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Ukraine and USA sign memorandum on economic partnership deal – Ukrainian First Deputy PM Interfax-Ukraine07:37US/Ukraine Ukrainian Politics US Economy

US, Ukraine sign memorandum on minerals deal: Ukrainian minister Anadolu Agency05:50US/Ukraine Ukrainian Politics US Economy

Russian strike on Kharkiv: the number of victims has risen to 103, including 8 children UNN.ua14:14Kharkiv Russian Military Russia

More than 60 people injured in Russian ballistic missile strike on Kharkiv: consequences shown UNN.ua07:27Kharkiv Russian Military Russia

Severe Weather Events

Northwestern Italy on red alert due to extreme weather Anadolu Agency16:05
Watch: Coromandel reopens as ex-tropical Cyclone Tam eases, new storm threat looms New Zealand Herald22:54
Severe storms hit U.S. TIME for Kids20:18
5 dead, 10 injured in Barabanki thunderstorm The Times of India19:40
Non-stop ocean row halted after heavy storm damage BBC17:30
Heavy rain, hailstorm forecast for Islamabad, Punjab on April 18–19 SAMAA16:00
New weather warning issued for Cornwall in time for Easter The Falmouth Packet14:40
Half of Val d'Aosta without electricity amid floods ANSAMED.info16:56
NDMA issues alert for heavy rains across Punjab The Express Tribune17:01
NMC forecast: Thunderstorms to hit most regions of Saudi Arabia until Monday Saudi Gazette16:21

Tariffs

Trump’s tariff policy is costing the US bigly CounterPunch06:53
How Trump’s tariffs are re-writing the Isa ‘rule book’ Motley Fool (UK)07:45
Trump’s tariffs have nothing to do with trade Political Wire16:39
China fortifies against Trump 2.0 Trade War Observer Research Foundation13:32
Global trade “deteriorated sharply,” will shrink 0.2% in 2025, said WTO in Global Trade Outlook TFG Publishing Ltd13:42
Is now a good time to buy stocks as Trump's tariffs continue shaking markets? The "Dean of valuation" offers advice on… The Motley Fool13:08
Bill Ackman makes big bet on Hertz becoming tariff winner Yahoo! UK & Ireland13:06
Pennsylvania truck company blames tariffs as it announces huge layoffs The Raw Story13:46
“Total chaos” and price hikes: Two American businesses facing Trump tariffs South Dakota Public Broadcasting13:22
Japan's tariff negotiator vows utmost effort on return from U.S. Jiji Press13:15
3 No-brainer Artificial Intelligence (AI) stocks to buy right now The Motley Fool13:08
The Trump tariff auto sales rush is on The Verge13:07
Trump accused of launching new scheme to profit from tariff war, ‘It is a jaw-dropping conflict … Black Enterprise12:33
White House Uses Tariff Talks with Foreign Trading Partners to Squeeze China National Review Online12:32

US/Russia

US sets goal for full ceasefire in Ukraine within weeks amid ongoing war The New Voice of Ukraine11:49
Frontline report: Trump “accidentally” hits Putin’s oil budget with a $ 20 billion bomb Euromaidan Press13:03
US warns it may drop Ukraine-Russia peace efforts. Here is how Kremlin responded The Week12:21
US warns it will 'move on' from Ukraine peace talks if progress isn't made in coming days as minerals deal edges closer LBC News09:39
France says Ukraine ceasefire must ‘start from reality’ after US meetings Politico EU21:11
Russia calls Ukraine ceasefire 'unrealistic' despite Trump's peace efforts The Kyiv Independent07:15
Raiffeisen pauses Russian bank sale amid U.S.-russia talks – FT The Moscow Times09:50
Shuttering of State office leaves US largely defenseless against foreign influence warfare, officials say Defense One04:14
Trump has declared war on the world order, so nations like Australia must step up The Sydney Morning Herald04:32
Foreign Secretary David Lammy says Russia must accept ‘unconditional ceasefire’ after US-Europe talks LBC News22:51
The perilous context of Trump’s policy E-International Relations04:08
US presents 'outlines of a durable, lasting peace' to Ukraine, Russia, Europe The Kyiv Independent22:50
Trump will abandon Ukraine peace efforts ‘in days’ if no progress made soon, Rubio says EurActiv.com11:03
Fewer Americans consider Russia an ‘enemy,’ new poll shows The Independent03:46

Military (World)

