Global news highlights by AP
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In the US, a wildfire that has destroyed more than 100 homes in southeast Georgia triggered more evacuations Friday as the blaze threatened a wider area. In Enid, Oklahoma, residents are picking up after a powerful tornado damaged dozens of homes.
The US Justice Department has ended its criminal probe into Fed chair Jerome Powell, a move likely to clear the way for the confirmation of Powell's successor. The probe was dropped after a key Republican made clear he wouldn't let the nomination advance unless the probe was ended.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the U.S. blockade of Iranian shipping will continue "as long as it takes" for the U.S. to accomplish its war aims. Meantime, envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are heading back to Pakistan for more talks with Iran.
Ukrainians are jumping for joy at the news that nearly 200 Ukrainian soldiers returned home as part of the latest prisoner swap with Russia. On Thursday, the EU approved a loan package worth more than $100 billion to help Ukraine in its fight against Russia. (April 24)
