- C.E.O. Choked Man Who Danced Barefoot on Cruise Ship, U.S. Says The New York Times
- CEO accused of choking man and threatening to kill him on cruise ship over barefoot dancing incident NBC News
- CEO choked out fellow traveler for dancing barefoot in ship cocktail lounge, feds say: ‘I’ll f–king kill you’ New York Post
- CEO allegedly choked, threatened to kill barefoot passenger on Virgin Voyages cruise USA Today
- CEO allegedly choked fellow cruise ship passenger over dance floor dispute: FBI Fox News
Downtown Seoul tense as court rules on President Yoon’s impeachment
Thousands of police were deployed in the vicinity of the Constitutional Court due to possible fallout from the ruling.
Tariff troubles overshadow US olive branch at NATO – dw.com
- Tariff troubles overshadow US olive branch at NATO dw.com
- Rubio Visits NATO Amid European Alarm Over Trump’s Agenda The New York Times
- Secretary of State Marco Rubio asks NATO allies to chip in with 5% GDP upi.com
- In NATO talks, Trump team puts onus on Europe to defend itself The Washington Post
- Rubio tries to reassure wary allies of US commitment to NATO as Trump sends mixed signals AP News
Hezbollah at crossroads after blows from war weaken group
The BBC's Hugo Bachega explores the future for Hezbollah in the wake of Israel's devastating attacks.
Hezbollah at crossroads after blows from war weaken group
The BBC's Hugo Bachega explores the future for Hezbollah in the wake of Israel's devastating attacks.
Hezbollah at crossroads after blows from war weaken group – BBC
- Hezbollah at crossroads after blows from war weaken group BBC
- Pretending to Disarm Hezbollah Won’t Work Foundation for Defense of Democracies
- The Hezbollah Paradox The Media Line
- Timeframe reportedly devised for disarming Hezbollah Naharnet
- Why Hezbollah Fell Georgetown Journal of International Affairs
Hungary will withdraw from ICC, government says during Netanyahu visit – The Washington Post
- Hungary will withdraw from ICC, government says during Netanyahu visit The Washington Post
- Hungary says it will pull out of ICC as Orban hosts Israel’s Netanyahu – who is wanted by the court CNN
- Hungary welcomes Netanyahu and says it will leave the International Criminal Court AP News
- The Sordid Scandal Behind Netanyahu's Weekend Trip to See Viktor Orbán Haaretz
- Netanyahu defies international arrest warrant on visit to Hungary NBC News
IDF kills Hamas commander Hassan Farhat in Lebanon strike – The Jerusalem Post
- IDF kills Hamas commander Hassan Farhat in Lebanon strike The Jerusalem Post
- Israel kills a Hamas commander in Lebanon, further testing ceasefire Reuters
- Israel’s Military Strikes Near Beirut, Killing at Least 4 The New York Times
- Israel says it killed a Hamas commander in south Lebanon strike France 24
- Lebanon airstrike takes out Hamas operative tied to rocket attacks www.israelhayom.com
Six people dead after alleged dynamite attack in Bolivia gold-mining clash
The dynamite attack is thought to be the result of two mining collectives fighting over access to gold deposits.
Katya Adler: EU talks tough on Trump tariffs in hope of U-turn
The EU has enormous economic clout as the biggest single market in the world, but does not want to risk a backlash.
Tony Mokbel freed on bail by Victorian court after ‘Lawyer X’ scandal
Court of appeal rules Mokbel to be released, saying there is a ‘strong chance’ his convictions will be quashed
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The organised crime figure Tony Mokbel will be released on bail as a consequence of the “joint criminal enterprise” Victorian police entered with Lawyer X, Nicola Gobbo, a court has found.
The Victorian court of appeal ruled on Friday that Mokbel should be released and that there was a “very strong” chance his remaining convictions would be quashed.
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Continue reading...Trump says he thinks Iran wants direct talks with US
US president says Iran initially wanted talks through intermediaries, but he thinks Tehran has changed its position.
