El Salvador’s president proposes swapping US-deported Venezuelans with Maduro’s ‘political prisoners’
Venezuela’s chief prosecutor hits back at ‘cynical’ offer by ‘neofascist’ Salvadoran leader and demands rights for Venezuelan prisoners
El Salvador’s president, Nayib Bukele, has proposed sending 252 Venezuelans deported from the US and imprisoned in his country to Venezuela, in exchange for “political prisoners” held by Venezuela.
On Sunday, Bukele asked that the Venezuelan president, Nicolas Maduro, hand over 252 “of the political prisoners you are holding” under his proposed deal.
Continue reading...US’s Hegseth shared Yemen attack details in second Signal chat, reports say
Reports come after defence chief attracted scrutiny last month over discussions of military plans in another group chat.
‘Propaganda’: Albanese mocks Russia’s ‘you have no cards’ warning to Australia
Incendiary letter by Moscow’s envoy says Australians should be more concerned about US bases on their soil than a Russian base in Indonesia
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Russian warnings to Australia that “you have no cards” to stop Russian military activity in the Indo-Pacific have been mocked by Anthony Albanese, who has dismissed an incendiary letter from an ambassador as authoritarian “propaganda”.
The unsubstantiated spectre of a proposed Russian military airbase on Indonesian territory has loomed over the past week of Australia’s federal election campaign, with the opposition accusing the government of obfuscating and dodging questions, and the government responding that the opposition had misrepresented the Indonesian government and actively fanned Russian propaganda.
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Continue reading...Nine-year-old boy dies at popular NSW holiday spot amid spate of drownings over Easter long weekend
The child died after becoming trapped between rocks at South West Rocks on Sunday afternoon
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A nine-year-old boy has died after becoming trapped between rocks at a popular holiday spot on the New South Wales mid-north coast, amid a spate of drowning deaths over Easter.
Police and other emergency services tried to free the boy from the site at South West Rocks on Sunday afternoon but he died at the scene.
Continue reading...Is Donald Trump Breaking the Law? Seven Experts Weigh In. – The Free Press
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A death every three minutes: Why India’s roads are among the world’s deadliest
India's roads claimed over 172,000 lives in 2023 - averaging 474 deaths daily, or one every three minutes.
Israeli probe into the killings of 15 Palestinian medics in Gaza finds ‘professional failures’ – AP News
- Israeli probe into the killings of 15 Palestinian medics in Gaza finds ‘professional failures’ AP News
- ‘Professional failures’ led to killing of Palestinian medics in Gaza, says Israeli military CNN
- Palestinian Red Crescent says Israel lying about Gaza medics' killings BBC
- Israel’s Military Cites ‘Professional Failures’ in Killings of Gaza Medics The New York Times
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Could an almighty eruption destroy a dreamy Greek island?
Scientists are investigating for the first time how dangerous the island's next big one could be.
Could AI text alerts help save snow leopards from extinction?
In Pakistan, it's hoped newly-developed AI cameras could warn villagers via text to move their livestock if snow leopards enter the area.
UK set to ramp up weapons production to reduce reliance on US and French imports
Defence secretary says lessons from Ukraine highlight need for homegrown supply chain
Britain is set to significantly increase its weapons production in order to no longer rely on importing from the US and France.
This comes as British and European defence companies move away from buying US-made weaponry and equipment due to concerns over president Donald Trump making the country an unreliable military partner.
Continue reading...‘Senate Twink’ Goes Down Under After Alleged Capitol Sex Tape – The Daily Beast
‘Senate Twink’ Goes Down Under After Alleged Capitol Sex Tape The Daily Beast
Ten women, one guy: The risk-taking dating show that stirred Ethiopia
Ethiopia's answer to The Bachelor has prompted discussions about dating norms in the conservative country.
Latey: Looking for Love – how Ethiopia’s answer to The Bachelor sparked controversy – BBC
Scottish Water staff to strike for two days as pay standoff continues
Emergency repairs and quality checks for 5m people in Scotland will not be done on Tuesday and Wednesday, union says
Scottish Water staff will strike for two days from the early hours of Tuesday as a standoff over pay continues at the state-owned company.
The striking workers’ union warned that emergency repairs and quality checks to water supplied to 5 million people across Scotland would not be carried out during the action on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Continue reading...Real Madrid keep LaLiga defence alive with late goal against Athletic Club
Defending champions Real Madrid net an injury-time win in 1-0 victory against Athletic Club to keep pace with Barcelona.
Israel cancels visas for 27 French left-wing lawmakers ahead of visit – France 24
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Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, April 20, 2025 – Institute for the Study of War
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Easter photos: East meets West with celebrations around the world – AOL.com
Israeli army only finds ‘professional failures’ in Gaza aid worker killings
The Palestine Red Crescent Society denounced the Israeli report as 'full of lies'.