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El Salvador’s mass trial of 486 alleged MS-13 gang members under Bukele’s anti-gang crackdown
El Salvador is conducting a historic mass trial of 486 alleged MS-13 gang members, accused of 47,000 crimes including 29,000 homicides between 2012 and 2022. The trial, part of President Nayib Bukele’...
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- A mass trial began in El Salvador on April 21–22, 2026, involving 486 alleged MS-13 gang members charged with 47,000 crimes, including 29,000 homicides, between 2012 and 2022.
- The trial includes MS-13’s national leadership, street-level leaders, program coordinators, and founders, with defendants participating via video link from prisons like the CECOT mega-prison in Tecoluca.
- President Nayib Bukele declared a ‘war’ on gangs in 2022 after MS-13 was accused of killing 87 people in a single weekend in March 2022, claiming gangs controlled 80% of Salvadoran territory.
ACCC sues Woolworths over alleged fake 'Prices Dropped' discounts
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is suing Woolworths in the Federal Court of Australia, alleging the supermarket misled customers with fake discounts under its 'Prices Dropped...
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- The ACCC alleges Woolworths contravened its own 'guardrails' for the 'Prices Dropped' program on 266 products between September 2021 and May 2023
- The Oreo Family Pack was sold at $3.50 for 696 days, then spiked to $5.00 for 22 days before being placed on 'Prices Dropped' at $4.50
- Woolworths' 'Prices Dropped' program was introduced in 2015 and remains a key promotional tool
Australia’s NDIS overhaul to cut 160,000 participants and tighten eligibility
Australia’s federal government, led by Health Minister Mark Butler, announced sweeping reforms to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) on April 22, 2026, aiming to reduce participant number...
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- Mark Butler announced NDIS eligibility reforms at the National Press Club on April 22, 2026, aiming to reduce participants from 760,000 to 600,000 by 2030, cutting 160,000+ people from the scheme.
- The NDIS’s projected cost will be reduced from $70 billion to $55 billion by 2030 under the reforms.
- New eligibility rules will shift from diagnosis-based access to functional capacity assessments, though specifics are not yet determined.
Rebel Wilson defamation trial over sexual harassment claims against co-producer and actor
The core story involves a defamation trial in the Federal Court of Australia where actor Charlotte MacInnes is suing Rebel Wilson for allegedly defaming her through social media posts. The dispute cen...
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- Charlotte MacInnes is suing Rebel Wilson for defamation over social media posts claiming MacInnes lied about a sexual harassment incident involving producer Amanda Ghost
- The incident in question occurred at Bondi Beach on September 5, 2023, where Amanda Ghost had a severe medical reaction to cold water and was assisted by MacInnes in a bath at a nearby apartment
- Rebel Wilson claims MacInnes told her the next day that she felt uncomfortable during the bath incident, which MacInnes denies
Record flooding in Wellington, NZ, causes destruction, missing person, and state of emergency
New Zealand’s capital, Wellington, was devastated by record-breaking rainfall on April 20–21, 2026, with 77 mm of rain falling in under an hour, triggering severe flooding, landslides, and structural ...
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- Philip Sutton is missing after being swept away by floodwaters in Karori, Wellington, on Monday (2026-04-21)
- Wellington recorded 77 mm (3 inches) of rain in less than an hour on Sunday night (2026-04-20), the heaviest rainfall on record for the city
- A state of emergency remains in the Wellington region despite weather warnings being downgraded
Property market trends show upper-quartile home prices falling while affordable homes rise in value
The Australian property market is experiencing divergent trends in early 2026, with upper-quartile home prices falling while more affordable properties continue to rise in value. Data from Cotality sh...
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- Sydney’s upper quartile house values (worth $2.32 million-plus) fell 2.4% in the three months to March 2026
- Melbourne’s upper quartile house values (worth about $1.37 million-plus) fell 1.9% in the three months to March 2026
- Sydney’s lower quartile house values rose 2.5% in the three months to March 2026
Blind taste test ranks store-bought Anzac biscuits, praising homemade versions
Two identical articles from THEAGE and SMH published on April 22, 2026, present a blind taste test ranking eight store-bought Anzac biscuits from worst to best. Both conclude that homemade versions fa...