NATO Country Sends Troops to Ukraine, Russia Declares Them Legitimate Targets. The National Pulse12:09
Germany bans Eurofighter sale to Turkey amid political crisis Bulgarian Military News13:39
Map shows US putting missiles at China’s choke point Miami Herald09:34
The one simple reason the air force is still flying the c-130 Hercules The National Interest14:04
Russia rains missiles on Ukraine as US warns of ending truce efforts Malayala Manorama11:03
Palantir secures NATO deal, stock surges DevX.com13:29
Faced with tu-95MS threat, Australia is offered SM-6 missiles, and it speaks volumes Defense Express12:32
More than 1,500 additional allied troops coming to Estonia for exercise Siil ERR09:41
Navy’s oldest aircraft carrier makes port call on Guam as deactivation nears Stripes09:33
US withdraws troops from its bases in Syria Enab Baladi13:09
Iran showcases military capabilities in Army Day parade+photos Tasnim News Agency11:34
US-China military rivalry flares in the Middle East Miami Herald12:38
Pentagon sends new ship-killing missiles to Pacific hotspot Defence Blog12:24
State of the air force 2025 Defense One11:21

US/Ukraine

US threatens to walk away from Russia-Ukraine peace efforts ‘within days’ WA Today08:55Paris Ukraine US

US reportedly tells European allies it seeks Ukraine ceasefire within weeks The Kyiv Independent11:29Paris Ukraine US

Russia’s deadliest attacks on civilians since the start of the full-scale invasion The Kyiv Independent20:26US/Russia Ukraine Russia

Trump has declared war on the world order, so nations like Australia must step up The Sydney Morning Herald04:32US/Russia Ukraine Russia

Ukraine and USA sign memorandum on economic partnership deal – Ukrainian First Deputy PM Interfax-Ukraine07:37Ukraine US Economy US

US, Ukraine sign memorandum on minerals deal: Ukrainian minister Anadolu Agency05:50Ukraine US Economy US

Meloni, Trump meet in Washington, discuss Ukraine ceasefire, US tariffs The Kyiv Independent21:49Ukraine Donald Trump US

US minerals deal could be signed by next week, Trump says The National22:28Ukraine Donald Trump US

Marco Rubio suggests US will drop Ukraine-Russia peace efforts if no progress made Irish Examiner08:55US/Russia Ukraine US

US will abandon Ukraine peace push if no progress 'within days': Rubio Times LIVE13:36US/Russia Ukraine US

Transgender Issues

Paloma Faith says being a woman is a 'mindset' as she bemoans Supreme Court decision with 'cis' … Scottish Daily Express14:15
Trans celebrities and activists vow to defy Supreme Court gender ruling and continue to use… MailOnline10:48
Supreme Court: Labour national executive committee members join backlash against trans ruling LabourList07:12
Employment lawyer answers questions on single-sex spaces and trans women STV08:05
Trans women cannot use single-sex female toilets or changing rooms, equalities chief says Yorkshire Post06:08
Bishop praises Supreme Court for ‘standing firm’ against gender ideologues Catholic Herald10:40
Labour in turmoil on trans ruling as party faces pressure to rip up gender laws and ministers… MailOnline00:39
Scottish prison bosses 'should remove trans women from female jails' following Supreme Court… The Scotsman10:56
High Court bins case on Wings Over Scotland 'hate posts' about murdered trans teen The National, Scotland00:02
After U.K. Ruling, MP Karin Smyth seems unable to specify which bathrooms trans people can use Them19:45
“White Lotus” star blasts “indefensible” anti-trans Supreme Court ruling LGBTQ Nation20:01
Transgender man from Belfast: ‘I feel no trans person should have to prove themselves’ Belfast Telegraph07:09
What UK’s Supreme Court ruling on definition of woman means for trans women and rights Tyla14:08
'I want to sleep with you' - Anaya Bangar shares treatment from teammates post gender revelation CricTracker07:58

Gaza

Israel says it controls third of Gaza as ceasefire talks continue CGTN06:46Israel Middle East World Conflicts

Israeli defense minister declares indefinite troop presence in Gaza, Lebanon and Syria India Today22:21Israel Middle East World Conflicts

Hamas claims it lost contact US-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander after airstrike, as Israel awaits hostage deal response All Israel News09:06Hamas Israel Terrorism

Hamas says it has lost contact with militant group which holds 1 Israeli-American hostage AsiaOne03:17Hamas Israel Terrorism

Hamas and Israel rage on and on Universul.net13:32Hamas Israel/Palestine Israel

Hamas rejects interim truce, wants end to war Pajhwok10:26Hamas Israel/Palestine Israel

