April 12, 2026
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US appeals court allows temporary continuation of Trump’s US$400 million ballroom renovation, for now.

WASHINGTON, April 12 — A US federal appeals court has allowed President Donald Trump’s US$400 million (RM1.5 billion) White House ballroom renovation to proceed temporarily, while also calling for clarification on national security concerns raised by a lower court.

April 12, 2026
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An axe-wielding man damaged a US military aircraft at Ireland’s Shannon Airport, authorities said.

ISTANBUL, April 12 — A man climbed onto a parked US military aircraft at Shannon Airport in Ireland yesterday and damaged its fuselage and wing using an axe, Anadolu Ajansi reported, citing local media.

April 11, 2026
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Wolves were beaten 4-0 by West Ham, while Tottenham slipped into the Premier League bottom three following a heavy defeat.

LONDON, April 11 — West Ham moved out of the Premier League relegation zone with a commanding 4-0 victory over Wolves yesterday, a result that pushed Tottenham into the bottom three.

April 11, 2026
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New Zealand has warned that Cyclone Vaianu is expected to bring strong winds, heavy rainfall, and potential flooding.

WELLINGTON, April 11 — New Zealand’s national forecaster has warned of a potentially “life-threatening” situation as Cyclone Vaianu approaches the North Island, bringing the risk of destructive winds, heavy rain and widespread flooding.

April 11, 2026
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Donald Trump congratulated the returning Artemis astronauts, declaring that the “next step” is Mars.

WASHINGTON, April 11 — Donald Trump has congratulated the Artemis astronauts following their successful splashdown in the Pacific after completing their lunar mission, while expressing ambitions for future missions to Mars.

April 10, 2026
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Arsenal face a test against AFC Bournemouth as Manchester City close in, while Roberto De Zerbi begins his rescue mission at Tottenham Hotspur.

MANCHESTER, April 10 — The Premier League resumes this weekend after a three-week break, with key fixtures shaping the title race, European qualification hopes and relegation battle.