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Mark Carney's Liberal Party has gained a majority after attracting conservative members with centrist politics. The shift has altered the country's economic landscape, benefiting both left and right-wing groups. Mark Carney’s brand of centrist politics and his invitation to floor crossers with conservative convictions into the Liberal Party’s ranks have reshaped the country’s political economy.
Serge Gnabry suffered an adductor muscle injury. The Bayern Munich player got hurt during a training session. The club did not provide details on his recovery time.
Six people died in a shooting in Kyiv on April 18. A man opened fire on passersby and barricaded himself into a supermarket with hostages, refusing to negotiate, prompting authorities to investigate the incident as a terrorist act. The situation ended with the man reportedly being apprehended.
Max Verstappen was involved in a crash at the Nuerburgring during a Formula One test session. One driver died and six others were injured in the incident. The crash occurred on the Nordschleife circuit.
Crowd trouble disrupted a northern derby between Werder Bremen and Hamburg SV in Germany. The match was halted during the second half due to fan unrest.
Tesla has expanded its robotaxi service to Dallas and Houston, Texas. The service, which allows passengers to hail a self-driving Tesla vehicle, is now available in three US cities, including Los Angeles and San Francisco. The expansion comes as the company continues to test and refine its autonomous driving technology.
The US Navy is preparing to seize several Iranian-linked ships in the Middle East. The vessels are suspected of transporting oil to Syria in violation of US sanctions. The operation is expected to take place in the coming days.
Iran's Revolutionary Guards closed the Strait of Hormuz until the US blockade is lifted. Two ships were fired on as they attempted to cross the strait. The ships reported being hit but the extent of the damage is not yet clear.
Iran shut the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway, in response to US sanctions. The US had reimposed a blockade on Iran. Several ships reported attacks in the region. US-Israel-Iran War Ceasefire News Live Updates: 'Closed until.
Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz again. US President Trump held crisis talks with his national security team on the escalating tensions between the US and Iran. Iran-US war live: Strait of Hormuz ‘closed again’ as Trump holds crisis talks The Independent.
Iran announced it will continue to block transit through the Strait of Hormuz as long as the US blockade of Iranian ports remains in effect. Two Indian-flagged ships were attacked while crossing the strait, with Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps claiming responsibility for the incident.
The Israeli army established a 'Yellow Line' in southern Lebanon. Israeli troops identified individuals they deemed terrorists who crossed the ceasefire line from the north. The Israeli army said Saturday that its troops in the south "identified terrorists who violated the ceasefire understandings and approached the forces from north of the Yellow Line".
An Indian vessel crossed the Strait of Hormuz. Four other Indian vessels turned back after Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps opened fire. US President Donald Trump warned Iran not to "blackmail" Washington over the strait's status. Tehran had declared the Strait of Hormuz closed.
Economist Mariana Mazzucato discussed the economic impact of the Iran war with Redi Tlhabi. The war's economic shock hits ordinary citizens, with Mazzucato highlighting who bears the brunt of the costs. Mazzucato is known for her work on the role of the state in the economy.
Pope Leo XIV downplayed tensions with US President Donald Trump during a stop in Italy, saying he has no desire to debate Trump. The pope's comments come after he spoke out against the Iran war, prompting a response from Trump.
A gunman killed six people and injured at least 14 in a mass shooting in Ukraine's capital, Kyiv. Police shot and killed the gunman, ending the incident. A gunman has killed six people and injured at least 14 in a mass shooting in Ukraine's capital before he was shot and killed by police.
A mass shooting in Kyiv killed 6 people. The gunman was shot dead after taking hostages in a grocery store. It was the deadliest mass shooting in Ukraine in years, where firearms have proliferated since the war with Russia began.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer faced scrutiny over his knowledge of Peter Mandelson's failed security clearance. Starmer stated he was unaware of the issue. The matter raised questions about Starmer's decision-making process regarding key appointments.
US officials visited Havana to present proposals for Cuban reforms. The delegation informed Cuba's leadership that they had a limited timeframe to implement economic and political changes required by the Trump administration. The changes were not specified.
An appeals court allowed full resumption of Donald Trump’s White House ballroom construction on 12 April 2026. Work will proceed until the next hearing scheduled for June. Construction at the White House is expected to continue until the next hearing, due in June.
Mexican authorities arrested Janos Balla, a 48-year-old Hungarian national, in Quintana Roo on 12 April 2026. The arrest follows President Claudia Sheinbaum’s directive to intensify operations against drug cartels. Fugitive Janos Balla, 48, was arrested in Quintana Roo as President Claudia Sheinbaum seeks to increase cartel arrests.
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