Pope prioritises world’s fastest-growing Catholic region in major Africa tour
Leo XIV wants the world's attention on a continent vital to the Church's future, an aide says.
Frostbite is least of worries for Canada forces grappling with new Arctic reality
Across 5,200 km of Canada's Arctic, some 1,300 members of Canada's military spent two winter months on a mission to meet the challenges of a changing north.
Thousands of unpaid carers to face DWP repayment demands during overhaul
Ministers admit carer’s allowance penalties will continue while review of more than 200,000 cases is carried out
Thousands of unpaid carers will continue to be hit with hefty and potentially unfair benefit repayment demands, it has emerged, as a government initiative gets under way to fix welfare injustices that have drawn comparison to the Post Office scandal.
Ministers will on Monday launch an audit of more than 200,000 historical carer’s allowance benefit cases, with an estimated 25,000 carers issued with unlawful overpayments since 2015 likely to see their repayment debts cancelled or reduced as a result.
Continue reading...AOC wrestles with left-wing Dems as 2028 decision looms – Axios
Ukraine war briefing: Easter truce expires as both sides accuse the other of violations – The Guardian
- Ukraine war briefing: Easter truce expires as both sides accuse the other of violations The Guardian
- Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, April 12, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
- Russia Blasts Through Ukraine Cease-Fire, as Trump-Backed Talks Drift WSJ
- Ukraine and Russia accuse each other of thousands of ceasefire violations BBC
- Russia refuses to extend Easter truce unless Zelensky 'accepts its terms' France 24
Trump’s threat raises risks and leaves predicaments unchanged
The conflict is now a test of wills - Iran’s capacity to absorb strikes versus Trump’s tolerance for the war's costs.
Trump’s blockade threat raises risks and leaves predicaments unchanged
The conflict is now a test of wills - Iran’s capacity to absorb strikes versus Trump’s tolerance for the war's costs.
At least 30 killed in crush at historic fortress in Haiti – The Guardian
- At least 30 killed in crush at historic fortress in Haiti The Guardian
- Stampede at Haiti’s Citadelle Laferrière Mars a Haitian Source of Pride The New York Times
- At least 30 feared dead in crush at Haitian tourist site BBC
- At least 30 dead in stampede at Haiti’s historic Laferriere Citadel Reuters
- A stampede at a Haitian mountaintop fortress kills at least 25 people and injures dozens NBC News
Trump threatens China over Iran – Semafor
- Trump threatens China over Iran Semafor
- Trump threatens 50% tariffs on China as report suggests plans for arms shipment to Iran CNBC
- U.S. Intelligence Shows China Taking a More Active Role in Iran War The New York Times
- All The Ways China and Russia May Be Aiding Iran Against The U.S. Forbes
- Trump Threatens China With 50% Tariffs, Then A US, Venezuela Crude Offer NDTV
Trump Weighs Limited Strikes Against Iran After Peace Talks Collapse – WSJ
- Trump Weighs Limited Strikes Against Iran After Peace Talks Collapse WSJ
- Opinion | What really happened in Islamabad — and what Trump is trying now The Washington Post
- The Guardian view on US-Iran talks: Trump’s diplomacy falters as risk of war grows | Editorial The Guardian
- As diplomacy fails, Iran expert says Middle East on brink of military escalation The Jerusalem Post
- Iran talks leave Trump with tough decisions The Hill
Iran Update Special Report, April 12, 2026 – Institute for the Study of War
- Iran Update Special Report, April 12, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
- Iran peace talks hinge on Lebanon ceasefire as U.S. heads to Pakistan; Inflation spikes on soaring gas prices; Russia and Ukraine agree to Easter ceasefire Drop Site News
- The News Roundup For April 10, 2026 : 1A NPR
- Morning Briefing: April 11, 2026 Anadolu Ajansı
- Yaƙin Iran da muhimman abubuwan da ke faruwa a Najeriya da sassan duniya 09/04/2026 BBC
What is a naval blockade and how would it work in Strait of Hormuz?
Donald Trump says that the US is going to start blockading the Strait of Hormuz. What does this mean in practice?
Ireland cuts tax on motor fuel as protests grip the country – politico.eu
- Ireland cuts tax on motor fuel as protests grip the country politico.eu
- Irish police clear blockades as Dublin acts to soften fuel price blow Reuters
- Recap: Further 10c cut in excise on petrol, diesel RTE.ie
- Irish police clear demonstrators to reopen refinery as fuel protest causes chaos NBC News
- Irish PM announces €505m in fuel-cost measures after days of protests BBC
Rescuers dig through rubble after deadly Israeli strikes in south Lebanon
Rescuers are digging through rubble after a new wave of Israeli strikes across southern Lebanon killed at least 13.
Dozens feared dead in air strike on village in northeastern Nigeria
Amnesty International says more than 100 people killed in military attack on a market in Jilli village.
Nigeria: Civilians feared dead after air strike at Borno market – BBC
- Nigeria: Civilians feared dead after air strike at Borno market BBC
- At least 100 dead after military airstrike hits wrong target in Nigeria NBC News
- Scores Killed in Nigerian Military Strikes as Clashes With Militants Intensify The New York Times
- Dozens feared dead in air strike on village in northeastern Nigeria Al Jazeera
- Nigerian airstrike targeting jihadists reportedly kills at least 100 civilians The Guardian
Nigeria Air Force orders investigation after dozens killed in airstrike
There are reports that more than 100 people were killed, although the authorities have not commented.
US media trapped between oligarchy and presidency
American billionaires are gobbling up more and more media outlets.
Man City rout Chelsea 3-0 to close gap on Premier League leaders Arsenal
City score three second-half goals to crush Chelsea at Stamford Bridge and move to within six points of Arsenal.
Nigerian airstrike targeting jihadists reportedly kills at least 100 civilians
Officials confirm misfire as Amnesty gives death toll after speaking to survivors of strike on market in Yobe state
A Nigerian air force strike targeting jihadist rebels hit a market in north-east Nigeria, killing more than 100 people and injuring many others, Amnesty International and local media have said.
Officials confirmed a misfire had occurred but did not provide details.
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