The people of 20 April

Apple Inc. announces that Tim Cook will step down as chief executive officer with senior vice president of hardware engineering John Ternus taking on the role from September 1.

Business · 20 Apr · with John Ternus

Preliminary results from yesterday's election in Bulgaria reveal that the left-wing nationalist and populist Progressive Bulgaria coalition, led by former president Rumen Radev, secured a majority of seats in the National Assembly.

Politics · 20 Apr

Lebanese president Joseph Aoun announces that he is appointing a new negotiator for the next talks, former ambassador Simon Karam.

Conflict · 20 Apr · with Simon Karam

Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf says that Iran is not going to negotiate while it is being threatened.

Conflict · 20 Apr

U.S. president Donald Trump says that he is "highly unlikely" to renew the ceasefire when it expires in two days.

Conflict · 20 Apr

Argentine president Javier Milei receives the Israeli Presidential Medal of Honour from president Isaac Herzog.

World · 20 Apr · with Isaac Herzog

In Romania, the Social Democratic Party withdraws support for prime minister Ilie Bolojan of the National Liberal Party, a move that could lead to the collapse of the coalition government.

Politics · 20 Apr

The Royal Palace of Cambodia announces that King Norodom Sihamoni underwent surgery for prostate cancer in Beijing, China.

Politics · 20 Apr