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NPR Headline NewsApr 16, 2026
Pope Leo vs. The Trump Administration
Pope Leo speaks out again about war and peace in a back and forth with President Trump, while the U.S. House speaker and vice president appear to question Leo's understanding of Catholic theology.

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Trump says Iran agrees to hand over ‘nuclear dust' (Washington Post World News)
House Again Thwarts Challenge to Trump's Authority to Continue Iran War (NYT Middle East)

ABC NewsApr 16, 2026
Iran live updates: US is 'very close' to deal with Iran, Trump says
President Donald Trump announced "major combat operations" against Iran on Feb. 28, with massive joint U.S.-Israeli strikes.

NYT Middle EastApr 16, 2026
10-Day Cease-Fire Between Israel and Lebanon Goes Into Effect
The pause in the fighting between Israeli forces and Iranian-allied Hezbollah militants may help smooth the way to a peace deal between the U.S. and Iran.

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Israel and Lebanon Agree to a Cease-Fire Deal (Int'l Herald Tribune)

Washington Post World NewsApr 16, 2026
10-day ceasefire in Lebanon begins as Israel agrees to U.S.-backed deal
President Donald Trump announced the agreement, which went into force Thursday evening, as Pakistani mediators worked to extend a U.S.-Iran ceasefire and arrange new talks.

NPR Topics: NewsApr 16, 2026
Pope Leo takes aim at 'handful of tyrants' spending billions on war amid tensions with Trump
Pope Leo XIV condemns "tyrants" fueling war with billions. His calls for global peace during his Africa trip come amid rising tensions with President Trump.

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House effort to end Trump's war with Iran fails by one vote (MSNBC Int'l News)

ABC NewsApr 16, 2026
WATCH: Israel and Lebanon agree to 10-day ceasefire, President Trump says
Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire beginning April 16, President Trump announced in a post on social media.

CNBC World NewsApr 16, 2026
European stocks end near flat as UK GDP jumps and Iran peace talks remain in focus
European stocks finished Thursday lower as investors assessed fresh economic data and the outlook for U.S Iran peace talks.

BBC Front PageApr 16, 2026
Top Foreign Office official to leave post after Mandelson vetting row
It comes after it emerged the peer failed security vetting but the Foreign Office still allowed him to take up the post.

NYT Middle EastApr 16, 2026
The cease-fire goes into effect after Israel and Hezbollah exchange fire.
Israeli and Lebanese officials had confirmed they would implement the truce. Hezbollah acknowledged the cease-fire, but did not directly address whether it would follow it.

Int'l Herald TribuneApr 16, 2026
Mandelson, a Friend of Epstein's, Became U.S. Ambassador Despite Failing Security Vetting
Britain's foreign office overruled vetting officials in granting Peter Mandelson, a friend of Jeffrey Epstein, the highest level of security clearance, the government said.

ABC NewsApr 16, 2026
WATCH: Pope Leo warns about people who 'manipulate religion'
ABC News' Melissa Adan and Father Sam Sawyer, editor in chief at America Media, discuss the pontiff's latest remarks in favor of peace.

NYT Middle EastApr 16, 2026
White House Declines to Offer Congress an Estimate of Iran War Cost
Russell T. Vought, the White House budget director, said the fluctuating nature of the U.S.-Israeli war made it difficult to pinpoint expenses.

BBC Front PageApr 16, 2026
Pope criticises 'tyrants' who spend billions on wars after Trump spat
The comments follow a high-profile spat with US President Donald Trump, who called the Pope weak on crime.

BBC Front PageApr 16, 2026
Artemis II crew: 'We left as friends - we came back as best friends'
The four crew members gave their first press conference since they splashed down nearly a week ago, and emphasised hope and unity.

Int'l Herald TribuneApr 16, 2026
NPR Receives $113 Million From 2 Gifts
The donations, from the philanthropist Connie Ballmer and an anonymous donor, will support the network's long-term strategy.

ABC NewsApr 16, 2026
WATCH: Artemis II crew takes questions from reporters postflight
In a press conference on Thursday, Reid Wiseman expressed his appreciation for his fellow Artemis II astronauts.

