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April 26, 2026 10 visible stories Society & Rights

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NPR World

Society & Rights

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King Charles U.S. visit comes at tense moment in transatlantic relationship

King Charles and Queen Camilla arrive Monday for a four day U.S. state visit. Some hope the royal touch can heal the transatlantic rift that's emerged under Trump.

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Trump Was Going To "Rip It" With Media, Then Literal Shots Were Fired

The missed opportunity at WHCD, often called "Nerd Prom", comes at a time New York Times found the disapproval for Trump to be at its highest during his second term in office.

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India · ndtv.com

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What to know about Cole Allen, alleged WH correspondents’ dinner shooter

Donald Trump evacuated from stage after firing at media gala; suspect Cole Tomas Allen in custody.

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Al Jazeera English

Global · aljazeera.com

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NPR World • 1m ago

King Charles U.S. visit comes at tense moment in transatlantic relationship

King Charles and Queen Camilla arrive Monday for a four day U.S. state visit. Some hope the royal touch can heal the transatlantic rift that's emerged under Trump.

Left -2 Right

Lean Left

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NDTV World • 1m ago

Trump Was Going To "Rip It" With Media, Then Literal Shots Were Fired

The missed opportunity at WHCD, often called "Nerd Prom", comes at a time New York Times found the disapproval for Trump to be at its highest during his second term in office.

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India

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Al Jazeera English

Society & Rights

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What to know about Cole Allen, alleged WH correspondents’ dinner shooter

Donald Trump evacuated from stage after firing at media gala; suspect Cole Tomas Allen in custody.

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[OPINION] Social media: A lifeline for young Filipinos’ mental health

But it’s not without its hazards, thus the need for multi-faceted campaigns and policy reform

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Philippines Thought Leaders Voices

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Alyssa Valdez’s impact as strong as ever for dynastic Creamline

Alyssa Valdez's calming presence and savvy leadership have served as a guiding light as the Creamline Cool Smashers capture a record-extending 11th PVL championship

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Philippines Athletes Editors' Pick

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NDTV World • 1m ago

NASA Fellow, Teacher: Cole Thomas Allen Who Fired Shots At Trump Event

Unverified social media profiles, including LinkedIn, describe Allen as a mechanical engineer, computer scientist, indie game developer, and part-time teacher based in the Los Angeles area.

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India

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