15 killed in overnight Israeli strikes, say Gaza rescuers RTE07:54Israel World Conflicts Middle East

Israel strikes kill 10 members of same family in Khan Younis The New Arab10:03Israel World Conflicts Middle East

Hamas rejects Israel’s ceasefire offer Vatican News13:50Hamas Israel/Palestine Israel

Hamas calls for pressure to end Israel's aid block on Gaza MailOnline12:35Hamas Israel/Palestine Israel

WWE

Details of special CM Punk entrance planned for WWE WrestleMania 41 revealed Cultaholic14:17
WWE WrestleMania 41 preview and UK start time as CM Punk main events Metro.co.uk14:13
JBL predicts a potential Steve Austin cameo at WrestleMania 41 eWrestlingNews.com14:01
Ex-WWE wrestler makes TNA debut at Unbreakable Inside The Ropes10:45
John Cena remains defiant in love for Vince McMahon in face of Janel Grant allegations Cultaholic13:16
Scrapped WrestleMania plans for Chelsea Green Inside The Ropes11:56
Concerns Free Agent wouldn’t be able to pass WWE physical Inside The Ropes11:46
WWE star Natalya attacked in crowd after brutal Bloodsport debut ahead of Wrestlemania Daily Star06:32
Update on WWE creative pitches for Becky Lynch's return Cultaholic12:14
WWE Smackdown: UK start time and matches announced for April 18 2025 The News, Portsmouth09:05
Rusev’s return to WWE confirmed – Details eWrestlingNews.com04:32
Kurt Angle makes surprising prediction for John Cena and Cody Rhodes WrestleMania match and shares thoughts on Cena… DAZN11:09
WWE's current replacement plans for Randy Orton at WrestleMania 41 have been leaked Give Me Sport10:04
Bully Ray explains when he thinks WWE fans will see The Rock return to ring Wrestling Inc14:09

Nuclear Weapons

UN nuclear chief: Iran, US running out of time for a deal The New Arab02:05
Trump is about to learn that Iran is a problem without a solution Foreign Policy17:51
How to leverage US nukes overseas Breaking Defense19:50
Beijing cannot be trusted to mediate on Iran’s nuclear program The Diplomat23:00
Can russia track NATO’s submarines? The National Interest20:42
Trump can’t afford to simply revive Obama’s nuclear deal Atlantic Council18:23

Yemen

Enemy Media: Missile launched from Yemen toward Central Occupied Territories Yemen News Agency (Saba)12:29
Video shows Houthi port ablaze after U.S. Attack Miami Herald09:45
U.S. strikes on a Yemeni oil port kill 38 people, Houthis say, in deadliest attack under Trump The Washington Times13:14
Israel blackmails Palestinians to release its captives without compensation, Houthi leader says Middle East Monitor12:18
US Strike on Yemen Fuel Port Kills at Least 58, Wounds over 100 Asharq Al-Awsat10:53
Yemenis are turning to DeFi as US sanctions target Houthi group Cointelegraph05:56
US strikes kill dozens in Yemen port attack France 2413:58
US strikes on Yemen’s Ras Isa fuel port kill 33, injure over 100: Houthi media The Telegraph, Calcutta11:47
IDF intercepts Houthi missile after massive US strikes on Iran-backed Yemeni rebels The Times of Israel11:29
US airstrikes hit Yemen oil port held by Houthi Rebels killing 38 people; injuring 102 others Outlook India04:53
US-China military rivalry flares in the Middle East Miami Herald12:38
58 Killed in deadliest US strike on Yemen, Huthis say International Business Times - AU Edition13:31
Houthis say death toll up to 58 in US strikes on Yemen port Hurriyet Daily News10:43
IAF intercepts Houthi ballistic missile over Bethlehem Jewish News Syndicate08:27

UK Politics

Teachers will strike this autumn to 'make Labour MPs pay' unless they get more cash, says union … MailOnline17:01NEU Trade Unions Labour Party

Teachers’ union will campaign against Labour MPs if pay offer in England is not improved Yahoo! UK & Ireland13:38NEU Trade Unions Labour Party

Donald Trump suggests UK state visit planned for September - but doesn’t mention Scotland The Scotsman12:08UK/US Donald Trump Scotland

Trump: UK visit may happen in September after invite from 'friend' King Charles STV08:05UK/US Donald Trump Scotland