What is live shopping and will it take off?
Big in Asia, live shopping involves brands putting on live shows to sell direct to shoppers.
Cross-Channel train services to be cheaper to run as operator cuts charges
LSPH chief executive announces ‘groundbreaking proposal’ intended to grow international rail travel from the UK
Cross-Channel train services serving new destinations will be cheaper to run under a scheme to grow international rail travel from the UK.
London St Pancras Highspeed (LSPH), which owns and operates the railway and stations from the capital to the Channel tunnel, said it would slash charges for operators planning new routes.
Continue reading...Tasmania’s Dark Mofo is back with a bang – and a car crash: festival announces 2025 program
After a year off, the often controversial art festival returns, having signed a new three-year funding deal with the state government
A two-hour performance work involving an artist and a stunt driver culminating in a head-on car crash, a man being crushed by sand in a giant hourglass, and an open invitation to scream, are among some of the artworks heading to Tasmania’s Dark Mofo festival, which is back this winter after taking a fallow year.
The annual art festival, created by David Walsh’s Museum of Old and New Art (Mona) and well known for its often controversial, confronting and humorous spirit, was called off last year so organisers could take stock of “changing conditions and rising costs” to ensure its future. Many festivals around Australia have been cancelled in the last two years, including Dark Mofo’s summer equivalent, Mona Foma, which finished in 2024 after 16 years.
Continue reading...Rubio in hot seat as he faces European leaders at NATO headquarters – ABC News
- Rubio in hot seat as he faces European leaders at NATO headquarters ABC News
- Rubio Visits NATO Amid European Alarm Over Trump’s Agenda The New York Times
- Poilievre says Canada, not U.S., will set its own defence budget as Trump pushes for 5% NATO spending target The Globe and Mail
- Europe and Canada say they’ll spend more on defense, but are cool on US demands AP News
- Travel to Brussels, April 2-4, 2025 U.S. Department of State (.gov)
Lithuanians bid farewell to 4 US soldiers who died during training exercise – ABC News
- Lithuanians bid farewell to 4 US soldiers who died during training exercise ABC News
- Fourth U.S. Soldier Is Found Dead in Lithuania The New York Times
- PRESS RELEASE – Fourth U.S. Soldier found deceased europeafrica.army.mil
- Army identifies final soldier found deceased in Lithuania peat bog Military Times
- Lithuanians bid farewell to 4 U.S. soldiers who died during training exercise NBC News
Russia escapes Trump Tariffs, as envoy pushes deals with Washington – NPR
- Russia escapes Trump Tariffs, as envoy pushes deals with Washington NPR
- Russia’s Escape From Trump’s Tariffs Raises Questions The New York Times
- Russia not on Trump's tariff list BBC
- Trump's tariffs list is missing one big country: Russia Axios
- Ukraine war latest: Putin avoids Trump tariff as Kyiv soldiers hold out in monastery The Independent
Trump’s tariffs threaten US weapons production – Politico
- Trump’s tariffs threaten US weapons production Politico
- Ukraine's navy responds to reports US was 'angry' at sinking of Russia's Moskva Black Sea flagship The Kyiv Independent
- Analysis: Trump’s Tariffs Could Hit Gun Industry Hard [Member Exclusive] The Reload
- Tariffs stir uncertainty over future of Gun Prices and Second Amendment Access WRGB
- UK aerospace and defense group warns of 'scarcity mindset and price hikes' in wake of Trump tariffs Breaking Defense
Two Top Organizers of Canada’s Freedom Convoy Found Guilty of Mischief – The New York Times
- Two Top Organizers of Canada’s Freedom Convoy Found Guilty of Mischief The New York Times
- Chris Barber, Tamara Lich not guilty on most charges for roles in 2022 convoy protests CBC
- Canada trucker protest organizers found guilty of mischief NPR
- ‘Freedom Convoy’ organizers Lich, Barber to hear verdict in mischief trial Toronto Star
- ‘Freedom Convoy’ organizers Lich, Barber found guilty of mischief CTV News