Iran's Guards will view military vessels approaching strait as ceasefire breach

CAIRO, April 12 (Reuters) - Iran's Revolutionary Guards ‌said on Sunday ‌that any military vessels ​attempting to approach the Strait of Hormuz will be considered ‌a violation ⁠of the two-week U.S. ceasefire and ⁠be dealt with harshly and ​decisively.

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The strait ​is ​under the control ‌and 'smart management' of Iran's Navy, the Guards said in a statement reported by ‌Iranian state media, ​adding ​it ​is "open for the ‌safe passage of ​non-military ​vessels in accordance with specific regulations".

(Reporting ​by ‌Ahmed Tolba and Hatem ​Maher; Editing by ​Alexander Smith)

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1964 Classic Rock Hit Ranked Among ‘The Greatest Songs of All Time’ Became a Career-Defining Anthem for the Kinks

In 1964, the Kinks released what would become their breakthrough hit with the song“You Really Got Me.”The single, from the English rock band’s self-titled 1964 album, peaked at No. 7 on theBillboard Hot 100on Nov. 28. 1964 and became an international hit, firmly establishing the band as one of the top British crossover acts of the 1960s.

Rolling Stoneranked “You Really Got Me” as one of the greatest songs of all time, describing theRay Davies-penned classic as a “deliberately raw rave-up” with an “immortal, blistering riff.”

"The song came out of a working-class environment," Kinks guitarist Dave Davies once told the outlet. "People fighting for something."

The song defined the Kinks

Early on, the Davies brothers knew they had a hit with “You Really Got Me.” Originally inspired by a female fan he spotted dancing at a club, Ray Davies proclaimed it to be his all-time greatest song.

"When I left the studio, I felt great. It may sound conceited, but I knew it was a great record," he once said of 'You Really Got Me," perUltimate Classic Rock. "I said I'd never write another song like it, and I haven't."

Dave Davies described the breakout Kinks hit as “such a pure record.” “It’s a love song for street kids,” he was quoted as saying in the book,You Really Got Me: The Story of the Kinks.“They’re not going to wine and dine you, even if they knew how to chat you up. ‘I want you—come ‘ere.”

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The Kinks song was covered by Van Halen

In 1978, Van Halen released a cover version of “You Really Got Me” on their debut album. While the song was a radio hit, Dave Davies felt it missed the mark.

“When I first heard Van Halen’s version of ‘You Really Got Me,’ I laughed,” the Kinks legend toldGuitar Playerin an interview. “It just seemed so exaggerated. It really misses the point of the whole meaning of the song: four working-class guys, struggling to do something different. In the original record, you can sense that in its energy, the roughness. It’s very impure.”

Still, Davies acknowledged that the Kinks had a big influence on later bands.

“It’s always very flattering for people to copy you,” he said. “We’ve been copied more than a lot of people would care to admit. Ray’smusichas impressed upon and influenced a lot of people in many different ways.”

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Israel's Ben-Gvir visits flashpoint Al-Aqsa Mosque compound

JERUSALEM, April 12 (Reuters) - Israel's far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir visited the flashpoint Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem on Sunday, saying ‌he was seeking greater access for Jewish worshippers and drawing condemnation ‌from Jordan.

The compound in Jerusalem's walled Old City is one of the most sensitive sites ​in the Middle East https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/where-is-al-aqsa-mosque-why-is-it-so-important-islam-2023-04-05/. Known to Jews as Temple Mount, it is the most sacred site in Judaism and is Islam's third-holiest site.

Under a delicate, decades-old arrangement with Muslim authorities, it is administered by a Jordanian religious foundation and ‌Jews can visit but ⁠may not pray there.

Suggestions that Israel would alter the rules have sparked outrage among Muslims and ignited violence in the ⁠past.

"Today, I feel like the owner here," Ben-Gvir said in a video filmed at the site and distributed by his office. "There is still more to do, more ​to improve. ​I keep pushing the Prime Minister (Benjamin ​Netanyahu) to do more and more — ‌we must keep rising higher and higher."

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A statement from the Jordanian foreign ministry said it considered Ben-Gvir's visit to be a violation of the status quo agreement at the site and "a desecration of its sanctity, a condemnable escalation and an unacceptable provocation".

Ben-Gvir's spokesman said the minister was seeking greater access ‌and prayer permits for Jewish visitors. He also ​said that Ben-Gvir had prayed at the ​site.

There was no immediate comment ​from Netanyahu's office. Previous such visits and statements by Ben-Gvir ‌have prompted Netanyahu announcements saying that ​there is no change ​in Israel's policy of keeping the status quo.

