Trump: US having direct talks with Iran on nuclear program
President Trump says the US is holding direct talks with Iran on its nuclear program with “a very big meeting” Saturday.
Rightwing group backed by Koch and Leo sues to stop Trump tariffs
New Civil Liberties Alliance says president’s invocation of emergency powers to impose tariffs is unlawful
A libertarian group backed by Leonard Leo and Charles Koch has mounted a legal challenge against Donald Trump’s tariff regime, in a sign of spreading rightwing opposition to a policy that has sent international markets plummeting.
The New Civil Liberties Alliance filed a suit against Trump’s imposition of import tariffs on exports from China, arguing that doing so under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) – which the president has invoked to justify the duties on nearly all countries – is unlawful.
Continue reading...Hundreds mourn Palestinian-American teen killed by Israeli forces
Footage shows the moment 14-year-old Palestinian teen Omar Mohammad Rabea was allegedly fatally shot by Israeli forces.
Trump claims US held direct nuclear talks with Iran
US president makes claim in media conference with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, while also threatening Tehran.
Rescue efforts from Myanmar’s deadly earthquake wind down as death toll hits 3,600 – AP News
- Rescue efforts from Myanmar’s deadly earthquake wind down as death toll hits 3,600 AP News
- Why Earthquake Relief Is Slow to Reach Myanmar The New York Times
- Myanmar's fatal quake deepens political turmoil with no path to peace, experts say CNBC
- Myanmar fighting continues despite post-earthquake ceasefires BBC
- Myanmar: Earthquake Response Situation Report No. 1 (As of 7 April 2025) ReliefWeb
First baby in UK born from a womb transplant – The Times
- First baby in UK born from a womb transplant The Times
- 'A little miracle': First baby born in UK to woman with transplanted womb BBC
- Woman becomes first UK womb transplant recipient to give birth The Guardian
- Baby girl becomes first child in UK to be born from womb transplant Sky News
- Surgeons behind pioneering womb transplant ‘shed tears’ at delivery of miracle baby Amy The Independent
Many native New Zealand species face threat of extinction, report finds
A three-yearly environmental update issues stark warning over biodiversity – and reports air pollution has improved in some areas
A major new report on New Zealand’s environment has revealed a worrying outlook for its unique species and highlighted declining water health, while also noting some improvements in air quality.
The ministry of the environment’s three-yearly update, Our Environment 2025, collates statistics, data and research across five domains – air, atmosphere and climate, freshwater, land, and marine – to paint a picture of the state of New Zealand’s environment.
Continue reading...Trump: Palestinians could live in redeveloped Gaza ‘freedom zone’
US President Donald Trump again pitched his idea to redevelop the Gaza Strip into what he termed a “freedom zone.”
Could US tariffs cause lasting damage to the global economy?
US President Donald Trump won't relent on tariffs despite global criticism.
Woman becomes first UK womb transplant recipient to give birth
Grace Davidson gives birth to baby Amy Isabel after receiving her sister’s womb in 2023
Surgeons are hailing an “astonishing” medical breakthrough as a woman became the first in the UK to give birth after a womb transplant.
Grace Davidson, 36, who was a teenager when diagnosed with a rare condition that meant she did not have a uterus, said she and her husband, Angus, 37, had been given “the greatest gift we could ever have asked for”.
Continue reading...PRCS calls for ‘independent’ investigation into killings of Gaza medics
Palestinian Red Crescent Society is demanding an independent investigation into Israel’s killing of 15 medics in Rafah.
UK lawyers accuse 10 Britons who fought for Israel in Gaza of war crimes
UK and international lawyers have filed a war crimes complaint against 10 Britons who fought with Israel's army in Gaza.
Annapurna: Two Sherpas Missing, Climbers Stranded in Camp 3 – Explorersweb »
Boris Johnson Attacked By Ostrich In Hilarious Video Shared By His Wife – HuffPost
- Boris Johnson Attacked By Ostrich In Hilarious Video Shared By His Wife HuffPost
- Boris Johnson Has Run-In With Feisty Ostrich During Texas Trip The New York Times
- Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson attacked by ostrich at Texas wildlife park The Independent
- Ostrich on a war path: former UK prime minister attacked on family holiday The North West Star
- Watch: Boris Johnson attacked by an ostrich The Telegraph
MSF finds malnourished children in Greek migrant camp, urges action
Doctors Without Borders raises alarm over child malnutrition in Greece’s migrant facility.
Evening Report — High alert over Jagan’s visit.. – Greatandhra.com
- Evening Report — High alert over Jagan's visit.. Greatandhra.com
- YS Jagan At Raptadu: Peak AP Politics! Gulte
- I Have The Guts to Stop Jagan, But I Won’t M9.news
- High alert over Jagan’s visit to Ramagiri Deccan Chronicle
- Former CM Jagan’s visit sparks heat in Anantapur The New Indian Express
Explosive Failure: Watch a German Rocket’s Fiery Crash on Europe’s Historic Space Launch! – The Daily Galaxy
- Explosive Failure: Watch a German Rocket's Fiery Crash on Europe's Historic Space Launch! The Daily Galaxy
- Rocket crashes back to Earth just moments after launch in Norway BBC
- Orbital Rocket Crashes After First Launch From Continental Europe The New York Times
- Isar Aerospace’s first Spectrum launch fails SpaceNews
- Isar Aerospace's rocket crash a success, 3D printing and drone warefare, Europe’s first high-voltage sea cable network Interesting Engineering
Red Crescent calls for international inquiry into Israel’s killing of Gaza paramedics
The organisation says the attack by Israeli troops on a convoy of ambulances constitutes a "fully-fledged war crime".
US outpost not given proper air defenses before deadly attack – Responsible Statecraft
US outpost not given proper air defenses before deadly attack Responsible Statecraft
‘Unacceptable and deeply concerning’: UK minister condemns Israel’s detention of British MPs – Times of India
- 'Unacceptable and deeply concerning': UK minister condemns Israel's detention of British MPs Times of India
- Abtisam Mohamed: It was about censorship, says MP denied entry to Israel BBC
- MPs expelled by Israel receive show of support from Commons colleagues The Guardian
- Britain expresses outrage after Israel prevents 2 lawmakers from visiting the occupied West Bank AP News
- Israel Turns Away 2 British Lawmakers The New York Times