Russia sending second ship with oil to Cuba amid US blockade
Announcement comes days after Russian tanker brought some 700,000 barrels of crude to Cuba in response to energy crisis.
At least 43 people killed in ADF attack in northeast DR Congo, army says – Al Jazeera
- At least 43 people killed in ADF attack in northeast DR Congo, army says Al Jazeera
- Islamic State-linked rebels kill at least 43 in attack in eastern Congo CNN
- Lives taken, thousands displaced – please pray for the DRC opendoorsuk.org
- ISIS claims to have killed more than 60 Christians in horror Easter attack Daily Star
- Islamic State-linked rebels kill 43 in eastern Congo, army say reuters.com
At least 43 people killed in ADF attack in northeast DR Congo, army says
Attacks by the Allied Democratic Forces have intensified in recent months.
Russia’s military campaign in Ukraine stalls for first time in more than two years – France 24
- Russia's military campaign in Ukraine stalls for first time in more than two years France 24
- Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, March 31, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
- Ukraine battles a brutal Russian offensive as Iran war takes the world's focus NBC News
- Russia and Ukraine Set to Intensify War as World Focuses on Iran Bloomberg.com
- Ukraine halts Russian advances across key sectors as Moscow prepares a new offensive. Meduza analyzes the latest battlefield developments. Meduza
As war drags on, US reiterates Trump open to diplomacy with Iran
US State Department accuses Iran of attacking civilian sites as Trump shares footage of destruction of Iranian bridge.
Legal groups condemn arrival of a dozen deportees from US to Uganda
Advocates in Uganda described the deportation as an act of 'transnational repression' and pledged to fight the process.
Islamic State-linked rebels kill at least 43 in attack in eastern Congo – AP News
- Islamic State-linked rebels kill at least 43 in attack in eastern Congo AP News
- At least 43 people killed in ADF attack in northeast DR Congo, army says Al Jazeera
- Islamic State-linked rebels kill 43 in eastern Congo, army say Reuters
- Lives taken, thousands displaced – please pray for the DRC Open Doors UK & Ireland
- DR Congo: At Least 40 Killed in ADF Rebel Attack in Ituri al24news.dz
Iran Is Losing Its Grip On Iraqi Militias – The War Zone
- Iran Is Losing Its Grip On Iraqi Militias The War Zone
- Americans in Iraq warned to leave 'now' amid threats of imminent attacks NBC News
- US Embassy in Iraq warns Americans to ‘leave now’ as Middle East strikes intensify The Hill
- 'Leave Iraq now': Americans in Baghdad warned of potential Iran-aligned militia terrorist attacks ABC News
- Iran war spreads to Iraq as parallel conflict escalates Iraq Oil Report
Pope Leo’s Holy Thursday marks return to pre-Francis era practice – National Catholic Reporter
- Pope Leo's Holy Thursday marks return to pre-Francis era practice National Catholic Reporter
- Pope Leo Returns to Tradition, Washing Priests’ Feet nytimes.com
- Pope Leo’s Holy Thursday homily: ‘In this dark hour of history,’ do not shy away from your mission America Magazine
- Pope at Chrism Mass: Priests must spread Christ’s peace where death reigns Vatican News
- PHOTOS: Pope Leo XIV celebrates the Mass of the Lord’s Supper at the Vatican ewtnnews.com
UK drug exports to US spared tariffs under deal critics say will cost NHS billions
‘Partnership’ on drug pricing also gives patients in Britain greater access to potentially life-extending treatments
British drug exports to the US will escape tariffs imposed by Donald Trump as part of a controversial UK-US medicines deal that critics fear will mean less money for the NHS.
The deal will also give patients in Britain greater access to potentially life-extending drugs because the rules have been relaxed to allow the NHS to pay more for particular treatments.
Continue reading...Trump warns Tehran ‘more to follow’ after strike destroys Iran’s largest bridge
Eight people reported killed in attack on newly completed suspension bridge after strike splits structure in half
Donald Trump claimed responsibility for destroying Iran’s largest bridge, a day after he threatened to bomb the country “back to the stone ages” if a deal to end the five-week-long war he started was not reached.
