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April 25, 2026 17 visible stories Cyber & Technology

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April 25, 2026

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In a rare interview, a leader of the world's largest right-wing group talks to NPR
NPR World 1m ago

In a rare interview, a leader of the world's largest right-wing group talks to NPR

The second-in-command of the RSS, a Hindu nationalist organization in India, rarely speaks to the Western press. Here's what he said about his group's controversial history.

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US
Lean Left
Family longest held in US immigration detention re-arrested after release
Al Jazeera English 1m ago

Family longest held in US immigration detention re-arrested after release

Lawyers say El Gamal family detained by Trump administration hours after returning home from 10-month detention.

Left -2 Right
Global News
Lean Left
Altman apologises after OpenAI failed to alert police before Tumbler Ridge killings
The Hindu International 1m ago

Altman apologises after OpenAI failed to alert police before Tumbler Ridge killings

“I am deeply sorry that we did not alert law enforcement to the account that was banned in June,” Mr. Altman said

Left -1 Right
India World
Lean Left
Trump puts onus on Iran’s authorities as they project hardened stance
Al Jazeera English 1m ago

Trump puts onus on Iran’s authorities as they project hardened stance

Some officials say Tehran must not even entertain any more talks on the nuclear issue amid the threats and blockade.

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Global News
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Arsenal narrowly beat Newcastle to regain Premier League lead over Man City
Al Jazeera English 1m ago

Arsenal narrowly beat Newcastle to regain Premier League lead over Man City

Nervy Arsenal beat Newcastle 1-0 in the EPL to move three points clear of Manchester City, who hold a game in hand.

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Global Sport
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Will It, Won't It? Trump's Big Move Casts Shadow Over US-Iran Peace Talks
NDTV World 1m ago

Will It, Won't It? Trump's Big Move Casts Shadow Over US-Iran Peace Talks

According to Fox News, Trump said that he told the envoys not to get on an "18-hour flight" while they were getting ready to leave. He said that he does not want his officials to "sit around talking about nothing".

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India
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BBC World

Public broadcaster

Live
Global 3 items

Live

Lean Left -1

BBC Asia

Regional desk

Live
Asia 3 items

Live

Lean Left -1

Al Jazeera English

International broadcaster

Live
Global 3 items

Live

Lean Left -2

The Guardian World

Newspaper

Live
Global 3 items

Live

Left -3

The New York Times World

Newspaper

Live
Global 3 items

Live

Left -3

NPR World

Public radio

Live
US 3 items

Live

Lean Left -2

CNN World

Cable network

Live
Global 3 items

Live

Lean Left -2

Fox News World

Cable network

Live
US 3 items

Live

Right +3

New York Post World

Tabloid

Live
US 3 items

Live

Right +4

The Diplomat

Asia-Pacific magazine

Live
Asia-Pacific 3 items

Live

Lean Left -1

SCMP Asia

Metropolitan daily

Live
Asia 3 items

Live

Lean Right +1

The Japan Times

National daily

Live
Japan 3 items

Live

Center 0

The Straits Times Asia

Regional newspaper

Live
Southeast Asia 3 items

Live

Center 0

Channel NewsAsia

Regional broadcaster

Live
Southeast Asia 3 items

Live

Center 0

Dawn

National daily

Live
Pakistan 3 items

Live

Center 0

The Hindu International

National daily

Live
India 3 items

Live

Lean Left -1

Times of India World

National daily

Live
India 3 items

Live

Lean Right +1

NDTV World

Broadcaster

Live
India 3 items

Live

Lean Left -1

Rappler

Digital newsroom

Live
Philippines 3 items

Live

Lean Left -1

China Daily World

State-backed daily

Live
China 3 items

Live

Lean Right +2

Radio Free Asia

Public-interest broadcaster

Live
Asia 3 items

Live

Lean Right +1

France 24 Asia-Pacific

Public broadcaster

Live
Asia-Pacific 3 items

Live

Center 0

Nikkei Asia

Business daily

Live
Asia 0 items

No parsable items

Lean Right +1

The Korea Herald

National daily

Live
Korea 0 items

No parsable items

Center 0

Taiwan News

Digital daily

Live
Taiwan 0 items

No parsable items

Center 0

Deutsche Welle Asia

Public broadcaster

Live
Asia 0 items

No parsable items

Lean Left -1

Reuters World

Wire service

Retrying
Global 0 items

Connection failed

Center 0

Reuters Business

Wire service

Retrying
Global 0 items

Connection failed

Center 0

The Jakarta Post

National daily

Retrying
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HTTP 404

Center 0

Euronews World

Broadcast network

Retrying
Global 0 items

HTTP 404

Center 0