Power Plays ➜ Japan has eased lethal-weapons export rules, Japan's ruling party has opened talks on revising the pacifist constitution, Birmingham has lost Labour control, the US Supreme Court has limited race‑cons

Diplomacy on Edge ➜ A string of high‑level meetings has taken place: Brazil and the US have held follow‑ups on tariffs and organised‑crime, China has hosted Iranian envoys to press for Hormuz de‑escalation, and US–Lebnon

Five crises, now ➜ The UN has warned that 19.5 million people in Sudan are facing acute hunger while a drone has struck a generator at the Barakah nuclear site and Cuba has run out of fuel, triggering island-wide black‑

Global Fault Lines ➜ Multiple regional conflicts, environmental crises, and political upheavals have escalated across continents in 2026.

Five threads to watch ➜ Five headline stories have been selected: continuing Israel‑Lebanon strikes during US‑mediated talks; a 60‑day Hormuz ceasefire draft linking sanctions relief to oil flows; a US president’s remark on忽

New Faces, Old Challenges ➜ Five lesser-known figures have emerged recently, influencing global politics, climate action, sports, science, and justice policies.

Unseen Power ➜ Recent events have revealed lesser-known figures wielding outsized influence in global affairs, from Iran’s IRGC generals to US insiders and African political disputes.

Hormuz Crisis Unfolds ➜ Iran has fired on container ships and restricted passage through the Strait of Hormuz, while the US has imposed a naval blockade and extended a ceasefire.

Seven to Watch ➜ US–Iran indirect talks and regional strikes have reached a fragile phase: a US paper has been returned to Tehran, attacks have widened and Iran has paused negotiations while signalling control over se

Seven Pressure Points ➜ A sequence of diplomatic, political and legal flashpoints has dominated headlines: Trump has visited Beijing; US‑China tech tensions have escalated; Labour has faced a leadership revolt; Texas has cut

After all this time 🥰 Drake released Iceman alongside two surprise albums and got emotional at it all. #Drake #Iceman #MaidOfHonour #Habibti

What if networking wasn’t just collecting contacts, but actually building something meaningful? Real networks need layers. High-volume conversations that move the needle. Strategic relationships that fuel growth. And most important, people who genuinely cheer you on and want to see you

It's not 2025 anymore. It's a new season and we get an opportunity to be better this year. Hear more from Trevor Harris as he speaks to the media after day 1 of main camp! 📺 https://saskatchewan-roughriders.visitlink.me/JznWut

"We need to do a better job of putting ourselves higher on our own ‘to-do’ list." -Michelle Obama

Fridays taste like chocolate and feel like a cool breeze on a summer day.

📐 𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗲𝘀: 𝗝𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻 #LUFC x #HisenseUK

Trump on a deal with Iran: “So if it doesn’t happen, I’m blaming JD Vance. If it does happen I’m taking full credit.”

Today, on the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️, we stand with 2SLGBTQI+ communities across #SouthShoreSt.Margarets.

Speaker Emerita Pelosi: Trump took $500 billion out of Medicare and $1 trillion out of Medicaid, took many off SNAP and the Republicans just stood up and cheered. All of that to give a tax but to the richest people in America.

Errol Musk (Producer of the Ketamine-powered AI known as Elon) defends racial wealth inequality in South Africa and doubles down on comparing Stephen Yaxley-Lennon Tommy Robinson to Nelson Mandela.

Amazing just how far little Dolly Parton has come in 5 weeks since we found her roaming the streets all on her own

The Prescription the First Felon tRump really needs, a big dose of REZYNE, it's just the thing to fix him up and cure most of our Nation's Ills. Yes Mr. tRump...REZYNE! From the brilliant and talented folks at #kimmel I stand With Jimmy Kimmel and Against Censorship!

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From today, energy bills will come down. Labour took the decision to bring down bills by asking the wealthiest to pay a little more. That’s the fair thing to do. We know there’s more to do to tackle the cost of living but this is an important step.

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At least two deaths have occurred in North Texas after storms ripped through the area on Saturday, authorities said. WHAT WE KNOW NOW: https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/north-texas-storms-two-dead-wise-parker-county-damage/ 

“There is a reason why people are calling this Jim Crow 2.0. This really is plainly an effort to drag us back to the post-Reconstruction era.” Rachel Maddow shows people’s anger and protest in LA, AL, and TN. @maddow.bsky.social

Gentlemen keep an eye on your balls, the Taça de Portugal semi final second leg awaits and if you thought the Germans had a bad reputation for moving your towels... FC Porto v Sporting CP Team news, Match preview & opinion 👇 outsideofthepride.blogspot.com/2026/04/fc-p... #FCPSCP #DiaDeSporting

A quick animated history of the United States.

