Mixed views in Lebanon ahead of controversial talks with Israel
Lebanon remains divided over the best way to end the conflict with Israel, with some backing Hezbollah’s armed response.
Day: April 23, 2026
UK prepared to deploy RAF Typhoons to keep strait of Hormuz open after Iran war
Proposal at heart of offer made during a 30-country two-day meeting jointly organised by FranceMiddle East crisis – live updatesBritain is prepared to deploy a squadron of RAF Typhoons based in Qatar to patrol over the strait of Hormuz as part of a mul…
Rodrigo Duterte Will Stand Trial for Crimes Against Humanity, Court Rules – The New York Times
Rodrigo Duterte Will Stand Trial for Crimes Against Humanity, Court Rules The New York TimesView Full Coverage on Google News
OpenAI launches GPT-5.5, designed to handle complex tasks with minimal guidance; the model will be used to power the company’s upcoming “super app” (Rachel Metz/Bloomberg)
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OpenAI launches GPT-5.5, designed to handle complex tasks with minimal guidance; the model will be used to power the company’s upcoming “super app” — OpenAI is introducing an artificial intellige…
Brent oil tops $105 as tensions simmer in Strait of Hormuz, Israel threatens attacks
Oil prices are rising again as tensions escalate in the U.S.-Iran conflict.
Indonesia suggests charging a toll to transit the Malacca Strait – The Economist
Indonesia suggests charging a toll to transit the Malacca Strait The EconomistThe Iran war is pushing Southeast Asia to debate the once unthinkable: Whether ships will need to pay to transit the Strait of Malacca YahooHormuz crisi…
Before Iran War, China Amassed World’s Largest Oil Stockpile
According to the US Energy Information Administration, China had nearly 1.4 billion barrels of oil put aside compared to 1.2 billion barrels among 32 members of the International Energy Agency (IEA). Of these, the US has 413 million barrels.
D4vd’s iPhone Contained ‘Significant’ Amount Of Child Pornography, Prosecutors Claim
Prosecutors found eight terabytes of data on D4vd’s iCloud storage account and an additional 20 to 30 terabytes of raw data across various devices.
On Everest, Everyone Is Waiting for a Block of Ice to Fall – Newser
On Everest, Everyone Is Waiting for a Block of Ice to Fall NewserHuge chunk of glacier blocks Everest route in peak climbing season BBCClimbing Season on Mount Everest Is Officially Delayed Outside MagazineEverest: New …
Watch out, Whoop: I’d switch to Google’s new Fitbit tracker if these features are true
There are scant confirmed details on this next device, but rumors suggest the band will be called Fitbit Air. Here’s my wishlist.