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U.K. military deployed to deter threat to undersea cables amid Russian sub presence
Britain deployed military vessels to prevent any attacks on cables and pipelines by Russian submarines that spent more than a month in and around British waters earlier this year, Defence Minister John Healey said on Thursday. Source link
Artemis II in photos: around the moon and inside Orion
The dozens of photos taken by the astronauts include never before seen views of the moon, a total solar eclipse and a stunning shot of Earth. Source link
Putin claims Russia will enact 32-hour ceasefire over Orthodox Easter weekend
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday declared a 32-hour ceasefire in Ukraine over the Orthodox Easter weekend, following an earlier call from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for a pause in some of the hostilities to observe the holiday. Source link
Melania Trump denies ties to Jeffrey Epstein in surprise statement at White House
First lady Melania Trump is denying ties to Jeffrey Epstein and knowledge of his crimes, saying Thursday that the “stories are completely false” and calling online accusations that she was somehow involved with the millionaire financier’s sexual abuse of young girls and his interactions with rich and powerful people “smears about me.” Source link
Nuclear heat keeps people warm in many countries. Why not ours?
In this issue of our environmental newsletter, we see how some countries are using heat from nuclear power plants to heat homes; map the countries with the biggest potential to generate solar power; and learn about the government’s new approach to protecting nature. Source link
K-pop supergroup BTS kick off world tour in South Korea after 4-year hiatus
The boys of BTS are returning to the stage after a nearly four-year hiatus, during which the members completed their mandatory military service. Despite pouring rain in Seoul, fans packed a stadium to watch the K-pop group kick off their long-awaited world tour. Source link
Israel launches fresh strikes on Lebanon as truce talks to start in Pakistan
Israel bombed more targets in Lebanon on Thursday, putting the Middle East ceasefire in further jeopardy after its most intensive strikes of the war on its neighbour killed more than 200 people, according to Lebanon’s Health Ministry. The escalating violence has threatened to torpedo U.S. President Donald Trump’s truce with Iran from the outset. Source […]
Trump warns of major war escalation if Iran peace process fails
U.S. President Donald Trump vowed to retain military assets in the Middle East until a peace deal with Iran is reached and warned of a major escalation in fighting if it failed to comply, as oil prices rose on concerns over supply and restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz. Source link
Trump and Iran remain far apart on peace terms. Here are the biggest gaps
Despite U.S. President Donald Trump’s sunny assessment of the prospects for a long-term peace agreement with Iran, there are fundamental differences in the visions the two sides have put forward for a deal. Source link
Despite ceasefire with Iran, Israel's aggressive new attacks on Beirut signal no relief for Lebanon
The announcement of a ceasefire between Iran and the United States was met in Lebanon with the war’s bloodiest day, as Israel launched a massive air campaign that its media termed “Operation Eternal Darkness.” The Israeli strikes killed and wounded hundreds, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu signalled his intent to pursue Hezbollah regardless of international […]