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• Indictment में Sinaloa के high-level officials पर drug trafficking, weapons offences और kidnapping जैसे offences के आरोप लगाए गए हैं • US justice department ने Sinaloa के governor और नौ अन्य current और former officials पर Sinaloa cartel के साथ कथित संबंधों के लिए charge किया है, और उन पर United States में illicit narcotics के massive importation में सहायता करने का आरोप लगाया है • कुछ officials Mexico की progressive ruling party, Morena के सदस्य थे, जो Mexican president Claudia Sheinbaum के लिए एक political conundrum पैदा कर रहे हैं क्योंकि वह Trump administration के बढ़ते दबावों को offset करने का प्रयास कर रही हैं

USS Gerald R Ford 10 महीने की अवधि के बाद घर लौटेगा जिसमें Maduro capture और Middle East युद्ध में भूमिका शामिल है। दुनिया का सबसे बड़ा aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R Ford, 300 से अधिक दिनों की रिकॉर्ड-तोड़ deployment के बाद घर वापस लौटेगा, जिसमें Iran के खिलाफ युद्ध और Venezuelan नेता Nicolás Maduro का capture शामिल था, दो US अधिकारियों ने बुधवार को कहा। अधिकारियों के अनुसार, जिन्होंने संवेदनशील सैन्य गतिविधियों का विवरण देने के लिए गुमनामी की शर्त पर बात की, Ford आने वाले दिनों में Middle East छोड़ देगा और मई के मध्य में Virginia में अपने home port पर वापस आ जाएगा। The Washington Post ने इस घटनाक्रम की रिपोर्ट पहले ही दी थी। पढ़ना जारी रखें...

• US ने 24 अप्रैल को हजारों elite troops के साथ Middle East में एक तीसरा aircraft carrier strike group तैनात किया, जो 2003 के Iraq invasion के बाद से सबसे बड़ा सैन्य जमावड़ा है, क्योंकि ceasefire agreement के बावजूद दो महीने से चल रहा Iran conflict और तीव्र हो रहा है। • President Trump ने चेतावनी दी कि यदि शांति प्रयास विफल होते हैं तो US military "ready to go" है, साथ ही उन्होंने कहा कि US ने सैन्य क्षमताओं को "restock" करने के लिए 8 अप्रैल के ceasefire का उपयोग किया, जबकि Washington और Tehran एक-दूसरे पर उल्लंघन के आरोप लगा रहे हैं। • 28 फरवरी को शुरू हुए US bombing campaign ने Iran के सैन्य बुनियादी ढांचे और नेतृत्व को तबाह कर दिया है, लेकिन Tehran का Strait of Hormuz पर नियंत्रण बरकरार है, जो एक महत्वपूर्ण global oil and gas supply route है, जिसके परिणामस्वरूप 13 अप्रैल को US naval blockade लागू किया गया।

Fred Beyer ने स्टेज पर घुसकर Pittsburgh Steelers की एक फर्जी पिक की घोषणा कर NFL Draft प्रशंसकों को चौंका दिया। फर्जी क्रेडेंशियल्स का उपयोग करते हुए, वह सुरक्षाकर्मियों द्वारा रोके जाने से पहले एक प्रतिबंधित क्षेत्र में दाखिल हो गया। NFL ने बाद में उस पर अनिश्चितकालीन लीग-व्यापी प्रतिबंध लगा दिया और चेतावनी दी कि यदि वह भविष्य के आयोजनों में शामिल होता है, तो उसे गिरफ्तार किया जा सकता है।

सियोल हाई कोर्ट ने किम कीन ही को दक्षिण कोरियाई कार डीलर, Deutsch Motors के शेयर की कीमत में हेरफेर करने का दोषी पाया, जिसे अदालत ने "बाजार हेरफेर का गठन करने वाला एक मिलीभगत वाला... व्यापारिक कार्य" माना।

• Denver Broncos ने रविवार को सातवें राउंड तक चयन करके अपनी 2026 NFL ड्राफ्ट क्लास पूरी की। • अंतिम रूप से जोड़े गए खिलाड़ियों का उद्देश्य कई पोजीशन पर टीम की गहराई को मजबूत करना है। • ये नए जुड़ाव आगामी ट्रेनिंग कैंप और सीजन में बेहतर प्रदर्शन के लिए Broncos को तैयार करते हैं।