Ministers scramble to avoid Labour rebellion on disability benefit cuts Yahoo! UK & Ireland18:42Disability Benefit Labour Party Disability

Government may allow ministers to abstain on disability benefit cuts vote without losing whip, fearing rebellion LBC News20:40Disability Benefit Labour Party Disability

Scottish ministers want urgent meeting with UK Government on gender ruling STV10:05UK Supreme Court Scotland Human Rights Law

Supreme Court ruling: What it means for prisons, hospitals and schools The Independent11:02UK Supreme Court Scotland Human Rights Law

Conservative by-election candidate slams Labour's 'failures' The Argus, Sussex06:35Brighton (city) East Sussex Labour Party

Westbourne and Poets’ Corner by-election profile – Reform UK Brighton and Hove News02:33Brighton (city) East Sussex Labour Party

Stanley Cup 2024

Edmonton Oilers implode, lose home-ice advantage in 2025 NHL playoffs Oil On Whyte (Weblog)16:13Edmonton Oilers NHL NHL Pacific

If the NHL Playoffs started today…No. 2 Wild Card coming down to the wire Puck Prose (Weblog)16:15Edmonton Oilers NHL NHL Pacific

NHL announces major Maple Leafs news before Stanley Cup Playoffs The Fresno Bee09:35Toronto Maple Leafs NHL NHL Atlantic

Maple Leafs clinch division to set up Battle of Ontario playoff series vs. Senators CBC.ca13:03Toronto Maple Leafs NHL NHL Atlantic

Gabriel Landeskog rejoins Avs after AHL conditioning stint Deadspin18:02Colorado Avalanche NHL NHL Central

Avalanche recall Landeskog as potential playoff return awaits TSN05:47Colorado Avalanche NHL NHL Central

Minnesota Wild-Las Vegas Golden Knights playoff schedule: How to watch Fox 9, Minnesota20:43Vegas Golden Knights Minnesota Wild NHL

Wild bring pre-loaded playoff mettle to Vegas Twin Cities Pioneer Press22:13Vegas Golden Knights Minnesota Wild NHL

Colorado Avalanche vs. Dallas Stars: Series predictions, who has the edge and five things to watch in Stanley Cup… Denver Post, Colorado21:01Colorado Avalanche Dallas Stars NHL

NHL playoffs preview: Dallas Stars vs. Colorado Avalanche Toronto Sun14:50Colorado Avalanche Dallas Stars NHL

NBA Playoffs

Rockets star makes major sacrifice ahead of 2025 NBA Playoffs Macon.com04:15Houston Rockets Golden State Warriors NBA

3 Houston Rockets bold predictions for Warriors series in 2025 NBA Playoffs ClutchPoints07:12Houston Rockets Golden State Warriors NBA

How the Lakers can best the Timberwolves in the first round of the NBA playoffs Empire Sports Media17:52Los Angeles Lakers NBA NBA Pacific

Why Anthony Edwards ‘loves’ fans choosing Lakers over Timberwolves in NBA Playoffs ClutchPoints21:16Los Angeles Lakers NBA NBA Pacific

3 things to watch for in the Bucks’ first-round series against the Pacers La Crosse Tribune, Wisconsin14:33Indiana Pacers Milwaukee Bucks NBA

Bucks make Damian Lillard announcement days before NBA Playoffs start Bellingham Herald12:33Indiana Pacers Milwaukee Bucks NBA

4 Boston Celtics bold predictions for Magic series in 2025 NBA Playoffs ClutchPoints04:49Boston Celtics NBA US Sports

Bad news for Celtics as $285 million star may face injury ‘Limit,’ insider says Heavy.com13:22Boston Celtics NBA US Sports

3 Burning Cavaliers questions that will be answered during 2025 NBA Playoffs King James Gospel (Weblog)12:50Chicago Bulls Miami Heat NBA

Heat’s Bam Adebayo calls out Tyler Herro haters for ‘throwing name in mud’ ClutchPoints21:42Chicago Bulls Miami Heat NBA

