California sheriff who seized ballots ordered to halt election investigation

Attorney general says court ruling against Chad Bianco ‘reins in the destabilizing actions of a rogue sheriff’The California supreme court on Wednesday ordered a county sheriff and gubernatorial candidate who seized more than half a million 2025 election ballots to pause his investigation into election fraud allegations while the judges review the legal challenge against it.The order came after the California attorney general, Rob Bonta, last month asked the court to step in, arguing the sheriff has no authority over election materials. A voting rights group is also challenging the ballot seiz

Лавров інструктував Сіярто, як саме блокувати членство України в ЄС, - ЗМІ

Угорські урядовці діяли так, ніби вони були завербованими агентами Росії, кажуть фахівці.

Глава МИД Бельгии чуть не погиб при израильском ударе по Ливану

How Pakistan secured ‘biggest diplomatic win in years’ with US and Iran ceasefire

Pakistani officials defy sceptics to lead a breakthrough in negotiations and help avert catastrophe in IranMiddle East crisis – live updatesPakistan’s leaders had almost lost hope. After more than two weeks of frantic negotiations, phonecalls and diplomatic summits to try to end the US-Israeli war with Iran, it looked like the conflict might instead be escalating into Islamabad’s worst nightmare.In a cabinet meeting held around 5pm on Tuesday, Pakistan’s prime minister Shehbaz Sharif was morose. “We should brace ourselves for the impact of the war,” he told his cabinet ministers. “The situatio

How Pakistan secured ‘biggest diplomatic win in years’ with Iran ceasefire

Analysts say Pakistani officials’ efforts led to breakthrough that has helped avert catastrophe, at least for nowMiddle East crisis – live updatesPakistan’s leaders had almost lost hope. After more than two weeks of frantic negotiations, phonecalls and diplomatic summits to try to end the US-Israeli war with Iran, it looked like the conflict might instead be escalating into Islamabad’s worst nightmare.In a cabinet meeting held at about 5pm on Tuesday, Pakistan’s prime minister, Shehbaz Sharif, was morose. “We should brace ourselves for the impact of the war,” he told his cabinet ministers. “Th

‘A lot of work to do’ to reopen Strait of Hormuz after US-Iran ceasefire

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said more work is needed to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Белый дом: Трамп обсудит с генсеком НАТО возможный выход США из альянса

Трамп обсудит с генсеком НАТО возможный выход США из альянса

Встреча пройдет 8 апреля в Белом доме

Le journaliste d’Al-Jazeera Mohammed Washah tué à Gaza dans une frappe israélienne, a annoncé la chaîne qatarie

Mohammed Washah, correspondant du média qatari dans la bande de Gaza, « est tombé en martyr après une attaque de drone israélien contre sa voiture », a annoncé cette chaîne d’information à l’antenne.

Le journaliste d’Al-Jazira Mohammed Washah tué à Gaza dans une frappe israélienne, a annoncé la chaîne qatarie

Mohammed Washah, correspondant du média qatari dans la bande de Gaza, « est tombé en martyr après une attaque de drone israélien contre sa voiture », a annoncé cette chaîne d’information à l’antenne.

A Gaza, le journaliste d’Al-Jazira Mohammed Washah tué dans une frappe israélienne, a annoncé la chaîne qatarie

Plus de 220 journalistes ont été tués dans l’enclave palestinienne depuis l’attaque du 7-Octobre, selon Reporters sans Frontières.

Israel causa más de 250 muertos en Líbano tras lanzar 160 bombas, su mayor oleada de la guerra

Trump y Netanyahu excluyen al país del alto el fuego con Irán, al que Hezbolá da señales de adherirse y Beirut se esfuerza por formar parte

Взимку сонячні панелі працюють гірше: і причина не в холоді

Популярне джерело енергії опинилося під ударом стихії, яка обходиться дорожче за урагани та змушує власників платити двічі.

En images, la difficile reconstruction des rescapés du génocide des yézidis dans les monts Sinjar : « Chaque jour qui passe est comme une année de douleur »

La justice française a reconnu et condamné pour la première fois, le 20 mars, le génocide perpétré par l’organisation Etat islamique contre la communauté yézidie, en Irak, en 2014. A cette occasion, « Le Monde » revient sur le travail du photographe Michel Slomka, qui a documenté la reconstruction de cette communauté, entre 2016 et 2021.

