Trump warns deadline ‘final’ as Iran pushes proposal to end war
US president says proposal not enough to avert threat to infrastructure should Iran fail to open Strait of Hormuz.
Seven Eritrean players fail to return home after international match
Several footballers have absconded in the past leaving behind what rights groups call a repressive government.
Ladysmith Black Mambazo’s ‘wise elder’ dies aged 77
Albert Mazibuko sang in the iconic South African choral group for more than 55 years.
Trump praised airman’s rescue in Iran during White House Easter event
Donald Trump praised the rescue of a downed American airman in Iran during remarks at the White House Easter Egg roll.
Greek PM vows to tackle ‘deep state’ in wake of farm fraud scandal
Kyriakos Mitsotakis calls alleged scamming of EU agricultural funds ‘a turning point’
The Greek prime minister has vowed to tackle what he has called a “deep state” he says is plaguing the country, as he sought to address a growing political crisis over a farm fraud scandal that has forced the resignation of multiple government ministers.
In a speech, aired on national TV, Kyriakos Mitsotakis attempted to limit the damage, describing the revelations as “a turning point” that had turbo-charged his commitment to rooting out entrenched corruption.
Continue reading...Libya’s oil disputes mirror Hormuz crisis, fuel European energy fears
Libyan oil sector proxy wars occur during Hormuz tensions, creating dangerous supply vulnerabilities for global markets.
US Supreme Court paves way for dismissal of Steve Bannon conviction
The order allows a lower court to consider dismissing the former Trump strategist's indictment.
Trump says he would ‘take the oil’ in Iran — except that Americans want the war to end – Politico
- Trump says he would ‘take the oil’ in Iran — except that Americans want the war to end Politico
- Trump Floats Seizing Iran Oil as He Weighs Chinese Leverage Play Bloomberg.com
- How would American ground forces take Kharg? The Economist
- "I Am A Businessman First": Trump Eyes Iran Oil As War Expands NDTV
- Trump backs away from seizing Iran's oil: 'Unfortunately, the American people would like to see us come home' Yahoo Finance
North Korea: Kim’s daughter now seen as likely heir — South – DW.com
- North Korea: Kim's daughter now seen as likely heir — South DW.com
- South Korea says intelligence shows Kim Jong Un's daughter is successor USA Today
- Seoul spy agency says it’s fair to view teen daughter of North Korean leader Kim as his heir AP News
- Kim Ju Ae: North Korea’s next likely leader named by South Korean spy agency The Independent
- What We Know About Kim Jong Un’s Teenage Daughter and Possible Heir Time Magazine
Gaza camp offers children a sense of safety
The Samir Project is offering children in Gaza a camp where they can learn, heal, and regain some sense of safety.
Israeli army fire on WHO vehicle in southern Gaza kills one, medics report
WHO driver Majdi Aslan was killed and a WHO doctor wounded, along with several other Palestinians.
Trump’s Board of Peace Gives Hamas Disarmament Deadline – The New York Times
- Trump’s Board of Peace Gives Hamas Disarmament Deadline The New York Times
- Hamas given until week’s end to accept disarmament proposal — sources The Times of Israel
- Hamas armed wing says disarmament demands not acceptable Al Jazeera
- Hamas: Disarming group will enable Israel to continue genocide The Jerusalem Post
- Hamas rules out disarmament before Israel meets ceasefire terms Middle East Eye
Gaza grandmother loses her family due to Israeli attacks
Gaza grandmother loses her family due to Israeli attacks
‘We’re sinking deeper’: Iranians brace for infrastructure strikes as Trump deadline nears
Ordinary Iranians respond to the US president's threat to destroy Iran's power plants and bridges unless it opens the Strait of Hormuz.
Live Updates: Trump’s threat to blow “everything up” if Iran won’t make a deal hangs over new ceasefire bid – CBS News
- Live Updates: Trump's threat to blow "everything up" if Iran won't make a deal hangs over new ceasefire bid CBS News
- Trump Says He’s Calling Iran’s Bluff in Eight-Minute Interview With WSJ WSJ
- 'We're sinking deeper': Iranians brace for infrastructure strikes as Trump deadline nears BBC
- Trump can’t make his mind up about the Strait of Hormuz. It’s more important than he lets on cnn.com
- Trump Moves Deadline for Iran to Open Strait of Hormuz The New York Times
Using AI to speed up Australia’s environmental approvals risks ‘robodebt-style’ failures, scientists say
Conservationists say move could push species closer to extinction and clearer environmental rules are needed instead
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Conservationists and scientists have warned a mining lobby proposal to use artificial intelligence to speed up national environmental approvals could generate “robodebt-style” failures, putting threatened species at further risk.
The Minerals Council of Australia has asked the government to spend $13m to trial the use of AI to help companies prepare applications and help the federal government make decisions.
Continue reading...Where are Iran’s power plants that Trump has threatened to destroy?
US President Trump threatens to destroy power plants, bridges by 8pm Tuesday if Iran doesn't open the Strait of Hormuz.
Israel Strikes Iran’s Largest Petrochemical Facility, Defense Minister Says – WSJ
- Israel Strikes Iran’s Largest Petrochemical Facility, Defense Minister Says WSJ
- The Next Target for the U.S. and Israel Is Iran’s Economy WSJ
- The South Pars natural gas complex is an energy lifeline for Iran AP News
- Israel hits Iran’s South Pars petrochemical plant as mediators float new ceasefire proposal MS NOW
- Israel Strikes Iran’s Largest Petrochemical Complex The New York Times
Israel kills Islamic Guards intel chief, bombs largest Iranian petrochemical plant – The Times of Israel
- Israel kills Islamic Guards intel chief, bombs largest Iranian petrochemical plant The Times of Israel
- The Latest Blows to Iran’s Leadership The New York Times
- Asghar Bagheri and Majid Khademi killed: US-Israeli strikes kill intelligence chief of Iran Revolutionary Guard, Major General Majid Khademi BBC
- IDF assassinated IRGC Intelligence chief Majid Khademi The Jerusalem Post
- Israel Kills Revolutionary Guard Spy Chief in Tehran Strike WSJ