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Published 33 minutes ago • BBC News - Middle East • via bbc.com

Trump Issues Threat to Iran Over Hormuz Strait

President Trump has issued a stark warning to Iran regarding the blockage of the Hormuz Strait, threatening to destroy Iranian infrastructure if the situation is not resolved.

Published 1 hour ago • The New York Times - US • via nytimes.com

Tragic Incident During Easter Egg Hunt in Germany

Three individuals, including a baby, were killed when a tree fell during an Easter egg hunt in Germany due to high winds.

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Published 6 hours ago • Al Jazeera (EN) - All • via aljazeera.com

Pope Leo XIV Urges Peace Amid Global Indifference to Violence

During his first Easter mass, Pope Leo XIV called on global leaders to prioritize peace and expressed concern over a growing indifference to violence in the world.

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Published 7 hours ago • Washington Post - Politics • via washingtonpost.com

Trump Issues Strong Threats Against Iran Amid Ongoing Military Search

President Donald Trump has made aggressive threats towards Iran, promising to unleash 'all hell' in response to recent military tensions, particularly in the context of a search for a downed airman.

Published 14 hours ago • The New York Times - World • via nytimes.com

U.S. Rescues Downed Air Force Officer in Iran

The U.S. military successfully rescued an Air Force officer who was downed in Iran after his F-15E Strike Eagle was shot down, following a tense two-day operation.

Published 16 hours ago • ABC News - Business • via abcnews.com

Housing Market Trends Amid Rising Mortgage Rates

The ongoing conflict in Iran is impacting the U.S. housing market, particularly through rising mortgage rates, which are making home purchases more challenging for buyers.

Published 16 hours ago • ABC News - Top Stories • via abcnews.com

UConn Advances to National Title Game

The University of Connecticut (UConn) men's basketball team has advanced to its third national title game in four seasons after defeating Illinois in the Final Four.

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Published 1 day ago • DW - Top Stories • via dw.com

Stadium Crush in Peru Results in Fatalities and Injuries

A tragic incident at a soccer event in Lima, Peru, has resulted in one death and numerous injuries as fans gathered for a rally at Alejandro Villanueva Stadium.

Published 1 day ago • BBC News - Top Stories • via bbc.com

Trump seeks $152m to reopen notorious Alcatraz prison

Trump seeks $152m to reopen notorious Alcatraz prison 52 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleMichael Sheils McNameeGetty ImagesUS President Donald Trump is seeking $152m (£115m) to reopen the infamous Alcatraz prison as part of his proposed budget for the 2027 fiscal year. Budget proposal released on Friday outlines president’s desire to revive former federal prison in San Francisco BayDonald Trump is asking for $152m to restore Alcatraz, a former federal prison off the coast of San Francisco, according to a budget proposal released on Friday for the 2027 fiscal year.Last May, Trump first called upon the Department of Justice, the FBI and Homeland Security to rebuild the prison.

Published 1 day ago • BBC News - US & Canada • via bbc.com

Democratic States Sue to Block Mail-in Ballot Restrictions

A coalition of Democrat-led states has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration to challenge new restrictions on mail-in ballots.

Published 1 day ago • The New York Times - Home Page • via nytimes.com

U.S. Crew Member Rescued After Iran Downs Jet

Also, job growth rebounded in March. US special forces have reportedly rescued one crew member after Iran claimed to have shot down an American aircraft.

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Published 1 day ago • ABC News - Politics • via abcnews.com

Trump Signs Executive Order on College Sports

President Trump has signed an executive order aimed at stabilizing college athletics, a sector that has undergone significant changes recently.

Published 2 days ago • BBC News - Top Stories • via bbc.com

Charges Filed in Arson Attack on Jewish Charity Ambulances

Three individuals have been charged in connection with an arson attack that targeted ambulances belonging to a Jewish charity in London.

Published 2 days ago • The New York Times - Home Page • via nytimes.com

Justice Alito Hospitalized After Illness

Supreme Court justices are not required to release information about their health, and the disclosure practices of individual justices have varied. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito was treated at a hospital last month after leaving early from a Federalist Society dinner in Philadelphia, sources told ABC News.

Published 2 days ago • BBC News - Middle East • via bbc.com

US Fighter Jet Incident Over Iran

Crew member rescued after US fighter jet downed over Iran, US media reports16 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleCachella SmithVideo appears to show a US plane and helicopters over southern IranA search operation has rescued one crew member after a US fighter jet was shot down over western Iran, US and Israeli media reports, citing unnamed officials.Reports a US F-15E jet had been downed were first published by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps-affiliated Tasnim news agency. One crew member of a US fighter jet downed over Iran has been rescued and an operation to find another is still underway, according to US and Israeli media.

Published 2 days ago • ABC News - Top Stories • via abcnews.com

U.S. Fighter Jet Reportedly Shot Down Over Iran

An American fighter jet has reportedly been shot down by Iran, prompting a search and rescue operation for the crew, according to U.S. officials.

Published 2 days ago • Le Monde - International • via lemonde.fr

Normalisation des relations entre le Venezuela et les États-Unis

Les relations entre le Venezuela et les États-Unis se normalisent après l'enlèvement de Nicolas Maduro, avec la levée des sanctions contre la présidente par intérim, Delcy Rodriguez.

Published 2 days ago • Le Monde - International • via lemonde.fr

Demande de budget de défense par Donald Trump

Donald Trump a demandé au Congrès des États-Unis un budget de défense de 1 500 milliards de dollars pour 2027, marquant une augmentation significative par rapport aux dépenses actuelles.

Published 2 days ago • ABC News - Politics • via abcnews.com

U.S. Accuses China of Bullying Over Panama-Flagged Ships

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has accused China of bullying following the detention of Panama-flagged ships amid tensions over port contracts in Panama.

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Published 2 days ago • Al Jazeera (EN) - All • via aljazeera.com

Dismissal of Army Chief Sparks Controversy

The recent dismissal of Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George has ignited significant backlash among senior Army officers, marking a contentious moment in U.S. military leadership.

Published 2 days ago • France24 English - Top • via france24.com

Artemis II Astronauts Begin Lunar Flyby Mission

NASA’s Artemis II astronauts have ignited their engines and are en route for a lunar flyby, marking a significant milestone in human space exploration.

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Published 2 days ago • Euronews (FR) - News • via fr.euronews.com

Changement à la tête de l'armée de terre américaine

Le secrétaire américain à la Guerre, Pete Hegseth, a demandé la retraite immédiate du général Randy George, chef d'état-major de l'armée de terre.

Published 2 days ago • The New York Times - World • via nytimes.com

Trump's Approach to the Strait of Hormuz

President Trump has made conflicting statements regarding the U.S. strategy in the Strait of Hormuz amid rising tensions with Iran.

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Published 2 days ago • The Guardian - UK • via theguardian.com

New Policy Allows Troops to Carry Personal Firearms on Military Bases

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has signed a memo permitting military service members to request permission to carry personal firearms on military installations, aiming to enhance self-defense capabilities.

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