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1. Iran appears to display ballistic missiles at Tehran rally

   Iranian state television has aired footage showing showed men carrying Kalashnikov-style assault rifles on a missile that resembled a Qadr ballistic missile in Tehran, on a mobile launcher, during a late-night rally on Tuesday (21 April) as possible talks in Islamabad with the United States broke down.

2. Atlanta Braves minor league catcher arrested after leaving scene of deadly hit-and-run crash, police say

   Jonathan Matos Morales, an 18-year-old from Cocoa, Florida, was arrested after the Atlanta Braves turned him in, according to authorities

3. Gentle parenting is over – it’s time to say ‘no’ to your child, according to experts

   As more parents than ever complain that schools are all too strict, Charlotte Cripps talks to authors and professors, many of whom think the problem isn’t in the schools – it’s that there aren’t enough rules at home

4. Pope Leo to visit notorious African prison in the spotlight after Trump deportations

   Pope Leo XIV is visiting one of Equatorial Guinea’s notorious prisons as his tour of Africa continues

5. Former Premier League star Michail Antonio at risk of driving ban

6. Victoria Beckham speaks out about protecting her children after Brooklyn accusations

7. Zelensky asks for Putin meeting to restart US-led peace talks

8. Why experts warn against buying basic economy flights during Iran war

9. Two planes have near-miss while approaching JFK airport

10. Black bear tranquillized by cops falls from tree to safety in 4-hour standoff

    A black bear fell from a tree to safety after being tranquillized in a four-hour standoff with police in Albany on Tuesday (21 April).