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While Ukraine holds out against Russia’s relentless assaults, it is also facing the scandal of millions avoiding military call-up and hundreds of thousands of soldiers absent without leave. World affairs editor Sam Kiley reports from Izyum, in eastern Ukraine
Around 50 people from a nearby residential facility for new mothers, pregnant women and children were attending the event
Democratic Rep. Jake Auchincloss (Mass.) on Sunday railed against President Trump’s actions in Iran and argued that Tehran understands that its control over the Strait of Hormuz is “more strategically vital” than any plans to develop a nuclear weapon. “The failure of the president’s war thus far is that he has given the new ayatollah,…
Kethevane Gorjestani is pleased to welcome Ian Lesser, Author and Senior Director for Foreign and Security Policy at the German Marshall Fund (GMF). According to Mr. Lesser, the current crisis in the Middle East has sparked a systemic shock to the global order. What we are witnessing is the convergence of energy insecurity, strategic distrust, and shifting alliances across Europe, Asia, and the…
Manchester City cruised into the FA Cup semi-finals with a 4-0 thrashing of Liverpool on Saturday afternoon, with Erling Haaland finding the net three times.
The story behind the beautiful pictures beamed back to Earth from the Artemis II astronauts.
Users are risking it all to get online as operators gain the ability to monitor activity during the nationwide internet shutdown, writes Alireza Manafi
Judge says boy should go back to his community to learn about stories and rituals ‘that can only be taught on country’ Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast An Aboriginal child who was moved 1,700km from his remote Northern Territory community should be returned to ensure he can experience his culture, the family court has found. The boy, known as X in the court…
Human brains are designed to detect faces as quickly as possible, which can lead to the perception of ‘false faces’ Faces: we see them in clouds, electrical outlets and even a $28,000 toasted sandwich said to look like the Virgin Mary. Known as face pareidolia, seeing faces in inanimate objects or patterns of light and shadow is a common phenomenon. Continue reading...
Peter O'Brien is pleased to welcome Dr. Amalendu Misra, Author and Professor of International Politics at Lancaster University. Is the evolving situation in Venezuela a transformation in the methods of regime change? What we are witnessing is not the overt, forceful restructuring seen in Iraq or Libya, argues Professor Misra. rather a subtler, more calibrated strategy: a “regime change light.”…
In many medical malpractice cases, the public imagines a careless doctor making a single catastrophic mistake. In reality, serious medical errors are often the result of systemic pressures that push health care providers beyond safe limits.
Kasey Grelle, the high-powered CEO of a St. Louis-based marketing consulting firm, was killed and one of her children seriously injured
An American woman was swept out to sea after she fell overboard during an evening dinghy trip with her husband off the Bahamas on Saturday, police said
NBC NewsPresident Trump used an expletive-laden social media post to taunt Iranian leaders, saying that the United States would attack if they did not fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
The New York Times WorldFor the first time in more than half a century, astronauts will journey around the Moon, marking a major milestone in the Artemis II mission. The historic flyby promises not only breathtaking views…
France 24 EnglishFollow today’s news live Watch American sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson win her Stawell Gift heat The Paris Olympic 100m silver medallist started from scratch but powered past the field with ease. Co…
The Guardian WorldU.S. President Donald Trump's blending of religious references with threats of military action drew criticism that it blurred the line between faith and policy.
The Japan TimesUS president tells Iran: ‘Open the Fuckin’ Strait, you crazy bastards, or you’ll be living in Hell’; Israeli PM says Trump ‘expressed his appreciation for Israel’s help’ Trump warns Iran to reopen …
The Guardian WorldPresident shifts deadline again for attacking power plants and bridges in expletive-ridden social media post Middle East crisis – live updates Donald Trump issued an expletive-laden warning on Sund…
The Guardian WorldUCLA secured the first NCAA women's basketball national championship in school history — a goal that was set after losing in the first Final Four last season.
NPR NewsInvestigation comes after South Asian Muslim and caste-oppressed Hindu community representatives lodged formal complaint Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The Australian …
The Guardian WorldTakatoshi Nishiwaki, an independent, was backed by the Liberal Democratic Party, among others.
The Japan TimesThe rapper Ye was announced as the headliner for the Wireless Festival in London. He's gained notoriety over the years for his antisemitic comments and activities glorifying Nazis.
NPR NewsNancy Guthrie was last seen more than two months ago at her home near Tucson, Arizona
The Independent WorldThe women’s basketball program at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) captured its first NCAA title on Sunday, receiving praise from former President Obama and California Gov. Gavin Ne…
The HillIsrael has launched airstrikes across Lebanon since March 2, when armed group Hezbollah entered the Middle East war on the side of its backer, Iran.
The Japan TimesThe US president said Iran's bridges and power plants would be destroyed unless it opened the Strait of Hormuz.
