Social media firms must better enforce Australia under-16 ban, watchdog says
Regulator eSafety says it has concerns about how Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube are complying with the ban.
‘Dangerous escalation’: World reacts to Israel passing death penalty law
Rights groups denounce Israeli legislation as a violation of international law that puts Palestinian prisoners at risk.
UN condemns killing of Indonesian peacekeepers in Lebanon
The UN condemned the deaths of three Indonesian peacekeepers in Lebanon, who were killed in two separate incidents.
Gazan mother reunited with evacuated daughter after two years
The girl is among at least eight children who were premature newborns when they were evacuated during heavy fighting in Gaza at the start of the war.
Palestinians convicted of deadly attacks face death penalty under new Israeli law
The new law, passed on Monday, was pushed hard by the far-right and Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir.
Israeli Knesset approves death penalty for Palestinians
Israel’s parliament has approved a law allowing the death penalty for Palestinians convicted of killing Israelis.
Air Canada CEO to retire after criticism for English-only condolence video
Michael Rousseau faced calls to resign for his message after the Air Canada crash at LaGuardia airport killed two pilots, including one French-Canadian.
The war in Iran: Key takeaways from Al Jazeera’s interview with Marco Rubio
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke to Al Jazeera’s Hashem Ahelbarra about Iran war objectives.
‘We have to destroy Iran’s ability to launch missiles’, Rubio says
Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the key to regional stability is eliminating Iran’s ability to launch missiles.
Shock, sadness and relief in town at centre of Australia’s seven-month manhunt for Dezi Freeman
Porepunkah has been in the spotlight since Dezi Freeman shot dead two police officers last year.
Israel’s parliament passes death penalty bill targeting Palestinians
Palestinian Authority calls the bill a 'war crime' against Palestinians, says it breaches the Fourth Geneva Convention.
At least 70 people killed and 30 injured in Haiti gang attack
Nearly 6,000 people forced to flee, human rights group says, as it criticises ‘abandonment’ from authorities
At least 70 people have been killed and 30 injured during an attack in Haiti’s breadbasket Artibonite region, significantly more than official estimates, a human rights group has said.
Police initially reported 16 dead and 10 injured, while a preliminary report from civil protection authorities suggested 17 had died and 19 were wounded.
Continue reading...Spain closes off its airspace to US planes involved in the Iran war – AP News
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- Key US ally blocks airspace to military flights over Iran, escalating standoff with Trump Fox News
- Spain Confirms Airspace Closed to U.S. Military Flights for Iran War WSJ
- Spain closes airspace to aircraft involved in Iran war, but US bases are being used in other ways EL PAÍS English
- Spain closes airspace to US aircraft involved in Iran war BBC
Iran Presses Houthis on Red Sea Shipping, Officials Say – Bloomberg.com
- Iran Presses Houthis on Red Sea Shipping, Officials Say Bloomberg.com
- The Saudis found an escape hatch for some of the world’s oil. The Houthis could slam it shut CNN
- Iran Looks to Houthis to Tip Scales in Red Sea Bloomberg.com
- Houthis Threaten Strait No 2 As Iran War Expands. What It Means For India NDTV
- Houthis open new front in Iran war: Will Yemeni group block Bab al-Mandeb? Al Jazeera
Rubio says NATO must be re-examined after Spain blocks US operation on Iran
Marco Rubio said it was “very disappointing” that NATO allies blocked the use of their bases for the US's war on Iran.
After Pope’s Remark, White House Defends Praying For US Troops – Barron’s
- After Pope's Remark, White House Defends Praying For US Troops Barron's
- Pope vs. Trump: Pontiff takes aim at U.S. policies Axios
- Pope Leo says God rejects prayers of leaders who wage wars Reuters
- Pope seems to rebuke Hegseth in remarks about leaders with ‘hands full of blood’ | Pope Leo XIV The Guardian
- Pope Leo opens Holy Week with plea for peace: No one can use Jesus to 'justify war' National Catholic Reporter
Ukraine Using Private Air Defense Teams To Protect Industry Against Russian Drones – The War Zone
- Ukraine Using Private Air Defense Teams To Protect Industry Against Russian Drones The War Zone
- Opinion | Ukraine’s drone army has done the incredible The Washington Post
- A Choice of Deadly Drones Is Only a Few Clicks Away for Ukrainian Troops The New York Times
- Air defence units of Ukrainian companies start intercepting drones, minister says Reuters
- Ukraine’s drone masters eye Iran war to kickstart export ambitions Defense News
US embassy reopens in Venezuela months after Maduro abduction
The US has reopened its embassy in Venezuela, nearly three months after it abducted the former leader Nicolas Maduro.
Germany’s Merz says 80 percent of Syrian immigrants should return home – France 24
- Germany's Merz says 80 percent of Syrian immigrants should return home France 24
- Germany news: Merz and Syrian president talk refugee returns dw.com
- Most Syrian refugees in Germany expected to return home in three years, Merz says BBC
- Germany's Merz says Berlin will work with Syria to return refugees Reuters
- Merz wants majority of Syrians out of Germany politico.eu
Most Syrian refugees in Germany expected to return home in three years, Merz says
Merz’s government has taken a tougher line on refugees and migrants, amid surging support for the anti-immigration AfD party.