La loi-cadre sur la restitution des objets pillés pendant la colonisation est enfin en marche

Le texte, qui doit être présenté à l’Assemblée nationale le 13 avril, très attendu par les pays africains, a mis près de neuf ans à aboutir.

Keir Starmer says it is UK’s ‘job’ to help reopen strait of Hormuz

PM acknowleges it was ‘early days’ in restoring full shipping traffic to the strait as key maritime route reportedly closed againThe UK has a “job” to help reopen the strait of Hormuz, Keir Starmer has said, as Iranian reports said the key shipping route was closed again just hours after a supposed ceasefire.The prime minister met UK and local personnel at an airbase in Taif, Saudi Arabia, at the start of what is expected to be a wider trip to Gulf allies, one billed by as a mirror to his efforts in pulling together a plan for how a ceasefire might operate in Ukraine. Continue reading...

Starmer says UK wants to help with opening of Hormuz strait on Gulf visit

PM is in Saudi Arabia before expected wider trip to regional allies, who may see him as more reliable than TrumpMiddle East crisis – live updatesThe UK has a “job” to help reopen the strait of Hormuz, Keir Starmer has said, as Iranian reports said the key shipping route was closed again just hours after a supposed ceasefire.The prime minister met UK and local personnel at an airbase in Taif, Saudi Arabia, at the start of what is expected to be a wider trip to Gulf allies, one billed as a mirror to his efforts to pull together a plan for how a ceasefire might operate in Ukraine. Continue readin

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For Trump, Resuming Combat in Iran Would Be Risky, Even if Cease-Fire Expires

President Trump knows that even if a cease-fire runs out with no final agreement on the issues dividing Washington and Tehran, the political risk of renewing hostilities is high.

Iran War Live Updates: U.S. Cease-Fire Tested by Strikes on Lebanon and Confusion Over Strait

Israel launched a major offensive against Iran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon, and Iran threatened to retaliate if the strikes were not “immediately halted.” The Trump administration and Iran disagree about whether Lebanon was included in the truce.

Middle East crisis live: strait of Hormuz appears to remain closed amid conflicting US and Iran briefings

White House denies vital waterway is closed after Iranian state media say shipping halted over Israeli attacks on LebanonMiddle East ceasefire in serious doubt as Israel assaults Lebanon and Iran blocks oil tankersWill shipping in the strait of Hormuz – and oil prices – return to normal?A genocidal threat, and then the US president, Donald Trump, blinked – without any apparently meaningful concessions from Iran. As in so much concerning the second Trump administration, the two week ceasefire “deal” that will see the strait of Hormuz reopened – if it can be described as such – is maddeningly va

RSPCA accused of using AI after releasing ‘shocking’ images of dogs found at property

More than 250 dogs recovered by animal welfare charity, with dozens found crammed into single living room spaceMore than 250 dogs have been found at a property in scenes so shocking that the RSPCA was forced to deny allegations the images were faked by artificial intelligence.The animal welfare charity said it took in 87 dogs from the property at an undisclosed location in the UK and the remainder went to the Dogs Trust, another charity. Continue reading...

‘It’s not AI, it’s real’: shock as RSPCA releases images of 250 dogs found at property

Dozens of dogs were found crammed into single living room space at property in undisclosed location in UKMore than 250 dogs have been found at a property in scenes so shocking that the RSPCA was forced to deny allegations that the images were faked by artificial intelligence.The animal welfare charity said it took in 87 dogs from the property at an undisclosed location in the UK and the remainder went to the Dogs Trust, another charity. Continue reading...

Canada’s Mark Carney Poised to Secure Liberal Party Majority After Gladu’s Defection

Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberal Party is expected to win two special elections that could give the government broader powers in Parliament.

"В уявленнях Трампа король має бути один": експерт розповів, у чому прорахувався Путін

Росія не змогла стати третьою стороною в цих переговорах саме тому, що була провалена їхня весняно-літня наступальна кампанія в Україні.

L’Egypte décrète un couvre-feu commercial pour limiter les contrecoups de la guerre en Iran

Privé depuis un mois de pétrole koweïtien et de gaz israélien, le pays a été contraint de mettre en place des mesures d’économie d’énergie, en ordonnant notamment la fermeture des restaurants, cafés et centres commerciaux à partir de 21 heures en semaine.

Ecuador recalls its ambassador from Colombia over Jorge Glas comments

The diplomatic manouevre is the latest sign of tension between right-wing Daniel Noboa and left-wing Gustavo Petro.