Int'l Herald TribuneApr 16, 2026
How Gavin Newsom Boosted His Book Sales With $1.5 Million From His PAC
Gov. Gavin Newsom offered supporters who gave any amount a copy of his book. Roughly 67,000 donors received the memoir, accounting for roughly two-thirds of its total print sales.

Christian Science Monitor--worldApr 16, 2026
Can the US and Iran close off the Strait of Hormuz? What international law says.
Washington and Tehran are testing the boundaries of international laws that have managed the seas remarkably well, protecting freedom of navigation and facilitating a global economy.

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NPR Topics: NewsApr 16, 2026
A jury declared Live Nation a monopoly. But ticket prices won't drop just yet
D.C. and 33 states now have to argue in favor of specific remedies and fines, which could be paused if Live Nation appeals. Experts say the long-term impact on ticket prices isn't clear either.

MSNBC Int'l NewsApr 16, 2026
Russian missiles and drones bombard Ukraine for hours, killing at least 18 people
Russia unleashed a barrage of hundreds of drones and missiles against Ukraine overnight, killing at least 18 people in its most intense attack of the year.

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Russian drone and missile attacks kill 13 people in Ukraine (BBC News Front Page | World)

CNBC World NewsApr 16, 2026
Netflix stock sinks despite earnings beat, streamer says Reed Hastings to exit board
Netflix beat expectations for Q1 revenue and reported a big jump in earnings per share thanks in part to a termination fee related to its proposed WBD deal.

Int'l Herald TribuneApr 16, 2026
RFK Jr. Shifts Tone on Vaccines in Congressional Hearing
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who has sought to roll back longstanding vaccine policy, testified that the measles vaccine is safe and effective "for most people" and agreed it was safer than getting measles.

NYTimes GlobalApr 16, 2026
Mamdani Says He Plans to Skip the 2026 Met Gala
In an interview with the local news outfit Hell Gate, Mayor Mamdani framed his decision to avoid the glitzy fund-raiser as a way to keep his focus on affordability.

MSNBC Int'l NewsApr 16, 2026
Hegseth attacks 'unpatriotic' media and compares reporters to Jewish biblical group
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth escalated his attacks on the media Thursday, comparing reporters covering the Iran war to the Pharisees.

ABC NewsApr 16, 2026
RFK Jr. spars with House Democrats over vaccine policies amid rise in measles cases
Democrats on the House Ways and Means Committee seized on public health policies enacted under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

ABC NewsApr 16, 2026
'We came back as best friends': Artemis II crew reflects on historic moon mission
The Artemis II crew reflected on its historic moon mission, nearly one week after successfully splashing down in the Pacific Ocean.

BBC Front PageApr 16, 2026
Clayton beats Littler in Rotterdam to extend lead
Jonny Clayton delights the Rotterdam crowd as he beats Luke Littler 6-4 to extend his lead at the top of the Premier League table.

CNBC World NewsApr 16, 2026
Brent oil price near $100 again with U.S.-Iran talks uncertain and Hormuz still blocked
Just a few tankers are passing through the Strait of Hormuz, as the U.S. Navy blocks Iran's coast and Tehran threatens to retaliate against ships in the Gulf.

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How Trump's Blockade of the Strait of Hormuz Works (NYT Middle East)

MSNBC Int'l NewsApr 16, 2026
Pete Hegseth says Iran is digging out missiles and launchers
Pete Hegseth said Iran is "digging out" its remaining missiles and launchers, but said Iran no longer had the capacity to get more.

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Hegseth Again Threatens Attacks on Iran's Civilian Infrastructure (NYT Middle East)

ABC NewsApr 16, 2026
Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax kills wife, self in their home: Police
Justin Fairfax, the former Virginia lieutenant governor, killed his wife before taking his own life in their home, police said Thursday.

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Virginia Ex-Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax Kills Wife and Self, Police Say (Int'l Herald Tribune)

CBC Top StoriesApr 16, 2026
Israeli strike destroys last bridge over Litani River as intense fighting continues in south Lebanon
An Israeli strike destroyed the last bridge over the Litani River into Lebanon's south, according to a senior Lebanese security source, fully severing almost a tenth of Lebanon from the rest of the country, after Israel destroyed other crossings during the war.



NPR Topics: NewsApr 16, 2026
Mediators are pushing to extend the U.S.-Iran ceasefire
Pakistan said it expected to host a second round of negotiations between the U.S. and Iran to end the war, but did not say when or where the meetings would take place.

