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Washington Post World NewsApr 13, 2026
With U.S set to impose naval blockade, Iran warns it will strike back
Peace talks broke down over Iran's nuclear program, which has survived two decades of international diplomacy seeking to curtail it and more than five weeks of bombing.

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Trump Said Other Countries Would Help Blockade Iran. So Far, There Are No Takers. (NYT Middle East)
UK 'not supporting' U.S. Iran blockade as France's Macron confirms 'multinational' talks on the Strait of Hormuz (CNBC World News)

BBC Front PageApr 13, 2026
Trump attacks Pope over criticism of Iran war
The US president accuses Leo of being "weak on crime and terrible for foreign policy".

BBC Front PageApr 13, 2026
Oil prices rise back above $100 after peace talks fail
The failure of negotiations at the weekend has raised concerns that the global energy crisis will deepen.

NPR Topics: NewsApr 13, 2026
Trump lambasts Pope Leo XIV, extending feud over Iran war with American pontiff
President Donald Trump delivered an extraordinary broadside against Pope Leo XIV on Sunday night, saying he didn't think the U.S.-born global leader of the Catholic Church is "doing a very good job."

NYT Middle EastApr 13, 2026
UK Will Not Join U.S. Blockade of Strait of Hormuz, Starmer Says
Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the U.K.'s diplomatic efforts are directed at keeping the vital waterway "open, not shut."

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How many ships are crossing the Strait of Hormuz? (BBC Front Page)

Int'l Herald TribuneApr 13, 2026
U.S. Prepares to Blockade Strait of Hormuz, and a MAGA Hero Is Defeated in Europe
Plus, Eric Swalwell suspended his campaign after sexual assault allegations.

Washington Post World NewsApr 13, 2026
E.U. revels in defeat of Hungary's Orban, Trump ally who defied Brussels
The Hungarian prime minister, a self-proclaimed champion of illiberal Christian democracy, turned thwarting E.U. policy into an art form but suffered a resounding election defeat.

ABC NewsApr 13, 2026
Election loss for Hungarian PM Orbán has ripple effects for Trump, US conservatives
The big election over the weekend was in a small European country nearly half a world away from Washington, but the defeat of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has significant reverberations in the United States

Int'l Herald TribuneApr 13, 2026
Orban Loss May Ease Hungary's Tensions with European Union
Prime Minister Viktor Orban has stymied the European Union for years, and particularly in recent months. Peter Magyar's election could change that, if only so much.

Int'l Herald TribuneApr 13, 2026
What Orban's Defeat Means for the Rest of the World
The Hungarian prime minister's defeat demonstrates that opposition to his party was so strong it was able to overwhelm all the structures Viktor Orban put in place to protect his rule.

Int'l Herald TribuneApr 13, 2026
How Trump's ‘Dealmakers in Peace' Failed in Iran
Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff thought they could broker peace like a business deal. The war in Iran proves how wrong they were.

Int'l Herald TribuneApr 13, 2026
What to Know About Pope Leo's Voyage to Africa
The pontiff will visit four countries on the world's poorest continent, demonstrating his urgent focus on the most vulnerable members of the Church.

CNBC World NewsApr 13, 2026
Asia markets trade lower as oil surges after U.S. moves to blockade Iran ports
Oil prices surged past $100 after U.S.-Iran talks collapsed and Washington moved toward a naval blockade, setting a cautious tone for Asia markets at the open.

BBC Front PageApr 13, 2026
UK will not join blockade of Iran's ports in the Strait of Hormuz
UK minesweepers and anti-drone capabilities will continue operating in the region, as pressure ramps up to reopen the key shipping route.

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Iran live updates: US blockade of Iran's Strait of Hormuz ports to begin Monday (ABC News)

NYT Middle EastApr 13, 2026
How JD Vance Tried and Failed to End the War in Iran That He Opposed
Vice President JD Vance led the highest-level talks between the United States and Iran in nearly 50 years.

