Why Lebanon’s Government Has Struggled to Contain Hezbollah
Lebanon’s government has been caught between Western demands to disarm the Shiite Muslim militant group and fears of inflaming sectarian tensions.
Day: April 17, 2026
Activist recalls surviving assassination attempt caught on video
An environmentalist who survived an assassination attempt spoke during the presentation of a report that documented the killing of 10 activists in Mexico in 2025.
EU moves to tighten rules on harmful pollutants: The invisible danger of ‘forever chemicals’
They are known as “forever chemicals”: synthetic compounds that resist breakdown in the human body and the environment. Also known as PFAS, there are thousands of them, and you might not even realise that you are being exposed to them while doing simp…
China’s smartphone shipments declined 4% YoY in Q1 amid memory shortages; Huawei’s shipments grew 2% YoY for a 20% market share, iPhone grew 20% for a 19% share (Ivan Lam/Counterpoint Research)
Ivan Lam / Counterpoint Research:
China’s smartphone shipments declined 4% YoY in Q1 amid memory shortages; Huawei’s shipments grew 2% YoY for a 20% market share, iPhone grew 20% for a 19% share — Ivan is a Senior Research Analyst at…
Sunita Williams to run 130th Boston Marathon, returning after barefoot teen run and historic space marathon
Sunita Williams, NASA astronaut and former US Navy captain, will run the 2026 Boston Marathon, returning to a race she first attempted as a teenager and later completed in space. The 26.2-mile event on April 20 will feature over 30,000 runners under ne…
Trump’s faith advisor Paula White-Cain claims President ‘can quote so many sermons’
Donald Trump can “quote you so many sermons,” according to White House Faith Office advisor Paula White-Cain.
From the tanker wars to the Hormuz: Lawyer Paul Dean opens up on advising clients in times of crisis
HFW shipping boss likens firm’s proactive approach to a regular trip to the dentist
Mexican environmentalist survives assassination attempt caught on video: “I told the hitman ‘good morning'” – CBS News
Mexican environmentalist survives assassination attempt caught on video: “I told the hitman ‘good morning'” CBS NewsPBI-Mexico speaks at Espacio OSC “Proteger La Dignidad” forum in Morelia, Michoacán on strengthening Protection Mechanism&nbs…
Donald Trump claims to have ended a 10th war – but will the Lebanon ceasefire hold?
Lasting peace depends on resolving a border dispute dating back to 2000 and dealing with Hezbollah’s weaponsMiddle East crisis – live updatesIsrael’s security cabinet first heard about the ceasefire with Lebanon from a social media post by Donald Trump…
Trump claims Epstein victims ‘refused to go under oath’ after Melania pushes Congress to swear them in
Survivors accused Trump administration of ‘shifting the burden’ onto them while Bondi skips deposition and DOJ looks to close the book on Epstein files