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Day: April 16, 2026

This day in 1945, troops of the US 9th Armored Division liberated Oflag IV-C, Colditz Castle, one of the most noted German Army prisoner-of-war camps for captured enemy officers. #WW2

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Post date April 16, 2026

This day in 1945, troops of the US 9th Armored Division liberated Oflag IV-C, Colditz Castle, one of the most noted German Army prisoner-of-war camps for captured enemy officers. #WW2

— WWII Pictures (@WWIIpix) Apr 16, 2026

Russian missiles and drones bombard Ukraine in hourslong attack, killing at least 16 people

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Post date April 16, 2026

AP correspondent Karen Chammas reports on a Russian barrage of drones and missiles throughout Ukraine.

Republicans Break Ranks in Humiliating Snub to Trump

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Post date April 16, 2026

Floor vote forced on Haitian protections in the first GOP revolt against immigration policy.

NATO and EU clash over Europe’s expanding defense budgets

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Post date April 16, 2026

A tense dispute has emerged between the two organizations over how to allocate as much as $1 trillion annually earmarked for rearmament.

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Zelenskyy to receive international prize honoring his and Ukraine’s courage and resilience

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Post date April 16, 2026

MIDDELBURG, Netherlands (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was being awarded the prestigious International Four Freedoms Award at a ceremony Thursday for his and his nation’s courage and resilience in resisting the full-scale invasion launched more than four years ago by Russia.

Iran War Live Updates: Pakistan’s Shuttle Diplomacy Unfolds in Tehran

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Post date April 16, 2026

The status of U.S.-Iran peace talks was not clear early Thursday, a day after a Pakistani delegation arrived in the Iranian capital. President Trump said Israeli and Lebanese leaders would speak later in the day.

RT by @michaeldweiss: What’s your favorite EU-funded Orbán project? – The “tree-top walkway” with no trees? – A roundabout to nowhere? – €17,5k benches in empty villages? – Or the ghost railway in Orbán’s hometown? pic.

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Post date April 16, 2026

What’s your favorite EU-funded Orbán project?

– The “tree-top walkway” with no trees?
– A roundabout to nowhere?
– €17,5k benches in empty villages?
– Or the ghost railway in Orbán’s hometown? pic.twitter.com/VyvfRqpdqB

— Vatnik Soup (@P_Kallioniemi) April 16, 2026

Ukraine Demands Answers From Israel After Russian Shadow Fleet Ship Docks in Haifa

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Post date April 16, 2026

Ukraine asks Israel to clarify reports of a Russian shadow fleet vessel docking in Haifa with grain from occupied territories.

Trump Says Leaders From Israel and Lebanon Will Speak Thursday

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Post date April 16, 2026

Neither side confirmed a meeting. Israeli and Lebanese officials have said a cease-fire in the war against Hezbollah is under consideration.

Armed attack on Iran’s Sistan and Baluchestan province – Several police officers are k*lled

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Post date April 16, 2026