NPR Topics: NewsApr 13, 2026
Rory McIlroy wins the Masters for second year in a row
Rory McIlroy goes back-to-back at the Masters to join Jack Nicklaus, Nick Faldo and Tiger Woods.

CNBC World NewsApr 13, 2026
Why pressure is mounting at oil giant BP ahead of its annual general meeting
Oil giant BP is bracing for a possible shareholder revolt at its upcoming annual general meeting.

BBC Front PageApr 13, 2026
Where does McIlroy rank among greats after Masters defence?
Rory McIlroy has added a rare Masters defence to the career Grand Slam - now he is aiming to keep climbing the all-time list of major victories.

NYTimes GlobalApr 13, 2026
Israelis Don't Feel Much Like Victors in War With Iran
The regime in Iran has not changed and the nuclear and missile threats have not been eliminated, leaving many Israelis to wonder what this was all for.

CBC Top StoriesApr 13, 2026
Strikes on alleged drug boats kill 5, leave 1 survivor in eastern Pacific, U.S. military says
The U.S. military said Sunday that it blew up two boats accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing a total of five people and leaving one survivor, as the Trump administration pursues its campaign against alleged traffickers in Latin America while preparing a naval blockade of Iranian ports.



NYTimes GlobalApr 13, 2026
Elections and Defections Are Likely to Unshackle Canada's Liberals
Prime Minister Mark Carney, who heads a minority government, is expected to gain a majority in the House of Commons after three special elections on Monday.

BBC News Front Page | WorldApr 13, 2026
Deep-fried food and daily sausage rolls banned in new school dinner plans
Schools are being told to cut down on sugary desserts, and provide more vegetables and whole grains.

BBC News Front Page | WorldApr 13, 2026
Katya Adler: Celebration in Budapest, relief in Brussels but a blow for Moscow
European leaders share Hungarians' joy over the ousting of Vladimir Putin's EU ally, writes the BBC's Europe editor.

Christian Science Monitor--worldApr 12, 2026
Hungary election results echo worldwide after Viktor Orbán ousted
Hungarians showed they were tired of Viktor Orbán's rule, as Peter Magyar ousted the prime minister behind unexpectedly high turnout and support.

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Orbán era swept away by Péter Magyar's Hungary election landslide (BBC Front Page)

NPR Headline NewsApr 12, 2026
Viktor Orbán concedes defeat in historic Hungary election
Hungarian voters turned out in the historic numbers to turn away from Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's Fidesz party. NPR's Rob Schmitz discusses with reporter Esme Nicholson and pollster Abel Bojar.

CBC Top StoriesApr 12, 2026
Ukraine, Russia accuse each other of violating Orthodox Easter ceasefire
Russia and Ukraine accused each other on Sunday of breaching the 32-hour ceasefire in their four-year war, each reporting close to 2,000 drone and shelling attacks just hours after the truce began on Saturday to mark Orthodox Easter.



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Ukraine and Russia accuse each other of hundreds of ceasefire violations (BBC Front Page)

BBC Front PageApr 12, 2026
US-Iran Talks Fail - What Happens Next?
And what stopped an agreement?

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US-Iran talks ending without deal disappointing, Streeting says (BBC Front Page)

MSNBC Int'l NewsApr 12, 2026
After collapse of U.S.-Iran talks in Pakistan, the path to peace is less clear
Vice President JD Vance and Iranian officials both said significant differences remain in the quest for a deal that could bring a more permanent end to the war, though the fragile two-week ceasefire remains in place.

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In Pakistan Talks, Iran Saw a U.S. Trying to Dictate, Not Negotiate (Int'l Herald Tribune)

BBC News Front Page | WorldApr 12, 2026
Congressman Eric Swalwell quits California governor race amid sexual misconduct claims
Top Democratic allies intensified pressure on him to exit the gubernatorial race.

Int'l Herald TribuneApr 12, 2026
This Hungarian Town Explains Why Orban Could Lose on Sunday
Lake Balaton was beloved as a vacation spot. Now, luxury real estate projects serve many friends of Prime Minister Viktor Orban, and the locals are fed up.

