THE PRIVY POST

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Volume 2 • Issue No. 116 • Updated Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 04:15 PM UTC

Gunman Shoots at White House Correspondents' Dinner; Trump Unharmed

Shots were fired as a gunman charged toward the ballroom at the White House correspondents' dinner. Trump was evacuated and unharmed. The suspect, a tutor and programmer from California, allegedly targeted administration officials.

Sources: AP News


Iran Talks Stumble as Top Diplomat Leaves Pakistan; Trump Halts Envoys

Iran's top diplomat returned to Pakistan after talks with the US were canceled. Trump said he called off dispatching envoys to Iran, claiming Iran presented new offers shortly after the cancellation.

Sources: AP News


Sabastian Sawe Breaks Marathon World Record by 65 Seconds

Sabastian Sawe shattered the marathon world record, breaking the fabled 2-hour barrier by 65 seconds.

Sources: AP News


At Least 16 Killed in Strikes as Chernobyl Anniversary Highlights Nuclear Risks

Strikes across Ukraine and Russia killed at least 16 people, coinciding with the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl disaster, raising warnings about nuclear risks near the plant.

Sources: AP News


Chicago Police Officer Killed, Another Critically Injured in Hospital Shooting

A Chicago police officer was killed and another critically injured in a hospital shooting. The suspect was identified and charged.

Sources: AP News


Explosive Device Kills 13 on Bus in Colombia as Violence Persists

An explosive device killed 13 and injured 38 on a bus in southwestern Colombia, highlighting ongoing violence in the region.

Sources: AP News


Humanoid Robot Beats Human World Record in Half Marathon in China

A humanoid robot broke the human world record in a half marathon race in China, marking a milestone for robotics.

Sources: AP News


Syria's First Public Trial of Assad-Era Officials Opens in Damascus

Syria held its first public trial of officials from the Assad era in Damascus, a significant step in transitional justice.

Sources: AP News


Two Former Israeli PMs Merge Parties Against Netanyahu

Two former Israeli prime ministers agreed to merge their parties to challenge Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Sources: AP News


Massachusetts Woman Accused of Killing Her Children Amid Custody Dispute

A Massachusetts woman was charged with murdering her children amid a custody dispute, shocking the local community.

Sources: AP News