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Environmental groups accuse Mexico of lying about origins of oil spill in the Gulf
Read full article: Environmental groups accuse Mexico of lying about origins of oil spill in the GulfEnvironmentalist groups say Mexico’s government lied about the origins of a massive oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, accusations authorities promptly denied.
US appeals court denies bid from families of Boeing 737 Max crash victims to reopen criminal case
Read full article: US appeals court denies bid from families of Boeing 737 Max crash victims to reopen criminal caseA federal appeals court in the United States has denied a request to reopen a criminal case against Boeing tied to two fatal crashes of 737 Max jets.
Haiti imposes austerity measures as Iran war drives up oil prices and disrupts supplies
Read full article: Haiti imposes austerity measures as Iran war drives up oil prices and disrupts suppliesHaiti’s government says it is implementing new austerity measures as the war in Iran disrupts critical oil supplies and drives up prices worldwide.
Lula keeps Alckmin as his running mate for Brazil's general election in October
Read full article: Lula keeps Alckmin as his running mate for Brazil's general election in OctoberBrazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva says he will once again have his past rival and current Vice President Geraldo Alckmin as his running mate for his reelection bid.
Here's a look at birthright citizenship, and how the world sees it, as Supreme Court case looms
Read full article: Here's a look at birthright citizenship, and how the world sees it, as Supreme Court case loomsThe Supreme Court is once again hearing arguments on whether President Donald Trump can deny citizenship to children born to parents who are in the United States illegally or temporarily.
Iran remains a stubborn foe after absorbing massive US-Israeli attacks
Read full article: Iran remains a stubborn foe after absorbing massive US-Israeli attacksSince the United States and Israel launched their war against Iran on Feb. 28, the Trump administration claims to have all but “obliterated” the Islamic Republic’s military capabilities.
Afghan authorities say 14 more people die as a result of extreme weather and flooding
Read full article: Afghan authorities say 14 more people die as a result of extreme weather and floodingAfghan authorities say that flooding in many parts of the country has killed a further 14 people in the past 24 hours.
European Union official says reports of violence during Serbia vote unacceptable
Read full article: European Union official says reports of violence during Serbia vote unacceptableA European Union official says that violent incidents and irregularities that have been reported during local elections in Serbia were “unacceptable.”.
Sanctioned Russian tanker docks in Cuba after US allows passage despite energy blockade
Read full article: Sanctioned Russian tanker docks in Cuba after US allows passage despite energy blockadeA Russian oil tanker has reached Cuba with a huge shipment, easing a dire fuel shortage after months without deliveries.
Protests erupt in West Bank as Israel approves death penalty for Palestinians convicted of murder
Read full article: Protests erupt in West Bank as Israel approves death penalty for Palestinians convicted of murderHundreds of protesters have taken to the streets across the embattled Palestinian territories after Israel's parliament passing a law mandating the death penalty by hanging for Palestinians convicted of nationalistic murder.
King Charles III to make a state visit to the US despite calls to cancel due to the Iran war
Read full article: King Charles III to make a state visit to the US despite calls to cancel due to the Iran warKing Charles III is going ahead with a state visit to the United States in April, despite calls for the ceremonial event to be called off due to U.S. President Donald Trump’s repeated criticism of the British government for failing to support the war in Iran.
European ministers in Ukraine for Bucha atrocities anniversary as drones hammer Russian oil ports
Read full article: European ministers in Ukraine for Bucha atrocities anniversary as drones hammer Russian oil portsTop European diplomats are visiting Ukraine to mark the anniversary of atrocities committed in a town near Kyiv by Russia’s invading forces four years ago.
Meta, Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube aren't fully complying with child account ban, Australia says
Read full article: Meta, Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube aren't fully complying with child account ban, Australia saysAustralia is considering bringing court action against Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube after alleging they are not doing enough to keep Australian children younger than 16 off their platforms.
Seizing Kharg Island would risk US troops' lives and may not end Iran war, experts say
Read full article: Seizing Kharg Island would risk US troops' lives and may not end Iran war, experts sayPresident Donald Trump is threatening to deploy ground troops to seize critical oil infrastructure on Iran’s Kharg Island.
Trump threatens to destroy Iran's desalination plants. Here’s what that could mean for the Mideast
Read full article: Trump threatens to destroy Iran's desalination plants. Here’s what that could mean for the MideastU.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to target Iran’s energy infrastructure, including its desalination plants.
