- Germany to maintain Ukraine aid despite political headwinds dw.com
- Zelenskyy: return of conscription-age Ukrainians from abroad is a matter of fairness Українська правда
- Ukraine strikes drone production, military support deal with Germany Al Jazeera
- Merz Says EU €90 Billion Loan for Kyiv Should Be Disbursed Now Bloomberg.com
- Ukraine agrees defense deal with Germany to help in fight against Russia AP News
Labor’s controversial algorithm tool for aged care under investigation by ombudsman
Exclusive: It follows numerous complaints made to Guardian Australia, politicians and advocacy organisations about the Integrated Assessment Tool
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The commonwealth ombudsman is investigating the government’s algorithm-based aged care assessment tool, which has been described by assessors as “cruel” and “inhumane” in its determination of home support funding for elderly Australians.
It follows hundreds of complaints made to Guardian Australia, politicians and advocacy organisations about the Integrated Assessment Tool (IAT), made mandatory in November by the Albanese government as part of aged care reforms.
Continue reading...French woman, 86, held by ICE after moving to US to reunite with long-lost love
The son of pensioner Marie-Thérèse says he worries for his mother's frail health, while she is detained in a Louisiana ICE centre.
Hegseth again skipping Ukraine meeting, will send top lieutenant instead – Politico
- Hegseth again skipping Ukraine meeting, will send top lieutenant instead Politico
- Hegseth skips Ukraine arming group meeting The Hill
- NATO chief urges allies to step up financial support for Ukraine Anadolu Ajansı
- Fedorov met with NATO head and British and German ministers before Ramstein Українські Національні Новини (УНН)
- At Ramstein, Ukraine Outlines Three-Front War Strategy: Air Defense, Battlefield and Economic Pressure UNITED24 Media
Trump and Putin just lost their ‘poster boy’ in Europe. What now for Hungary? – CNN
- Trump and Putin just lost their ‘poster boy’ in Europe. What now for Hungary? CNN
- Orbán’s defeat in Hungary election exposes GOP divide The Hill
- 5 things to know about Péter Magyar, Hungary's new prime minister NPR
- Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, April 13, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
- CPAC lands in new Hungarian PM’s crosshairs Politico
US blockade of Iran ports irresponsible and dangerous, China says
China, the biggest buyer of Iranian oil, says the US naval blockade undermines an "already fragile ceasefire".
Ukraine Patriot Crews Break the Norm, Fight Russia With Fewer Missiles – Business Insider
- Ukraine Patriot Crews Break the Norm, Fight Russia With Fewer Missiles Business Insider
- Commander says some Ukrainian Patriot crews are breaking from the norm and fighting Russian threats with fewer missiles Yahoo
- Ukrainian Air Force: Ukrainian Soldiers Down Ballistic Targets with Single Patriot Missile Мілітарний
- Ukrainian Crews Conserve Patriot Interceptors Through Single Shot Tactic HarianBasis.co
- Ukraine’s Patriot Crews Use One Interceptor Against Ballistic Missiles to Stretch Missile Stocks UNITED24 Media
China Evergrande’s billionaire boss pleads guilty to fraud
Hui Ka Yan expresses remorse in trial proceedings after collapse of world’s most indebted property developer
A former steelworker who rose to become one of China’s richest people has pleaded guilty to charges including fundraising fraud after the collapse of Evergrande, the world’s most indebted property developer.
The property group’s founder, Hui Ka Yan, “pleaded guilty and expressed remorse” in trial proceedings at a court in China’s southern city of Shenzhen against him and Evergrande, the court said in a posting on its official WeChat account. He also pleaded guilty to misuse of funds and illegally taking public deposits.
Continue reading...After losing loved ones, an Israeli and a Palestinian work together for Middle East peace – NPR
- After losing loved ones, an Israeli and a Palestinian work together for Middle East peace NPR
- Book Review: ‘The Future Is Peace,’ by Aziz Abu Sarah and Maoz Inon The New York Times
- Review: A tour through the Holy Land Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
- Bereaved Peace Activists Launch Holy Land Travelogue and Memoir fakta.co
- Israeli and Palestinian activists on new book, fight for Middle East peace Yahoo
At Auschwitz, Diaspora Jews who lived through terror march alongside Holocaust survivors – The Times of Israel
- At Auschwitz, Diaspora Jews who lived through terror march alongside Holocaust survivors The Times of Israel
- Thousands gather in Poland for the annual March of the Living on Holocaust Remembrance Day abcnews.com
- March of the Living honors Holocaust victims at Auschwitz USA Today
- APTOPIX Poland Holocaust Remembrance The Herald Journal
- Thousands gather in Krakow to honor Holocaust survivors at March of the Living The Jerusalem Post
Hamas rejects Gaza disarmament plan, Palestinian official says
The official tells the BBC that the armed group will not move forward with talks until Israel fully complies with its commitments.
