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Polish leader Tusk claims Russia-linked crypto firm backed Nawrocki's presidential bid
Apr 17, 2026 - World 
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said a cryptocurrency firm built with "Russian money" had sponsored Polish politicians from the former national-conservative government as well as a CPAC ( Conservative Political Action Conference ) event in Poland last year, where Kristi Noem, the former U.S. Homeland Security Secretary, openly backed nationalist Karol Nawrocki to win the Polish presidency.
Ben Roberts-Smith released from prison on bail after being charged with five counts of war crime murder
Apr 17, 2026 - World 
Former SAS corporal granted bail ahead of potential trial on charges relating to alleged killing of civilians in AfghanistanFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastBen Roberts-Smith has been granted bail under strict conditions while he awaits a potential trial on alleged war crimes.The Victoria Cross recipient, once Australia’s most lionised soldier, faces five charges of war crime murder over allegations he killed unarmed civilians during his service with the Australian SAS in Afghanistan. Continue reading...
A monkey in Mexico, elections in Peru and other top photos from Latin America and the Caribbean
Apr 17, 2026 - World 
April 10–16, 2026 A baby monkey named Yuji, with a stuffed dog as a surrogate mom, stole hearts in Guadalajara, Mexico. Peruvians took to the polls to elect their ninth president in 10 years. In Colina, Chile, pilgrims on horseback took part in the Quasimodo Feast, a procession held the Sunday following Easter, accompanying priests giving communion to the poor. ___ This gallery was curated by photo editor Jon Orbach, based in Mexico City. ___ AP photography: https://apnews.com/photography Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apnews
If Iran war forces pivot from the Mideast to U.S. oil, all consumers will pay -- including Americans
Apr 17, 2026 - World
Despite soaring Middle Eastern risk, factors including the tyranny of distance make U.S. and Venezuelan oil unattractive buys for the Asian industrial economies that supply the bulk of the world's manufactured products.
Philippine troops kill 10 suspected Muslim militants in deadliest clash so far this year
Apr 17, 2026 - World
Philippine forces have killed 10 suspected Muslim militants in the deadliest clash so far this year with the remaining rebels waging a considerably weakened separatist insurgency
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