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Daily news brief — 22 April 2026

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01worldCovered by 9 outlets

US indefinitely extends ceasefire with Iran

President Trump extended the US-Iran ceasefire indefinitely on April 21, hours before its expiry, to allow Pakistan-mediated peace talks to continue. Iran has accused the US of violations, including seizing an Iranian ship, while Trump warned bombing could resume without a deal.

Why it matters

The extension offers fragile relief to global markets and oil supply chains, but unresolved tensions keep economic and geopolitical risks elevated.

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  • The Straits Times
  • ABC News
  • Geo News
  • Democracy Now!
  • Democracy Now!
  • Associated Press
  • 1News
  • Times of India
  • Times of India
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Florida investigating ChatGPT role in US mass shooting

Florida's attorney general launched a criminal investigation on April 21 into whether ChatGPT played a role in a 2025 mass shooting at Florida State University. The AG stated that if the AI were human, it would face murder charges.

Why it matters

This marks a significant legal moment as authorities explore AI liability in violent crimes, raising broader questions about platform responsibility.

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  • The Straits Times
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Gaza death toll surpasses 72,500; states join genocide case against Israel

The death toll in Gaza has surpassed 72,500 since October 2023, according to a UN report. Israeli strikes continue across Gaza, while additional states have joined South Africa's genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice.

Why it matters

The growing ICJ coalition signals rising international legal pressure on Israel, with potential implications for how the conflict is governed globally.

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  • Democracy Now!

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04techCovered by 5 outlets

SpaceX Eyes $60B Deal to Acquire AI Coding Startup Cursor

SpaceX has secured an option to acquire AI coding startup Cursor for up to $60 billion, or pay $10 billion for joint development of next-generation coding tools. Cursor's valuation has risen roughly 20x since early 2025. The deal would intensify competition with OpenAI and Anthropic in the AI coding space.

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  • Gotrade News
  • TechCrunch
  • CNBC
  • Strait Times
  • NAMPA / AFP
05business

Over 70 Million Americans Receive Final Wave of April 2026 Social Security Payments

The final wave of April 2026 Social Security payments was distributed on April 22, reaching more than 70 million eligible Americans. The Wednesday deposit completed the month's scheduled benefit cycle for recipients across the country.

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  • Economic Times
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Meta to Record Employee Keystrokes and Mouse Clicks to Train Internal AI Models

Meta plans to monitor employee keystrokes and mouse clicks to gather training data for its internal AI models. The initiative raises questions about workplace privacy and the boundaries of employee consent in data collection.

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  • AI Chronicle India
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SoftBank Group Surges 9.3% on Tokyo Stock Exchange

SoftBank Group surged 9.3% on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, leading Japanese market gains alongside Advantest's 2.2% rise. Their strength lifted the Nikkei 225 higher, even as overall market breadth remained weak with more decliners than gainers.

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  • Times of India
08tech

Apple's Next Era Begins as John Ternus Becomes CEO

John Ternus has succeeded Tim Cook as Apple's CEO, marking a major leadership shift at one of the world's most influential technology companies. Ternus, previously Apple's hardware engineering chief, steps in as the company continues expanding across hardware and services.

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  • CommonWealth Magazine
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Google's Sergey Brin Leads New 'Coding Strike Team' to Challenge Competitors

Sergey Brin is leading a new internal coding team at Google aimed at advancing AI-powered developer tools. The move signals a more aggressive push to compete in the rapidly growing AI coding assistant space.

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  • AI Chronicle India
10health

FDA Approves Merck’s Once-Daily IDVYNSO™ (doravirine/islatravir)

The FDA has approved Merck's IDVYNSO, a once-daily two-drug pill for HIV-1 in virologically suppressed adults. In Phase 3 trials, it matched the efficacy of the widely used three-drug regimen BIKTARVY.

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  • Merck