Fuel protests have Ireland’s government facing possible no-confidence vote – NPR
- Fuel protests have Ireland's government facing possible no-confidence vote NPR
- Irish government survives confidence vote over handling of fuel protests AP News
- Fuel protests lead to key vote in Irish parliament BBC
- As it happened: Govt wins confidence vote, Healy-Rae resigns RTE.ie
- Michael Healy-Rae resigns as Minister of State after Government ‘let the people down’ The Irish Times
Ukraine agrees defense deal with Germany to help in fight against Russia – AP News
- Ukraine agrees defense deal with Germany to help in fight against Russia AP News
- Germany, Ukraine discuss defense, drones and reconstruction DW.com
- Ukraine strikes drone production, military support deal with Germany Al Jazeera
- Merz Says EU €90 Billion Loan for Kyiv Should Be Disbursed Now Bloomberg.com
- Berlin and Kyiv seal sweeping pact on drones, data and missiles Euronews.com
Ukraine is slowing Russia down and clawing back ground in key areas, war experts say. Here’s how it’s finding fresh wins. – Business Insider
- Ukraine is slowing Russia down and clawing back ground in key areas, war experts say. Here's how it's finding fresh wins. Business Insider
- A Crucial Weapon in Russia’s Spring Offensive: Leafy Trees The New York Times
- Ukrainian forces advanced on the Oleksandrivka axis, liberating 480 sq km and capturing demoralized Russian troops mezha.net
- EDF colonel: Ukrainians have managed to prevent Russia's spring offensive ERR
- Ukraine Latest: Russia Presses Spring Offensive, Air Attacks Intensify, Ukraine Strikes Back at Energy Targets Georgia Today
Despite Israeli firepower, Netanyahu struggles for political gains in Iran war – Reuters
- Despite Israeli firepower, Netanyahu struggles for political gains in Iran war Reuters
- Over-sold and under-delivered: Israel’s Netanyahu faces ceasefire backlash Al Jazeera
- Opinion | Israel’s War Strategy is to Avoid Peace The New York Times
- Ceasefire means Netanyahu can’t keep promises, many Israelis say as elections loom The Washington Post
- Israelis war-weary but most oppose Iran ceasefire, poll suggests BBC
Bahamas police release Michigan man questioned after wife disappeared from their boat
Brian Hooker told police that Lynette Hooker fell overboard and that strong currents carried her away
Police in the Bahamas have released without charges a Michigan man who said his wife disappeared after falling overboard from a small boat in waters off the Caribbean island country, authorities said on Monday.
Brian Hooker, of Onsted in southern Michigan, had been in police custody since 8 April – five days – after being questioned by authorities.
Continue reading...Spain approves plan to give around 500,000 undocumented migrants legal status – BBC
- Spain approves plan to give around 500,000 undocumented migrants legal status BBC
- Spanish government approves amnesty programme for undocumented immigrants Al Jazeera
- Spain finalizes amnesty measure for potentially hundreds of thousands of immigrants AP News
- Spanish immigration offices threaten strike over migrant amnesty Reuters
- Spanish Immigration Is Different Foreign Policy
France and UK to co-host talks on securing Strait of Hormuz – politico.eu
- France and UK to co-host talks on securing Strait of Hormuz politico.eu
- What will the UK’s role be in the strait of Hormuz when the Iran war ends? The Guardian
- Key U.S. Allies Plotting Way to Ice Out Trump After War The Daily Beast
- Europe Is Looking for Its Own Hormuz Fix Foreign Policy
- Hormuz mission talks to focus on sanctions, work with industry – source Reuters
Cameroon separatists to pause fighting ahead of Pope visit
The separatists say their decison reflects responsibility, restraint and respect for human dignity.
French woman, 86, held by ICE after moving to US to reunite with long-lost love
The son of pensioner Marie-Thérèse told French media he is worried for his mother's frail health as she is detained in a Louisiana ICE centre.