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Mali’s ruling junta came under intense strain after Defence Minister Sadio Camara was killed in an attack on his home, while army forces battled for a second straight day against jihadist fighters and separatist rebels near Bamako and in other parts of the country. Camara, his second wife and two of his grandchildren were killed in a car bomb attack on his residence in the junta bastion of Kita, outside the capital, according to his family and an official. The coordinated assaults were carried out by Tuareg rebels from the…

What began as a black-tie evening of celebration turned into a scene of panic, according to Caitríona Perry, the BBC News Chief Anchor in Washington and former RTÉ journalist, who witnessed the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner firsthand. Ms Perry was seated in the middle of the room when US President Donald Trump and members of his cabinet were hurried out before the suspect was ⁠taken into custody. In an interview with RTÉ's Brendan O'Connor, she recalled hearing a "commotion" outside before…

Mali's Defense Minister Sadio Camara was reportedly killed in an attack on his residence at the Kati military base near Bamako, carried out by the al-Qaida-affiliated group, JNIM. This incident, reported by Radio France Internationale, underscores the escalating threats in the region. Gunfire erupted again on Sunday, a day after one of Mali's most significant attacks in recent years. An al-Qaida affiliate and Tuareg rebels orchestrated a large-scale offensive, targeting areas around the capital and crucial gold-producing…

Chaos erupted at a Washington DC media gala over the weekend, and the man arrested after the shooting is expected to appear in court later today. The acting US Attorney General said investigators believe US President Donald Trump and members of his administration were the "likely" targets of the suspected gunman who tried to force his way into the White House Correspondents' Dinner. Late on Saturday, a person carrying a shotgun, a handgun and knives ran through a hotel security checkpoint toward the ballroom hosting the…

Chaos erupted at the hotel hosting the White House Correspondents' Association dinner when a gunman opened fire, prompting Secret Service agents to rush President Donald Trump and his cabinet from the scene before the suspect was ⁠taken into custody. Here is a timeline of the shooting and the response that followed: At about 8.35pm (1.35 am Sunday Irish time), guests at the Washington Hilton dinner ducked for cover after shots rang out, according to video footage. Within moments, Secret Service agents moved swiftly towards…

A devastating highway bombing in Colombia has killed 20 people and injured 36 others, marking one of the deadliest attacks on civilians in the region in years, according to a statement posted on X by the local department’s governor. The blast - which local and national authorities have blamed on armed groups - struck just one month before Colombians are due to elect a new president on 31 May. Cauca Department Governor Octavio Guzman called it the area’s "most brutal and ruthless attack against the civilian population in…

Sunday April 26, 2026 Arsenal surged back to the summit of the Premier League on Saturday, but only after surviving a tense finish in a 1-0 home victory over Newcastle United. The breakthrough arrived inside nine minutes, when Eberechi Eze produced a brilliant effort, curling a powerful strike into the top corner and giving the hosts an early advantage. Perhaps affected by recent performances, Arsenal was content to try and manage its lead, a strategy also shaped by injuries to both Kai Havertz and Eze, who went off with…

Shuttling between regional capitals in a last-ditch diplomatic push, Iran's foreign minister returned to Islamabad on Sunday as mediators tried to prevent peace contacts between Tehran and the United States from collapsing altogether. After departing Pakistan, Abbas Araghchi travelled on to Muscat in Oman and is due in Moscow on Monday for talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, though there was still no sign that direct negotiations between Iran and the US were about to restart. On Saturday, US President Donald Trump…

By  SEUNG MIN KIM, AAMER MADHANI, COLLIN BINKLEY, ALANNA DURKIN RICHER and DAVID BAUDERSunday April 26, 2026 A burst of gunfire shattered the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner on Saturday night, sending President Donald Trump and hundreds of guests scrambling for safety after an armed man with guns and knives charged toward the ballroom at the Washington Hilton. Trump was unharmed and quickly hustled off the stage. Police said the suspect, identified by officials as a hotel guest, was taken into custody and was…

Ben SmeeSunday April 26, 2026 A night meant to celebrate Washington’s political press corps was abruptly thrown into chaos when gunfire broke out outside the White House correspondents dinner, prompting global concern and swift condemnation from world leaders. US president Donald Trump, first lady Melania Trump, officials and journalists were hurried out of the ballroom at the Washington Hilton on Saturday after shots were heard from the hotel lobby. An armed man later tried to force his way into the event. Canadian prime…