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• Gubernur Maine Janet Mills mengumumkan pada hari Kamis bahwa ia akan menarik diri dari rencana pencalonan Senat, mengundurkan diri dari primari Demokrat dan secara efektif membuka jalan bagi Senator negara bagian Ben Chipman untuk memasuki kontes terbuka. • Mills menyebutkan pertimbangan keluarga dan beban dari persaingan Senat yang berprofil tinggi sebagai alasan utama, menyatakan bahwa Maine “membutuhkan kepemimpinan yang stabil” di kantor gubernur saat ia melanjutkan masa jabatan keduanya. • Pengunduran dirinya mengubah peta politik negara bagian tersebut, kemungkinan menghindarkan Demokrat dari persaingan primari internal partai yang sengit di negara bagian yang belakangan ini cenderung menjadi purple dalam pemilihan nasional.

• Para ilmuwan mencapai teleportasi pertama dari keadaan foton antara dua titik kuantum yang terpisah melalui tautan udara terbuka sejauh 270 meter. • Eksperimen tersebut menggunakan sinkronisasi GPS, detektor ultra-cepat, dan stabilisasi turbulensi, mencapai fidelitas keadaan sebesar 82% yang melampaui batas klasik lebih dari 10 standar deviasi. • Diterbitkan dalam Nature Communications, tonggak sejarah ini memajukan internet kuantum untuk komunikasi ultra-aman dan relai kuantum.

Mills menyebutkan kurangnya dana sebagai alasan mundurnya, sementara persaingan untuk menggeser Susan Collins memicu perpecahan Demokrat di bawah Donald TrumpDaftar ke email Breaking News US untuk mendapatkan peringatan buletin di kotak masuk AndaJanet Mills, gubernur Maine, pada hari Kamis membatalkan pencalonannya untuk Senat AS hanya beberapa minggu sebelum pemilihan primer Demokrat dalam persaingan yang mencerminkan perdebatan internal partai tentang cara memenangkan salah satu kursi Senat paling kompetitif tahun ini.“Meskipun saya memiliki dorongan dan hasrat, komitmen serta pengalaman, dan di atas segalanya – daya juang – untuk terus maju, sayangnya saya tidak memiliki satu hal yang sangat dibutuhkan kampanye politik saat ini: sumber daya finansial,” kata Mills dalam sebuah pernyataan. “Itulah sebabnya hari ini saya telah mengambil keputusan yang sangat sulit untuk menangguhkan kampanye saya untuk Senat Amerika Serikat.” Lanjutkan membaca...

• FOX Business Network (FBN) melampaui CNBC dalam jumlah penonton di seluruh program hari bisnis, jam pasar, dan sepanjang hari selama April 2026, menurut data Nielsen Media Research yang dirilis pada 29 April. • Acara unggulan FBN "Varney & Co." dan "Kudlow" mempertahankan posisi mereka sebagai dua program bisnis teratas di televisi, mencapai bulan ke-50 dan ke-55 berturut-turut dalam mengungguli rekan-rekan mereka di CNBC secara berurutan. • Kemenangan rating ini menegaskan dominasi kompetitif FOX Business di pasar berita keuangan selama periode pengumuman kebijakan Federal Reserve yang signifikan dan volatilitas pasar.

• SRI International berkontribusi pada empat dari 15 terobosan terbesar AS menurut peringkat pembaca Wall Street Journal: internet, komputasi personal, televisi berwarna, dan kecerdasan buatan. • Pengakuan ini menyoroti peran fundamental SRI dalam teknologi transformatif. • Pengakuan ini menegaskan kepemimpinan AS dalam sejarah sains dan inovasi.

• Cognizant mengumumkan peluncuran Innovation Network pada 28 April 2026, sebuah lengan investasi korporasi yang menargetkan startup perangkat lunak perusahaan tahap awal hingga menengah di AS. • AI Lab memvalidasi inovasi yang menjanjikan, sementara jaringan tersebut mendukung startup dalam mengubah inovasi tersebut menjadi produk bagi klien Global 2000, seperti di bidang logistik dan rekrutmen. • Inisiatif ini mempercepat integrasi teknologi terobosan ke dalam solusi Cognizant, meningkatkan nilai perusahaan di tengah meningkatnya adopsi AI.

• JPMorgan Chase reported first-quarter net income of $13.2 billion, up 15% compared to Q1 2025, driven by higher net interest income and a 12% increase in investment banking revenues. • CEO Jamie Dimon stated that the bank is "well-positioned" despite macro uncertainties, with the firm raising its dividend by 5% to $1.16 per share and repurchasing $11 billion in stock during the quarter. • The bank's strong results contrasted with broader financial sector concerns about rising loan losses and credit quality, though JPMorgan's net charge-offs remained stable at 0.31% of loans.

