Donald Trump seeks path to victory in Iran stalemate – The hill
President Trump has moved into an apparent holding pattern after his latest diplomatic retreat in the stalemate with Iran, trying to find an off-ramp to the war that would allow him to claim victory. Trump unilaterally extended a two-week ceasefire on Tuesday, after backing down from his threats to bomb Iran’s civilization into oblivion earlier... Read More
Fallen idol: French singer Patrick Bruel accused of rape, sexual assault
Singer and actor Patrick Bruel has been a household name in France for decades, but in the past few weeks he has hit the headlines facing shock charges of sexual assault and rape. As accusations against the former teen heartthrob multiply, members of his loyal female fanbase are defending the star.Bruel was 30 years old... Read More
Sara Cox replaces Scott Mills on Radio 2 breakfast show
BBC Sara Cox has hosted the drivetime show on Radio 2 since 2019 DJ Sara Cox will replace Scott Mills as the host of Radio 2’s breakfast show, the BBC has announced, with her first show launching this summer. Cox, who is originally from Bolton, currently presents Radio 2’s teatime show, which she has fronted... Read More
US boards ship carrying Iranian oil, as Trump orders navy to shoot any boat laying mines in strait – BBC News
US forces have boarded a ship carrying Iranian oil in the Indian Ocean, the US military says It comes as the deputy speaker of the Iranian parliament says Iran has received the first tolls from shipping in the Strait of Hormuz He did not say who paid the tolls, or how much they were, and... Read More
Denmark: Two trains collide injuring several
-DW Two trains have crashed into each other in Denmark, leaving several people injured, according to media reports. Denmark: Two trains collide injuring several 3 hours ago3 hours ago Two trains have crashed into each other in Denmark, leaving several people injured, according to media reports. Two commuter trains collided early Several people were injured... Read More
Lufthansa to cut 20,000 flights amid high fuel prices
German airline Lufthansa Group says it will cut 20,000 flights through October, citing high fuel costs due to the Iran conflict. The group said on Tuesday that the number of unprofitable short-haul flights will be reduced. It pointed out that the price of jet fuel has doubled since the outbreak of the conflict. The group... Read More
UK, France agree 3‑year deal to curb Channel crossings-DW
UK, France agree 3‑year deal to curb Channel crossingsLouis Oelofse with AFP, Reuters1 hour ago1 hour agoFor the first time, the deal links some UK payments to France to performance in stopping migrants. Funding will be halted after one year if targets are not met. https://p.dw.com/p/5Cg4tMigrants board a boat from the beach at Dunkirk on... Read More
US wants to see unified response from Iran, White House says.President Donald Trump wants to see a “unified” response from Iran’s leadership to US proposals to end hostilities, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said on Wednesday-
Leavitt told reporters that Trump had not set a deadline for an end to the ceasefire extension he announced on Tuesday.Earlier, Leavitt said in an interview with Fox News’ “The Story with Martha MacCallum” that Iran must agree to turn over its enriched uranium to the United States as part of negotiations to end the... Read More
US and Iran in blockade standoff as Pakistan pushes for talks
US and Iran in blockade standoff as Pakistan pushes for talksInstead of fighting, we have a “war of blockades” over the Strait of Hormuz, with both sides using force to intercept and seize commercial vessels. The mood out in one of the world’s most important waterways is combustible. It would be unwise to bet against... Read More
Italy has summoned Russia’s ambassador to protest remarks by a pro-Kremlin television host who insulted Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said April 21-
“I had the Russian ambassador… summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to express formal protests following the extremely serious and offensive statements made by the host Vladimir Solovyev on Russian television,” Tajani said on X. According to Italian media reports, Solovyov — a pro-Kremlin TV presenter and propagandist who is under Western sanctions for his overt support of... Read More