THE PRIVY POST

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Volume 2 • Issue No. 117 • Updated Monday, April 27, 2026 at 12:35 AM UTC

Shots fired at White House correspondents' dinner, Trump unharmed

A gunman opened fire near the ballroom of the White House Correspondents' Association dinner; President Trump was evacuated and is safe. The suspect, a tutor and programmer from California, had aired grievances against Trump in writings to family.

Sources: AP News


Iran's top diplomat briefly visits Pakistan after US talks canceled

Iran's foreign minister made a brief visit to Islamabad as Pakistan works to restart ceasefire talks between Tehran and Washington, following Trump's cancellation of a US team's trip.

Sources: AP News


Kenyan runner Sabastian Sawe breaks 2-hour marathon barrier

Sabastian Sawe shattered the marathon milestone, finishing 30 seconds under the fabled 2-hour mark.

Sources: AP News


King Charles III plans US visit amid Iran tensions

King Charles III will follow his mother's lead in celebrating US-UK bonds, despite ongoing tensions with Iran.

Sources: AP News


Japan earthquake: Magnitude 6.1 quake strikes northern region

A magnitude 6.1 earthquake hit northern Japan; details on damage and casualties are emerging.

Sources: AP News


Georgia wildfire tops 31 square miles, threatens homes

A fast-growing wildfire in southeastern Georgia has exceeded 31 square miles, destroying over 120 homes and prompting possible evacuations.

Sources: AP News


Humanoid robot beats human world record in half marathon

A humanoid robot won a half marathon in China, surpassing the human world record and marking a milestone for robotics.

Sources: AP News


Michael Jackson biopic 'Michael' opens to $97 million, shattering records

The Michael Jackson biopic 'Michael' earned $97 million in its opening weekend, setting a new record for music biopics.

Sources: AP News


Tornadoes in northern Texas leave at least 2 dead, destroy homes

Tornadoes struck northern Texas, killing at least two people and destroying multiple homes.

Sources: AP News


Car bomb explodes outside Northern Ireland police station

A car bomb detonated outside a police station in Northern Ireland; no immediate reports of casualties.

Sources: AP News