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- The article headline is 'A major chain cheapie takes top spot in the not-so-great supermarket Anzac biscuit taste test'
- The article references a correction about gluten-free Anzac biscuits from Coles containing no oats
- The publication date for both articles is 2026-04-22, with timestamps 2026-04-22T04:25:43.494935 (THEAGE) and 2026-04-22T00:25:49.237327 (SMH)
Trump extends US-Iran ceasefire amid diplomatic confusion and regional tensions
On April 22, 2026, US President Donald Trump extended the ceasefire with Iran, citing Iran's internal divisions and requests from Pakistani officials, including Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and milit...
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- Donald Trump extended the US-Iran ceasefire on April 22, 2026, citing Iran's 'seriously fractured' government and requests from Pakistani officials (Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir).
- The ceasefire extension was announced via Trump's Truth Social post, with the US military maintaining the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
- US Vice-President JD Vance cancelled his planned trip to Pakistan for peace talks, which were scheduled to take place in Islamabad.
Leicester City's historic relegation to League One after financial penalties and poor form
Leicester City suffered a historic collapse in English football, being relegated to League One just five years after winning the FA Cup and ten years after their unprecedented Premier League title tri...
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- Leicester City was relegated to League One (third tier) in the 2025-26 season after finishing second-bottom in the Championship.
- Leicester won the Premier League title in 2016 at odds of 5,000 to 1, marking their most famous achievement.
- Leicester was docked six points in February 2026 for breaching the English Football League's financial rules during the 2023-24 season.
St George Illawarra Dragons coach Dean Young benches Kyle Flanagan, debuts Kade Reed, reshapes coaching staff
Dean Young made immediate changes as interim coach of the struggling St George Illawarra Dragons, benching star halfback Kyle Flanagan and giving a debut to 20-year-old Kade Reed for the high-profile ...
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- Dean Young became interim coach of the St George Illawarra Dragons on April 21, 2026, replacing Shane Flanagan.
- Kyle Flanagan was dropped from the first-choice halfback position and moved to the bench for the Anzac Day game against the Sydney Roosters on April 26, 2026.
- Kade Reed, a 20-year-old, made his NRL debut at halfback for the Dragons in the Anzac Day clash.
Yesterday
Apple CEO Tim Cook steps down, naming John Ternus as successor
Apple CEO Tim Cook announced his departure from the role on September 1, 2026, after 15 years leading the company, handing the reins to John Ternus, the senior vice president of hardware engineering. ...
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- Tim Cook will step down as Apple CEO on September 1, 2026, after 15 years in the role (since 2011).
- John Ternus, Apple’s senior vice president of hardware engineering, will succeed Cook as CEO on September 1, 2026.
- Cook will transition to the role of executive chairman, focusing on engaging with policymakers worldwide.
YouTubers trespass at Dezi Freeman’s hideout sparks police investigation
Multiple news outlets report that Victoria Police are investigating YouTubers for trespassing at the Thologolong property, where Dezi Freeman was killed on March 30, 2026, after a seven-month manhunt ...
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- Victoria Police are investigating a trespass report at the Thologolong property on April 16, 2026, linked to a YouTube video posted online.
- Dezi Freeman, 56, was shot and killed by police at the Thologolong property on March 30, 2026, after a stand-off.
- Freeman was a self-described sovereign citizen who killed Victoria Police officers Detective Leading Senior Constable Neal Thompson and Senior Constable Vadim de Waart-Hottart in Porepunkah on August 26, 2025.
NSW Treasury official charged over alleged data breach of 5,600 government documents
A NSW Treasury official, 45-year-old Jagan Ganti Venkata Satya, was charged on April 21, 2026, over the alleged unauthorized access and download of 5,600 sensitive government documents between April 1...
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- 45-year-old Jagan Ganti Venkata Satya was charged with accessing or modifying restricted data on April 21, 2026
- Police executed a search warrant at a home in Homebush West on April 21, 2026, seizing electronic devices including a hard drive
- The breach allegedly involved 5,600 sensitive government documents transferred between April 10–14, 2026
Australian government reverses aged care shower co-payment policy, funds changes via NDIS savings
The Australian federal government has reversed a controversial policy requiring older Australians to pay out-of-pocket for basic care services like showering, dressing, and continence management under...
