Trump threatens Iranian boats; Meta to shed 8,000 jobs, and more
24/04/2026 | 3 min
Donald Trump said he had ordered America’s navy to “shoot and kill” boats putting mines in the Strait of Hormuz, and to increase its minesweeping efforts.
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Tesla shares rise despite weak car sales; attacks on ships test the Iran truce, and more
23/04/2026 | 3 min
Tesla’s shares rose about 4% after the electric-vehicle maker reported first-quarter profit of $477m, up about 17% from a year earlier.
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Trump extends Iran ceasefire; Israel accuses Hizbullah of breaching Lebanon truce, and more
22/04/2026 | 3 min
Donald Trump said he would extend the ceasefire in Iran until its leaders present a “unified proposal”, following a request from Pakistan.
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Apple names new CEO; America enforces blockade of Hormuz, and more
21/04/2026 | 4 min
Apple said John Ternus, its hardware chief, will become chief executive on September 1st.
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America seizes Iranian cargo ship; Trump announces fresh Iran talks, and more
20/04/2026 | 3 min
Donald Trump said in a social-media post that America had taken custody of an Iranian-flagged cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman.
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