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Gunmen have attacked multiple locations in Mali's capital and other cities, possibly in a coordinated effort, according to residents and the army. The army reports that unidentified armed groups targeted sites and barracks in the capital. Fighting is ongoing in several cities. Heavy gunfire and explosions were heard near Modibo KeĂŻta International Airport in Bamako, with helicopters patrolling overhead. Similar incidents occurred in Kati, near the capital, and in the northern cities of Kidal and Gao, suggesting a possible coordinated attack. Mali has long faced insurgencies from al-Qaida and Islamic State affiliates, as well as a separatist rebellion in the north.

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This photo released by Front of Azawad Liberation, shows militants on the streets in Kidal, northern, Mali, Saturday, April 25, 2026. (Front of Azawad Liberation/ ViaAP)

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Donald Trump is expected to make his first appearance as president at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner in Washington. The annual event is designed to celebrate press freedoms. But Saturday night's version could be awkward, given the Trump administration's often contentious relationship with the news media. Outsiders will be watching to see what Trump will say and how many officials from his administration will be on hand. Nearly 500 retired journalists have signed a petition urging reporters at the event to “forcefully demonstrate opposition” to anti-press efforts. The correspondents' association  says the dinner “reinforces the importance of the First Amendment in our democracy.”

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U.S. envoys are expected to travel to Pakistan to try to revive ceasefire talks with Iran. Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Islamabad late Friday, and the White House says Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will arrive in Pakistan on Saturday. The latest effort to broker a deal comes as an indefinite ceasefire has paused most fighting. Iran insists any talks between the two sides will be indirect. Iran meanwhile resumed commercial flights from Tehran's international airport for the first time since the conflict with the U.S. and Israel began two months ago. State-run TV reports that flights departed Saturday to Turkey, Oman and Saudi Arabia.

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Volunteers dig up native tree seedlings as part of a collection effort Wednesday, April 22, 2026, in Newport, R.I. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)

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Ian Delmonico, left, inspects newly collected native tree seedlings Wednesday, April 22, 2026, in Newport, R.I. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)