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Author: Danielle Groen
Publication Date: April 8, 2026 - 06:36

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Morning Update: An 11th-hour ceasefire in Iran

April 8, 2026

Good morning. After a dizzying day of diplomatic moves, the U.S., Israel and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire – more on that below, along with Hungary’s presidential election and Canada’s next steps in space. But first:



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