Chile's president vows tougher school security following recent stabbing and firearms incidents
Read full article: Chile's president vows tougher school security following recent stabbing and firearms incidentsChilean President José Antonio Kast says his government will tighten school security after two recent incidents involving weapons and amid growing concern about school violence.
Central African Republic's president sworn in for a third term after disputed election
Read full article: Central African Republic's president sworn in for a third term after disputed electionCentral African Republic President Faustin-Archange Touadéra has been sworn in for a third term three months after a disputed election.
Cuba to receive a sanctioned Russian oil tanker as it struggles under US blockade
Read full article: Cuba to receive a sanctioned Russian oil tanker as it struggles under US blockadeCuba is preparing to receive a sanctioned Russian oil tanker as the island struggles under a U.S. oil blockade.
US reopens embassy in Venezuela months after military operation to remove Maduro
Read full article: US reopens embassy in Venezuela months after military operation to remove MaduroThe United States has formally reopened its embassy in Caracas, Venezuela, after the restoration of full diplomatic relations with the South American country.
US lawmakers express support for stalled Taiwan special defense budget
Read full article: US lawmakers express support for stalled Taiwan special defense budgetU.S. lawmakers visiting Taiwan say the United States supports efforts by Taiwan's government to pass a $40 billion special defense budget that is being stalled in the opposition-controlled parliament.
Iran says its expelled ambassador won't leave Lebanon as political tensions soar
Read full article: Iran says its expelled ambassador won't leave Lebanon as political tensions soarIran has refused Lebanon’s order to expel its ambassador, and the standoff adds to rising tension as Hezbollah and Israel fight.
Spain closes off its airspace to US planes involved in the Iran war
Read full article: Spain closes off its airspace to US planes involved in the Iran warSpain has closed its airspace to U.S. planes involved in the Iran war after earlier saying the U.S. couldn't use jointly operated military bases there for operations related to the conflict.
Ukrainians chide German defense boss for jibes about 'Lego' drones made by 'housewives'
Read full article: Ukrainians chide German defense boss for jibes about 'Lego' drones made by 'housewives'Senior officials in Kyiv are taking a swipe at the head of German defense giant Rheinmetall, whose unflattering comments about Ukrainian drone technology and the role of women in the war against Russia ignited a social media backlash.
Israel's parliament approves the death penalty for Palestinians convicted of murdering Israelis
Read full article: Israel's parliament approves the death penalty for Palestinians convicted of murdering IsraelisIsrael’s parliament has passed a law approving the death penalty for Palestinians convicted of murdering Israelis, a measure critics condemn as discriminatory and inhumane.
The Latest: Trump says US is negotiating with Iran’s parliamentary speaker, who denies talks
Read full article: The Latest: Trump says US is negotiating with Iran’s parliamentary speaker, who denies talksPresident Donald Trump says Iran faces massive damage to its energy system unless it quickly agrees to end the war.
Kosovo, one of Europe's poorest countries, struggles as Iran war drives up fuel prices
Read full article: Kosovo, one of Europe's poorest countries, struggles as Iran war drives up fuel pricesKosovo is one of the Europe's poorest countries and struggles with a steep rise in fuel prices caused by the Iran war.
Trump says he has 'no problem' with Russian oil tanker bringing relief to Cuba despite blockade
Read full article: Trump says he has 'no problem' with Russian oil tanker bringing relief to Cuba despite blockadePresident Donald Trump says he has “no problem” with a Russian oil tanker off the coast of Cuba delivering relief to the island, which has been brought to its knees by a U.S. oil blockade.
Central Haitian town descends into fire and bloodshed from gang warfare
Read full article: Central Haitian town descends into fire and bloodshed from gang warfareViolence has erupted in the central Haitian town of Petite-Rivière de l’Artibonite as a powerful gang warred with a vigilante group local, regional officials confirmed to the Associated Press.
Afghanistan accuses Pakistan of shelling outskirts of eastern city, killing and wounding civilians
Read full article: Afghanistan accuses Pakistan of shelling outskirts of eastern city, killing and wounding civiliansAfghanistan’s government has accused Pakistan’s military of shelling the outskirts of an eastern Afghan city.