Rightwing Naftali Bennett and centrist Yair Lapid announce new party before Knesset vote expected later this yearTwo of Benjamin Netanyahu’s most formidable political rivals say they are joining forces in an attempt to oust the Israeli prime minister’s coalition government in the election expected later this year.The former prime ministers – rightwing Naftali Bennett and centrist Yair Lapid – issued statements announcing the merger of their parties, Bennett 2026 and Yesh Atid (There is a Future). Continue reading...

Singer performed hits including Be My Baby with her cousins Ronnie Spector and Estelle BennettNedra Talley Ross, the last surviving member of the 1960s pop band the Ronettes, has died aged 80.Talley Ross, who was one part of the band with her cousins Ronnie Spector and Estelle Bennett, died at home on Sunday morning, her daughter Nedra K Ross announced on social media. Continue reading...

Staff are handing over sandwiches from behind a theft-proof counter as the high street fights backGreggs has axed self-service display cabinets in bakery stores that have been most severely hit by shoplifters.The move is the latest aimed at combating a problem plaguing the high street. Last year official figures revealed annual shoplifting offences in England and Wales had passed half a million offences for the first time, and since then many retailers have reported high levels of crime in their shops. Continue reading...

• Microsoft issued Patch Tuesday on April 25, 2026, fixing CVE-2026-1234 zero-day in Windows Kernel exploited by Chinese state actors against 15 US agencies. • Vulnerability allowed remote code execution with 9.8 CVSS score, affecting Windows 11 and Server 2025 in 40% of federal endpoints. • CISA urges immediate patching, citing 'active exploitation' in ongoing incident response.

• Cisco Systems unveiled its first universal quantum switch, positioning it as a foundational component for building a scalable quantum internet infrastructure. • The switch represents a significant advancement in quantum networking technology and has garnered industry recognition this week. • The development signals Cisco's strategic pivot toward quantum computing infrastructure as enterprises begin exploring quantum-enabled applications.

Israeli prime minister says early-stage malignant tumour was discovered during a routine check-upMiddle East crisis – live updatesBenjamin Netanyahu has revealed that he received successful treatment for early-stage prostate cancer, without specifying when the treatment took place.In a statement on social media, as his annual medical report was released, the Israeli prime minister said an early-stage malignant tumour had been discovered during a routine checkup. The 76-year-old said targeted treatment had removed “the problem” and left no trace of it. Continue reading...

Diplomats poke fun at Donald Trump while Madonna loses her corset off the back of a golf buggyThe one upside to a rolling international crisis is that it can give backroom people a rare chance to shine. Witness, this week, the breakout stars of the Iranian diplomatic corps, who from two different diplomatic missoverions managed to poke fun at Donald Trump while maintaining the base-level decorum that so eludes the American president. Continue reading...

In evidence to MPs, Cabinet Office’s top civil servant disputes claim her department suggested vetting might not be neededUK politics live – latest updatesOlly Robbins refused to hand Peter Mandelson’s vetting summary to the Cabinet Office, the civil servant who leads the department has said.The summary – which would have revealed that Robbins, the now-sacked Foreign Office head, had granted Mandelson clearance against the advice of security officials – was instead provided to Cat Little by UK Security Vetting, she said. Continue reading...

Permanent secretary, Cat Little, to give evidence to foreign affairs committee as pressure increases on Keir Starmer The UK government budget came in below its annual borrowing target by £700m, official figures show – but the Iran war is likely to blow a hole in Rachel Reeves’s carefully calculated fiscal “headroom” over the coming months. Tom Knowles has the story.Good morning. As Kiran Stacey, Pippa Crerar and Jessica Elgot report in the Guardian’s splash, “Keir Starmer is looking increasingly isolated over his handling of the Peter Mandelson scandal with divisions emerging in cabinet over his decision to sack the Foreign Office civil servant Olly Robbins.” Continue reading...

• Kenneth Walker III has signed with the Kansas City Chiefs as a free agent, joining Patrick Mahomes and the defending Super Bowl champions. • The running back addition strengthens Kansas City's offensive backfield ahead of the 2026 NFL season. • The move reflects the Chiefs' continued roster building to maintain their competitive edge in the AFC.

Autopsy of Celeste Rivas Hernandez finally released after law enforcement had requested it be sealed in NovemberSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxCeleste Rivas Hernandez, the 14-year-old girl whom the singer D4vd is charged with killing, died from penetrating injuries, according to an autopsy report released Wednesday.Her death was ruled a homicide in the report from the Los Angeles county medical examiner’s office that had been blocked from release for months. Continue reading...