What is US-Iran peace deal & what it means for India

Both sides claim victory in the US-Iran ceasefire — but who actually benefits? What it means for regional stability and India’s energy supplies

Dagli abbonamenti dimenticati alla revisione delle bollette: come rivedere il bilancio familiare

Il timore di una impennata dell’inflazione potrebbe venire meno con l’accordo Usa-Iran. Ma lo choc energetico partito dal Golfo dimostra ancora una volta come sia importante prestare attenzione ai conti di casa. A cominciare dai “pagamenti dormienti”

Hegseth, Caine strike different tones on Iran ceasefire

The defense secretary described the state of hostilities mostly in past tense. The Joint Chiefs chairman took a more cautious approach.

As Hegseth proclaims victory in Iran war, Caine takes cautious tone

The defense secretary described the state of hostilities mostly in past tense. The Joint Chiefs chairman noted that the “ceasefire is a pause” in combat operations.

Захарова: Москва ответит на призыв Баку не затрагивать тему Карабаха

Middle East crisis live: strait of Hormuz remains closed over Israel’s attacks on Lebanon, Iranian state media say

Report comes as ceasefire looks increasingly shaky, Lebanese PM says Israel is killing unarmed civilians as Trump says country not included in ceasefireMiddle East ceasefire in serious doubt as Israel assaults Lebanon and Iran blocks oil tankersWill shipping in the strait of Hormuz – and oil prices – return to normal?A genocidal threat, and then the US president, Donald Trump, blinked – without any apparently meaningful concessions from Iran. As in so much concerning the second Trump administration, the two week ceasefire “deal” that will see the strait of Hormuz reopened – if it can be descri

U.S. Forces Stand Ready to Resume Combat. The President May Not Be as Enthused.

President Trump knows that even if a cease-fire runs out with no final agreement on the issues dividing Washington and Tehran, the political risk of renewing hostilities is high.

Letters to the Editor dated 8th April 2026

Итоги торгов на Мосбирже 8 апреля

Главный бенчмарк российского фондового рынка по итогам основной сессии в среду, 8 апреля, снизился на 1,15% до 2765,06 пункта. Его долларовый аналог индекс РТС снизился на 0,59% до 1112,4 пункта.

Britain breaks solar energy record twice as UK’s biggest solar farm gets approval

Record high set on Monday and raised on Tuesday, with 14.4GW of electricity generated in sunny spring weatherBritain’s sunny spring weather powered the grid to new solar energy records on two consecutive days this week.Solar farms in England, Wales and Scotland generated 14.1 GW of low-carbon electricity at lunchtime on Monday, surpassing the previous high of 14GW in July last year. Continue reading...

Iran warns ceasefire at risk as Israel continues strikes in Lebanon

Israel, meanwhile, has continued large-scale operations targeting Hezbollah, escalating regional tensions despite ongoing ceasefire efforts

British computer scientist denies he is bitcoin developer Satoshi Nakamoto

New York Times report claims London-born Adam Back is creator of the cryptocurrency after comparing writingsA British computer scientist has insisted he is not the elusive developer of bitcoin, after a report claimed to unmask him as its creator.A story in the New York Times details a years-long effort to unmask Satoshi Nakamoto, the mysterious author of the bitcoin white paper which laid the theoretical foundations for modern digital currencies. Continue reading...

‘Why my child?’: Yemen’s Taiz mourns sniper’s killing of teen

Yemeni child killed by suspected Houthi sniper while heading to school in Taiz sparks grief and outrage among locals.

UK weather: temperature tops 26C on one of hottest April days of past 80 years

High of 26.5C recorded in Kew Gardens in south-west London, but rain and cooler conditions are on the wayMany across the UK witnessed soaring temperatures as the country recorded its warmest day of the year so far – and one of the hottest April days in the last 80 years.Temperatures reached a high of 26.5C (79.7F) in Kew Gardens, south-west London, on Wednesday, the Met Office said. It was the hottest day recorded in the first half of April since 1946, according to the forecaster. Continue reading...

Sous pression, le Hamas maintient son refus de désarmer

Démilitarisation contre reconstruction : Washington impose un calendrier serré pour pacifier Gaza. Si la branche politique du Hamas se montre plus ouverte au dialogue, son aile armée rejette tout désarmement.

Трамп фактично переміг Іран на полі бою, але програв інформаційну війну, - експерт

Трамп і декілька сімей, наближених до нього, зможуть добряче підзаробити, зауважив експерт.

Montecarlo Atp, Berrettini travolge Medvedev. Cobolli eliminato, in campo c’è Musetti

Matteo ha inaspettatamente annichilito il russo, n.10 del ranking con un doppio 6-0. Flavio sconfitto 6-3, 6-3 dal belga Blockx

Satoshi Nakamoto, il papà del Bitcoin non è più un cripto-mistero. Il Nyt ne svela l’identità

Si tratterebbe del grande esperto informatico e di crittografia britannico Adam Back. Ma l’interessato smentisce: “Non sono io”

Iran Strait of Hormuz warning adds to shipping uncertainty

Only a few vessels have crossed the strait since the US-Iran ceasefire deal, according to BBC Verify analysis.

EN DIRECT, guerre en Ukraine : la Russie menace à nouveau les « pays tiers » qui autorisent le survol de leur territoire aux drones ukrainiens

« Nous considérons les récents événements impliquant des drones comme des attaques terroristes contre la Fédération de Russie », notamment celles « visant des infrastructures industrielles civiles », a déclaré la porte-parole du ministère des affaires étrangères russe, Maria Zakharova.

Telangana CM urges corporates to boost CSR spending for development

He highlighted priority sectors such as education, healthcare, and water conservation, and called for stronger collaboration between the government and companies

After Cease-Fire, Iranians Are Left to Pick Up the Pieces

Hours after a tenuous pause to a six-week war, Iranians expressed relief and trepidation about the future. Some fear the government will crack down on its domestic critics.

Middle East crisis live: Iran closes strait of Hormuz over Israel’s attacks on Lebanon, state media say

Report comes as ceasefire looks increasingly shaky, Lebanese PM says Israel is killing unarmed civilians as Trump says country not included in ceasefireIsrael hits Lebanon with massive strikes amid ceasefire uncertaintyHegseth claims Iran ‘begged’ for ceasefireA genocidal threat, and then the US president, Donald Trump, blinked – without any apparently meaningful concessions from Iran. As in so much concerning the second Trump administration, the two week ceasefire “deal” that will see the strait of Hormuz reopened – if it can be described as such – is maddeningly vague and short on detail, ap

Anthropic says its latest AI model can expose weaknesses in software security

AI company says purpose of its Claude Mythos model is to bolster defenses against hacking in common applicationsAnthropic on Tuesday said its yet-to-be-released artificial intelligence model called Claude Mythos has proven keenly adept at exposing software weaknesses.Mythos has laid bare thousands of vulnerabilities in commonly used applications for which no patch or fix exists, prompting the San Francisco-based AI startup to form an alliance with cybersecurity specialists to bolster defenses against hacking and withhold wide distribution. Continue reading...

EN DIRECT, guerre au Moyen-Orient : au Liban, au moins 254 personnes ont été tuées dans des frappes israéliennes mercredi ; les gardiens de la révolution iraniens menacent de répliquer

Le président libanais, Joseph Aoun, a dénoncé des attaques « barbares » et un « nouveau massacre » après que l’armée israélienne a annoncé, mercredi à la mi-journée, avoir lancé la « plus grande vague de frappes coordonnées » depuis le début de la guerre.

EN DIRECT, guerre au Moyen-Orient : l’Iran estime que le cessez-le-feu et des négociations avec les Etats-Unis « n’ont aucun sens » au vu des « violations » observées

Le président du Parlement iranien, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, a accusé Washington d’avoir violé trois des dix clauses proposées par Téhéran dans le cadre du cessez-le-feu : le « non-respect » de la trêve au Liban, « l’intrusion d’un drone dans l’espace aérien iranien, qui a détruit dans la ville de Lar », dans le sud de l’Iran, et « la remise en cause du droit de l’Iran à l’enrichissement ».

Watch: Fire damages roof of Rio's Olympic velodrome

Around 80 firefighters and 20 fire trucks tackled the blaze, the state's military fire department said, adding that no one was hurt.

Iran War Live Updates: U.S. Cease-Fire Shaky as Strikes on Lebanon and Confusion Over Strait Grow

Israel launched a major offensive against Iran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon, and Iran threatened to retaliate if the strikes were not “immediately halted.” It was unclear whether Lebanon was included in the truce.