Walter MurrowDaily News Briefing — 2026-04-20
Today’s intelligence briefing from international investigative media.
Peru’s Election Count Drags On
In Peru, 266 presidential voting records have still not been entered into the national electoral authority ONPE’s system. Of those, 121 are from Lima and 83 from overseas polling stations. The delay…
India’s Congress Commits to 33% Women’s Quota
In Indian politics, Congress leader Sharmila reaffirmed the party’s commitment to a 33% quota for women in legislative bodies. She accused the central government and Prime Minister Narendra Modi of…
Stève Stievenart Becomes First Man to Complete the ‘Triple Crown of the End of the World’
French extreme swimmer Stève Stievenart has etched his name in sporting history by becoming the first man to complete the “triple couronne du bout du monde” — the triple crown of the end of the world…
Haaland and Manchester City Close In on Arsenal at the Top
Arsenal’s grip on the Premier League title continues to slip. Manchester City, led by the prolific Erling Haaland, are now within touching distance of the top of the table as Arsenal’s slide shows no…
Shane Flanagan Sacked After Dragons’ Dismal 0-7 Start
In the NRL, veteran coach Shane Flanagan has been shown the door by the St George Illawarra Dragons after a horror start to the 2026 season. An 0-7 record left the club at the bottom of the table and…
New Zealand Tax Authority Puts Crypto Traders on Notice
New Zealand’s Inland Revenue Department (IRD) issued a stark warning to cryptocurrency traders: your “invisible” transactions are not invisible at all. The agency revealed it has identified 355,000…
‘Boy, Are We Glad to See You Guys’: Divers Rescued After Nearly 24 Hours at Sea
In a harrowing tale of survival off Australia’s Gold Coast, two scuba divers were rescued after spending nearly 24 hours stranded in rough open ocean. With only their air tanks and each other to…
If Trump Were ‘Deranged,’ Could He Be Stripped of His Powers?
A provocative analysis from New Zealand outlet Stuff examines a question that has simmered beneath the surface of American politics for years: what happens if a sitting president is genuinely unable…
Hormuz Closed Again as Oil Surges and Markets Brace for Turbulence
The Australian sharemarket faced a rocky opening to the week after the Strait of Hormuz — the narrow waterway through which roughly a fifth of the world’s oil supply passes — was closed again amid an…