What Changed the World
on April 22, 2026?

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Summary: Trump extended the Iran ceasefire beyond its planned end, renewable energy surpassed coal in global electricity for the first time since 1919, and Japan ended its ban on lethal weapons exports

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    Trump extends Iran ceasefire beyond planned Apr 22 end citing "seriously fractured Iran government"; Says truce will continue until Tehran submits "unified proposal"

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    Ember Energy Research: Renewable energy surpasses coal in global electricity generation for 1st time since 1919 in 2025; Wind & solar drive 99% of demand growth as fossil generation falls -0.2%

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    US forces board "stateless, sanctioned" oil tanker M/T Tifani in Pacific; 1st such operation beyond Middle East as "part of global effort to target Iran-linked vessels" in international waters

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    Top EU court rules Hungary breached EU law & values with 2021 Orban-era law banning LGBTQ+ content in schools & media; Landmark ruling finds "violations of rights including dignity, expression & non-discrimination"

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    Japan ends ban on lethal weapons exports, marking major shift in post-WWII pacifist policy; New guidelines permit sales of missiles, jets & warships to approved partners

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    US retail sales rise +1.7% in Mar to $752B (biggest 1yr gain); Excluding autos & gas, sales rise +0.6%; Gasoline stations' sales rise most at +16%, online retailers' +1%, food services +0.4%

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