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Vance says Trump has issued 'clear guidelines' for US negotiations with Iran before Pakistan trip

April 10, 2026

Vance says Trump has issued 'clear guidelines' for US negotiations with Iran before Pakistan trip

Vice President JD Vance speaks about upcoming negotiations with Iran before leaving for Pakistan on Friday, April 10, 2026.

Cold War bunker 'waiting for Armageddon' found beneath medieval castle in 'perfect location'

April 10, 2026

Cold War bunker 'waiting for Armageddon' found beneath medieval castle in 'perfect location'

Experts uncovered a lost Cold War nuclear bunker on the grounds of Scarborough Castle, a medieval fortress in North Yorkshire, England. The hideout had been presumed lost.

IDF strikes target Hezbollah missile launching infrastructure

April 10, 2026

IDF strikes target Hezbollah missile launching infrastructure

The Israel Defense Forces announced Friday it has "struck and dismantled more than 200 rocket launchers" belonging to the Lebanese terrorist group Hezbollah. (Credit: IDF)

Cold War nuclear bunker discovered beneath English castle grounds

April 9, 2026

Cold War nuclear bunker discovered beneath English castle grounds

Archaeologists with English Heritage located the long-sealed Royal Observer Corps bunker at Scarborough Castle, where it remains flooded after decades underground

Inside Tehran after strikes: Iranian woman describes fear, checkpoints and people used as ‘human shields’

April 9, 2026

Inside Tehran after strikes: Iranian woman describes fear, checkpoints and people used as ‘human shields’

An anonymous Iranian woman detailed to The Australian the nightly explosions, celebrations and fear in Tehran as Trump's two-week ceasefire with Iran tentatively took hold.

Israeli man built bomb lab for Iranian plot targeting ex-PM Bennett, authorities say

April 9, 2026

Israeli man built bomb lab for Iranian plot targeting ex-PM Bennett, authorities say

A Haifa man was allegedly recruited by an Iranian handler to build bombs for an assassination plot believed to target ex-PM Naftali Bennett.

UK defense minister warns Putin of 'serious consequences' after covert underwater military operation

April 9, 2026

UK defense minister warns Putin of 'serious consequences' after covert underwater military operation

U.K. Defense Minister John Healey has revealed a major military operation involving the Royal Navy and Norway to deter Russian submarines in the North Sea.

NATO chief says world is ‘absolutely’ safer under Trump

April 9, 2026

NATO chief says world is ‘absolutely’ safer under Trump

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte says the world is safer under President Trump, pointing to U.S. military actions targeting Iran's capabilities.

NATO chief signals allies may act on Hormuz, warns of ‘unhealthy codependence’ on US

April 9, 2026

NATO chief signals allies may act on Hormuz, warns of ‘unhealthy codependence’ on US

Rutte signals a possible coalition to secure the Strait of Hormuz after meeting Trump, but the White House says NATO was tested and already failed.

Tourist chaos erupts as cherry blossom festival is shut down, officials triple tax to curb crowds

April 9, 2026

Tourist chaos erupts as cherry blossom festival is shut down, officials triple tax to curb crowds

Japan will triple its international tourist tax starting July 1 as the country battles overtourism issues while still aiming for 60 million inbound visitors by 2030.