Notable Events Around the World on - 2026-04-11

'Don't protect it!' - McIlroy vows to 'keep swinging' with historic Masters lead

Rory McIlroy has vowed to not "get protective" of his record lead at the halfway stage of The Masters and "keep swinging" as he attempts to defend his title at the first major of the year.

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Trump has handed JD Vance his most difficult mission yet

As the US vice-president leads peace talks with Iran, he must balance warring factions, a demanding boss and his own political future.

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Record-breaking McIlroy plans to keep 'foot on gas'

Defending champion Rory McIlroy says he plans to keep "my foot on the gas" after building a record six-shot halfway lead with a devastating second-round 65 at the Masters.

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Historic Nasa Moon mission returns safely to Earth

Artemis voyage entranced world and highlighted space race between US and China

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Record halfway lead after NINE second round birdies! | Story of Rory's round

Rory McIlroy posted a stunning seven-under-par 65 at Augusta National to hold a record 36-hole lead at The Masters!

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Final push for votes as challenger to Hungary's Orbán scents victory

As Péter Magyar's opposition movement leads in the polls, tens of thousands of anti-Orbán supporters fill Heroes' Square in Budapest.

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Magical 90 minutes tightens McIlroy's grip on the Masters

Rory McIlroy opens up a six-shot lead at the Masters - a record after 36 holes - as he tightens grip on a rare back-to-back win.

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World Leaders Push to Save Iran Talks Amid Israel’s Attacks in Lebanon

A Lebanese man stood on a pile of debris in the Corniche El Mazraa area of Beirut after the Israeli bombardment of the capital on Wednesday.

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Iran war live: US negotiators due to arrive in Pakistan for ceasefire talks

Lebanese Health Ministry says people killed in Israeli attacks since March 2 rises to 1,953 with 6,303 wounded.

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