School Shooting in Turkey: 16 Injured as Gunman Takes Own Life
A shooting at a school in southeastern Turkey left 16 people injured after a former student opened fire before taking his own life, according to local authorities.
The Return of the King Swept 11 Oscar Nominations
World | January 27, 2004, Tuesday // 00:00
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Actress Sigourney Weaver (L) and AMPAS President Frank Pierson announce the nominations in the Best Motion Picture category for the 76th Annual Academy Awards. Photo by AFP
"The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King," led the Academy Awards race Tuesday with 11 nominations, including best picture and director. The Napoleonic era naval adventure "Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World" was right behind with 10 nominations, among them best picture and director. Bill Murray, Diane Keaton, Sean Penn and Charlize Theron- all Golden Globe winners Sunday - were among the leading acting nominees.
Sanctioned Tankers Slip Through Hormuz Despite US Naval Blockade
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World | April 14, 2026, Tuesday // 11:07
EU Hits Chinese Steel With 50% Tariffs in Major Industry Protection Move
The European Union has agreed on a major overhaul of its steel import regime, effectively doubling tariffs in an effort to protect domestic producers from what officials describe as a growing wave of low-cost foreign, particularly Chinese, exports
“Cuba Is Next”: Trump Drops Bombshell as War Tensions Spread
U.S. President Donald Trump has again escalated rhetoric beyond the ongoing war with Iran, suggesting that Cuba could become Washington’s next target
World | April 14, 2026, Tuesday // 09:01
Hungary’s Magyar Backs EU Ukraine Loan but Rules Out Participation
Hungary’s incoming prime minister Péter Magyar has signaled that his government will not obstruct the European Union’s €90 billion loan for Ukraine, while making clear that Budapest itself will not participate in the mechanism
Iran War Day 45: US Blockade Takes Effect as Trump Shrugs Off New Talks
The United States has moved forward with a major escalation in its conflict with Iran, enforcing a naval blockade on all Iranian ports as of Monday, targeting traffic through the Strait of Hormuz
World | April 14, 2026, Tuesday // 08:00
