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BEIJING: From public silence to speaking out twice within a week, Chinese President Xi Jinping’s more direct messaging on the Iran war reflects mounting pressure from energy risks as the conflict drags on, and a push by Beijing to project greater diplomatic influence, say analysts.While Chinese officials have previously spoken out, Xi’s remarks on Apr 14 – and again on Monday (Apr 20) – were his first on the war that’s now in its eighth week. Experts say this signals Beijing’s recalculation on a conflict it initially expected to end more quickly.“I think China was content to let things unfold…

new video loaded: Israeli Strikes Kill Journalist in Southern LebanonAmal Khalil, a journalist for the Lebanese newspaper Al-Akhbar, was killed and a photojournalist, Zeinab Faraj, was injured in Israeli strikes in the town of Tayri. Rescue crews also came under fire while attempting to aid the journalists, Lebanese officials said.By Christina KelsoApril 23, 2026

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! FIRST ON FOX: Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., is calling on House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., to immediately block taxpayer funding for sex change treatment for minors, warning that billions of federal dollars could soon flow to providers like Planned Parenthood.In a letter penned to Johnson on Thursday afternoon, Hawley emphasized that “time is of the essence,” noting a current federal ban on taxpayer payments to abortion and “trans-treatment” providers is set to expire July 4.Hawley’s recent attempt to pass a similar ban in the Senate was rejected Wednesday night, putting the responsibility…

Check out the companies making headlines after the bell : Intel — Shares soared 15% after the chipmaker posted first-quarter earnings that beat Wall Street’s expectations. Intel posted adjusted earnings of 29 cents per share on revenue of $13.58 billion, while analysts polled by LSEG had expected it to earn 1 cent per share on $12.42 billion in revenue. Intel’s second-quarter forecast also was well above analysts’ expectations. Boyd Gaming — The gambling and hospitality stock slipped 7% after Boyd posted first-quarter adjusted earnings of $1.60 per share, below the $1.73 consensus from LSEG. Revenue of $997.4 million also fell…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Federal authorities on Thursday announced a sweeping takedown of suspected Mexican Mafia members and associates in Southern California, charging 43 defendants in a wide-ranging case involving murder, kidnapping, drug trafficking and extortion for allegedly turning Orange County into a “Gangsta’s Paradise.”The suspects were arrested in coordinated raids, with others already in custody expected to face federal charges in the coming weeks, according to prosecutors.Investigators say the case pulls back the curtain on how the notorious “La Eme” prison gang allegedly continued to run street-level crime from inside prison walls, using contraband cellphones…

Canada’s new ambassador to the United States said the historic ties between the two countries are “too important” to abandon completely as trade tensions are pushing Ottawa to diversify its economic relationships. Yet Ambassador Mark Wiseman was unable to say clearly when those tensions may be resolved, noting repeatedly that Canada remains ready to discuss deals to end sectoral tariffs and renew the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA).“No date has been set for any formal negotiating round as it relates to the review of CUSMA,” Wiseman told the the House of Commons foreign affairs committee after it was noted that the U.S.…

Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) shares are ripping higher in extended hours after the semiconductor giant reported a blockbuster Q1 and issued impressive guidance for the future. While revenue at $13.6 billion came in up a steady 7% on a year-over-year basis – the real catalyst was a massive bottom-line beat; $0.29 a share against just a penny per share expected by the Street.More importantly, management issued a bullish Q2 sales forecast that blew past analyst estimates, signaling that the company’s multi-year foundry turnaround and AI PC roadmap are finally hitting their stride.Including the after-hours gain, Intel stock is up nearly 90%…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The New England Patriots released a statement ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft Thursday night voicing support for head coach Mike Vrabel, who is involved in a controversy with reporter Dianna Russini.”The New England Patriots fully support Mike Vrabel’s decision to prioritize his family first, as well as his own well-being,” the statement from the Patriots said. “Mike has been open with us about his commitment to being the best version of himself for his family, this team and our fans, and we respect the steps he is taking to follow through on…

A man has died after he was struck by a car in Melbourne’s south east on Thursday night.

Washington — Chevron’s chief executive predicted travelers could see airline fares rise and fewer flights available in the coming weeks, as the standoff with Iran over the Strait of Hormuz continues to rattle global markets and drive up the price of fuel. “We’ve seen some upward pressure on gasoline prices now. I think aviation is clearly an area where it’s going to probably get worse over the next few weeks,” Chevron CEO Mike Wirth said in an interview Thursday with “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan.” “We are seeing jet fuel tighten very quickly in Europe, in Asia, and we’re seeing airlines…