Iran war: What is happening on day 49 of the US-Iran conflict?
Celebrations in Lebanon as a 10-day ceasefire begins, opening the door to talks on a longer-term Israel-Lebanon deal.
Friday, April 17, 2026
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Celebrations in Lebanon as a 10-day ceasefire begins, opening the door to talks on a longer-term Israel-Lebanon deal.
Death toll from Israeli attacks on Lebanon reached 2,196 on Thursday as 10-day ceasefire announced.
Brent crude sinks by a tenth after Iran says the key waterway is open for commercial ships for the rest of the ceasefire.
Singer D4vd has been arrested in Los Angeles on suspicion of murdering a 14-year-old girl whose decomposed body was discovered in a Tesla registered to him.
Pentagon officials warned Iranian leaders to 'choose wisely' on a deal with the U.S., stating the military is 'locked and loaded' and prepared to strike Iran's energy infrastructure if necessary.
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Apple has begun production of the iPhone 18 Pro camera featuring a variable aperture system, marking the first iPhone to offer adjustable aperture for improved low-light performance and depth control.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban suffered a historic defeat as the opposition secured a landslide victory, ending his long-standing rule and prompting relief among EU leaders.
Marvel released a new trailer for 'Avengers: Doomsday' at CinemaCon, teasing Robert Downey Jr.'s debut as Doctor Doom as the heroes' most formidable adversary.
Oil prices tumbled more than 10% after Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz open amid a ceasefire deal with Lebanon.
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Politicians and industry welcome reopening of the vital waterway after throttling of traffic caused oil prices to spike.
Scientific and medical organizations across the US are urging lawmakers to reject the Trump administration's proposed 2027 budget, which includes drastic cuts to federal research agencies.
U.S. President Donald Trump announced a 10-day Israel-Lebanon ceasefire and claimed China agreed not to send weapons to Iran, prompting markets to hit new records.
Few Israelis see this truce as a way out of the conflict with Hezbollah, the BBC's Lucy Williamson writes.
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A 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon has gone into effect. It began at midnight local time (21:00 GMT).
A jury has found Live Nation and its subsidiary Ticketmaster guilty of illegally maintaining monopoly power in the ticketing market, marking a significant legal defeat for the companies.
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