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Iran Refutes Claims of Sending Enriched Uranium to United States

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WORLD Apr 19, 2026, 11:06 am

Iran Refutes Claims of Sending Enriched Uranium to United States

Iran has officially denied allegations that it shipped enriched uranium to the United States, rejecting reports suggesting such transfers occurred.

Bulgarians Vote in Parliamentary Election Amid Political Turmoil

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Apr 19, 2026, 11:05 am

Bulgarians Vote in Parliamentary Election Amid Political Turmoil

Bulgarians cast ballots for the eighth parliamentary election in five years following mass protests that toppled the last government in December.

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Couple Wed Near Chernobyl as Nuclear Disaster Unfolded 40 Years Ago

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Apr 19, 2026, 10:36 am

Couple Wed Near Chernobyl as Nuclear Disaster Unfolded 40 Years Ago

Serhiy and Iryna tied the knot 40 years ago, unaware that the Chernobyl nuclear reactor had exploded less than three miles from…

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Australia’s Top Soldier Denies War Crime Charges in First Statement

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Apr 19, 2026, 10:36 am

Australia’s Top Soldier Denies War Crime Charges in First Statement

Ben Roberts-Smith, Australia's most-decorated soldier, responds to five murder war crime charges, pledging to fight the allegations.

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Houthis Threaten Closure of Bab el-Mandeb Strait Amid Rising Iran-US Tensions

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Apr 19, 2026, 10:06 am

Houthis Threaten Closure of Bab el-Mandeb Strait Amid Rising Iran-US Tensions

Yemen’s Houthis warn of closing Bab el-Mandeb Strait over US actions, while Iran signals tough stance amid ongoing negotiations with the US.

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Iran’s Quds Force Commander Qaani Makes Strategic Visit to Iraq

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Apr 19, 2026, 9:50 am

Iran’s Quds Force Commander Qaani Makes Strategic Visit to Iraq

Iran’s Quds Force leader Esmail Qaani visits Iraq, highlighting Tehran’s regional influence and security coordination amid ongoing Middle East tensions.

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Trump Signs Executive Order to Accelerate Psychedelic Drug Research

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Apr 19, 2026, 9:05 am

Trump Signs Executive Order to Accelerate Psychedelic Drug Research

President Trump orders FDA to fast-track psychedelic drug reviews, including ibogaine, with $50M federal funding to aid PTSD treatment research.

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North Korea Conducts Seventh Ballistic Missile Test from Sinpo Area

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Apr 19, 2026, 6:00 am

North Korea Conducts Seventh Ballistic Missile Test from Sinpo Area

North Korea launched multiple ballistic missiles from Sinpo, marking its seventh missile test this year, escalating regional tensions and security concerns.

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