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Summary

World news headlines on April 26, 2026, include reports of a security incident at a Washington DC hotel where President Trump was rushed off stage, According to BBC. Additionally, the US president canceled a planned trip by US envoys to Pakistan for talks on the Iran war, Reuters reports. In other news, the UK is stepping up plans for potential shortages caused by the Iran war, and King Charles and Queen Camilla are set to arrive in the US for a state visit hosted by President Trump.

US & Middle East

According to BBC, President Trump canceled a planned trip by US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Pakistan for talks on the Iran war. The New York Times reports that the trip was called off, NYT. In a related development, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu ordered the army to “vigorously attack” Hezbollah in Lebanon, BBC reports.

Europe

King Charles and Queen Camilla are set to arrive in the US for a state visit hosted by President Trump, According to NYT. The visit will include a garden party, an address to Congress, and a banquet. In other news, the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster is being marked, with NYT reporting on the long-term consequences of the disaster. The UK is also stepping up plans for potential shortages caused by the Iran war, BBC reports.

Asia

In Japan, huge crowds of visitors during cherry blossom season have put a picturesque Japanese town on edge, According to NYT. Some residents are trying to take charge and address the issue of unruly tourists.

UK News

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has insisted that the “majority” of Labour MPs back his leadership, BBC reports. This comes amid increasing speculation about his judgement and leadership.

Sources: Reuters, AP, BBC

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