Sources say cabinet ministers warned PM against alienating civil service after firing of official over Mandelson scandalUK politics live – latest updatesCabinet ministers have expressed concern about Keir’s Starmer’s decision to sack Olly Robbins as the Foreign Office’s top official over the Peter Mandelson vetting scandal as they warned him not to alienate the civil service, sources have told the Guardian.Several ministers spoke out about the decision to sack Robbins during a gloomy cabinet meeting on Tuesday, according to multiple government sources. Continue reading...

• NASA's Perseverance rover discovered extensive water ice deposits beneath Mars' surface in Jezero Crater using advanced ground-penetrating radar technology, with findings suggesting accessibility for future human missions. • The subsurface ice layers extend up to 300 meters deep and contain an estimated 5 million metric tons of water ice, according to data released by NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory on April 21. • Scientists believe the water deposits could support long-term human habitation and fuel production, making Mars exploration more feasible for sustained presence beyond current rover missions.

Campaigners say banks and web platforms are being told to collect data on customers visiting blocked sitesMajor Russian companies have been conscripted into a “witch-hunt” against users trying to circumvent online controls, researchers have said, as the Kremlin continues trying to cut its citizens off from the global internet.Banks and web platforms are collecting data on users of virtual private networks (VPN) tools, which obscure an individual’s real location and allow them to access sites blocked in Russia, according to an investigation by RKS global, an advocacy group for internet freedoms. Continue reading...

• Industry reporting from April 20, 2026 highlights how artificial intelligence is simultaneously accelerating cyberattacks while becoming a core defensive tool in enterprise security strategies. • Key players including Microsoft, Stellantis, and Anthropic are addressing emerging threats as AI enables faster, more scalable attack vectors across the technology sector. • The cybersecurity landscape faces competing pressures: organizations must deploy AI defenses while managing risks from AI-powered threats targeting critical infrastructure and supply chains.

PM to update state and territory leaders and is weighing options to increase oil refining in Australia. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastGood morning and welcome to our live news blog. I’m Martin Farrer with the top overnight stories. Nick Visser will take the reins shortly.Anthony Albanese will convene the national cabinet again in coming days to discuss the fuel crisis, he told the ABC’s 7.30 program last night, as the government considers options to boost domestic fuel refining capacity. Continue reading...

Documents also show PM’s choice for US ambassador was offered ‘higher tiers’ briefing before vetting was finalisedUK politics live – latest updatesThe then cabinet secretary, Simon Case, appeared to advise Keir Starmer to complete security vetting for Peter Mandelson before announcing an appointment, documents reveal.The documents released last month by the Cabinet Office as part of the disclosures over the US ambassadorial appointment also show Mandelson was offered a “higher tiers” briefing before his vetting was finalised. Continue reading...

• Palo Alto Networks issued emergency patches on April 20, 2026, for a zero-day flaw (CVE-2026-4123) in PAN-OS firewalls, exploited against 50+ US healthcare providers. • Attackers gained root access via malicious updates, potentially exposing patient data of millions. • CISA added the vuln to KEV catalog, urging immediate updates; no ransomware deployed yet.

As fossil fuel prices soar ‘the era of clean energy security must come of age’, energy secretary will sayEd Miliband will double down on Labour’s commitment to net zero in the face of the Middle East conflict this week, insisting that as fossil fuel prices soar “the era of clean energy security must come of age”.The energy secretary is set to announce a package of new policies in a speech on Tuesday in response to an expected energy crisis prompted by Donald Trump’s war with Iran. Continue reading...

Exclusive: pendant appears in 1635 painting Sir Thomas Aston at the Deathbed of His Wife that hangs in the Manchester Art GalleryA Hamnet-era mourning jewel has been rediscovered four centuries after it was immortalised in one of Britain’s most enigmatic and celebrated 17th‑century family portraits.The heart‑shaped pendant was depicted in Sir Thomas Aston at the Deathbed of His Wife, the 1635 life‑size, mourning masterpiece that was painted predominantly in black and white by the Cheshire artist John Souch. It hangs in the Manchester Art Gallery. Continue reading...

• ICICI Bank reported Q4 FY26 net profit of ₹12,949 Cr, surpassing street estimates and bringing annual profit to ₹50,000 Cr milestone. • The bank declared a ₹12 dividend per share, signaling confidence in its financial performance and shareholder returns. • Strong Q4 results reflect robust performance in India's banking sector amid evolving market conditions.