US boards ship carrying Iran oil as Trump threatens mine-laying vessels
Central Command said it has intercepted 33 vessels since imposing a blockade on ships coming to and from Iran.
US boards ship carrying Iran oil as Trump threatens mine-laying vessels
Central Command said it has intercepted 33 vessels since imposing a blockade on ships coming to and from Iran.
US government watchdog to investigate Epstein files release
The justice department's inspector general will review the withholding and overdue release of secret files.
Iran dismisses Trump’s claim of leadership rift, says nation is ‘one soul’
Several Iranian officials share same message, emphasising what they call the 'iron unity of the nation and government'.
Venice Biennale jury excludes Russia and Israel from artist awards as EU threatens funding cut – Reuters
- Venice Biennale jury excludes Russia and Israel from artist awards as EU threatens funding cut Reuters
- How Pussy Riot Is Challenging Russia’s Return to the Venice Biennale Artnet News
- EU to cut Venice Biennale funding over Russia’s participation, Kallas says politico.eu
- Jury of Venice Art Biennale says it will exclude Israel and Russia from award consideration ynetnews
- Hyperallergic’s Guide to the 2026 Venice Biennale Hyperallergic
LaGuardia firefighter heard ‘stop’ before crash but didn’t know who it was for, report says
National Transportation Safety Board’s preliminary report further says crash prevention system didn’t generate alert
A firefighter whose truck collided with an Air Canada jet last month on a runway at New York’s LaGuardia airport, killing both pilots, heard an air traffic controller warn “stop, stop, stop” but didn’t know who it was for, federal investigators said Thursday.
The National Transportation Safety Board said in a preliminary report on the 22 March collision that a crash prevention system for air traffic controllers didn’t generate an audio or visual alert, and lights on the runway that act as a stop light for crossing traffic were on until about three seconds before the collision.
Continue reading...Hundreds of wildfires burn across Florida and Georgia
Officials in both states cite dry conditions, high winds and drought as key factors making the fires difficult to control.
Surrey police to close rape inquiry that sparked Epsom disorder
Force says it is ‘confident there was no offence’ and condemns ‘shameful’ behaviour by protesters
The investigation into reports of a rape outside a church in Epsom that led to widespread public disorder will close as police are “confident there was no offence”.
Surrey police received a report on Saturday 11 April that a woman had been raped near a church in the early hours of the morning after leaving Labyrinth nightclub in Epsom.
Continue reading...Justice Department settles lawsuit brought by Trump-Russia probe subject Carter Page – NBC News
- Justice Department settles lawsuit brought by Trump-Russia probe subject Carter Page NBC News
- Trump admin agrees to pay $1.25M to 2016 Trump adviser over surveillance Politico
- Trump administration reaches $1.25 million settlement with ex-Trump campaign adviser Carter Page CBS News
- Trump administration settles lawsuit with ex-Trump adviser Carter Page CNN
- Former Trump adviser Carter Page latest to get lucrative Justice Department payout MS NOW
Critics said Ukraine was losing the mid-range drone war. Russia’s burning trucks disagree. – Euromaidan Press
EU forges ahead with membership for Ukraine and Moldova after Orbán’s exit – politico.eu
- EU forges ahead with membership for Ukraine and Moldova after Orbán’s exit politico.eu
- Ukraine Will Push for a Path to Full EU Membership at Summit Bloomberg.com
- Ukraine doesn't need symbolic EU membership, Zelenskyy says Euronews.com
- Remarks by President António Costa at the doorstep ahead of the informal meeting of heads of state or government of 23-24 April 2026 consilium.europa.eu
- 'People are asking why they should die' – EU membership delay risks backlash Euractiv
Real Betis vs Real Madrid: La Liga – teams, start time, lineup
Real Madrid could close gap on La Liga leaders Barcelona to six points on Friday, three weeks shy of a Clasico meeting.
Trump may talk of regime infighting, but Iran seems united by strategy born of war
Tensions around US negotiations may reflect mistake of assassinating more pragmatic and experienced figures
Donald Trump has claimed that the infighting between moderates and hardliners in Iran’s leadership is so intense that Iranians have “no idea who their leader is”, but many experts questioned his analysis, saying, given the mass assassinations of senior commanders, the country had shown remarkable institutional cohesion.
Trump’s allegations of “CRAZY” splits in the Iranian leadership – the second outing for this argument in three days – is remarkable since he has previously said either he has little knowledge of the new Iranian leadership or that there has already been regime change.
Continue reading...How Trump’s Iran war is driving military dissent
From protests to quiet resistance, dissent is rising inside the United States military over the US-Israel war on Iran.
On Africa trip, the ‘quiet pope’ adopts a confident global voice – The Washington Post
- On Africa trip, the ‘quiet pope’ adopts a confident global voice The Washington Post
- Pope Leo's trip targets major obstacle to Catholicism's spread in Africa: Sorcery National Catholic Reporter
- Touring Africa, Pope Leo Raised His Voice, but Didn’t Like the Echo The New York Times
- Many African Catholics have greeted Leo’s first visit with joy. Others fear he’s lent legitimacy to strongman leaders CNN
- The journey that reveals the pontificate Vatican News
US Department of Justice watchdog to probe release of Epstein files
Lawmakers have accused the Trump administration of using heavy redactions to protect powerful figures tied to Epstein.
‘Toxic’ views of Reform UK candidates raise questions about party’s vetting
Hope Not Hate campaign identifies election hopefuls calling for a ‘white Britain’ and complaining of ‘kowtowing to the black community’
A Reform UK candidate who called for a “white Britain” and said Keir Starmer should be shot is among a number of contenders fuelling doubts about the party’s claim to have tightened up its vetting.
The past comments of Linda McFarlane and other political hopefuls have been unearthed ahead of the 7 May elections, including one who complained about “constant kowtowing to the black community” and others who endorsed the far-right activist Tommy Robinson.
Continue reading...Chinese Satellites Over Mideast Battlefield Put U.S. on Edge – WSJ
- Chinese Satellites Over Mideast Battlefield Put U.S. on Edge WSJ
- Iran Reportedly Used Chinese Satellite To Target U.S. Bases—Here’s How China And Russia Could Help Iran Forbes
- Iran used Chinese spy satellite to target US bases Financial Times
- Chinese Satellite Role in Iranian Military Targeting: 2024 Deal Detailed - News and Statistics IndexBox
- How Chinese satellites have boosted Iran’s war effort The Economist
How to let go of grudges — and why it could be good for your health – The Washington Post
How to let go of grudges — and why it could be good for your health The Washington Post
US Senate passes ICE funding resolution after ‘vote-a-rama’: What’s next?
Republicans take first step, but long road remains to break impasse over funding Donald Trump's immigration enforcement.