MIDDLE EAST LIVE 21 April: Talks unclear; Hormuz tensions continue

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Uncertainty surrounds possible US-Iran talks in Pakistan, with no confirmation yet that they will go ahead. At the same time, tensions persist in the Strait of Hormuz, raising concerns over maritime security, while the humanitarian crisis in Lebanon continues despite the ceasefire. Stay with us for live updates. App users can follow coverage here.

NYT Strands hints and answers for Tuesday, April 21 (game #779)

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Looking for a different day? A new NYT Strands puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing ‘today’s game’ while others are playing ‘yesterday’s’. If you’re looking for Monday’s puzzle instead then click here: NYT Strands hints and answers for Monday, April 20 (game #778). Strands is the NYT’s latest word game after the likes of Wordle, Spelling Bee and Connections – and it’s great fun. It can be difficult, though, so read on for my Strands hints. Want more word-based fun? Then check out my NYT Connections today and Quordle today pages for hints and answers for those games, and Marc’s Wordle today page for the original viral word game. SPOILER WARNING: Information about NYT Strands today is below, so don’t read on if you don’t want to know the answers. NYT Strands today (game #779) – hint #1 – today’s theme What is the […]

Quordle hints and answers for Tuesday, April 21 (game #1548)

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Looking for a different day? A new Quordle puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing ‘today’s game’ while others are playing ‘yesterday’s’. If you’re looking for Monday’s puzzle instead then click here: Quordle hints and answers for Monday, April 20 (game #1547). Quordle was one of the original Wordle alternatives and is still going strong now more than 1,400 games later. It offers a genuine challenge, though, so read on if you need some Quordle hints today – or scroll down further for the answers. Enjoy playing word games? You can also check out my NYT Connections today and NYT Strands today pages for hints and answers for those puzzles, while Marc’s Wordle today column covers the original viral word game. SPOILER WARNING: Information about Quordle today is below, so don’t read on if you don’t want to know the answers. Quordle today (game #1548) […]

SECURITY COUNCIL LIVE: Emergency briefing on Ukraine amid escalating Russian attacks

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The Security Council meets in emergency session at 3pm to address the escalating conflict in Ukraine. The open briefing follows a formal request from Kyiv citing a surge in Russian aerial bombardments, including devastating strikes on the city of Dnipro. Ukraine has reported that between late March and mid-April, more than 5,000 drones and missiles were launched, killing dozens of civilians and injuring hundreds more. Follow full meetings coverage below and UN News app users can follow here.

AI Is Changing Leadership Development, But Not The Way You Think

20/04/2026 0

As AI reshapes the workplace, leadership development is overdue for a rethink. But does the real opportunity lie in smarter tools, or in something more fundamental about how leaders actually grow? This post was first published on eLearning Industry. Artificial Intelligence  Source: eLearning Industry  ​Read More