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Trump threatens Strait of Hormuz blockade after U.S.-Iran ceasefire talks end without agreement
Apr 12, 2026 - World 
President Donald Trump on Sunday said the U.S. Navy would "immediately" begin a blockade to stop ships from entering or leaving the Strait of Hormuz, after U.S.-Iran peace talks in Pakistan ended without an agreement.
Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of violating Putin's Easter ceasefire
Apr 12, 2026 - World
Russia and Ukraine accused each other of violating a Kremlin-declared Easter ceasefire Sunday, as Orthodox Christians gathered to celebrate the holiday despite Moscow's 4-year-long war against its neighbor.
Benin holds presidential election with finance minister favored to succeed Talon
Apr 12, 2026 - World
Voters in Benin cast ballots Sunday to choose a successor to President Patrice Talon, who is stepping down after a decade in power, leaving a mixed legacy of economic growth, a growing jihadi insurgency in the north, and the suppression of opposition critics.
Iranians left disappointed but defiant after failure of peace talks with U.S.
Apr 12, 2026 - World
Iranians reacted with a mixture of disappointment and defiance on Sunday after peace talks with the United States failed to reach an agreement following hourslong negotiations.
Police remove fuel protesters from Dublin center as disruption over soaring costs continues
Apr 12, 2026 - World
Police broke up a blockade in the center of Dublin by fuel protesters who have brought much of Ireland to a standstill during the past week as the government prepared on Sunday to approve cost-cutting measures they hope will end the six days of disruption over soaring costs at the pump.
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