The US president shared footage of part of the newly built 136 metre-high $400m B1 suspension bridge between Tehran and Karaj collapsing dramatically on to the causeway below amid a rising plume of black smoke.
Continue reading...Alleged maple syrup scam in Quebec uncovered by Canadian broadcaster
A Radio-Canada reporter noticed his maple syrup tasted odd; testing revealed it was adulterated with cane sugar
An investigation by Canada’s national broadcaster has found that a major Quebec producer has been diluting its maple syrup with cane sugar and selling the fraudulent product to grocery chains.
In a sting operation that involved false identities and covert recordings, journalists from Radio-Canada’s Enquête programme found that a low-cost syrup sold in major grocery store chains was heavily diluted.
Continue reading...Why isn’t Artemis II landing on the Moon?
The US is aiming to be the first country to land humans on the lunar surface again by 2028 - so what's this mission for?
When the Strait of Hormuz fully reopens, this will be crucial to global oil markets – MarketWatch
- When the Strait of Hormuz fully reopens, this will be crucial to global oil markets MarketWatch
- A Long Gulf War Can Starve the World. A Hormuz Transit Deal Could Save Millions. Time Magazine
- The nightmare scenario for global trade The Economist
- Hormuz disruption deepens global economic strain across trade, prices and finance UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
- After Trump's claim of a "present," data show most ships getting through Strait of Hormuz are linked to Iran CBS News
Coalition of countries discuss ‘every possible measure’ to pressure Iran into reopening strait of Hormuz
Yvette Cooper hosts virtual summit of more than 40 countries to consider coordinated action in face of closure of vital shipping lane
More than 40 countries gathered to discuss “every possible diplomatic, economic and coordinated measure” to pressurise Iran into reopening the strait of Hormuz, the UK foreign secretary has said.
After chairing a virtual summit on Thursday, Yvette Cooper said coordinated action was needed as Iran’s “reckless strikes” on international shipping and efforts to “hijack the global economy” were hitting nations from across the globe “who played no part in this conflict”.
Continue reading...Ros Atkins on…the cost of the Iran war
The BBC's Analysis Editor Ros Atkins takes a closer look at US costs as it continues its war with with Iran.
Sadiq Khan warns of ‘zero-tolerance approach’ to any repeat of Clapham disorder
London mayor says more arrests will be made after young people stormed into shops as part of social media trend
Sadiq Khan has warned against any repeat of “utterly unacceptable” scenes of disorder in Clapham earlier this week, saying culprits who assault and intimidate shop workers will face the full force of the law.
The mayor of London said more arrests would be made in the coming days, and urged anyone considering more violence over the Easter weekend to think again.
Continue reading...Priceless golden helmet from Romania stolen from Dutch museum found – Euronews.com
- Priceless golden helmet from Romania stolen from Dutch museum found Euronews.com
- Ancient golden helmet recovered more than a year after Dutch heist BBC
- Priceless ancient golden helmet stolen from Dutch museum is recovered New York Post
- ‘A wow moment’: ancient Romanian gold helmet returned in plea deal with theft suspects The Guardian
- Ancient Artifacts Stolen in Dutch Museum Heist Are Recovered nytimes.com
‘You have to be serious’: Macron criticises Trump’s mixed messages about Nato and Iran
Speaking in South Korea, the French president defended the transatlantic alliance and called for return to peace
Emmanuel Macron has sharply criticised Donald Trump’s inconsistent and often contradictory pronouncements on the Iran war and Nato, saying if “you want to be serious” it was better not to come out with something different every day.
“There is too much talk … and it’s all over the place,” the French president said on Thursday during a state visit to South Korea. “We all need stability, calm, a return to peace – this isn’t a show!”
Continue reading...Man dies in storm near Athens as Saharan dust shrouds Crete
Several regions are flooded in mainland Greece, while a Saharan dust storm envelopes the island of Crete.