Good News

Scientists uncover previously unknown 'zombie ants' in incredible outback discovery Yahoo! Australia00:23
Camera captures traffic cop's act of kindness for a lonely stray dog The Dodo21:39
Titch the two-week-old lamb pays visit to Malpas care home Whitchurch Herald23:56
Housebuilder donates over £168,000 to charities Punchline Magazine09:57
Barbara Intermill, On Nutrition: Good news about eggs Monterey County Herald, California19:33
Foundation donates £15,000 to boost Somerset education and job opportunities Somerset County Gazette09:11
What went right this week: the good news that matters Positive News06:07
How did water end up on Earth? New evidence upends long-held theory. Popular Science04:04
This is my favorite spring Side Dish (my whole family loves it) Simply Recipes12:50
A sunfish got ‘Lonely’ when its aquarium closed for renovations. Then, staff found a creative… Smithsonian Magazine09:05
Local law enforcement agencies come together for record-breaking act of kindness KFVS1202:07
Exotic cat smuggling operation busted in Spain Inside Edition16:49

Hamas

Time for hard questions: why do so many of us support adeath-cult? Evening Standard06:02
Hamas signals rejection of Israel's latest truce proposal MailOnline21:48
Hamas ready to release all remaining hostages for end to war, Hamas' Gaza chief says GMA News21:15
Palestinian dissident Hamza Howidy says 'We want to live' in a Gaza without Hamas AsiaNews.it19:26
‘Gaza is humiliated’: Hamas struggling to pay wages as protests erupt again in Gaza Foundation for Defense of Democracies19:51
Watch | Hamas 'ready to release all remaining hostages' for end to Gaza war Times LIVE13:05
Hamas official says group against any 'partial' Gaza deal Hurriyet Daily News12:55
Hamas announces readiness to release all hostages, specifies its condition News.am07:32
Now it can be told: Hamas is mortal Commentary Magazine22:51
Tears as dog that evaded Oct. 7 Hamas attack found alive: ‘Incredible news’ The Tribune, California22:57
Exclusive: Football executive fired after three days for social media posts supporting Hamas Jewish News18:47
IDF destroys Hamas training camp in Gaza, kills head of group’s smuggling unit The Times of Israel17:31
False claims about US general being killed in Gaza spread online Yahoo! UK & Ireland16:00

Houthis

US forces strike fuel port in Yemen used to supply Houthi rebels Stripes09:33Yemen Middle East US

U.S. Forces attack Houthi fuel port in Yemen, CENTCOM says USNI News23:40Yemen Middle East US

U.S. Treasury sanctions Yemen bank for supporting Houthi attacks in red sea gCaptain20:10Yemen US Middle East

US imposes sanctions on Yemen bank, citing support to Houthis Asharq Al-Awsat16:55Yemen US Middle East

U.S. Escalates airstrikes on Iran-backed Houthis Miami Herald08:53Yemen Middle East Iran

US strikes on Yemeni oil port kill 38 people, Houthi rebels say euronews13:57Yemen Middle East Iran

Suspected U.S. airstrikes kill at least 7 people in Yemen, Houthi rebels say The Washington Times12:53US/Yemen Yemen Middle East

Suspected U.S. Airstrikes kill at least six people in Yemen TIME11:19US/Yemen Yemen Middle East

US strikes on Yemen’s Ras Isa fuel port kill 33, injure over 100: Houthi media The Telegraph, Calcutta11:47US/Yemen Yemen Middle East

US Strike on Yemen Fuel Port Kills at Least 58, Wounds over 100 Asharq Al-Awsat10:53US/Yemen Yemen Middle East

US/Iran

Bannon accuses Netanyahu of pressuring US into Iran attack The New Arab13:57
Iran responds to Trump: We’ll defend ourselves Shafaq News23:52
Iran offered US a nuclear agreement with same enrichment cap as 2015 deal — report The Times of Israel08:46
Iran says nuclear agreement with the US is possible with Russia’s support Business Recorder, Pakistan12:46
U.S. Escalates airstrikes on Iran-backed Houthis Miami Herald08:53
Oman says Iran, US will hold 2nd round of talks in Italy Mehr News Agency07:21
IDF intercepts Houthi missile after massive US strikes on Iran-backed Yemeni rebels The Times of Israel11:29
Trump is about to learn that Iran is a problem without a solution Foreign Policy17:51
Who leaked Israel’s attack plans against Iran’s nuke program and why? - analysis Jerusalem Post17:19
Ron Dermer, Mossad director Barnea to meet Witkoff ahead of Iran talks Ynet News08:24
Trump says did not 'wave off' Israeli strike on Iran, but 'not in a rush to do it' Ynet News19:41
Iran’s FM: US conduct will decide indirect talks’ future Shafaq News11:34
Trump made it clear: Iran will never have a nuclear weapon Arutz Sheva11:10
Trump says he's 'not in a rush' to strike Iran but reiterates: 'Iran can’t have nuclear weapons' All Israel News10:08