THE PRIVY POST

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Volume 2 • Issue No. 117 • Updated Monday, April 27, 2026 at 05:06 AM UTC

Gunman opens fire 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 unharmed, and the suspect was taken into custody.

Sources: AP News


Iran war tensions escalate as Strait of Hormuz remains blocked

Around 20,000 seafarers are stranded in the Persian Gulf as Iran effectively shuts the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S.-Israel military campaign continues, with airstrikes damaging infrastructure on Qeshm island.

Sources: AP News


King Charles III visits Washington to restore UK-US ties

King Charles III heads to Washington on a delicate mission to strengthen the UK-US relationship amid global tensions, following his mother's legacy.

Sources: AP News


Georgia wildfires destroy over 120 homes, threaten more

A fast-growing wildfire in Georgia has topped 31 square miles, destroying more than 120 homes and prompting possible evacuations.

Sources: AP News


Marathon milestone: Sabastian Sawe breaks 2-hour barrier

Sabastian Sawe shattered the marathon world record, becoming the first to run under 2 hours with a time of 1:59:30.

Sources: AP News


North Korea opens memorial museum for troops killed in Russia-Ukraine war

North Korea has opened a memorial museum for its soldiers killed while fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine.

Sources: AP News


Syria's first public trial of Assad-era officials opens in Damascus

Syria holds its first public trial of former officials from the Assad regime, marking a significant step toward accountability.

Sources: AP News


Massachusetts woman accused of killing children amid custody dispute

A Massachusetts woman has been charged with murdering her two children during a custody dispute, authorities said.

Sources: AP News


Orbán steps back after landslide loss in Hungarian elections

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán vows to rebuild after a landslide election defeat, signaling a shift in the country's political landscape.

Sources: AP News


Malian defense chief killed as jihadis seize towns and bases

Mali's defense minister was killed in an attack as jihadist rebels seized multiple towns and military bases, escalating the country's security crisis.

Sources: AP News