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White House shooting reactions. Never be the woman in the middle. 😂

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🎙️ Why should the UK do policy differently? Last week, we hosted Policy Live, our one-day conference on how to do policy differently, featuring politicians, policy experts, business leaders, and changemakers. 🎥 Watch back a selection of sessions online ➡️ https://bit.ly/4mnXroJ

Hear from our Just Transition Officer, Ryan Morrison, when he spoke at the Economy and Fair Work Committee on the Scottish Government's climate plans and the need for better planning to: 1️⃣ Protect existing jobs 2️⃣ Capture new opportunities

Want politicians who are accountable to people not corporations? Don't we all. I have a solution that will get rid of the influence of money in our democracy.

They clutched pearls over Dijon mustard. Over Billy Beer. Over Hunter repaying a truck loan. But Trump’s family is looting the Treasury in real time and Republicans are silent. Their selective outrage was never about ethics. It was always about power.

Andrew Stanton and McKenna Harris say they gave Woody a bald spot in ‘TOY STORY 5’ to show how much he's aged whilst travelling. “The story team is made up largely of young folks who have grown up with these same movies.”

Get ready for a night of music, laughter, friendly competition, and unforgettable memories at CMA’s 3rd Annual Music Bingo Night! 🎶 We can’t wait to see everyone there for another incredible night of fun and community!

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After being found liable for sexually abusing E Jean Carroll and later found liable for defaming her…. fast forward to today’s and most abusive DOJ in American History, he asked them to investigate who paid for her defense legal bills…. What a mother fucking fascist dictator this man is

That late night Magic: The Gathering feeling

Heute ist ein wichtiger Tag für die Zukunft unserer Kinder und Jugendlichen. Wir schaffen Altersbeschränkungen für Social Media und stärken gleichzeitig Medienbildung und digitale Kompetenz. Moderner Kinder- und Jugendschutz muss auch online funktionieren.

Prohibition has never been the Wisconsin way, and it’s never worked. It’s time for Wisconsin to legalize marijuana.

Setbacks are guaranteed, but staying down is a choice. Greatness isn’t defined by a smooth journey; it’s forged in the recovery. No matter how much it hurts right now, you can always bounce back. Wish you guys a Blessed Pentecost 🤍🕊️🤍 #gr3tetag #inspiration #selfcare #quoteoftheday #mentalhealth

Welcome to Siber Sunday! 😻 He can’t get enough of the mesmerizing head massage. 🙀 #siberians #siberiancats #cat #cats #caturday #catsky #catsonsky #catsonbluesky #caturdaysky #catInbluesky #furbabies #pets #petsky #catpics #cutepets #floof #kitty #meow #petsofbluesky

Hot this afternoon with a few showers, perhaps, later this evening and overnight. Colder air moving in tonight. Don't expect 80s for Saturday or Sunday. #wncwx #avlwx #boonewx #cltwx #hkywx

Sixty Seconds Of Stephen April 23rd World Book Night #StephenKing #WorldBookNight #TheStand

A new “gateway effect” study claims vaping leads to smoking - but its own review admits the evidence is biased and low quality. That contradiction isn’t just sloppy - it raises serious questions about how conclusions are being framed. Science deserves better than mixed messages.

Your much needed Afternoon #TimelineCleanser ... I mean, 1 is cute, but a truckload is even more so ...

Halifax Transit is offering a new way for riders to keep track of service updates. Residents can now visit halifax.ca/realtime-alerts and filter by their preferred route to quickly see real-time detours, trip cancellations, stop closures, and snow plan notifications, all in one place.

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I’ve added Dark Knights to my dark fantasy game, Crimson Rest. These new enemies are powerful soldiers of Count Dracula and would give their lives to protect their lord. ➡️ Wishlist 'Crimson Rest' on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/3993140 #darkfantasy #indiedev #gamedev #psx #godot

It’s The Big Hairy Dragon, Come To Grab The Little Guy With Her Prehensile Hair! She’s Gonna Squeeze Him So Hard, He Might Pop, Though She’ll Make Sure That Doesn’t Happen! #game #gamedev #dev #pixel #art #pixelart #oc #originalcharacter #character #originalart #original #woman

I set out my support for Daniel Johnson's bill on restraint and seclusion in schools. It is an important step to bring guidance onto a statutory footing and to give it the priority that it deserves. 1/2

Come meet Ben Franklin, he’s here until 3:30! 2206 South Street

"Dounana (Without Us)".🔥 by Siba Alkhiami, a German artist, against Jizzrael's oppression of Palestine. A must watch video #Dounana #SibaAlkhiami #FreePalestine 🇵🇸

The House just passed the biggest housing legislation package in a generation. What happens next — and can it actually become law? We asked Rep. Lou Correa & Rep. Mark Alford ⬇️

Lego Batman is a love letter to all the movies.