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Marine Le Pen’s conviction caused a political firestorm. Here’s what actually happened.

The French far-right leader's allies at home and abroad slammed the guilty verdict as antidemocratic.

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Cuba denounces kidnapping of Venezuelan migrants as atrocious act

Havana, April 1 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno RodrΓ­guez stated today that the kidnapping of Venezuelan migrants and any other citizens and their expulsion to third countries by the United States is an atrocious act. The post Cuba denounces kidnapping of Venezuelan migrants as atrocious act first appeared on Prensa Latina.

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: Prensa Latina favicon Prensa Latina

Petrol price cut by 58 cents a litre

Motorists will pay substantially less for diesel and petrol from 2 April

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: Mail & Guardian Africa favicon Mail & Guardian Africa

Trump tariffs drive imports into US foreign trade zones

Policy uncertainty fuels surge in use of approved facilities that temporarily exempt businesses from paying levies

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

ANC, Democratic Alliance fail to reach agreement on budget

The ANC has so far rejected conditions on which the DA would agree to support Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s 0.5 percentage point VAT increase for the coming fiscal year

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: Mail & Guardian Africa favicon Mail & Guardian Africa

Putin and Xi To Celebrate the 80th Anniversary of the Victory Over the Nazis in Moscow

β€˜Our friendship is not situational but enduring,” Chinese FM Wang said. On May 9, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping will jointly celebrate in Moscow the 80th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany. RELATED: Erdogan and Putin Discuss Syria Stability and Black Sea Security The head of the Kremlin announced this […]

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Myanmar death toll continues to rise following earthquake

With the death toll now over 2,700 people, hopes of finding more survivors are starting to dwindle. Deaths are expected to rise significantly as the true scale of the disaster emerges.

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Zimbabwe police arrest dozens in wake of protests

A total of 95 people are charged with promoting "public violence" and for "breaches of peace".

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

Scientists deploy AI to better predict wildfires

Model takes into account weather forecasts as well as factors such as levels of flammable vegetation and human activity

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

β€˜Jimmy Lai Way’: US call to honour jailed tycoon in DC address of Hong Kong trade office

Bill put forward by bipartisan group of US House members comes a day after US State Department sanctioned six Hong Kong officials.

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Libya: A Voice for Reconciliation

A poet and a composer are inspired by Libyan history to create a modern peace anthem for their divided country.

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

β€˜Y’all Street’ is an exercise in Texas-sized ring kissing

It is not clear whether local exchanges are particularly useful

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Finance for renewable energy in sub-Saharan Africa is defying the oddsΒ 

Most countries in the region finally have operating wind or solar projects, despite huge political and economic challenges - perseverance is needed The post Finance for renewable energy in sub-Saharan Africa is defying the odds appeared first on Climate Home News.

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: Climate Home News favicon Climate Home News

Yet another Israeli war crime is buried in the sand as the world looks away

Sixteen Palestinian paramedics and first responders were executed in Rafah. Indifference is all they get.

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Palestinian from West Bank first detainee under 18 to die in Israeli prison: officials

A teenager from the West Bank who was held in an Israeli prison for six months without being charged died after collapsing in unclear circumstances, becoming the first Palestinian under 18 to die in Israeli detention, officials said.

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: CBC News - Canada favicon CBC News - Canada

At least 95 arrested in Zimbabwe after antigovernment protests

Police say suspects in custody among 200 people who gathered at Harare’s Freedom Square and threw stones at officers.

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Proteas coach Walter resigns for personal reasons

South Africa white-ball coach Rob Walter, who took over in March 2023, resigns citing "personal reasons".

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

Scottish tourist dies after Rome holiday explosion

Grant Paterson was on a break in Rome when the B&B in the city's Monteverde area collapsed on 23 March.

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Trump’s April 2 β€˜liberation day’ tariffs: What to expect, and what’s next

President Trump prepares to unveil 'very kind' tariffs as critics warn of a global trade war and a slowdown in growth.

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Thailand’s rescue dogs provide support to grieving families after Bangkok skyscraper collapse

Rescuers have brought in 11 dogs to search for signs of life and to provide emotional support for victims’ loved ones.

