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Gunman sought to kill Trump, cabinet at gala dinner
Key US senator lifts block on Fed chair nominee
Key US senator lifts block on Fed chair nominee

Republican US Senator Thom Tillis said Sunday that he would support Kevin Warsh's nomination as Federal Reserve chairman after the investigation into the current Fed chief was dropped.

April 26, 2026

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Attacks in Mali: What we know
Attacks in Mali: What we know

Mali has been plunged into an unprecedented security crisis after an alliance of Tuareg rebels and a jihadist group carried out synchronised attacks against the West African country's military leadership.

April 26, 2026

Vollering wins women's Lige-Bastogne-Liege for 3rd time
Vollering wins women's Lige-Bastogne-Liege for 3rd time

European champion Demi Vollering won her third Liege-Bastogne-Liege one-day classic after a solo breakaway 35km from the finish on Sunday.

April 26, 2026

Sinner motors on in Madrid as Gauff overcomes stomach bug
Sinner motors on in Madrid as Gauff overcomes stomach bug

Jannik Sinner continued his quest to become the first man in history to win five Masters 1000 tournaments in a row with a smooth 6-2, 6-3 victory over Danish qualifier Elmer Moller at the Madrid Open on Sunday.

April 26, 2026

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Trump says shooting proves need for his White House ballroom
Trump says shooting proves need for his White House ballroom

President Donald Trump on Sunday used a shooting at a gala he attended in Washington to push his plans to construct a huge ballroom next to the White House that has faced legal challenges.

April 26, 2026

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Gunman planned to target top Trump officials: attorney general
Gunman planned to target top Trump officials: attorney general

Investigators on Sunday said the gunman who tried to storm a gala dinner attended by US President Donald Trump planned to target top government officials, as scrutiny grew over the event's security.

April 26, 2026