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The US is short 10 million houses. A new White House report lays out a blueprint to fix that

By JOSH BOAK
Apr 13, 2026 12:05 pm - White House economists estimate the United States has a shortage of 10 million houses, according to a new report out Monday — and say regulatory cuts could lead to more construction to stabilize prices, increase home ownership and fuel faster economic growth.
Judge dismisses Trump’s $10B lawsuit against WSJ, Murdoch over reporting on ties to Epstein

By MEG KINNARD and JOSH BOAK
Apr 13, 2026 9:46 am - A federal judge dismissed President Donald Trump’s$10 billion defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal and Rupert Murdoch on Monday over a story on his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
Pope visits Africa and calls for peace in Algeria against Iran war’s backdrop

By NICOLE WINFIELD, AOMAR OUALI and PAOLO SANTALUCIA
Apr 13, 2026 9:07 am - Pope Leo XIV arrived in Algeria on Monday on a first-ever papal visit, calling for peace and the end of “neocolonial tendencies” in world affairs, while facing an extraordinary broadside by President Donald Trump over his criticism of the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran.
US military blocks Iranian ports to raise pressure on Tehran

By SAMY MAGDY and MIKE CORDER
Apr 13, 2026 8:18 am - The U.S. military vowed to blockade all Iranian ports starting Monday in an effort to force Tehran to open the crucial Strait of Hormuz and accept a peace deal. Iran responded with threats on all ports in the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, taking aim at U.S.-allied countries.
Trump lambasts Pope Leo XIV, extending feud over Iran war with first American pontiff

By WILL WEISSERT and JOSH BOAK
Apr 12, 2026 9:35 pm - WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump delivered an extraordinary broadside against Pope Leo XIV on Sunday night, saying he didn't think the U.S.-born global leader of the C...
At least 100 dead in Nigeria after air force 'misfire' on market, sources say

By DYEPKAZAH SHIBAYAN and HARUNA UMAR
Apr 12, 2026 2:41 pm - MAIDUGURI, Nigeria (AP) — A Nigerian Air Force strike targeting jihadi rebels hit a local market in northeastern Nigeria, killing over 100 civilians including children an...
A Syrian man buries his wife and 4 children killed in Israeli strikes on Beirut

By GHAITH ALSAYED and SALLY ABOU ALJOUD
Apr 11, 2026 8:53 pm - A Syrian man on Saturday buried his wife and four of his five children, killed in the massive wave of Israeli strikes that pounded Beirut earlier this week, laying them to rest in Deir el-Zour province in northeastern Syria.
Education secretary used fake photo in post about Black history icon

By Todd Wallack
Apr 11, 2026 8:46 pm - Education Secretary Linda McMahon lauded civil rights activist and journalist Ida B. Wells on Truth Social on Friday, part of a series of posts praising celebrated women in American history.
Pope Leo XIV denounces the ‘delusion of omnipotence’ he says fuels the US-Israeli war in Iran

By NICOLE WINFIELD
Apr 11, 2026 8:36 pm - In his strongest words yet, Pope Leo XIV on Saturday denounced the “delusion of omnipotence” that is fueling the U.S.-Israel war in Iran and demanded political leaders stop and negotiate peace.
Hungarian election rivals Orbán and Magyar make final push for votes on eve of poll

By JUSTIN SPIKE and SAM McNEIL
Apr 11, 2026 8:08 pm - The leaders of Hungary's two biggest parties held their final election rallies on Saturday to close a turbulent campaign that will reach its apex in Sunday's election.

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