Iran war economic shocks will last ‘months’, says Australia’s PM
Anthony Albanese used a rare TV address to tell Australians that the "months ahead may not be easy" amid the global effects of the war.
Prominent UK pro-Palestine activists guilty of breaching protest conditions
Campaigners call verdict on Ben Jamal and Chris Nineham ‘grotesque’ and part of attempt to ‘undermine civil liberties’
Two prominent leaders in the Palestine solidarity movement in Britain have been found guilty of breaching protest conditions, in what campaigners called a “grotesque” and “shocking” decision.
Ben Jamal, 62, the director of the Palestine Solidarity Campaign (PSC), and Chris Nineham, 63, vice-chair of the Stop the War Coalition, were accused of failing to comply with conditions imposed on a protest on 18 January 2025. They were subsequently charged with public order offences.
Continue reading...Israel intensifies Lebanon attacks and hits areas not in Hezbollah’s control – bbc.com
- Israel intensifies Lebanon attacks and hits areas not in Hezbollah's control bbc.com
- Photos show the scene in Beirut's Jnah area after an Israeli airstrike hits Lebanese capital Eagle-Tribune
- 7 killed in Israeli attack in Lebanon | International | FT thefinancetoday.net
- Israeli strikes kill 17 in southern Lebanon naharnet.com
- Israel says troops will occupy parts of south Lebanon even after war Malay Mail
Israel intensifies Lebanon attacks and hits areas not in Hezbollah’s control
Attacks have continued as Israel has announced its intention to control swathes of south Lebanon.
Girl, 11, critically hurt by Iranian cluster bomb as repeated salvos target center – The Times of Israel
- Girl, 11, critically hurt by Iranian cluster bomb as repeated salvos target center The Times of Israel
- Iran launches major missile barrage hours before Passover jpost.com
- At least 14 wounded by Iranian cluster missile strike in central Israel Haaretz
- Report: Iran launches its largest missile attack at Israel so far Yahoo
- Iran launches unusually large barrage at central Israel Israel National News
Russian military plane crashes in Crimea, killing 29 people – CBS News
- Russian military plane crashes in Crimea, killing 29 people CBS News
- Russian military plane crash kills 29 in occupied Crimea bbc.com
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- At least 29 dead after Russian military plane crashes in Crimea The Guardian
- Russian military plane crashes in annexed Crimea, killing 29 people on board abcnews.com
Israel’s Message to a Broad Swath of Lebanon: Shiites Must Go – The New York Times
- Israel’s Message to a Broad Swath of Lebanon: Shiites Must Go The New York Times
- Will Lebanon implode? Israel is inflaming sectarian tensions UnHerd
- Lessons from Lebanon’s Frustration: From the Christians Yesterday to the Shia Today Arab Center Washington DC
- The Third Frustration: The Shiite Nakba Daraj
- To Lebanon With Love: History, Martyrs, and Prayer for Lebanon Catholicism.org
Russian military plane crash kills 29 in occupied Crimea
Russian authorities say a technical malfunction caused the An-26 to crash into a cliff.
‘Not our war’: UK PM to host multi-nation meeting on Hormuz crisis; backs Nato after Trump’s ‘paper tiger – timesofindia.indiatimes.com
- 'Not our war': UK PM to host multi-nation meeting on Hormuz crisis; backs Nato after Trump's 'paper tiger timesofindia.indiatimes.com
- UK will seek closer ties with EU in light of Iran war, Starmer says bbc.com
- UK's Starmer calls for closer Europe ties as Iran war strains US relations Reuters
- Starmer calls for ‘ambitious’ new UK-EU ties as Trump threatens to quit Nato The Guardian
- Asked about Trump’s NATO comments, British PM Starmer says he’ll act in UK’s interest The Times of Israel
Hungary election polls show opposition Tisza widening lead over Orban’s Fidesz – Reuters
- Hungary election polls show opposition Tisza widening lead over Orban's Fidesz Reuters
- Peter Magyar, the former Orban ally vying for power in Hungary bbc.com
- Hungary’s unfair election: Why Viktor Orbán is so hard to beat politico.eu
- Lessons for the world from tiny Hungary The Economist
- Hungary's far-right party seen as potential kingmaker in April 12 election Reuters
China is trying to play peacemaker in the Iran war – will it work?
It's a turnaround for Beijing, whose official response has been muted so far. Why is China stepping in now?
China is trying to play peacemaker in the Iran war – will it work?
It's a turnaround for Beijing, whose official response has been muted so far. Why is China stepping in now?
Thousands lose their jobs in deep cuts at tech giant Oracle
It is thought that thousands of people may have lost their jobs at Oracle, one of the world's largest tech companies.
‘It’s phenomenal!’: Excitement in Florida ahead of Artemis launch
BBC’s Leyla Khodabakhshi speaks to locals and visitors in Florida ahead of the Artemis II mission blast off.
Lost dog reunited with owner one week after she fell down a waterfall – cnn.com
- Lost dog reunited with owner one week after she fell down a waterfall cnn.com
- Injured hiker's dog rescued by helicopter week after getting lost in wild New Zealand forest CBS News
- Hiker's dog lost in a wild New Zealand forest is rescued by helicopter after strangers fund search NBC News
- Helicopter rescues dog in New Zealand Yahoo
- Missing Border Collie Reunites with Owner 1 Week After Falling Down 180-Foot Waterfall People.com
Megan Thee Stallion taken to hospital during Moulin Rouge performance
The rapper says she felt faint while performing in the Broadway show and was later diagnosed with "extreme exhaustion".
Food assistance slashed for hundreds of thousands of Rohingya refugees trapped in Bangladesh camps – npr.org
Iraq defeat Bolivia 2-1 to qualify for FIFA World Cup 2026
Goals from Ali Al-Hamadi and Aymen Hussein send Iraq to their first FIFA World Cup since 1986.
First Black astronaut candidate ‘proud’ Victor Glover will make history
First Black astronaut candidate Ed Dwight says he’s “really proud” of Victor Glover who’s set to make history.
Asia ramps up use of dirty fuels to cover energy shortfall triggered by Iran war
South Korea will delay the shutdown of coal-fired plants, while the Philippines also plans to boost the output of its coal-burning plants
Governments across Asia are ramping up their use of coal, the dirtiest fossil fuel, as they try to cover huge energy shortfalls triggered by the US-Israel war on Iran.
The move has triggered warnings from climate experts who point to coal’s devastating environmental impact, and say the energy crisis should be a wake up call for governments to invest in renewables, which can offer a more stable supply that is not exposed to price shocks.
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