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Trump’s pick for Fed chief, calls for ‘regime change’ at US central bank
The remarks were made at a contentious confirmation hearing, which took place amid a criminal probe of current chair Jerome Powell.
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United States
FBI’s Patel sues Atlantic for US$250 million, says drinking story ‘is a lie’
21 Apr 2026 - 2:07PM
United States
Another Democrat, Betty Yee, exits crowded race for California governor
21 Apr 2026 - 2:06PM
US, Israel war on Iran
US and Iran warn they are ready for war as clock ticks on ceasefire end
As talks remain in limbo, a key Iranian figure says the Islamic Republic is ready to ‘show new cards on the battlefield’.
21 Apr 2026 - 4:03PM
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A national flag of Iran hangs from a building in Tehran that was damaged by US-Israeli attacks. Photo: Xinhua
United States
US labour secretary to leave Trump’s cabinet amid misconduct investigations
Lori Chavez-DeRemer’s departure makes her the third to leave US President Donald Trump’s team in recent weeks.
21 Apr 2026 - 12:00PM
Apple
Apple’s Tim Cook to step down as CEO, handing reins to John Ternus
After 15 years at the helm, Cook will transition to executive chairman, placing the company’s future in the hands of Apple’s hardware chief.
21 Apr 2026 - 10:21AM
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Americas and the Caribbean
Cuba confirms rare Havana talks with US officials
A senior diplomat describes ‘professional’ meetings as Havana seeks an end to the US oil blockade.
21 Apr 2026 - 12:14PM
The US embassy in Havana, Cuba. Photo: EPA
Gun violence in the US
‘Planned fight’ ends in deadly shooting at North Carolina park
A residential neighbourhood was rocked by gunfire after a scheduled fight between two youths triggered a violent chain of events.
21 Apr 2026 - 2:12PM
Crime
US singer pleads not guilty to murder of teen girl found dismembered in Tesla
David Burke, the 21-year-old artist behind ‘Romantic Homicide’, has been charged with the murder of Celeste Rivas Hernandez.
21 Apr 2026 - 11:24AM
United States
Explosion and fire at rural Pennsylvania home kills mother and her 6 children
A propane leak may have caused the blast that shook Lamar Township before flames completely engulfed the Amish family’s home.
21 Apr 2026 - 2:29PM
Crime
LA woman charged in US with trafficking arms to Sudan for Iran
Shamim Mafi is accused ‘brokering the sale of drones, bombs, bomb fuses and millions of rounds of ammunition’.
20 Apr 2026 - 11:46AM
Los Angeles International Airport, where Iranian national Shamim Mafi was arrested on Saturday. Photo: AP
Canada
Canada’s Carney says economic ties with US have become a ‘weakness’
In a blunt video address, Canada’s prime minister promises regular updates on efforts to diversify away from the US.
20 Apr 2026 - 1:09PM
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Gun violence in the US
Man slays 8 children in US mass shooting – 7 of them his own
Suspect killed by police after fleeing the scene in Louisiana, in the deadliest US mass shooting in two years.
20 Apr 2026 - 1:33PM
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United States
US animal rights activists clash with police over Wisconsin dog breeder
About 1,000 animal welfare activists faced rubber bullets and pepper spray as they tried to gain entry to a beagle breeding and research facility.
19 Apr 2026 - 10:44PM
United States
How a bear costume cost these luxury car insurance scamsters their freedom
A bear-suit scam in California landed three people in jail for faking luxury car damage and seeking US$142,000 in fraudulent insurance claims.
19 Apr 2026 - 12:35PM
A bear suit is part of the evidence that has been used to convict three people for staged attacks on luxury cars for insurance payouts. Photo: California Department of Insurance/TNS
Donald Trump
Pope Leo seeks to defuse tensions with Trump, says not trying to debate him
The pontiff clarified that his Cameroon comments weren’t aimed at Trump amid media misinterpretations.
19 Apr 2026 - 11:32AM
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Obama meets New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani before reading to preschoolers
The event comes days after Republican US President Trump said Mamdani was destroying New York with his tax policies.
19 Apr 2026 - 7:16AM
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Crime
Canada’s Kenneth Law to plead guilty in suicide kit case to avoid murder trial
The former cook is accused of helping 14 people kill themselves by selling a legal but deadly substance online.
19 Apr 2026 - 2:22AM
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Kenneth Law will plead guilty to counselling or aiding suicide under a deal with Crown prosecutors. Photo: Peel Regional Police
United States
Trump signs order to speed up review of psychedelics
This would expedite review of drugs such as ibogaine, a drug that US military veteran groups have said can help treat PTSD.
18 Apr 2026 - 10:41PM
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Electric & new energy vehicles
Why Canadians dream of electric vehicle price cuts, thanks to China
Canada slashed tariffs on Chinese EVs from the start of last month, but Chinese brands have yet to set up showrooms.
18 Apr 2026 - 8:00PM
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United States
US court lets Trump resume work on US$400 million White House ballroom – for now
The three-judge panel set a June hearing to review a Washington judge’s earlier order halting the project.
18 Apr 2026 - 12:47PM
United States
How record US$75 billion ICE expansion led to ‘red flag’ recruits
ICE agents’ backgrounds and training have come under scrutiny after numerous high-profile incidents in which officers used excessive force.
18 Apr 2026 - 10:48AM
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ICE agents detain a man in the Little Village neighbourhood of Chicago on December 16, 2025. Photo: Chicago Sun-Times/AP
United States
2 US soldiers injured in brown bear attack during training exercise in Alaska
Up to 350 black bears and 75 brown bears roam freely around the base where the exercise was being held.
18 Apr 2026 - 8:32AM
United States
White House and Anthropic CEO discuss working together amid Mythos AI fears
The model’s capabilities give it a potentially unprecedented ability to identify cybersecurity vulnerabilities – and to exploit them.
18 Apr 2026 - 7:17AM
United States
US Congress extends controversial surveillance law by 10 days
The short-term fix comes after a Trump-backed bid to secure a longer-term extension failed in the House.
18 Apr 2026 - 2:27AM
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