united-states-military-oil-tanker-iran-9.7174312?cmp=rss

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Lebanon to seek ceasefire extension in US-hosted talks with Israel

The United States will host a second meeting between Lebanese and Israeli envoys on Thursday, with Beirut seeking the extension of a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, a day after Israeli strikes killed at least five people including a journalist. The US-mediated ceasefire, which is set to [...]

https://www.france24.com/en/video/20260423-lebanon-to-seek-ceasefire-extension-in-us-hosted-talks-with-israel

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US slams China’s pressure on African countries to block Taiwan president’s trip

The last time a Taiwanese president visited Eswatini was in 2023, when Tsai Ing-wen made the journey

https://www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/us-slams-chinas-pressure-on-african-countries-to-block-taiwan-presidents-trip/

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