Victory slips away as marathon runner celebrates too soon April 20, 2026 The dramatic end to the Delaware Marathon occurred when the lead runner slowed in celebration before a trailing marathoner sprinted toward the finish line . Read more
Police gunfight with favela gang traps 200 tourists on hilltop April 20, 2026 The access route to Morro Dois Irmãos was blocked during the operation in Vidigal, leaving scores of alarmed sightseers stuck on the hill. Read more
Trailblazing black beauty queen who defied apartheid South Africa dies aged 76 April 20, 2026 At the 1972 Miss World contest, Cynthia Shange was one of two contestants from South Africa - one black and one white. Read more
Ontario Premier Doug Ford agrees to sell $21m private jet following outcry April 19, 2026 After confirming the purchase on Friday, Ford drew critcism from political opponents who called it a "gravy plane" and "out of touch". Read more
Widespread damage as storm spreads through midwestern US April 19, 2026 A series of strong winds has torn through the midwestern US, ripping roofs off homes and leaving roads obstructed. Read more
DR Congo accepts first set of deportees from the US April 18, 2026 The Congolese government stresses those expelled from the US are only in the country temporarily. Read more
French peacekeeper killed in southern Lebanon April 18, 2026 President Macron blames the attack on Hezbollah. The Iran-backed armed group denies "any connection" to the incident. Read more