BBC Front PageApr 16, 2026
Satellite images reveal scale of Israeli demolitions as Lebanese villages destroyed
BBC Verify analysis found more than 1,400 buildings had been destroyed since 2 March.

BBC News Front Page | WorldApr 16, 2026
Why 'sensational' Palace & Conference League are good fit
After overcoming Fiorentina over two legs to reach the semi-finals, Crystal Palace will now fancy their chances of going all the way in the Conference League and adding a European trophy to their FA Cup success last season.

CBC Top StoriesApr 16, 2026
Former CEO of Alberta Health Services wants podcasters held in contempt for 'harassment' campaign




NPR Topics: NewsApr 16, 2026
These musicians are providing the soundtrack for anti-ICE protests in LA
Los Jornaleros Del Norte play protest songs whose lyrics reflect the hopes and struggles of undocumented workers as they evade immigration agents patrolling the streets.

NPR Topics: NewsApr 16, 2026
Minnesota has charged an ICE officer with assault for alleged actions during immigration surge
Hennepin County officials say these are the first charges filed against a federal immigration agent related to the crackdown that brought thousands of federal officers to the state. The widespread operation led to the shooting deaths of two American citizens.

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Bahrain Charges Intelligence Officer in the Death of a Detainee (NYT Middle East)

BBC News Front Page | WorldApr 16, 2026
Starmer not aware Foreign Office overruled Mandelson vetting decision until this week, government says
A decision to go against the recommendation of the vetting agency was taken by officials in the Foreign Office, spokesperson says.

ABC NewsApr 16, 2026
ICE agent charged with 2 counts of felony assault in Minneapolis
An ICE agent has been charged with two counts of second degree assault which occurred in February, according to the Hennepin County Attorney's office in Minneapolis.

Int'l Herald TribuneApr 16, 2026
RFK Jr. to Reform Health Panel That Determines Which Screenings Insurers Cover
The health secretary said he would reform the panel, which determines whether insurance will cover preventive services like mammograms and colonoscopies.

NPR Topics: NewsApr 16, 2026
RFK Jr. defends his health agenda and Trump's proposed budget cuts in hearing
In his first appearance this year, the health secretary is taking questions on his record on health, including his controversial moves on vaccines.

Int'l Herald TribuneApr 16, 2026
Pope Leo, Amid Standoff With Trump, Says ‘Woe to Those Who Manipulate Religion'
For days, Pope Leo XIV has attracted criticism from President Trump and his allies for refusing to back the war in Iran. On Thursday, he reiterated his calls for peace.

CNBC World NewsApr 16, 2026
Europe could run out of jet fuel in 6 weeks, IEA warns
The International Energy Agency warned Thursday that Europe is going to run out of jet fuel in as soon as six weeks.

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Europe has 'maybe 6 weeks of jet fuel left', energy boss warns as Strait of Hormuz effectively closed (BBC News Front Page | World)

ABC NewsApr 16, 2026
WATCH: Sec. Hegseth warns Iranian leadership to ‘choose wisely' as U.S. seeks deal
Secretary Pete Hegseth issued a new warning to the Iranian regime at a Pentagon press briefing, telling them to "choose wisely" and to reach an agreement with the U.S. to permanently end the war.

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Trump Says Leaders From Israel and Lebanon Will Speak Thursday (NYT Middle East)

BBC Front PageApr 16, 2026
Breakthrough £90,000 Alzheimer's drugs unlikely to benefit patients, report suggests
A major review has provoked a backlash after concluding the medicines provide too little benefit to be noticed.

NYTimes GlobalApr 16, 2026
Stephen Colbert Wants the Vice President to Lay Off the Pope
The "Late Show" host scolded JD Vance for suggesting that Pope Leo XIV "be careful when he talks about matters of theology."

NYT Middle EastApr 15, 2026
Pakistani Mediators Arrive in Tehran in Bid to Keep U.S.-Iran Peace Talks Alive
The diplomacy came as the U.S. Navy locked down trade to Iranian ports, and Iran responded by threatening critical shipping routes across the region.

BBC Front PageApr 15, 2026
China's economy grows faster than expected despite Iran war
The better-than-expected GDP data comes as Asian countries have been hit hard by the impact of the conflict.
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