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Israel Gaza war: Latest news from BBC News

<div>Israel Gaza war which started after armed attack by Hamas on 7 October 2023</div>

Best CD rates today, April 26, 2026 (lock in up to 4.05% APY)

<div><img src="https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/LLQ42HrJzQGyQFfL6a5tSA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyMDA7aD02NzU7Y2Y9d2VicA--/https:/s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2024-07/c47b17e0-4f64-11ef-afb3-0ed5867646a0" style="width: 100%;" /><div>If you're searching for today's best CD rates, we've narrowed down some of the top offers. Learn more about CD rates today, Sunday, April 26, 2026.</div></div>

Mortgage and refinance interest rates today, April 26, 2026: Rates down from last month, up from last week

<div><img src="https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/I199q7waIrtuQGBJaPIm2w--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyMDA7aD02NzU-/https:/s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2024-04/6f016ae0-03e6-11ef-97ff-13785de87be3" style="width: 100%;" /><div>These are today's mortgage and refinance rates, Sunday, April 26, 2026. With average national mortgage rates near 6%, there's a good chance you can find a sub-6% offer.</div></div>

5 big analyst AI moves: Palo Alto and Reddit get fresh Buy calls, AMD upgraded

<div><img src="https://s.yimg.com/cv/apiv2/cv/apiv2/social/images/yahoo-finance-default-logo.png" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Investing.com -- Here are the biggest analyst moves in the area of artificial intelligence (AI) for this week.</div></div>

Kenyan appeal court overturns ruling that affirmed the right to abortion

A Kenyan appeals court has overturned a landmark ruling that access to abortion is a fundamental right. In Kenya, where abortion is legal but widely taboo, the decision could push more women and girls toward unsafe, backstreet procedures. Still, some say the court made the right call.

Why Strait of Hormuz disruption is more severe for global LNG markets than for oil

<div><img src="https://s.yimg.com/cv/apiv2/cv/apiv2/social/images/yahoo-finance-default-logo.png" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Investing.com -- Global Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) markets are bracing for a period of sustained price elevation throughout 2026 as the ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz continues to throttle supply.</div></div>

Trump unharmed as gunman fires shots toward White House correspondents’ dinner

President Donald Trump is safe after a shooting disrupted the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. Gunfire erupted outside the ballroom, prompting the evacuation of Trump and top officials. Authorities say a suspect is now in custody, and no serious injuries have been reported.

Coordinated attacks rock Mali, injure 16 across multiple Cities

It was one of the largest coordinated attacks in Mali in recent years, as armed groups launched assaults across the capital, Bamako, and several other key locations. Government officials confirmed that at least 16 people were injured in the attacks, which targeted both civilian and military sites.

AI is boosting output rather than cutting jobs: analyst

<div><img src="https://s.yimg.com/cv/apiv2/cv/apiv2/social/images/yahoo-finance-default-logo.png" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Investing.com -- The rapid integration of Artificial Intelligence into the U.S. workforce has long sparked fears of mass job displacement. However, new research from Morgan Stanley suggests a more constructive reality: AI is currently acting as a catalyst for growth rather than a replacement for human capital.</div></div>

Q2 catalyst: Will World Cup innovation deliver the rebound Nike and Adidas need?

<div><img src="https://s.yimg.com/cv/apiv2/cv/apiv2/social/images/yahoo-finance-default-logo.png" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Investing.com -- As the 2026 World Cup approaches, retail giants Nike (NYSE:NKE) and Adidas (OTC:ADDYY) are ramping up their offensive, aiming to capitalize on a tournament expected to inject significant energy into the global sportswear category.</div></div>

Geocultural forces reshaping China’s economic map

On April 1, the National Bureau of Statistics of China released the latest GDP rankings for the country&#8217;s various provinces and municipalities. The data showed consistent growth across major metropolises, but also revealed a significant geographic shift in the Chinese economy. The data ranked Jiangsu and Zhejiang first and third, respectively, among Chinese provinces by [&#8230;]The post Geocultural forces reshaping China&#8217;s economic map appeared first on Asia Times.

Taiwan defiant as diplomatic mission overcomes airspace blockade

<div><img src="https://i-invdn-com.investing.com/news/LYNXNPEC3K0AH_L.jpg" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Taiwan defiant as diplomatic mission overcomes airspace blockade</div></div>

Strait of Hormuz deadlock deepens as U.S. blockade halts shipping

<div><img src="https://i-invdn-com.investing.com/news/moved_LYNXMPEM2N189_1200_L.jpg" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Strait of Hormuz deadlock deepens as U.S. blockade halts shipping</div></div>

Trump’s war: the kind of military misadventure that ends empires

Writing more than 2,000 years ago, the Greek historian&#160;Plutarch&#160;gave us an eloquent description of what modern historians now call “micro-militarism.” When an imperial power like Athens then, or America now, is in decline, its leaders often react emotionally by mounting seemingly bold military strikes in hopes of regaining the imperial grandeur that’s slipping through their [&#8230;]The post Trump&#8217;s war: the kind of military misadventure that ends empires appeared first on Asia T

Street Calls of the Week

<div><img src="https://i-invdn-com.investing.com/news/AvisBudgetGroupvehiclerentalcompany_800x533_L_1667286532.jpg" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Street Calls of the Week</div></div>

What is the impact of rising fertiliser prices on the global economy?

<div><img src="https://i-invdn-com.investing.com/news/moved_LYNXNPEI2M0DQ_L.jpg" style="width: 100%;" /><div>What is the impact of rising fertiliser prices on the global economy?</div></div>

How one divided community is grappling with America's 250th birthday

At a living history festival in North Carolina, visitors confront pride, pain and unresolved questions about what it means to be American.

This Ski Resort Was Named No. 1 in North America—and It Has 3 Peaks and More Than 3,500 Feet of Vertical

Banff Sunshine earned top honors for its long season, varied terrain, and Rocky Mountain views.

Butterflies are in dramatic decline across North America. A close look at the western monarch shows why

On a misty Friday morning in November, with dawn’s last warm hues clinging to the gloomy clouds above, the Pacific Grove Monarch Sanctuary is whisper quiet. Even the persistent roar of the ocean, only a few minutes’ walk from this small copse among single-family homes, is deadened by walls of eucalyptus and Monterey cypress. The tires of approachin...

Bitcoin holds steady as institutional derivatives reach new milestone

<div><img src="https://s.yimg.com/cv/apiv2/cv/apiv2/social/images/yahoo-finance-default-logo.png" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Investing.com -- Bitcoin (BitfinexUSD) continues to show remarkable resilience, trading at $77,517.7 down 0.11% as of 22:45 ET (02:45 GMT) on Sunday morning despite a flurry of geopolitical and regulatory developments.</div></div>