At least 59 Palestinians killed as Israel escalates Gaza bombardment
Israeli strikes across Gaza kill at least 59 as military issues evacuation orders for Beit Hanoon and Sheikh Zeid.
Trump makes rare criticism of Putin after Russia’s deadly Kyiv attacks
At least 12 people were killed in a Russian missile attack on the Ukrainian capital.
Two from search group that uncovered Mexico’s ‘ranch of horror’ killed – Yahoo News Canada
Alleged former members of neo-Nazi group claim its leader is Russian spy
Allegation against Rinaldo Nazzaro, founder of the Base, could shed new meaning on group’s efforts inside Ukraine
Alleged former members of an international neo-Nazi terrorist organization are claiming its Russia-based and American leader is a Kremlin spy, according to online records reviewed by the Guardian.
The allegation that Rinaldo Nazzaro, a former Pentagon contractor and founder of the Base, listed as a designated terrorist organization all over the world, is an alleged Russian intelligence asset could bring new meaning to his group’s latest effort: sabotage and assassination missions inside Ukraine to weaken the government of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Continue reading...Iran signals willingness to hold nuclear talks with Europeans
France has indicated that European powers are also ready for dialogue if Tehran shows it is seriously engaged
Owner of collapsed Dominican Republic nightclub breaks silence – New York Post
- Owner of collapsed Dominican Republic nightclub breaks silence New York Post
- The owner of a Dominican nightclub whose roof collapsed, killing 232, speaks for the first time Yahoo
- Owner of Dominican nightclub says plaster tiles often fell from ceiling years before deadly roof collapse CNN
- Nightclub Owner Says He’s ‘Completely Destroyed’ Over Roof Collapse That Killed 232, Including Ex-MLB Players People.com
- Owner of Nightclub Where Hundreds Died Finally Explains What Happened Men's Journal
China’s Shenzhou 20 astronauts arrive at Tiangong space station (video) – Space
- China's Shenzhou 20 astronauts arrive at Tiangong space station (video) Space
- Shenzhou-20 crewed spacecraft arrives at Tiangong space station SpaceNews
- China launches 3 astronauts to replace crew on Tiangong space station NBC News
- China launches Shenzhou-20 mission to Chinese space station, state media report Reuters
- China reveals Shenzhou 20 astronaut crew launching to Tiangong space station Space
Trump has quietly been hammering Yemen for six weeks – Axios
- Trump has quietly been hammering Yemen for six weeks Axios
- The US has quietly gotten into another war in the Middle East vox.com
- US airstrikes killed 12 people in Yemen’s capital, the Houthi rebels say AP News
- U.S. Airstrike Hits Yemeni Capital, Killing 12, Local Health Officials Say The New York Times
- Houthis look to use deadly US strikes to boost propaganda The Times of Israel
New details on killing of paramedics in Gaza appear to contradict IDF’s account
Haaretz report comes as supreme court gives Israeli PM more time to respond to affidavit from fired Shin Bet chief
New developments have come to light in the killing of 15 Palestinian medics and rescue workers by Israeli troops in the Gaza Strip last month, with evidence reportedly contradicting the Israel Defense Forces’ claim that soldiers did not fire indiscriminately at the medical workers.
The Israeli daily Haaretz reported on Wednesday that its analysis of the IDF’s own materials collected as part of an internal investigation into the incident contradicted the army’s claim that soldiers did not shoot indiscriminately at Palestinian ambulances and a fire engine in the early hours of 23 March.
Continue reading...Median CEO pay in US hits record high even as markets tumble
Margins between CEO pay have long been a point of contention between workers and a rallying cry for progressives.
Thousands more queue to see Pope Francis on second day of lying in state
About 61,000 people filed past the pontiff's coffin in the first 26 hours at St Peter's Basilica, Vatican says.
Businesses pare back outlook as Trump tariffs weigh on spending
From carmakers to restaurant chains, companies face financial setbacks amid tariff fears.
Spain halts controversial $7.5m deal to buy ammunition from Israeli company
PM Pedro Sanchez intervened to avoid a damaging political fallout with far-left allies in Spain's coalition government.
Is US dollar dominance at risk?
Donald Trump thinks a strong dollar is hurting US manufacturing. His team has backed the idea of currency weakening.
Can South Africa help Russia and Ukraine reach a peace deal?
As Ukraine's Zelenskyy meets South Africa's Ramaphosa in Pretoria, Moscow-allied politicians protest the state visit.
Teenage girl killed in French school stabbing attack – BBC
- Teenage girl killed in French school stabbing attack BBC
- Student Stabs 4 Others, One Fatally, at a French High School, Officials Say The New York Times
- French student arrested after stabbing attack leaves 1 dead, 3 injured at private Catholic school Fox News
- French PM calls for crackdown on knife crime after fatal high school stabbing The Guardian
- Student kills one, wounds three in French high school stabbing Reuters
China tells Trump: If you want trade talks, cancel tariffs
China denies any trade talks with the US as it calls for sweeping tariffs to be cancelled.
Made in America
Fault Lines investigates civilian deaths in Lebanon and possible war crimes involving US-made bombs used by Israel.
Trump Lashes Out at Murdoch Over Fox News Poll Record-Low Approval – Variety
- Trump Lashes Out at Murdoch Over Fox News Poll Record-Low Approval Variety
- Trump goes after Fox News for highlighting his cratering economic approval ratings CNN
- Trump calls for Rupert Murdoch to fire staff at Fox News and the Wall Street Journal The Independent
- Trump turns on Rupert Murdoch after Fox claims voters disapprove of president The Telegraph
- Trump reacts to his 'underwater' approval rating by Fox News: 'Rupert Murdoch has told me...' Times of India
Green groups decry plan to list world’s biggest meatpacking company on NYSE
Critics fear decision to list Brazil-based firm JBS, long linked to Amazon’s deforestation, will add to the climate crisis
Environmental groups are outraged that the world’s biggest meatpacking company, JBS, which has long been linked to Amazon’s deforestation, has received approval from US authorities to list on the New York Stock Exchange.
The decision, announced on Tuesday by the Securities Exchange Commission, follows reports that JBS subsidiary Pilgrim’s was the biggest donor to the inauguration committee of Donald Trump. Since taking power, Trump has reduced the independence of the SEC and other agencies, demanding their work be “controlled” by the president.
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