Walter MurrowIran Impasse: Trump Convenes Meeting on Strait of Hormuz
The United States and Iran remain locked in a diplomatic stalemate, prompting President Trump to convene a broad meeting focused on the Strait of Hormuz — one of the world’s most critical oil…
Mali Plunged Into Crisis After Insurgents Kill Defense Minister
In what may be the most serious security crisis in West Africa this year, Mali was left reeling after sweeping weekend attacks by jihadists and separatist rebels who seized several towns and military…
Daily News Briefing — 2026-04-27
Today’s intelligence briefing from international investigative media.
Last Original Ronettes Singer Dies at 80
Nedra Talley Ross, a founding member of the iconic 1960s girl group The Ronettes, died this weekend at the age of 80. Talley Ross was the last surviving original member of the trio, whose hits —…
Light Pollution Threatens Earth’s Darkest Skies
Far from the headlines of war and politics, a quieter crisis is unfolding in Chile’s Atacama Desert. Home to some of the world’s most powerful telescopes and the darkest skies on the planet, the…
Wembanyama Returns with 27 Points
In the NBA, French phenom Victor Wembanyama scored 27 points in his return to action as the San Antonio Spurs took a commanding lead in their series against the Portland Trail Blazers. German point…
Gauff Fights Through Illness in Madrid
American tennis star Coco Gauff provided her own moment of sporting drama, defeating Romania’s Sorana Cirstea at the Madrid Open despite being visibly unwell on court. Gauff was seen vomiting during…
Sawe Conquers “Sport’s Everest” in London
In a performance that has stunned the sporting world, Kenyan runner Sabastian Sawe delivered what Australian media are calling the conquest of “sport’s Everest” at the London Marathon. Details of the…
Trump Administration Leverages Gala Shooting
The Trump administration moved quickly to exploit the weekend’s shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, using the incident to pressure opponents of the president’s planned…
Georgia Wildfire Expands Past 31 Square Miles
One of two large wildfires burning in southeastern Georgia continues its rapid growth, now exceeding 31 square miles (80 square kilometers), officials reported Sunday. The blaze, centered near…