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Apr 21, 2026 - World

Donald Trump on Monday escalated his criticism of "The Iran Nuclear Deal", asserting that any new deal under his administration would be "far better" than the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

Apr 21, 2026 - World

This blog is now closed. See our latest full report here: JD Vance to lead US delegation in Pakistan if Iran agrees to talksThe US has just released some more footage of the encounter with the Iranian flagged vessel, the M/V Touska.In a post on X, US Central Command said US Marines had departed the amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli by helicopter and rappelled onto the Iranian-flagged vessel. Continue reading...

Apr 21, 2026 - World

In the CENTCOM video, a US soldier is seen pointing a heavy-calibre machinegun at a vessel as the Americans give warnings on radio

Apr 21, 2026 - World

Mara Flavia Souza Araujo drowns early on SaturdayRescue crews locate body after athlete vanishedA Brazilian fitness influencer has died after getting into difficulty during the swimming portion of an ironman event in Texas.Mara Flavia Souza Araujo was reported as a “lost swimmer” around 7.30am at the Ironman Texas in Lake Woodlands near Houston on Saturday. According to KPRC 2 News, safety crews could not immediately locate Araujo. The 38-year-old’s body was discovered around 90 minutes later in 10ft of water by divers. She was pronounced dead on the scene. Continue reading...

Apr 21, 2026 - World

A US delegation is expected to travel to Pakistan in the coming days for a new round of direct negotiations with Iran, despite Tehran not confirming its participation. The talks would mark the second attempt at face-to-face discussions in Islamabad.