AI summarySan Francisco police arrested a 20-year-old man after a Molotov cocktail was thrown at OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's residence early Friday. No one was injured, and OpenAI confirmed it is cooperating with authorities as the investigation continues.
AI summaryThe US naval blockade of Iranian ports continues amid escalating rhetoric and a disputed ship seizure, while peace talks in Islamabad face uncertainty. Iran threatens regional escalation, and international calls grow for ceasefire compliance.
AI summaryBegoña Gómez, wife of Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, has been formally charged with corruption-related offences following a two-year investigation. The charges include embezzlement, influence peddling, and corruption in business dealings. Gómez denies the allegations, and Sánchez has dismissed them as a right-wing attempt to undermine his government.
AI summaryUS President Donald Trump has deleted an AI-generated image of himself as a Jesus-like figure after it drew criticism from Christian leaders and conservative supporters. Trump said the image, posted on Truth Social, was meant to show him as a doctor. The incident comes amid an escalating feud with Pope Leo XIV over the pope's stance on the war in Iran.
AI summaryViktor Orbán's 16-year rule in Hungary ended with a landslide defeat to Péter Magyar's Tisza party, which secured 138 seats in the 199-seat parliament. The result is seen as a setback for global far-right movements, with analysts debating the extent of policy change under Magyar's new government.
AI summaryA US federal judge dismissed Donald Trump's $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal and Rupert Murdoch over a 2005 article about a letter linked to Jeffrey Epstein, ruling the complaint failed to meet the 'actual malice' standard. The judge granted Trump until April 27 to refile with additional evidence.
AI summaryPeru's presidential election has been extended by a day after technical failures and logistical problems prevented tens of thousands of Peruvians from voting. Officials have granted an extension to more than 52,000 voters in Lima and abroad, with preliminary counts showing Keiko Fujimori leading but far from the threshold needed to avoid a runoff.
AI summaryA Paris court has found cement maker Lafarge guilty of financing terrorism by paying millions of euros to the Islamic State group and other jihadist groups between 2013 and 2014 to keep a Syrian factory operational. The court fined Lafarge €1.125 million and sentenced its former CEO Bruno Lafont to six years in prison, marking the first time a company has been tried in France for such a charge.
AI summaryUS-Iran talks in Islamabad ended without a deal, with both sides blaming each other. Pakistan is pushing to keep diplomacy alive before the ceasefire expires on April 22, while analysts warn of a fragile truce and potential escalation.
AI summaryA public inquiry into the 2024 Southport attack found that the killings of three girls could and should have been prevented, citing catastrophic failures by state agencies and the killer's parents. The inquiry's chair, Adrian Fulford, condemned a culture of buck-passing, while families and officials demand accountability.
AI summaryPope Leo XIV has begun an 11-day tour of four African nations, starting with a historic first papal visit to Algeria. His itinerary includes meetings with President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, visits to key religious sites, and speeches focused on peace, interfaith dialogue, and social justice.
AI summaryChina unveiled a package of 10 measures to ease restrictions on travel, trade, and cultural exchanges with Taiwan, following a six-day visit by Kuomintang chairwoman Cheng Li-wun. The measures include resuming direct flights, facilitating imports of Taiwanese agricultural products, and exploring a regular communication mechanism between the two parties. Taiwan's government rejected the move, calling it a 'political transaction' that circumvents official channels.
AI summaryLondon police arrested over 500 people at a pro-Palestinian protest in Trafalgar Square supporting the banned group Palestine Action. The demonstration followed a High Court ruling that the ban was unlawful, but police resumed enforcement amid a government appeal.
AI summaryA Nigerian military airstrike on a market in Yobe state has killed more than 100 people, according to Amnesty International, with local officials saying the toll could reach 200. The military says it targeted Boko Haram militants in a 'precision' strike near the village of Jilli.
AI summaryViktor Orbán conceded defeat after 16 years in power as Péter Magyar’s Tisza party secured a two-thirds parliamentary majority in Hungary’s April 12 election. Record turnout accompanied a decisive shift that European leaders hailed as a turn toward the EU, while Orbán said he would serve from opposition and later declined his parliamentary seat.
AI summaryBenin's presidential election has closed, with Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni expected to succeed outgoing President Patrice Talon. The vote was marked by voter apathy, security concerns in the north, and a wealth gap despite economic growth. Nearly eight million voters were eligible, with provisional results expected Tuesday.