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Florida sheriff sues Spring Break organizers saying event cost nearly $1M in overtime and led to stampedes

The police department had to spend hundreds of thousands of dollars to cover the event, a lawsuit claims

The Independent UK

Republican congressman absent over ‘personal health matter’, Johnson says

Tom Kean, who has not voted since 5 March and whose seat is top Democratic target, due back ‘very soon’, speaker says

The Guardian - US

Latin American migrants deported from US await their fate in DRC

The first group of Latin American migrants deported from the United States to the Democratic Republic of Congo has arrived in Kinshasa, under a controversial US scheme to transfer undocumented foreign nationals to third-party countries. They told RFI they feel "scared" in DRC.

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US imposes sanctions on a China-based oil refinery and 40 shippers over Iranian oil

The Trump administration is sanctioning a major China-based oil refinery and about 40 shipping companies

The Independent UK

Trump fired the DOJ official set to testify on Epstein files. Now the inspector general wants answers before the next cover-up

The Department of Justice’s (DOJ) inspector general is stepping in to audit how the agency handled the release of Jeffrey Epstein’s files after a string of missteps, missed deadlines, and accusations of a cover-up. The move comes just weeks after former AG Pam Bondi who was set to testify about…

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Zack Polanski calls for ‘nuance’ when discussing antisemitism in rebuke of PM

Green party leader attacks Keir Starmer’s ‘silly games’ after prime minister accused him of playing down recent incidents

The Guardian - UK

Texas child abuse investigations over gender-affirming care no longer blocked

The Texas Supreme Court lifted temporary injunctions protecting three families and members of PFLAG, Inc., after CPS cases were dropped.

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Massive tornado tears through homes in Oklahoma, injuring at least 10

Homes were reduced to rubble as twister touched down for 30 minutes and carved out a trail of destruction

The Guardian - US

US justice department drops criminal investigation against Jerome Powell

Move will remove obstacle for confirmation of Kevin Warsh, Trump’s pick to replace Powell as Federal Reserve chair

The Guardian - US

Berlin culture minister resigns over irregular distribution of funds to fight antisemitism

Auditor found Sarah Wedl-Wilson approved payments of public money to groups that had not been fully vetted

The Guardian - UK

Photos of the week | April 17-23, 2026

Another new member of Congress was sworn in, budget hearings dominated the Hill and a big redistricting referendum vote passed in Virginia this week. Here are images captured by CQ Roll Call photojournalists.

Roll Call

Kosovo court sentences 3 ethnic Serbs to life, 30 years in prison over 2023 clash

A court in Kosovo has sentenced two ethnic Serbs to life in prison and another to 30 years over a 2023 clash with police that left four people dead

The Independent UK

Kristi Noem continues to live in Coast Guard home despite being fired as DHS secretary

Scandal-tainted former Homeland secretary has been spotted coming and going from the posh digs in Washington, D.C., in recent days, despite being ousted more than six weeks ago

The Independent UK

Ukrainian soldiers left emaciated on frontline from lack of food and water

Top commander fired after wife of one malnourished soldier posted shocking images on social media

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Top Democrats demand clarity from Jeanine Pirro over threat to reopen investigation into Jerome Powell – as it happened

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Ken Griffin fires back at NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani 'tax the rich' video featuring his $238 million penthouse

Citadel's COO subtly hinted the company may forgo a potential $6 billion investment in Midtown Manhattan after the NYC Mayor vowed to "tax the rich."

The Independent UK

Georgia Republican pleads not guilty to wire fraud charge in Ponzi scheme

Federal prosecutors have charged Edwin Brant Frost IV with wire fraud for allegedly running a $156 million Ponzi scheme

The Texas Tribune

Austin, Dallas revise police policy allowing more ICE cooperation after Abbott funding cut threat

Austin, which on Friday became the third city to revise similar policies, had $2.5 million in public safety grants at risk before receiving a deadline extension to make the changes.

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Missing Scientists Mystery Goes Global: 20 Researchers Dead or Missing in US and China as FBI Probes Suspicious Deaths

FBI investigates mysterious deaths of US scientists; similar cases in China linked to military AI and space defense raise global security concerns.

Evening Standard

Trump hits back at Harry: Duke of Sussex ‘not speaking for UK’ on Ukraine, says US President

Trump responds to Duke of Sussex’s speech in Kyiv on Thursday, in which he called for US to show leadership over Ukraine war

International Business Times UK

Iranian Footage Of IRGC Boarding Ships In Strait Of Hormuz Appears To Be Staged, Says BBC Verify

Iranian footage of IRGC boarding ships in the Strait of Hormuz is under scrutiny, with experts suggesting some scenes were staged after the ships were seized

The Guardian - US

Paige Shiver says ex-Michigan coach Moore ‘controlled’ her, reveals she was pregnant

Paige Shiver says ex-Michigan coach Sherrone Moore controlled her ‘emotions’ and ‘career’ in an interview on ABC’s Good Morning America

The Independent UK

Key takeaways from a report into the deadly plane crash at LaGuardia Airport

Federal investigators have released a preliminary report on last month's deadly airplane crash at a New York City airport

The Guardian - AU

Ukraine war briefing: Trump bristles at Prince Harry’s passionate plea for Ukraine

Duke of Sussex says US must ‘honour obligations’ as it persuaded Ukraine to give up nuclear weapons; US president retorts that Harry doesn’t speak for Britain. What we know on day 1,521

The Independent UK

Trump announces renovation project for Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool with an ‘American flag blue’ coating

Trump said he called a few pool contractors he knows from past real estate projects

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