What is the US strategy in the Ukraine war?
Kyiv rejects ceasefire proposal that includes ceding territory to Russia.
Trump says petrol and grocery prices are down. Facts say otherwise
The US president incorrectly said that prices of petrol and eggs had dropped while home sales were good.
California’s economy surpasses Japan’s as it becomes fourth largest in world
State’s nominal GDP reaches $4.1tn, edging out Japan’s $4.02tn, ranking it behind the US, China and Germany
California’s economy has surpassed Japan’s, making the Golden state the fourth largest economy in the world, Governor Gavin Newsom announced on Thursday.
The state’s nominal GDP reached $4.1tn, according to data from the International Monetary Fund and the US Bureau of Economic Analysis, edging out Japan’s $4.02tn nominal GDP. California now ranks behind the US at $29.18tn, China at $18.74tn and Germany at $4.65tn.
Continue reading...Israel acknowledges killing aid worker in strike after initially accusing UN of ‘baseless slander’ – CNN
- Israel acknowledges killing aid worker in strike after initially accusing UN of ‘baseless slander’ CNN
- Israel Acknowledges Second Deadly Attack on Aid Workers in Gaza The New York Times
- Israeli military admits its troops killed UN worker in Gaza Strip BBC
- After Initial Denial, IDF Confirms Israeli Tank Fire Killed UN Worker in Gaza Haaretz
- Israeli military takes responsibility for attack on U.N. house in Gaza The Washington Post
English schools left to subsidise infants’ free meals after 3p funding increase, say leaders
Department for Education criticised over funding rise from £2.58 to £2.61 per child per meal in September
Primary schools in England will be forced to subsidise free school meals for infants from their own budgets after the government’s “pitiful” 3p increase in funding, according to school leaders.
The Department for Education announced that its funding for universal infant free school meals would rise from £2.58 to £2.61 per child in September, with the 3p rise well below expected inflation and wage increases facing schools.
Continue reading...‘Deepest contradictions’: Yale bans pro-Palestine group amid Ben-Gvir visit
Observers denounce punishment of pro-Palestine protesters and silence on far-right Israeli minister's visit.
Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump’s push to end DEI in K-12 schools
Critics have said Trump's order conflicts with promise to return education to schools and states.
Health of Brazil’s ex-president Bolsonaro has worsened, doctors say
The 70-year-old, who remains in intensive care, underwent intestinal surgery earlier this month - and currently faces coup charges.
Congo and M23 Agree to a Cease-Fire in Qatar – The New York Times
- Congo and M23 Agree to a Cease-Fire in Qatar The New York Times
- Congo and Rwanda to sign accord in US on peace pathway, sources say, amid talks on minerals deals Reuters
- Congo’s government and rebels say they are working toward a truce in the east AP News
- DRC government and M23 agree to halt fighting and work towards truce The Guardian
- DR Congo and M23 rebels agree ceasefire deal in Qatar talks BBC
Rome’s poor will give pope final send-off; cardinals in pre-conclave talks – National Catholic Reporter
Rome's poor will give pope final send-off; cardinals in pre-conclave talks National Catholic ReporterView Full Coverage on Google News
Gen Z increasingly listens to peers over doctors for health advice – Axios
- Gen Z increasingly listens to peers over doctors for health advice Axios
- Special Report: Trust and Health Edelman
- More young adults are trusting peers over doctors, survey shows NewsNation
- Edelman study: More patients disregard advice from docs in favor of friends Medical Marketing and Media
- Trust and Health: A Parallel Ecosystem for Gen Z Edelman
Pakistan, India go tit-for-tat as feud over Kashmir attack escalates
Pakistan and India are suspending treaties and cutting crucial ties amid an escalating feud over an attack in Kashmir.
Israeli military admits its troops killed UN worker in Gaza Strip
Israel had previously denied its troops were responsible for the killing of a UN worker with tank fire on 19 March.
Palestinian officials vote to create a vice presidency under Mahmoud Abbas
The expectation is that whoever holds the role would be the frontrunner to succeed President Mahmoud Abbas, 89.
Trump Live Updates: Latest News on Russia-Ukraine, Transgender Troops Ban and More – The New York Times
- Trump Live Updates: Latest News on Russia-Ukraine, Transgender Troops Ban and More The New York Times
- Trump: Russia not taking over Ukraine is a concession The Hill
- Donald Trump's Two-Word Message To Vladimir Putin Is Now A Hilarious Meme Yahoo
- Trump makes rare criticism of Putin after Russia’s deadly Kyiv attacks Al Jazeera
- Trump administration live updates: Trump lashes out at Putin; U.S. and China at odds on tariff talks NBC News
Video: Israeli military kills at least 28, mostly children in Gaza
Israeli military strikes on multiple sites in Khan Younis have killed dozens, mostly women and children in Gaza.
In boost to Israel, ICC Appeals Court reverses lower court ruling – The Jerusalem Post
- In boost to Israel, ICC Appeals Court reverses lower court ruling The Jerusalem Post
- ICC Appeals Chamber rules lower court must hear Israel’s challenge to jurisdiction The Times of Israel
- Situation in the State of Palestine: Appeals Chamber reverses the Pre-Trial Chamber’s decision on Israel’s challenge to the jurisdiction of the Court and remands the matter to the Pre-Trial Chamber | International Criminal Court
- International court appeals panel orders judges to reconsider Israel’s jurisdiction challenge AP News
- What's happening in West Bank, Gaza, Yemen? The Jerusalem Post
Trump to meet Atlantic editor who was added to secret Signal chat
A month earlier, Mr Goldberg was inadvertently added to a Signal group discussing an upcoming Houthi attack.
Reform UK criticised for candidates’ offensive posts – BBC
- Reform UK criticised for candidates' offensive posts BBC
- Far-Right Racism,Conspiracy Theorists and Andrew Tate Fans in Lax Leicestershire Branch HOPE not hate
- ‘They will always protect the elites over workers and communities’: Hope not Hate responds to Reform UK press conference Left Foot Forward
- Reform candidate Ronald Firman gets conduct reminder over tweets BBC
- British right-wing Reform party under scrutiny over online posts of candidates Arab News
Jair Bolsonaro’s medical condition deteriorates in hospital – Financial Times
- Jair Bolsonaro’s medical condition deteriorates in hospital Financial Times
- Health of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has worsened since surgery, doctors say CNN
- Health of Brazil's ex-president Bolsonaro has worsened, doctors say BBC
- Brazil ex-President Bolsonaro's health has worsened, says medical note Reuters
- Former Brazilian President Bolsonaro in ICU after health worsens upi.com