US and Venezuela agree to resume diplomatic ties after Maduro captureIone WellsSouth America CorrespondentGetty ImagesVenezuela's interim president, Delcy Rodriguez and US Interior Secretary Doug Burgum agreed to work together to develop mining in Venezuela this weekThe US and Venezuela have agreed to re-establish diplomatic and consular relations. The agency said in a statement that the two...

ABC: Journalists at Australia's national broadcaster to strike over pay and possible use of AIGetty ImagesThe strike comes after 60% of ABC staff rejected management's offer of a 10% total pay rise over three yearsHundreds of journalists will walk off the job at Australia's national broadcaster on Wednesday over pay, conditions and the possible use of AI to replace them.It will be the first...

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Tim Cook stepping down as Apple CEO, John Ternus taking over 1:42 PM PDT · April 20, 2026 Apple announced on Monday that Tim Cook, who has served as Apple’s CEO since 2011, will step down. Cook was the direct successor as Apple CEO after Steve Jobs, who resigned due to health issues. Cook will remain in his role until September 1 of this year, when Senior Vice...

Israel continues airstrikes, as Iran widens regional attacks Israel continues airstrikes, as Iran widens regional attacks Audio will be available later today. Israel and the U.S. continued to strike Iran Wednesday, as the regime extended its regional attacks while preparing for the funeral of the Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.