BBC News Front Page | WorldApr 12, 2026
Donald hails Europe's 'best' as McIlroy nears majors record
Rory McIlroy says "I don't want to stop here" after emerging victorious from a rollercoaster final round to retain the Masters and match European great Sir Nick Faldo's haul of six major titles.

BBC Front PageApr 12, 2026
'A truly historic moment': BBC reports from Hungary as Péter Magyar set to become new PM
Rajini Vaidyanathan broadcasts from outside Hungary's parliament as crowds hear about the prime minister's concession.

MSNBC Int'l NewsApr 12, 2026
Pope Leo says he has 'no fear' after Trump labels him 'weak' and 'terrible' in feud over Iran war
President Donald Trump sharply criticized Pope Leo XIV Sunday as "WEAK on crime" and "terrible for Foreign Policy," igniting a feud with the first American leader of the Catholic Church after the pontiff's Iran war criticism.

NYT Middle EastApr 12, 2026
How Would a Blockade of the Strait of Hormuz Work? Here Are Some Possibilities.
The goal of the naval operation ordered by ordered by President Trump is to deny Iran the revenues it needs to fund its military, but there are many unknowns.

CNBC World NewsApr 12, 2026
Eric Swalwell suspends campaign for California governor amid sexual misconduct allegations
Xi Jinping hosted Taiwan's main opposition leader in Beijing for the first time in a decade, ahead of a high-stakes meeting with Trump in May and Taiwan's presidential election in 2028.

BBC News Front Page | WorldApr 12, 2026
McIlroy defends Masters title, underlining why he is one of the game's greats
Moments after winning the Masters last year, Rory McIlroy said it would be transformative. He has proved that by defending the title at Augusta National.

ABC NewsApr 12, 2026
Hungarian Prime Minister Orbán ejected after 16 years, in European electoral earthquake
It ends 16 years in power for a figure in far-right movement allied with Trump.

MSNBC Int'l NewsApr 12, 2026
Oil prices surge after Trump says U.S. will blockade the Strait of Hormuz
The price of oil surged Sunday night after President Donald Trump said the U.S. would blockade the Strait of Hormuz following the failure of peace talks with Iran.U.S.

CBC Top StoriesApr 12, 2026
Justin Bieber takes Coachella crowd on a nostalgic YouTube detour
Justin Bieber returned to the platform that first made him a viral sensation on the Coachella stage Saturday night, huddling up to a laptop for a nostalgic YouTube-powered detour during his headlining set.



NPR Headline NewsApr 12, 2026
After failed peace talks, President Trump threatens to blockade the Strait of Hormuz
Less than a day after peace talks between the US and Iran failed, President Trump said that he will blockade the Strait of Hormuz.

BBC Front PageApr 12, 2026
What is a naval blockade and how would it work?
Donald Trump says that the US is going to start blockading the Strait of Hormuz. What does this mean in practice?

Int'l Herald TribuneApr 12, 2026
Cuba's President Projects Defiance in Standoff With the U.S.
Miguel Díaz-Canel's stance on "Meet the Press" reflected how Cuba is digging in against pressure from a Trump administration distracted by the war in Iran.

BBC Front PageApr 12, 2026
Trump's Strait of Hormuz blockade threat raises risks and leaves predicaments unchanged
The conflict is now a test of wills - Iran's capacity to absorb strikes versus Trump's tolerance for the war's costs.

Washington Post World NewsApr 12, 2026
Trump announces naval blockade of Iran after Islamabad talks yield no deal
The blockade could derail a tenuous ceasefire after just five days. Vice President JD Vance said the U.S. remains open to diplomacy if Iran takes "our final and best offer."

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No Deal: U.S.-Iran peace talks in Islamabad collapse (NPR Topics: News)

Int'l Herald TribuneApr 12, 2026
What to Know About the Hungary Elections as Orban Fights to Remain in Power
With Prime Minister Viktor Orban, a standard-bearer for global populism, in political peril, the vote on Sunday could have far-reaching implications.
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