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Al-Aqsa Mosque reopens after 40-day closure

The Al-Aqsa Mosque has reopened to worshippers after a 40-day closure imposed by Israeli authorities, allowing hundreds of Palestinian Muslims to return for dawn prayers in occupied East Jerusalem.

09 Apr 2026-10:45
IRGC warns of response over renewed Israeli strikes in Lebanon

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has said Iran is preparing a “regretful response” to renewed Israeli attacks on Lebanon, warning that any strike on Hezbollah would be considered an attack on Iran.

09 Apr 2026-10:44
Cameron Diaz reunited with Keanu Reeves for the first time in 30 years

The pair had their last on-screen appearance together in 1996 crime comedy Feeling Minnesota. Cameron Diaz has said reuniting with Keanu Reeves for their new film was “pure joy”.

09 Apr 2026-10:40
US must choose ‘ceasefire or continued war’, Iranian FM says

The United States must decide whether it wants a ceasefire or continued war through Israel, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said, warning that Washington is in violation of a two-week truce by allowing Israeli strikes that have killed civilians in Lebanon.

09 Apr 2026-10:32
George Clooney slams White House "war crime" jab as infantile

George Clooney has responded to the White House calling his acting a “war crime”, saying it was time for “vigorous debate” not “infantile name calling”.

09 Apr 2026-10:29
Musk reshapes xAI before SpaceX listing

xAI is undergoing a sweeping internal overhaul as it moves closer to integration with SpaceX ahead of the space giant’s highly anticipated initial public offering.

09 Apr 2026-10:25
Iran says Lebanon ceasefire central to regional peace proposal

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said a ceasefire in Lebanon remains one of the central conditions of Iran’s 10-point proposal aimed at halting what Tehran describes as “unprovoked aggression” against the country.

09 Apr 2026-10:15
EV price war: Polestar goes after Tesla owners

Polestar is stepping up its rivalry with Tesla by rolling out aggressive incentives aimed directly at Tesla owners in the United States.

09 Apr 2026-10:14
Iran warns of 'decisive' retaliation over reported ceasefire breaches

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has condemned alleged violations of the ceasefire between Iran and the United States, warning that the Islamic Republic will respond “decisively” to any attack.

09 Apr 2026-10:00
Jurupa Valley chase ends in tragedy - VIDEO

A high-speed police chase in Jurupa Valley ended in tragedy after a suspect was found dead following a violent crash and hours-long standoff, authorities said.

09 Apr 2026-09:35