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Cuba confirms meeting with US officials on island, wants energy blockade lifted
Apr 20, 2026 - World 
Cuba’s government is confirming that it recently met with U.S. officials on the island
Slovaks to vote in a July referendum on lifelong payments for Prime Minister Fico and others
Apr 20, 2026 - World 
Slovakia will hold a referendum this summer to decide on whether to cancel lifelong payments for Prime Minister Robert Fico and other leaders after their terms end
Japan tsunami alerts downgraded following powerful earthquake off northern coast – as it happened
Apr 20, 2026 - World 
People in affected areas are still urged to evacuate after quake registering 7.7 magnitude Australian officials in Japan are urgently following up on the tsunami warning off the northeastern coast of the island of Honshu.The Australian government said:We stand ready to provide consular assistance.Australians in need of emergency consular assistance should contact the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade’s 24-hour Consular Emergency Centre on 1300 555 135, or +61 2 6261 3305 (if calling from overseas). Continue reading...
US Embassy officials die in accident in Chihuahua; Mexican president wants answers
Apr 20, 2026 - World 
President was unaware of any collaboration between U.S. and local authorities.
Israeli army to launch criminal investigation after soldier strikes Jesus statue in Lebanon
Apr 20, 2026 - World 
Netanyahu says ‘harsh disciplinary action’ will be taken after IDF confirms sledgehammer photo is authenticMiddle East crisis – live updatesThe Israeli military is conducting a criminal investigation after a soldier was photographed striking a Catholic statue of Jesus with a sledgehammer in southern Lebanon.Israel’s military officials said they had determined that an image circulating on social media showing the incident was authentic. The image appears to show an Israeli soldier using a sledgehammer to strike the head of a statue of a crucified Jesus that had fallen off a cross. Continue reading...