UK police arrest a man after a car hits pedestrians in the English city of Derby, injuring 7
Read full article: UK police arrest a man after a car hits pedestrians in the English city of Derby, injuring 7Police in the English city of Derby have arrested a man after a car hit pedestrians in the city center and sent seven people to hospitals.
Israeli police prevent Catholic leaders from celebrating Palm Sunday Mass at Jerusalem church
Read full article: Israeli police prevent Catholic leaders from celebrating Palm Sunday Mass at Jerusalem churchIsraeli police have blocked top Catholic leaders from entering Jerusalem’s Church of the Holy Sepulchre for a private Palm Sunday Mass.
Iran-backed Houthis enter the monthlong war and could further threaten global shipping
Read full article: Iran-backed Houthis enter the monthlong war and could further threaten global shippingIranian-backed Houthi rebels have entered the monthlong war in the Middle East and claimed they launched missiles toward Israel.
Pakistan says it will host US-Iran talks, while Iran warns US ground troops would be 'set on fire'
Read full article: Pakistan says it will host US-Iran talks, while Iran warns US ground troops would be 'set on fire'Pakistan’s foreign minister says Islamabad will soon host talks between the U.S. and Iran.
Hacked hospitals, hidden spyware: Iran conflict shows how digital fight is ingrained in warfare
Read full article: Hacked hospitals, hidden spyware: Iran conflict shows how digital fight is ingrained in warfareIran has turned to its cyber operations to make up for its military disadvantages in its conflict with Israel and the U.S. Since the war began last month, hackers supporting Iran have launched thousands of cyberattacks on companies and organizations in both the U.S. and Israel, seeking to undermine the war effort and critical supply chains.
North Korea conducts engine test for missile capable of targeting US mainland
Read full article: North Korea conducts engine test for missile capable of targeting US mainlandNorth Korea reports that Kim Jong Un watched a test of an upgraded solid-fuel engine for missiles that can reach the U.S. mainland.
French police thwart a suspected bombing outside a Bank of America building in Paris
Read full article: French police thwart a suspected bombing outside a Bank of America building in ParisFrench authorities say that police have stopped a suspected bombing outside a Bank of America building in Paris.
Israeli airstrike in southern Lebanon kills 3 journalists covering the war
Read full article: Israeli airstrike in southern Lebanon kills 3 journalists covering the warAn Israeli airstrike in southern Lebanon has killed three journalists who cover the Israel-Hezbollah war, according to their TV stations.
Zelenskyy visits Gulf Arab states to talk drone defense and seek strategic ties
Read full article: Zelenskyy visits Gulf Arab states to talk drone defense and seek strategic tiesUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has made unannounced visits to the United Arab Emirates and Qatar as Kyiv seeks to use its drone expertise to help Gulf Arab states blunt Iran’s attacks while the war in the Middle East rages on.
The Latest: Iranian-backed Houthi rebels claim responsibility for missile attacks on Israel
Read full article: The Latest: Iranian-backed Houthi rebels claim responsibility for missile attacks on IsraelIranian-backed Houthi rebels have claimed responsibility for two missile attacks on Israel as the war in the Middle East marks its one-month anniversary.
Mexico says a third of 130,000 missing people might be alive, fueling criticism from families
Read full article: Mexico says a third of 130,000 missing people might be alive, fueling criticism from familiesMexico’s government says it has identified signs of life for as many as a third of the country’s 130,000 registered missing people.
Pro-Iranian group claims credit for hack of FBI Director Kash Patel's personal account
Read full article: Pro-Iranian group claims credit for hack of FBI Director Kash Patel's personal accountA pro-Iranian hacking group is claiming to have hacked an account of FBI Director Kash Patel and has posted online what appear to be years-old photographs of him, along with a work resume and other personal documents.
Hamas considers a proposal to disarm in Gaza that's central to the territory's future
Read full article: Hamas considers a proposal to disarm in Gaza that's central to the territory's futureHamas is weighing a new proposal to give up its weapons in Gaza, a major concession that would clear the way for the U.S. plan for rebuilding the war-ravaged territory.
UN report calls on Syria to investigate abuses during deadly clashes with Druze last year
Read full article: UN report calls on Syria to investigate abuses during deadly clashes with Druze last yearA U.N. inquiry urges the Syrian government to investigate senior security officials involved in deadly sectarian clashes in Sweida province last summer.