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Militants, separatists claim sweeping attacks across Mali

Militants, separatists claim sweeping attacks across Mali

Militants and separatists said they attacked several locations in Mali 's capital, Bamako, and other cities on Saturday in one of the largest coordinated attacks in the West African country in recent years. The government

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Marquez wins Spanish GP sprint despite crash in rain

Marquez wins Spanish GP sprint despite crash in rain

Ducati’s Marc Marquez pulled off an unlikely victory at the Spanish Grand Prix sprint on Saturday despite crashing ‌in treacherous conditions before swapping bikes in a race that descended into chaos as rain wreaked havoc

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Rahul’s 152 in vain as PBKS chase record total; Kishan’s …

Rahul’s 152 in vain as PBKS chase record total; Kishan’s …

On a sweltering 41-degree day, 529 runs were plundered in 38.5 overs in a keenly awaited IPL 2026 clash at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.In a match that yet again defined the modern-day scoring rate in

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Ailing Swiatek retires in Madrid Open 3rd round, Fernandez wins

Ailing Swiatek retires in Madrid Open 3rd round, Fernandez wins

Iga Swiatek was forced to retire from her Madrid Open clash with Ann Li on Saturday due to illness, sending the American 31st seed into the round of 16 of the WTA 1000 tournament.A champion

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Shooting at White House Correspondents’ Dinner injures officer

Shooting at White House Correspondents’ Dinner injures officer

A US security official announced that an officer was injured by a bullet that struck his protective vest during the White House Correspondents' Dinner.Another official from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) confirmed that the suspect had fired at a member of the Secret Service, adding that the agent was unharmed.In the same context, the head of the White House Correspondents' Association said that everyone was safe following the shooting and confirmed that the event would be rescheduled.The shooting took place at a hotel hosting the White House Correspondents' Dinner, attended by Donald Trump.Secret Service agents quickly escorted Trump and the First Lady out of the event hall on Saturday night after gunfire was heard.About an hour after being removed from the event, Donald Trump said on the Truth Social platform that the gunman had been arrested. He added that it had been an eventful night in Washington and that the Secret Service and law enforcement had done an excellent job.The US president went on to say that the shooter had been apprehended and that he had suggested allowing matters to proceed as they were, but that he would fully adhere to law enforcement guidance, which would soon determine the next steps.He added that regardless of that decision, the evening would be very different from what had been planned and would have to be reorganized.In a later post, he noted that law enforcement had asked them to leave the building in accordance with standard procedures and that he would comply immediately.He also said that the First Lady, the Vice President, and all cabinet members were in good health, adding that they would address the public shortly.He concluded by saying that he had spoken with all officials responsible for the event and that it would be rescheduled within 30 days.In the same context, the United States Secret Service confirmed that President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump were safe after the shooting during the dinner they were attending.

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US President escorted out of Correspondents’ Dinner following shooting

US President escorted out of Correspondents’ Dinner following shooting

US media reported that Secret Service agents evacuated Donald Trump from the hall of an official event after gunshots were heard, as a precautionary measure to ensure his safety.NBC reported that the incident occurred during the annual White House Correspondents' Dinner, held at the Washington Hilton, where security personnel immediately escorted President Trump out of the hall.Reports confirmed that the president and members of his administration were unharmed, while authorities quickly evacuated and secured the event venue.Preliminary information indicates that the gunman was killed inside the hotel lobby, while security agencies continue their investigation to determine the circumstances of the incident.

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Inside Teddy Afro’s Das: For the Artist, Ethiopia Is Already Dead

Inside Teddy Afro’s Das: For the Artist, Ethiopia Is Already Dead

The Habesha By LJDemissie April 25, 2026 An honest look at a grief that demands to be taken seriously This article was written from inside the Das — not to agree that the burial is

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Trump’s disdain for wind power creates turbulence for Republicans

Trump’s disdain for wind power creates turbulence for Republicans

When President Donald Trump tried to cancel five massive offshore wind projects under construction along the East Coast, it wasn’t just environmentalists who cried foul. Nine Republicans in the US House sent a letter to

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Trump evacuated as shooter opens fire at Washington gala

Trump evacuated as shooter opens fire at Washington gala

US Secret Service agents bundled Donald Trump from the stage as shots rang out Saturday evening at a media gala, in what the president later described as an attack by a "would-be assassin."Armed guards opened

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New COVID subvariant ‘cicada’ is on the rise

New COVID subvariant ‘cicada’ is on the rise

A highly mutated COVID-19 strain is circulating in California — raising concerns that disease activity could rise heading into the summer. The emergence of the BA.3.2 strain, nicknamed “cicada,” comes amid broader uneasiness about COVID