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Apr 25, 2026 - World

Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner were to travel to Islamabad to attempt to revive ceasefire negotiationsDonald Trump said he has told US envoys not to go to Pakistan for more talks with Iran, shortly after Tehran’s top diplomat left Islamabad late on Saturday.Trump added to Fox News: “They can call us anytime they want.” The White House on Friday said Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner would travel to Pakistan’s capital to attempt to revive ceasefire negotiations. Continue reading...

Apr 25, 2026 - World

Officers continue with inquiries after West Midlands police confirm deaths of boys aged one and three A woman has been arrested after a house fire in Wolverhampton on Friday in which a one-year-old and three-year-old boy died, West Midlands police have said.Emergency services were called to the property in the south of the city at about 8.30pm on Friday, with first responders attending from West Midlands police fire and ambulance services. Continue reading...

Apr 25, 2026 - World

Italy's parliament in February rejected a proposal to equalise maternity and paternity leave.

Apr 25, 2026 - World

President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that he has cancelled a planned diplomatic mission to Islamabad, Pakistan, characterizing the journey as an inefficient use of time and resources."I just cancelled the trip of my representatives going is Islamabad, Pakistan, to meet with the Iranians. Too much time wasted on traveling, too much work!" Trump posted, signaling his impatience with traditional diplomatic protocols.Trump went further in his criticism of Iranian leadership, characterizing the government as chaotic and internally fractured."There is tremendous infighting and confusion within their 'leadership.' Nobody knows who is in charge, including them," he wrote, suggesting that negotiations with Iran lack clear counterparties.The president also asserted United States superiority in any future talks, despite walking back numerous threats to obliterate Iran's entire civilization."We have all the cards, they have none! If they want to talk, all they have to do is call!!!" Trump claimed, placing the burden of diplomatic engagement entirely on Iran while rejecting proactive American efforts.

Apr 25, 2026 - World

American millionaire Ernie Dosio dies after being crushed by elephants on a hunting trip in Gabon.