BBC News (Front page)Nigeria’s military said Sunday it rescued 31 worshippers abducted during Easter services in northwestern Kaduna state, after troops engaged gunmen in a firefight, though at least five people were k…
France 24 EnglishFor the Iranians, the Air Force colonel whose fighter jet had been shot down was possible leverage. For the U.S. military, finding him was a moral imperative.
The New York Times USPresident Trump taunted Iran on social media, while strikes continued in Iran, Israel, Lebanon and some Gulf states.
The New York Times WorldA US clampdown on visas for mainland Chinese and Hong Kong students last May led to year-on-year declines of 42 per cent and 35 per cent in the number of permits granted, but a consultant has said …
South China Morning PostGetting the complicated piece of equipment, known as the Universal Waste Management System, to work properly during the flight has become a recurring issue.
The Japan TimesA link is emerging between youth joblessness — now at the highest rate in over a decade — and applications being made to the forces.
The Japan TimesThe rescue could impact how Trump views a ground operation to take Kharg Island or to seize enriched uranium sites.
BBC WorldIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday he spoke with President Trump about the mission to rescue a U.S. service member whose aircraft was downed by Iranian forces. “I spoke earlier w…
The HillJapan’s ban on married couples having different surnames has prompted an event to highlight people’s reluctance to change their name At the very least, the three men and three women calming their n…
The Guardian WorldCongo will receive some deportees as part of a new deal under the Trump administration’s third-country program
The Independent WorldThe US president says he will destroy Iranian power plants and bridges if the vital waterway is not reopened.
BBC WorldThe capital has a surfeit of specialty supermarkets with ingredients from all over the world — if you know where to look.
The Japan TimesUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held talks in Damascus on Sunday with Syria’s new leader Ahmed al-Sharaa, as Kyiv pushes to deepen security ties across the Middle East amid its ongoing war w…
France 24 EnglishLocal programs to combat homelessness also face Trump administration’s attempts to cut off funding
The Independent WorldMalawian Martha Ongwane, brought low by her daughter's autism, found a rare support group.
BBC News (Front page)The majority of the papers lead with Donald Trump's latest threat to Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz.
BBC News (Front page)To win its first NCAA basketball title, UCLA leaned on its oldest players to an extreme degree. It paid off with a stunning championship using a difficult-to-replicate blueprint
NBC NewsRelatives say it has taken months, and in some cases years, to get back money owed by a care home operator.
BBC News (Front page)Scotland's Robert MacIntyre misses out on a chance to win a third PGA Tour title as he is overtaken by American JJ Spaun at the weather-interrupted Texas Open.
BBC News (Front page)Charities say families are facing financial worries as changes to disability benefits come into effect.
BBC News (Front page)As the astronauts pass behind the Moon they will experience a moment of silence and solitude as communication with the Earth is blocked.
BBC News (Front page)US president threatens to hit Iran’s power plants if it doesn’t reopen the Strait of Hormuz by Monday
The Independent WorldPeople encouraged to ‘come forward as normal’ when BMA members begin industrial action over pay on Tuesday The NHS is urging patients not to put off seeking the care they need when resident doctors…
The Guardian WorldCouncils urged to crack down on misuse of parking permits that help people with disabilities and health conditions Councils in England have been urged to crack down on the misuse of blue badge park…
The Guardian WorldLevy on inherited farms and family businesses worth £2.5m or more comes into force 6 April A new inheritance tax regime for UK farms and family businesses comes into force on Monday and will presen…
The Guardian WorldAnnouncement of eight young futures hubs made as concerns grow over the number of knives on the streets Eight young futures youth hubs aimed at giving young people support towards work and away fro…
The Guardian WorldFamilies on some benefits with three or more children will get an average rise of £4,100 a year.
BBC News (Front page)An upcoming book authored by a prominent royal commentator says U.S. President Donald Trump was primarily interested in annexing Canadian territory just above the U.S. border — and his respect for …
CBC WorldU.S. president turns to threats and bluster as efforts to open Strait of Hormuz continue to fail
The Independent WorldGabriela Jaquez, Lauren Betts and the rest of the UCLA seniors secured the first NCAA women's basketball national championship in school history — a goal that was set after losing in the first Fina…
PBS NewsHour“TODAY” co-anchor Savannah Guthrie said "I still believe" as she delivered a heartfelt Easter video message at a New York church service Sunday
NBC NewsAn Iranian news outlet on Sunday reported that multiple U.S. aircraft were destroyed during the mission to rescue a stranded American service member in Iran. The Iranian Fars News Agency, which is …
The HillAn Air Force officer of a F-15E Strike Eagle shot down on Friday by Iran spent a day in hostile territory with little more than a pistol for protection.
The New York Times USIn an expletive-laced social media post, the president said Iran should open the Strait of Hormuz or he would bomb bridges and power plants.
The New York Times USU.S. forces safely rescued the missing F-15E crew member of a two-seat fighter jet that went down over Iran on Friday with the help of a CIA deception campaign officials said.
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