Muslim, Christian and Jewish sites, including Al-Aqsa had been largely closed https://www.reutersconnect.com/item/al-aqsa-mosque-reopens-after-40-day-closure-by-israel/dGFnOnJldXRlcnMuY29tLDIwMjY6bmV3c21sX01UMUFOQURMMDAwT1hBQUxB to the public during ​the Iran war https://www.reuters.com/world/iran/. ‌There was no immediate sign of unrest on Sunday after Ben-Gvir's ​visit.

(Reporting by Steven Scheer in Jerusalem and Ali Sawafta in RamallahEditing ​by Maayan Lubell and David Goodman)

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Heather Graham Recalls Being a 'Nerdy' Teen, Says Classmates Realized They Should've 'Paid Attention to Her' After First Movie

Heather Graham recently revealed how her high school classmates reacted after she landed a role in License to Drive at just 17 years old

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• Now 56, the actress recalled being a “nerdy” teen despite playing a popular cheerleader in the comedy

• Graham later went on to star in Boogie Nights, Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me and more

From teen comedies to cult classics,Heather Grahamhas built a career defined by versatility and unexpected turns.

While many audiences remember her for standout performances inBoogie NightsandAustin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me, her journey began much earlier.

At just 17, she landed a key role inLicense to Drive, a coming-of-age comedy that introduced her to Hollywood. Reflecting on that moment decades later, Graham recently recalled how her high school classmates reacted after she was cast.

“[The movie] came out right as I was graduating,” Graham told Jesse Tyler Ferguson on hisDinner's On Me Podcaston April 7. “And I think people were like, 'Oh, maybe we should have like, paid attention to her.' ”

During their conversation, Graham opened up about her teenage years, describing a version of herself far removed from the confident characters she would later portray.

In 1988’sLicense to Drive, she played Mercedes Lane, the effortlessly cool love interest — an ironic contrast to how she saw herself at the time.

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“I was nerdy…you know, I was smart and I was just like, nobody thought I was that pretty," Graham recalled. “So I got this job as like, the popular, pretty cheerleader, and I had very bad style and bad hair and makeup. Like I did not know how to like, you know, do that.”

That early role, however, set the stage for a career full of contrasts. InBoogie Nights, Graham took on the emotionally layered role of Rollergirl, a far cry from her teen comedy beginnings, while inAustin Powers, she leaned into comedy as Felicity Shagwell, a confident and playful spy. Each performance showcased a different side of her range.

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More recently, Graham has stepped into darker territory withThey Will Kill You, a horror story centered on a hotel controlled by a satanic cult,alongside Zazie Beetz,Patricia Arquette,Tom FeltonandMyha'la.

In a March 2026interview with PEOPLE, the 56-year-old actress recalled being "nervous" before filming due to her role’s physically demanding nature.

“I trained every day. It was hard, you know? It was hard,” Graham said, though she ultimately described the experience as “really fun” in the end.

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Asha Bhosle, one of India’s most versatile Bollywood singers, dies at 92

NEW DELHI (AP) — Asha Bhosle, one of India’s most versatile Bollywood singers whose performances shaped the country’s musical memory and modern cinema, has died. She was 92.

The legendary singer across genres died Sunday of multiple organ failure at Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai, Pratit Samdani, a physician at the hospital said. Her son, Anand Bhosle, told reporters that her last rites will be performed on Monday.

Asha was admitted at the hospital on late Saturday with a chest infection and exhaustion, her granddaughter Zanai Bhosle said in a social media post.

Asha’s timeless voice resonated across a film-obsessed India for nearly eight decades, recorded on about 12,000 songs. She boldly embraced cabaret and Western-influenced melodies to forge a distinct musical identity that stood uniquely apart from her sister,Lata Mangeshkar, herself a legendary voice revered as the “Melody Queen.”

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Asha’s death was widely condoled.

“I am deeply saddened” by her passing, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in a social media post.

“Her unique musical journey spanning decades has enriched our cultural heritage and touched the hearts of countless people around the world,” Modi said. “From soulful melodies to spirited compositions, her voice carried a timeless brilliance.”

Born on Sept. 8, 1933, Asha Bhosle was initiated into music by her father Dinanath Mangeshkar, who was also a trained singer. All her four siblings became accomplished singers and musicians.

Asha's first marriage, in 1949, ended in separation in 1960. Her second marriage was to iconic music composer R.D. Burman in 1980. She is survived by a son and grandchildren.

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Former HGTV Star Keith Bynum Teases New Show After “Bargain Block” Cancellation

Keith Bynum teased a potential new TV project while responding to a fan's comment on Instagram about him and his partner Evan Thomas needing a new show

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• Bynum and Thomas also shared a photo of a camera crew on Instagram

• The couple's HGTV show, Bargain Block, was canceled after five seasons amid a number of unexpected show cancellations last year

Keith Bynummight have a new TV project up his sleeve!