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- Federal government will remove out-of-pocket costs for showering, dressing, and continence care under the Support at Home aged care scheme starting October 2026
- The policy reversal was announced by Health Minister Mark Butler at the National Press Club on April 21, 2026, with Aged Care Minister Sam Rae calling these services 'basics of ageing with dignity'
- The co-payment scheme, introduced in November 2025, charged older Australians up to $50 per hour for basic care like showering
Fatal pedestrian accident involving a 3-year-old girl in Caboolture, Queensland
A three-year-old girl died after being struck by a Nissan Navara utility vehicle in Caboolture, north of Brisbane, on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. The incident occurred around 6:47 PM when the vehicle was...
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- A three-year-old girl died after being struck by a Nissan Navara utility vehicle in Caboolture, north of Brisbane
- The incident occurred when the vehicle was turning right from Lynfield Drive onto Toohey Street
- The accident happened at approximately 6:47 PM on Tuesday, April 21, 2026
King Charles pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth II on her 100th birthday anniversary
King Charles marked Queen Elizabeth II’s 100th birthday anniversary on April 21, 2026, with a video tribute filmed at Balmoral Castle, calling her a 'darling Mama' and reflecting on her 70-year reign....
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- King Charles delivered a video tribute to Queen Elizabeth II on what would have been her 100th birthday (April 21, 2026)
- Queen Elizabeth II was born on April 21, 1926, and died on September 8, 2022, at age 96 after a 70-year reign
- King Charles referenced his mother as 'darling Mama' and quoted her 1940s broadcast about making the world a better place
Rebel Wilson defamation trial over sexual harassment claims and smear websites
The Federal Court of Australia is hearing a defamation case where actor Charlotte MacInnes sues Rebel Wilson for allegedly defaming her through social media posts and smear websites. The dispute cente...
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- Charlotte MacInnes is suing Rebel Wilson for defamation over social media posts claiming MacInnes withdrew a sexual harassment complaint against producer Amanda Ghost in exchange for career benefits
- The defamation trial is taking place in the Federal Court of Australia in Sydney, with testimony from Katie Case, a former employee of The Agency Group (TAG) PR firm hired by Wilson
- The Agency Group created websites (amandaghost.com and amandaghostsucks.com) accusing Amanda Ghost of being a 'madam' and 'Indian Ghislaine Maxwell' with claims of sex trafficking and procuring young women for wealthy clients
Federal government plans major NDIS cuts and reforms amid state pushback
The federal government is preparing to announce major reforms to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) on Wednesday, aiming to curb its rapid growth from over 10.3% annually to 5-6% to save ...
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- Mark Butler will address the National Press Club in Canberra on Wednesday (2026-04-23) to detail NDIS reforms, including changes to the scheme’s growth rate.
- Treasurer Jim Chalmers stated that NDIS cuts will be 'easily the most important part of the savings package' in the upcoming May federal budget.
- The NDIS grew by over 10.3% last year and is projected to cost $63 billion by 2028-29, with the government aiming to reduce annual growth to 5-6%.
Federal government plans major NDIS cuts and reforms amid state resistance
The federal government is preparing to announce major cuts to the NDIS in the upcoming May budget, with Treasurer Jim Chalmers emphasizing that NDIS savings will be the largest part of the budget pack...
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- Mark Butler will address the National Press Club in Canberra on Wednesday (2026-04-23) to detail NDIS reforms, including changes to the scheme’s growth rate.
- Treasurer Jim Chalmers stated that NDIS cuts will be 'easily the most important part of the savings package' in the upcoming May federal budget.
- The NDIS grew by over 10.3% last year and is projected to cost $63 billion by 2028-29, with the government aiming to reduce annual growth to 5-6%.
King Charles honors Queen Elizabeth II on her 100th birthday with tributes and memorial plans
King Charles paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth II on April 21, 2026, the 100th anniversary of her birth, marking a week of royal events honoring her legacy. Both ABC and the Guardian report that Charles...
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- Queen Elizabeth II would have turned 100 on April 21, 2026, marking the centenary of her birth
- King Charles delivered a video tribute to Queen Elizabeth II on her 100th birthday, filmed at Balmoral Castle in early April 2026
- Queen Elizabeth II died peacefully at Balmoral on September 8, 2022, at age 96 after a 70-year reign