• 24 अप्रैल, 2026 को Acrisure Stadium में NFL Draft के दूसरे दिन पिट्सबर्ग के लगभग 1,300 लोगों ने Hands-Only CPR सीखा, जिससे एक घंटे में इस तरह के सबसे बड़े प्रशिक्षण सत्र का गिनीज वर्ल्ड रिकॉर्ड स्थापित हुआ। • American Heart Association, NFL, Damar Hamlin और Doctor Mike द्वारा आयोजित यह कार्यक्रम 'Nation of Lifesavers' आंदोलन का समर्थन करता है, जिसका लक्ष्य 2030 तक अचानक होने वाले कार्डियक अरेस्ट से बचने की दरों को दोगुना करना है। • अस्पताल के बाहर कार्डियक अरेस्ट के आधे से अधिक पीड़ितों को आपातकालीन प्रतिक्रियाकर्ताओं के आने से पहले CPR नहीं मिल पाता है, जो जीवित रहने की संभावनाओं को बेहतर बनाने के लिए व्यापक बाईस्टैंडर प्रशिक्षण की महत्वपूर्ण आवश्यकता को रेखांकित करता है।

• The Los Angeles Rams selected University of Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson with the 13th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. • Simpson represents the Rams' strategic investment at the quarterback position during the draft's opening round. • The selection reflects the Rams' ongoing efforts to address their roster needs through the draft.

• The New Orleans Saints completed a trade acquiring a former top-10 draft pick, signaling aggressive roster building by the franchise. • The transaction represents the Saints' strategic approach to addressing roster needs during the offseason. • The move reflects New Orleans' commitment to competitive roster construction ahead of the upcoming NFL season.

Overnight incident in Romania did not lead to hostilities as potential target stayed within Ukrainian airspaceTwo RAF Typhoons have been scrambled from a Romanian air base to engage Russian drones close to Nato air space although did not fire or shoot any down.British defence sources said the fighter jets did not enter Ukrainian airspace, contradicting reports that Russian drones had been shot down by the RAF there, an event which would have represented a major escalation in hostilities between the western alliance and Moscow. Continue reading...

• Elon Musk announced that Tesla will utilize Intel's advanced 14A process technology for its Terafab chip manufacturing project at Giga Texas, representing a major partnership between the two companies. • The complex will produce semiconductors for Tesla vehicles, Optimus robots, and AI data centers, with initial research fab construction already underway on the Giga Texas campus. • This initiative signals Tesla's push toward vertical integration in chip production to support its expanding autonomous and AI capabilities.

Rival to government plans would scrap net zero policies, as party aims to woo sector after decades of job lossesReform UK has asked steel bosses to draw up an “alternative steel strategy” to rival recent government plans, stoking industry fears over a charm offensive by Nigel Farage’s party as it eyes gains in former Labour heartlands.Richard Tice, Reform’s deputy leader, met a group of bosses shortly before Labour announced new steel tariffs in March and commissioned them to draft a competing plan that will include scrapping net zero policies. Continue reading...

Proposal at heart of offer made during a 30-country two-day meeting jointly organised by FranceMiddle East crisis – live updatesBritain is prepared to deploy a squadron of RAF Typhoons based in Qatar to patrol over the strait of Hormuz as part of a multinational mission to keep open the strategic waterway once the Iran war comes to an end.The UK military also offered to deploy mine-hunting drones and specialist divers to help clear the strait mined by Iran – but no decision has been made on whether HMS Dragon or another warship would also be deployed. Continue reading...

British singer and guitarist wrote and performed Traffic classics including Feelin’ Alright? before platinum-selling solo albums and work with Jimi Hendrix, Fleetwood Mac and moreDave Mason, the co-founder of rock band Traffic who also collaborated with Jimi Hendrix, Fleetwood Mac and many other A-list musicians, has died aged 79.A statement from his representative said he died peacefully on Sunday at his home in Gardnerville, Nevada, having settled in the US in 1969. “Dave Mason lived a remarkable life devoted to the music and the people he loved,” the statement added. Continue reading...

• Florida center Rueben Chinyelu announced his entry into the 2026 NBA Draft on April 22, maintaining his college eligibility to return if undrafted. • The decision follows teammate announcements five days prior, positioning Chinyelu as a promising big man prospect. • This move highlights growing trend of college athletes testing NBA waters without burning eligibility, impacting draft strategies.

Robert Butler leaped into action to save child who was running into busy intersection in downtown PhoenixSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxAn Arizona electric utility worker is said to have issued “a powerful reminder of what it means to look out for one another” when, while on duty, he stopped a toddler from running into heavy car traffic after bolting away from a parent.Robert Butler’s timely intervention was captured recently in a hair-raising video recorded by a surveillance camera in downtown Phoenix and released recently by his employer, Arizona Public Service (APS). Continue reading...

• The New York Giants traded defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence to the Cincinnati Bengals in exchange for the No. 10 overall pick in the NFL Draft, less than two weeks after Lawrence requested a trade. • The deal gives the Giants two first-round picks, opening numerous draft options ahead of this week's selections. • This blockbuster move shakes up draft projections and bolsters Cincinnati's defensive line with Lawrence's elite talent.