The former HGTV star teased a possible new show in the works while responding to a fan's comment on anInstagrampost he shared Saturday, April 4. In the post, Bynum — who hostedBargain Blockwith his partnerEvan Thomasfor five seasons beforeit was canceled last year— documented his process of painting an elaborate mural for a homeowner.

“Had a great time mural-ing for one of my favorite clients!! Can't wait for y'all to see this house finished!!” the Detroit-based designer captioned the post.

The post attracted a number of comments praising Bynum's talent, as well as some fans expressing how much they wished Bynum and Thomas would get a new show.

“You're amazing!! You guys NEED a new show,” one user wrote, prompting Bynum to reply, “Y'all might just get your wish 😮.”

Sharing similar sentiments, other fans wrote comments like, “I miss your show” and, “Another show would be so awesome!!”

Bynum continued to hint at a new project this week byrepostinga photo Thomas shared to his Instagram Stories on Wednesday, April 8.

In the shot, Thomas snapped a photo of a camera crew pointing in his direction, writing in white text over the photo, “I spy a camera guy…” He also tagged Bynum in the post.

The updates come almost one year after the starsfirst revealedBargain Blockwas canceledafter five seasons in aJune 22 Instagrampost. The fan-favorite series saw the pair working alongside real estate agent Shea Hicks-Whitfield to buy and restore abandoned homes in the Detroit area.

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After sharing the surprising news, the couple told PEOPLE in an exclusive interview that theyfirst learned about the pending cancellationin February 2025.

At the time, they say, they got an unexpected call from HGTV that forced them to rethink their priorities for their business,NINE Design + Homes, and their future.

"Six months ago, our entire business was literally derailed," Bynum recalled, revealing that their "revenue stream was built heavily off our television contracts. And we had already been moving in a direction to fulfill a fifth season when it was announced that they were not going to move forward."

"We were just not in a place at all to prepare for that," he said, admitting that "we just got caught with our pants down. And as a business owner, that's the worst feeling in the world."

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Bynum said the decision to go public about the cancellation was cathartic, as he had a lot of pent-up frustration about the situation.

"Announcing it helped release a lot of the anger that we had felt for months following [the news],” he told PEOPLE.

"We suffered for months, from February until June, and I finally was like, 'I can't take it anymore. I'm gonna say something,'" Bynum recalled, revealing that "I'm glad I did because what it did is it helped me get my anger out of me."

The show's shocking end came amid anumber of high-profile cancellations from HGTVlast year, includingChristina on the Coast, Married to Real Estate, Farmhouse Fixerand more.

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The Latest: US Vice President Vance leaves Pakistan after talks with Iran end without agreement

Vice President JD Vance said negotiations between the United States and Iran ended early Sunday without a peace deal after the Iranians refused to accept U.S. terms to not develop a nuclear weapon.

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The high-stakes talks in Pakistan ended after 21 hours, Vance said, with the vice president in constant communication with U.S. President Donald Trump and others in the administration.

“But the simple fact is that we need to see an affirmative commitment that they will not seek a nuclear weapon, and they will not seek the tools that would enable them to quickly achieve a nuclear weapon,” Vance told reporters.

The warthat has killed thousands of people and shaken global marketsentered its seventh week.

The U.S. delegation led byVanceand the Iranian delegation led by Parliament SpeakerMohammad Bagher Qalibafhad discussed how to advance a ceasefire already threatened by deep disagreements and Israel’s continued attacks against the Iranian-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon.

Here is the latest:

Pakistan calls on Iran, US to keep commitment to ceasefire

Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar called on Iran and the United States to keep their commitment to maintain a ceasefire, after both countries ended historic face-to-face talks without an agreement.

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“It is imperative that the parties continue to uphold their commitment to ceasefire,” Dar said.

He added that Pakistan will continue to play is mediating role and will try to keep facilitating the dialogue between Iran and the U.S. in coming days.

Vance leaves Pakistan after impasse in negotiations with Iran

Vice President JD Vance boarded his government plane at 7:08 a.m. local time in Islamabad, planning to depart Pakistan after he said that Iran declined to back down on developing a nuclear weapon.

That’s according to a reporter traveling with Vance.

The war with Iran started at the end of February and the extensive talks ended after 21 hours. The U.S. and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire on April 7 for negotiations.

Vance says talks with Iran ended without agreement

Vice President JD Vance said negotiations between the U.S. and the Iranians have ended without a peace deal after the Iranians refused to accept American terms to not develop a nuclear weapon.

The high-states talks ended after 21 hours, Vance said, with the vice president in constant communication with President Donald Trump and others in the administration.

“But the simple fact is that we need to see an affirmative commitment that they will not seek a nuclear weapon, and they will not seek the tools that would enable them to quickly achieve a nuclear weapon,” Vance told reporters. “That is the core goal of the president of the United States. And that’s what we’ve tried to achieve through these negotiations.”

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