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Friday, 17 April 2026 Ā· Global Edition Ā· Updated 09:25 CST
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Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth reads fake Bible verse from Pulp Fiction

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth read a prayer drawn from a misquote of Ezekiel 25:17 in Pulp Fiction.

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Celebrations in Lebanon as 10-day ceasefire with Israel begins

Celebratory gunfire heard in Beirut as truce takes effect, though Lebanese military reports violations.

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IMF, World Bank say they are restoring ties with Venezuela

Acting President Delcy Rodriguez calls resumption of ties 'great achievement' of Venezuelan diplomacy.

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How Israel’s war upended daily life in Lebanon

People in Beirut describe how the Israel war has turned their lives upside down.

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ā€˜Trump forced Israel into a ceasefire’ with Lebanon

Abed Abou Shhadeh, a political commentator in Israel, says the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon is ā€˜problematic'.

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Celebrations on the road as people begin returning to southern Lebanon

People celebrate on the roads in southern Lebanon as they drive to their homes after the ceasefire announcement.

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Iran war live: Ceasefire starts in Lebanon as Trump says Tehran deal close

Death toll from Israeli attacks on Lebanon reached 2,196 on Thursday as 10-day ceasefire announced.

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People in Beirut wary of trusting Israel will uphold Lebanon ceasefire

Lebanon’s residents say they are wary of trusting that Israel will abide by the ceasefire agreement announced by Trump.

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US panel approves Trump’s design for massive arch in Washington, DC

The proposed 76-metre arch would tower over other iconic landmarks in Washington, DC, and has attracted scrutiny.

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Israel and Lebanon’s 10-day ceasefire goes into effect

A 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon has gone into effect. It began at midnight local time (21:00 GMT).

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Displaced Lebanese wary as ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah begins

Tensions linger as evacuees await clarity on the ceasefire’s terms before risking a return to war-torn villages.

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Israel starts a tense ceasefire in Lebanon, as Trump sounds optimistic on Iran talks

The leaders of Israel and Lebanon agreed to a 10-day ceasefire in Israel's fight against Iran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon, but Israel vowed to keep troops in southern Lebanon.

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US State Department restricts visas for those who ā€˜support adversaries’

Trump administration says it has taken action against 26 people 'across our hemisphere' who allegedly undermined US.

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Netflix cofounder Hastings to step down after it lost Warner Bros deal

The company's stock plunged about 8 percent on the news of Hastings's departure.

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US House votes to extend temporary protections for Haitians in Trump rebuke

Ten Republicans join Democrats to extend Temporary Protected Status for nearly 350,000 Haitians in the United States.

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