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“In appreciation of the national positions of the outgoing Prime Minister, we have decided to release the American detainee, Shelly Kittleson, on the condition that she leaves the country immediately,” Abu Mujahid al-Assaf, a security official with Kataib Hezbollah, wrote on Telegram. “This initiative will not be repeated again in the coming days. We are in a state of war resembling that imposed by the American enemy against Islam, and in such situations, many considerations are set aside.”

Toronto Blue Jays All-Star catcher Alejandro Kirk is expected to miss about six weeks after undergoing surgery to repair a fractured left thumb, manager John Schneider told reporters Tuesday (via MLB.com).The 27-year-old Kirk suffered the injury during the Jays’ 5-4 loss to the Chicago White Sox on Friday when a sharp foul tip off the bat of Austin Hays struck the bottom part of Kirk’s mitt. Soon after, Kirk was removed from the game and replaced in the lineup and behind the plate by Tyler Heineman. The loss figures to be a significant one for the defending American League champions. Kirk was…

Good morning. You’re reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day. Today’s top stories In a press conference last night, President Trump reiterated his threats against Iran’s civilian infrastructure and promised destruction if the country doesn’t accept a deal that includes the opening of the Strait of Hormuz by 8:00 p.m. ET tonight. Trump said Iran’s next move will determine whether the war winds down or escalates. President Trump speaks as Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth (center) and Chairman of the…

Myron MedcalfApr 7, 2026, 01:00 AM ETClose Covers college basketball Joined ESPN.com in 2011 Graduate of Minnesota State University, MankatoMultiple AuthorsINDIANAPOLIS — BEFORE HE could become the star of the second national championship basketball team in Michigan basketball history, Yaxel Lendeborg had to make a choice.After he simultaneously entered the 2025 NBA draft and the transfer portal after two promising years at UAB, NBA executives told him he could be a late first-round pick. But the Michigan Wolverines’ promise to develop the 6-foot-9 talent into an undeniable pro prospect — along with their seven-figure NIL offer — was too tempting…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations took a swipe at President Donald Trump on Tuesday hours before Trump’s deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, calling one of the president’s posts on Truth Social “deeply irresponsible” and “profoundly alarming.” Trump has given the Iranian regime until 8 p.m. ET to reopen the Strait of Hormuz — a key waterway — or face strikes against its power plants and bridges.  In a post Tuesday morning, Trump said, “A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again,” and, “I don’t want that to happen,…

CAIRO — Ukrainian forces are operating in western Libya under a covert deal endorsed by the West, and they used the Northern African country’s territory to strike a Russian tanker in the Mediterranean last month, two Libyan officials said Tuesday.The Russian-flagged Arctic Metagaz, carrying 61,000 tons of liquefied natural gas, was badly damaged in a suspected sea drone attack near Maltese waters early in March. It has since drifted off Libya. All 30 crew members were rescued and put on another vessel heading to the Libyan city of Benghazi, the Libyan Maritime Authority said.The tanker is part of Russia’s so-called…

De’Von Achane’s offseason workout decision sparks Dolphins trade speculation originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.The Miami Dolphins have been completely dismantling the roster this offseason, with the most notable moves being the trades of Jaylen Waddle and Minkah Fitzpatrick.AdvertisementThey also cut ties with Tua Tagovailoa, Bradley Chubb, and Tyreek Hill. The one star that hasn’t been moved is running back De’Von Achane. But that doesn’t mean he’s a lock to be on the roster come Week 1 or the end of the season.And as Ari Meirov of The 33rd…

President Donald Trump has continued to describe the war against Iran as an unqualified success, saying as recently as Monday that the United States was doing “unbelievably well,” while Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tehran had been “embarrassed and humiliated” by U.S. forces.

The most wonderful time of the golf season has arrived as the beauty of April surrounds Augusta National Golf Club. The 2026 Masters is set for another star-studded affair with an absolutely loaded 92-man field featuring the best golfers in the world all attempting to conquer the season’s first major championship and 90th edition of “a tradition unlike any other.”Rory McIlroy enters the Masters in a unique position as the reigning champion, seeking to become the first golfer since Tiger Woods (2001-02) to win consecutive green jackets. Scottie Scheffler has not been playing his best golf this year, but he’s…

FILE – Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II greets Corp. Ben Roberts-Smith from Australia, who was recently awarded the Victoria Cross, during an audience at Buckingham Palace in London, Nov. 15, 2011. Anthony Devlin/AP/PA pool hide caption toggle caption Anthony Devlin/AP/PA pool MELBOURNE, Australia — Australia’s most decorated living veteran, Ben Roberts-Smith, faces war crime charges on allegations that he killed five unarmed Afghans while serving in Afghanistan from 2009 and 2012, police and media reported on Tuesday. Police have not confirmed the name of the 47-year-old former soldier who was arrested Tuesday. But he has been widely reported in the media…