Federal prosecutor says woman is suspected of dealing weapons to Africa on behalf of Iranian governmentA California woman was arrested at Los Angeles international airport after allegedly trafficking weapons on behalf of the Iranian government to contacts in Africa, including Sudan.Shamim Mafi, 44, of Woodland Hills was detained on Saturday night by federal agents, according to the top federal prosecutor in Los Angeles. Continue reading...

• Mexican authorities reported 847 homicides in the past 30 days, the highest monthly toll in 18 months, as rival drug trafficking organizations battle for control of U.S. border crossing routes, particularly in Sinaloa and Tamaulipas states. • The U.S. DEA warned of expanded methamphetamine trafficking networks moving through Central America, with seizures at the U.S.-Mexico border up 38% compared to last year. • Mexico's security ministry announced deployment of additional federal police units to three border states and pledged cooperation with U.S. law enforcement agencies to dismantle trafficking networks.

• Iranian military officials have alleged that an American C-130 aircraft was struck by Iranian forces during a claimed US infiltration attempt in southern Isfahan, though the claim remains unverified. • Brigadier General Mohammad Akraminia reiterated Tehran's "no survivors" doctrine against any foreign troops entering Iranian territory, signaling extreme hostility toward potential ground operations. • Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov has indicated conditional support for Iran, raising the possibility of external involvement if a ground conflict escalates and widening regional security implications.

Ari Hodara bought his ticket at the weekend after finding out about the raffle by chance while dining outA Parisian art enthusiast could not believe his luck when he found out on Tuesday he had won a Pablo Picasso painting worth more than €1m with a €100 raffle ticket.“How do I check that it’s not a hoax?” said Ari Hodara, 58, after organisers called him following the draw at Christie’s auction house in the French capital. Continue reading...

Crawford fined after Omaha traffic stop at gunpointBoxer ordered to pay $75 plus $49 in court costsPolice review found officers acted lawfullyTerence Crawford was found guilty of careless driving Monday and ordered to pay a $75 fine stemming from a traffic stop last year during which police ordered the world champion boxer and passengers out of his vehicle at gunpoint.Crawford was stopped on 28 September, hours after his hometown of Omaha held a parade through downtown to celebrate his unanimous-decision victory over Canelo Álvarez in a super middleweight championship fight. The win made Crawford the first male boxer to capture three unified division titles. He announced his retirement in December with a 42-0 record and 31 knockouts. Continue reading...

Number of tickets to win Tête de Femme will be capped at 120,000 and proceeds will go to Alzheimer’s researchA raffle in France is offering the chance to win a portrait by Pablo Picasso for the price of a €100 (£87) ticket, with proceeds going to Alzheimer’s research.Picasso painted the gouache-on-paper Tête de Femme (Head of a Woman) in 1941. The raffle organisers’ online sales platform says the number of tickets will be capped at 120,000, meaning the draw could net €12m if they are all sold. Continue reading...

Suspect in 40s arrested after man apparently climbed on to USAF C130 Hercules transport plane on remote taxiway in County ClareA man has been arrested after entering an unauthorised area of an airport in the Republic of Ireland and allegedly causing damage to a US military aircraft, police have said.The suspect, aged in his 40s, was arrested for alleged criminal damage and remains in custody over the incident on Saturday at Shannon airport in County Clare. Continue reading...

• Stanford freshman guard Ebuka Okorie, who led the ACC in scoring, announced he will enter the NBA draft following a standout debut season. • Okorie evolved from an under-the-radar recruit into a star, showcasing elite scoring ability in ACC play. • His departure highlights the talent pipeline from college basketball to the NBA, with Stanford now facing roster challenges.

Authorities said driver and passenger of car had been arrested after they saw large amounts blood and unresponsive man in the rear seatNorthern California law enforcement pulled over the driver of a Chevrolet Suburban on Easter Sunday morning for a suspected registration violation, and came upon a grisly scene that ultimately led them to two homicide victims.The California Highway Patrol said in a statement that two people, the person driving the vehicle and a passenger, had been arrested in connection with the killings. The passenger attempted to flee when officers stopped the SUV in Clearlake, about 100 miles north-east of San Francisco, but was quickly detained, according to CHP. Continue reading...

Exclusive: Trips on Sydney’s key thoroughfares have fallen by thousands per day, according to government dataGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastRoad traffic is falling on Australia’s east coast as fuel prices bite, with most key Sydney highways recording 20% fewer weekend trips.The number of trips recorded on Sydney’s key thoroughfares has fallen by thousands of trips a day, according to New South Wales government data shared exclusively with Guardian Australia. Continue reading...

• Microsoft's GitHub is seeing booming traffic and frequent outages as developers deploy AI agents to generate massive volumes of code beyond human capacity. • Companies like Meta are hosting 'tokenmaxxing' contests, intensifying AI agent usage on the platform and straining infrastructure. • This surge reflects the rapid adoption of AI in software development, highlighting both productivity gains and operational challenges for major platforms.