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April 14, 2026

Several people wounded in shooting at Turkish high school

At least seven people, including students, were injured when a gunman opened fire inside a high school in south-eastern Turkey on Tuesday.

Turkish high school
April 14, 2026

Iran blames U.S. ‘lack of political will’ for failed peace talks

Masoud Pezeshkian has blamed the U.S. for the collapse of recent peace talks, citing what he described as excessive demands and insufficient political commitment from Washington.

Masoud Pezeshkian
April 14, 2026

Germany adopts school-based strategy to combat disinformation

The initiative targets children, teenagers, parents, and professionals, equipping them with skills to identify and counter false information, especially in the digital space.

Kids in front of computer
April 14, 2026

Swalwell, Gonzalez to resign from U.S. Congress over sexual assault allegations

Mr Swalwell, 45, seeking to succeed Governor Gavin Newsom in California, announced his resignation from Congress and withdrawal from the governorship election on Monday.

Eric Swalwell, Tony Gonzales
April 13, 2026

Britney Spears checks into rehab weeks after DUI arrest

The 44-year-old singer has had previous public struggles with substance abuse. 

Britney Spears
April 13, 2026
Rockstar Games
April 13, 2026

DEI reduced productivity, increased inefficiency, cost of doing business in U.S.: Economic Report

The report observed a sharp rise in minority representation in management roles after 2015.

WHITE HOUSE
April 13, 2026

Black nurse racially abused by transgender patient, suspended by hospital, wins settlement against NHS Trust

The nurse from Croydon in south London was racially abused in May 2024 by a transgender woman. 

Jennifer Melle
April 13, 2026

U.S. real GDP declined in Donald Trump’s first year in 2025: Report

The report blamed the decrease on the impact of the federal government shutdown in the fourth quarter of 2025.

U.S. President Donald
April 13, 2026

Trump’s criticism of Pope Leo unacceptable, says Italian PM Giorgia Meloni

The Pope, in a Palm Sunday address, had rebuked Mr Trump for threatening to destroy Iranian civilisation. 

Donald Trump, Pope Leo and Giorgia Meloni