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Albanians in UK scapegoated by rightwing media and politicians, says ambassador
In a letter to the Guardian, Uran Ferizi criticises ‘obsession’ with demonising Albanians
Albanians in Britain are paying the price in schools and workplaces of being scapegoated by rightwing media and politicians, the Albanian ambassador has said.
Uran Ferizi also criticised Shabana Mahmood, the home secretary, for comments in parliament where she singled out Albanians when discussing problems with immigration.
Continue reading...Zelensky says failure of US envoys to visit Kyiv is ‘disrespectful’
US envoy Steve Witkoff and Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner have travelled to Moscow several times, but never to Kyiv.
Zelensky says failure of US envoys to visit Kyiv is ‘disrespectful’
US envoy Steve Witkoff and Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner have travelled to Moscow several times, but never to Kyiv.
Top Oil Traders Warn Worst of Demand Hit From War Is Yet to Come – Bloomberg.com
- Top Oil Traders Warn Worst of Demand Hit From War Is Yet to Come Bloomberg.com
- Opening Hormuz is the easy part. Restoring oil flows isn’t Reuters
- What the War Against Iran Means for the U.S.-South Korean Alliance War on the Rocks
- Hormuz crisis forces Japan, South Korea to rethink strategy dw.com
- Strait of Hormuz May Not Return to Normal, Whether It’s Open or Closed The New York Times
Carney names broad team to advise on tense US-Canada trade talks
Conservatives and former provincial premiers among those PM names to advisory committee on economic relations
Canada’s prime minister, Mark Carney, says his new advisory committee on economic relations with the United States will draw on the “best advice and the broadest perspectives” as the country braces for what many expect will be tense trade negotiations with its southern neighbour.
The 24-member advisory committee, announced on Tuesday, shows the prime minister’s eagerness to reach across the political spectrum to ensure Canada is “well positioned to advance its interests” at the looming trade talks.
Continue reading...Israeli soldiers punished over vandalism of Jesus statue in Lebanon
Two soldiers will be removed from combat duty and receive 30 days of military detention, Israel's military says.
Israeli soldiers punished over vandalism of Jesus statue in Lebanon
Two soldiers will be removed from combat duty and receive 30 days of military detention, Israel's military says.
South Africa’s police boss charged in connection with controversial health contract
Fannie Masemola is accused of failing in his duties to provide proper oversight in his role.
Iran sees mass redundancies from war with US and Israel
The impact is being felt by manufacturers, retailers and the digital sector, amid warnings it could get worse if the war resumes.
Iran sees mass redundancies from war with US and Israel
The impact is being felt by manufacturers, retailers and the digital sector, amid warnings it could get worse if the war resumes.
Rabbi who boasts of bulldozing Palestinian homes will light torch for Israel’s national day
Human rights campaigners say honour for Avraham Zarbiv endorses ethnic cleansing and war crimes
An extremist rabbi known for razing civilian homes in Gaza will light a torch at Israel’s independence day celebration on Tuesday, a role human rights campaigners said marked the embrace of genocide as the official “spirit of the nation”.
Avraham Zarbiv is one of 14 people chosen for their “extraordinary contribution to society and the state”, alongside a scientist, a Michelin-starred chef, a leading doctor, members of the security forces and entrepreneurs.
Continue reading...Shipping traffic through Hormuz still largely halted – Reuters
- Shipping traffic through Hormuz still largely halted Reuters
- Alternative routes for Middle East oil and gas due to Hormuz disruption Reuters
- Strait of Hormuz May Not Return to Normal, Whether It’s Open or Closed The New York Times
- If the war’s over, when does everything go back to normal? CNN
- Strait of Hormuz ship traffic briefly rose and then slowed after weekend attacks CNBC
2 Palestinians, one of them 14, killed in alleged settler attack in West Bank – The Times of Israel
- 2 Palestinians, one of them 14, killed in alleged settler attack in West Bank The Times of Israel
- Palestinian schoolboy among two killed by Israeli settlers, amid spate of attacks on education in the West Bank CNN
- Two Palestinians Killed in Israeli Shooting Near West Bank School The New York Times
- Two Palestinians killed during settler attack on West Bank village, officials say BBC
- Israeli army reservist kills 2 Palestinians, including a 14-year-old, in the occupied West Bank AP News
Iran war prompts biggest energy crisis in history: IEA; Israeli convoy kills West Bank teen biking to school; UK universities paid to surveil student protestors – Drop Site News
- Iran war prompts biggest energy crisis in history: IEA; Israeli convoy kills West Bank teen biking to school; UK universities paid to surveil student protestors Drop Site News
- Iran Update Special Report, April 20, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
- Iran war updates: Trump teases more talks; Israel, Lebanon meet in US Al Jazeera
- Second Vessel Comes Under Attack in Strait of Hormuz WSJ
- Pakistan prepares for upcoming peace talks despite US seizure of Iranian cargo ship AP News
Uber driver Michael was assaulted by passengers. He says the platform’s response added insult to injury
Drivers booted off the platform say they have little recourse to appeal as rideshare giant increasingly relies on automated systems
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Michael Thorn thought he’d suffered enough after his Uber passenger punched him in the head, sending him to hospital. But then the rideshare platform deactivated his account.
“It’s even worse than getting belted,” Thorn said.
Continue reading...Russia Forced to Slash Oil Production After Ukrainian Strikes – Reuters – The Moscow Times
- Russia Forced to Slash Oil Production After Ukrainian Strikes – Reuters The Moscow Times
- Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, April 18, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
- Russia threatens Europe as Ukraine escalates strikes on Putin’s oil industry Atlantic Council
- Ukraine strikes Russian oil refineries hours after US waives sanctions on Moscow’s oil CNN
- Exclusive: Russia cuts oil output in April, sources say Reuters
Canadian killed in shooting at Mexico’s ancient Teotihuacán pyramids
Several people were also injured in the incident on Monday at the popular tourist site, say Mexican officials, weeks before the country hosts the Fifa World Cup.
‘Cooling, not a reversal’ — Why Bulgaria’s new Russia-friendly leader is unlikely to become EU’s next Orban – The Kyiv Independent
- 'Cooling, not a reversal' — Why Bulgaria's new Russia-friendly leader is unlikely to become EU's next Orban The Kyiv Independent
- Bulgaria’s Kremlin-friendly ex-president wins election in landslide CNN
- A new foothold for Moscow in Europe after Bulgaria election The Washington Post
- Bulgarian Voters, Worn Down by Corruption, Back New Coalition The New York Times
- Could Bulgaria replace Hungary as Putin’s proxy inside the EU? Atlantic Council
Ofcom investigating Telegram over child sexual abuse material concerns
The popular messaging service told the BBC in a statement it "categorically denies Ofcom's accusations".