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Detained Swedish journalist sparks tensions in Swedish-Turkish relations

Joakim Medin, a Swedish journalist, was arrested in Turkey while covering anti-government protests. Accused of insulting the president and alleged terror links, his case has sparked diplomatic tensions. Sweden now seeks clarity at the upcoming Nato summit.

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

White House considering roughly 20% tariff on most imports, report says

The Washington Post report comes a day before April 2, when President Donald Trump is set to announce his larger plans for global trade

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Japan Makes High School Education Free – Again

Click to expand Image A Tokyo public high school corridor. 2023 Bede Sheppard / Human Rights Watch Japan’s parliament, the Diet,voted this week to make public high school free for all children. Tuition fees had been abolished in 2010, but then reinstated in 2013.The new measure, approved in the budget, will expand equal opportunity in education, and should increase education access and certainty for children of...

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: Human Rights Watch favicon Human Rights Watch

Casanova: Womanizer, con man and poet

He became famous for his love affairs, but Casanova was also a writer, diplomat and spy. Born in Venice 300 years ago, his name still resonates around the world.

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

On the Frontlines: Lessons from New York’s Immigrant Defense Project

As nonprofits, mutual aid groups, and activist movements across the country mobilize to protect migrants and immigrants, the Immigrant Defense Project shares lessons and strategies.

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: Nonprofit Quarterly favicon Nonprofit Quarterly

Elderly Hong Kong woman missing for 5 days found in Tai Po bush

Large search was mounted, involving more than 200 people, including dozens of personnel from police, fire services and the Civil Aid Service.

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Why Bangladesh Should Join ASEAN – and What Stands in the Way

Joining ASEAN is not a silver bullet for Bangladesh’s geopolitical and economic challenges, but it could be a step in the right direction.

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

London mayor axes cyber crime victim support line

Decision triggers backlash among campaigners as violence against women and girls rises in capital

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

The enduring pay gap for disabled people

Ministers say welfare cuts will help more benefit claimants into employment β€” but work doesn’t always reward everyone fairly

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Germany’s Social Democrats Should Defend EU Supply Chains Laws

Click to expand Image Bangladesh Federation of Worker Solidarity activists hold a rally in Dhaka on May 7, 2023 to mark ten years since the Rana Plaza building collapse that killed more than 1,130 people. 2023 Mamunur Rashid/NurPhoto via AP Twelve years ago this April, the Rana Plaza factory building in Bangladesh collapsed,killing more than 1,100 garment workers and injuring more than 2,000 in one of the largest...

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: Human Rights Watch favicon Human Rights Watch

Could UK’s imposition of VAT on private schools be stopped by court fight?

Specialists warn families face uphill battle in trying to overturn flagship policy

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

What the case of a young man accused of violent crimes reveals about Victoria’s new bail laws

There is nothing simple about alleged youth offenders such as β€˜MMA’, despite how they are portrayed in the newsElection 2025 live updates: Australia federal election campaignGet our afternoon election email, free app or daily news podcastIf you want to understand the debate about bail reform in Victoria – and the gulf between the position taken by the Allan government and the recommendations of experts – you could do...

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

Are Australians better off than three years ago? It’s complicated

Standards of living have stagnated but no major party is willing to propose reforms to make the coming decade better than the lastElection 2025 live updates: Australia federal election campaignPolls tracker; election guide; full federal election coverageAnywhere but Canberra; interactive electorates guideListen to the first episode of our new narrative podcast series: GinaGet our afternoon election email, free app or...

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

Peter Dutton says he will help homebuyers who don’t have the bank of mum and dad. But how would his policy work?

The Coalition wants to relax home lending rules by changing the test for a person’s borrowing capacityElection 2025 live updates: Australia federal election campaignPolls tracker; election guide; full federal election coverageAnywhere but Canberra; interactive electorates guideListen to the first episode of our new narrative podcast series: GinaGet our afternoon election email, free app or daily news podcastThe...

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

A sense of optimism: independents in regional Australia claim to offer a new kind of politics, but can they win?

Alex Dyson in Wannon, Caz Heise in Cowper and Kate Hook in Calare are among those hoping to upset the major parties in the federal election. But don’t call them tealsElection 2025 live updates: Australia federal election campaignPolls tracker; election guide; full federal election coverageAnywhere but Canberra; interactive electorates guideListen to the first episode of our new narrative podcast series: GinaGet our...

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia