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The Latest: Trump warns a ‘whole civilization will die tonight’ but says Iran could still capitulate
April 07, 2026 - 6:18 AM

U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that a “whole civilization will die tonight” but said Iran still has time to capitulate ahead of a deadline set for 8 p.m. in Washington.
Indianapolis councilman says someone fired shots at his home and left a 'No Data Centers' note
April 07, 2026 - 6:22 AM

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — An Indiana politician said he and his son were awakened when someone fired 13 shots at their front door, leaving behind a note reading “No Data Centers” on their doorstep.
Gunmen attack building housing Israeli Consulate in Istanbul
April 07, 2026 - 6:17 AM

ISTANBUL (AP) — Three assailants opened fire at police outside a building housing the Israeli Consulate in Istanbul on Tuesday, sparking a gunfight that left one attacker dead, Turkish officials said. The two other assailants were wounded and captured.
Extreme weather leaves 22 dead over past 24 hours in Afghanistan, including 13 from collapsing roofs
April 07, 2026 - 6:12 AM

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Afghan authorities said Tuesday that extreme weather has left 22 people dead and 32 injured over the last 24 hours, including more than a dozen who were killed when torrential rainfall caused the roofs of houses to collapse overnight in eastern Afghanistan.
Sarkozy says he owes France 'the truth' as he challenges conviction over alleged Libya funding
April 07, 2026 - 5:56 AM

PARIS (AP) — French former president Nicolas Sarkozy maintained his innocence on Tuesday, telling an appeal hearing in Paris that not a single cent from Libya helped fund his 2007 presidential campaign.
Cameroon says Russia has confirmed 16 Cameroonian soldiers died in Ukraine
April 07, 2026 - 4:22 AM

YAOUNDE, Cameroon (AP) — Cameroon said on Monday that Russia has confirmed the deaths of 16 soldiers in Ukraine, according to a memo addressed to the Russian Embassy in the central African country.
Taiwan opposition leader arrives in China on what she calls a ‘journey to peace’
April 07, 2026 - 4:21 AM

BEIJING (AP) — Taiwan opposition leader Cheng Li-wun arrived in China on Tuesday at the invitation of President Xi Jinping, in what she's calling a “journey for peace” as Beijing pushes for the self-ruled island to come under its control.
Vance arrives in Hungary hoping to boost Orbán's election campaign
April 07, 2026 - 4:16 AM

BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — U.S. Vice President JD Vance arrived in Hungary on Tuesday in a bid to turn the tide of an election campaign where long-serving Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, a close ally of President Donald Trump, is trailing in the polls.
Trump has repeatedly delayed deadlines for Iran, but suggests Tuesday's is final
April 07, 2026 - 4:07 AM

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has pushed back a deadline for Iran to cut a deal or open the Strait of Hormuz from Monday to Tuesday, the latest of several deadline delays, and threatened that without a deal “Hell will reign down on them.”
Zelenskyy offers an Easter pause on energy strikes as Russian drone kills 4 in bus strike
April 07, 2026 - 4:03 AM

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine is proposing to Russia a pause in attacks on each other’s energy infrastructure over the Orthodox Easter holiday, which will be observed this coming weekend, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.
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The Latest: Trump warns a ‘whole civilization will die tonight’ but says Iran could still capitulate

Indianapolis councilman says someone fired shots at his home and left a 'No Data Centers' note

Gunmen attack building housing Israeli Consulate in Istanbul

Extreme weather leaves 22 dead over past 24 hours in Afghanistan, including 13 from collapsing roofs

Sarkozy says he owes France 'the truth' as he challenges conviction over alleged Libya funding

Cameroon says Russia has confirmed 16 Cameroonian soldiers died in Ukraine

Taiwan opposition leader arrives in China on what she calls a ‘journey to peace’

Vance arrives in Hungary hoping to boost Orbán's election campaign

Trump has repeatedly delayed deadlines for Iran, but suggests Tuesday's is final

Zelenskyy offers an Easter pause on energy strikes as Russian drone kills 4 in bus strike

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