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Apr 28, 2026 - World

Senate Republicans rejected legislation from Democrats on Tuesday that would have required President Donald Trump to end the U.S. energy blockade on Cuba unless he receives approval from Congress.

Apr 28, 2026 - World

Prosecutors allege Gannon Van Dyke won $400,000 using insider information to bet on Maduro raid on PolymarketSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxThe US army soldier charged with winning $400,000 by using insider information to bet on the removal of the ousted Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro pleaded not guilty to fraud charges on Tuesday.Gannon Ken Van Dyke, 38, entered the plea in US district judge Margaret Garnett’s courtroom in Manhattan. Van Dyke sported a shaved head and wore a black blazer, jeans and brown shoes as he arrived to the courtroom with his lawyers, Zach Intrater and Mark Geragos. Continue reading...

Apr 28, 2026 - World

Guyana complained to Caribbean leaders on Tuesday after Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodriguez wore a controversial pin during official visits depicting the map of Guyana's western region that Venezuela has long claimed as its own.

Apr 28, 2026 - World

An alleged Islamic State militant falsely confessed to helping plan a deadly suicide bombing at a Kabul airport during the U.S. military's chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021, a defense lawyer told jurors Tuesday at the close of the man's trial in Virginia.

Apr 28, 2026 - World

The incident occurred during an entertainment show that featured traditional snake-handling stunts, including audience participation where guests were invited to interact closely with the reptiles.