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Energy Secretary Chris Wright bullish on Iran deal, as Strait of Hormuz shipping fears persist
Apr 19, 2026 - World 
Energy Secretary Chris Wright said Sunday that the United States is close to a deal that would permanently end Iran's nuclear program, dismissing Tehran's threats to the Strait of Hormuz as the final throes of a weakened government.
Trump says U.S. representatives to travel to Pakistan for Iran negotiations on Monday
Apr 19, 2026 - World 
President Trump announced Sunday that U.S. negotiators will travel Monday to Pakistan for talks to end the Iran war.
Bulgarians head to the polls to elect a parliament for the eighth time in 5 years
Apr 19, 2026 - World 
Bulgarians are heading to the polls on Sunday for the eighth time in five years, hoping to finally elect a parliament able to resolve the longtime political impasse that has gripped this Balkan country.
More Britons opt to holiday in UK this summer amid uncertainty over flights
Apr 19, 2026 - World 
Holiday park firms say such bookings are on the rise because of impact of Iran war on aviationHoliday companies have predicted a surge in bookings for UK summer breaks after a jump in interest from Britons fearful of flight cancellations linked to the Iran war.Summer bookings are expected to rise in the coming weeks amid warnings of possible jet fuel shortages and resulting cancellations by airlines across Europe. Continue reading...
Pope Leo XIV heads to Catholic shrine in Angola that was a center of African slave trade
Apr 19, 2026 - World 
Pope Leo XIV called Sunday for Angolans to fight the "scourge of corruption" with a culture of justice as he opened a poignant day in his African odyssey that will take the American pope to an epicenter of the African slave trade.
