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Iran has limited the impact of US strikes, intelligence says

Pre-war planning meant Iran’s military was able to mitigate the impact of U.S.-Israeli strikes on its weapons arsenal and leadership, according to Western military intelligence assessments — which also say it retains the ability to respond if the ceasefire fails.
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King Charles will address Congress during U.S. visit

King Charles III will address a joint meeting of Congress during his upcoming U.S. visit. The king and Queen Camilla will travel to the East Coast for a four-day trip beginning April 27. His speech is to be delivered at some point during that stay, according to a Buckingham Palace press release. 
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Colombia moves to kill Pablo Escobar’s ‘cocaine hippos’ amid ecological threat

Colombia will euthanize dozens of invasive hippos descended from animals once owned by drug lord Pablo Escobar, in a controversial move underscoring the growing environmental and public safety risks posed by the species decades after their introduction to the South American country. Environment Minister Irene Vélez said authorities have approved a plan to cull up to 80 animals from a ...
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Police investigating Ruby Rose’s assault claim against Katy Perry

Police in Australia are investigating after Ruby Rose accused Katy Perry of sexual assault. Victoria Police confirmed the investigation in a statement shared with USA TODAY on April 15, days after Rose claimed the singer sexually ​assaulted her almost two decades ago.
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Hungary’s new leader faces post-Orban economic hurdles

Hungary’s next leader will lay out his plans on Monday to shore up the economy and dismantle Prime Minister Viktor Orban self-styled illiberal system, a day after a landslide election win over the nationalist premier who had been backed by Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
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Spanish premier urges China to take bigger role in multipolar order

HONG KONG – Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Monday said China should take on a more substantial role with issues including climate change, security, defense and the fight against inequality, adding that Europe will also have to redouble its efforts as the U.S. withdraws from leadership roles on many fronts.
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Taiwan plans drills to break potential Chinese energy blockade

Taiwan will conduct new drills in coming weeks to ensure the island has access to critical supplies in the event of a Chinese blockade, a risk demonstrated by Iran’s closure of a global energy chokepoint. A senior Taiwanese official said the government will carry out its first-ever joint exercise between the Interior Ministry and other departments to escort ships carrying natural gas and oil ...
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