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Trump uses Neville Chamberlain jibe to mock Starmer over stance on Iran

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-06T17:46:44+00:00

As UK PM resists pressure to back airstrikes US president invokes British leader known for his policy of appeasementMiddle East crisis live – latest updatesDonald Trump has appeared to compare Keir Starmer to Neville Chamberlain in his latest disparaging remarks about the prime minister, who has refused to back the US-Israeli attacks on Iran.The comments, during an Easter Monday event at the White House, underline Trump’s continued annoyance at Starmer’s scepticism about the aims and legality of the conflict, a view that has not been shifted by the US president’s jibes. Continue reading...

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House Democrats call for permanent solution to Cuban crises after witnessing energy blockade

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-06T17:41:43+00:00

Jonathan Jackson of Illinois calls Cuba ‘most sanctioned part of Earth’ amid US oil blockade causing vast disruptionsSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxTwo Democratic US lawmakers on Monday called for a permanent solution to crises confronting Cuba after they visited the island to witness the effects of an American energy blockade. US House members Pramila Jayapal of Washington and Jonathan Jackson of Illinois met with Cuban president Miguel Díaz-Canel and foreign minister Bruno Rodríguez as well as members of Cuba’s parliament during a five-day trip

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House Democrats demand end to ‘cruel’ US energy blockade after visit to Cuba

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-06T17:41:43+00:00

Pramila Jayapal and Jonathan Jackson denounce ‘collective punishment’ amid vast disruption s from US oil blockadeSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxTwo Democratic US lawmakers on Monday called for an end to the “cruel collective punishment” of Cuba after they visited the island to witness the effects of an US energy blockade. The US House members Pramila Jayapal of Washington and Jonathan Jackson of Illinois met with the Cuban president, Miguel Díaz-Canel, and foreign minister, Bruno Rodríguez, as well as members of Cuba’s parliament during a five-day

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Guerra in Iran, le news di oggi. Trump: "Tutto l'Iran potrebbe essere distrutto domani"

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-04-06T17:31:23+00:00

Il regime consegna un testo in dieci punti ai mediatori pachistani: “No alla tregua, serve la fine della guerra”. E il presidente americano replica: “Grande passo ma insufficiente”. Gli ayatollah fanno passare da Hormuz navi di Francia, India e di altri Paesi “in cambio di pedaggio”. Ucciso da Israele il capo degli 007 dei pasdaran

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Iran War Live Updates: Trump Holds News Conference on Rescue of Airman

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-04-06T17:22:50+00:00

President Trump called Iran’s plan “significant” but “not good enough.” He also renewed his threats to strike power plants and bridges unless Iran reopens the Strait of Hormuz.

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Iran War Live Updates: Trump Holds News Conference on Rescue Mission

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-04-06T17:12:31+00:00

President Trump called Iran’s plan “significant” but “not good enough.” He also renewed his threats to strike power plants and bridges unless Iran reopens the Strait of Hormuz.

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Guerre en Iran : « Cette crise doit être l’occasion d’un débat public sur nos infrastructures fossiles »

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-04-06T17:00:05+00:00

Le sociologue Jean Daniélou déplore, dans une tribune au « Monde », que les discussions autour de la crise énergétique provoquée par le conflit au Moyen-Orient se cristallisent sur la question des pratiques individuelles et des habitudes de consommation plutôt qu’autour d’une nécessaire réflexion sur la viabilité de nos infrastructures.

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En Grèce, le gouvernement Mitsotakis dans la tourmente après des scandales

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-04-06T17:00:02+00:00

Le premier ministre conservateur a été contraint de remanier en urgence son exécutif à la suite d’une enquête du parquet européen sur une vaste fraude aux aides agricoles européennes. Son gouvernement s’en trouve fragilisé, à un an des élections législatives.

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ICE agents reportedly detain wife of US soldier just days after their marriage

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-06T16:59:23+00:00

‘She got ripped away from me,’ army soldier Matthew Blank said after his wife Annie Ramos was detained in LouisianaImmigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents under the command of the Trump administration have reportedly detained the wife of a US army staff sergeant at his military base in Louisiana amid his preparations to deploy.The arrest of Annie Ramos, 22, took place last Thursday, just days after she married 23-year-old Matthew Blank, a soldier who has served for more than five years and previously deployed to the Middle East and Europe, the New York Times first reported on Sunday.

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Greek PM vows to tackle ‘deep state’ in wake of farm fraud scandal

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-06T16:59:10+00:00

Kyriakos Mitsotakis calls alleged scamming of EU agricultural funds ‘a turning point’ The Greek prime minister has vowed to tackle what he has called a “deep state” he says is plaguing the country, as he sought to address a burgeoning political crisis over a farm fraud scandal that has forced the resignation of multiple government ministers.In a speech, aired on national TV, Kyriakos Mitsotakis attempted to limit the damage, describing the revelations as “a turning point” that had turbo-charged his commitment to rooting out entrenched corruption. Continue reading...

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Godrej Consumer sees 6–9% cost surge, guides for steady growth

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-04-06T16:45:46+00:00

In terms of the key Strategic Levers for FY26, creation of new categories includes the expansion into the ₹1,000-crore men’s facewash market via the acquisition of the ‘Muuchstac’ brand

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Clergy tell Kerala voters to be guided by conscience

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-04-06T16:42:06+00:00

With the Christian community wielding significant influence in nearly 40 constituencies, particularly in central Kerala, its electoral stance is seen as crucial

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Talks to end Iran war appear to falter a day before Trump deadline

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-06T16:36:53+00:00

US president acknowledges ‘significant’ 10-point peace plan submitted by Tehran but says it is ‘not good enough’Middle East crisis – live updatesDiplomatic negotiations aimed at halting the war in the Middle East appeared to be faltering a day before a deadline imposed by Donald Trump to destroy Iran’s bridges and attack its power plants.Mediators from Pakistan, Egypt and Turkey want both sides to agree to ceasefire and reopen the strait of Hormuz, to be followed by a period of detailed negotiations intended to reach a more complete peace agreement. Continue reading...

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Iranians Condemn Strike on a Top University

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-04-06T16:35:39+00:00

Government officials and anti-government activists alike denounced the attacks on the Sharif University of Technology in Tehran, the latest Iranian center for higher education to be targeted.

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Four men arrested on suspicion of murder after stabbing in south London

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-06T16:29:25+00:00

Police say 26-year-old man died at scene outside nightclub in Peckham and two others remain in hospitalFour men have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man was stabbed to death and two other men were injured outside a nightclub in south-east London.The Metropolitan police said officers were called at 3.54am on Monday to reports of a disturbance involving a group of people outside a nightclub in Ruby Street, Peckham. Continue reading...

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Arizona hiker stung more than 100 times by bees left in critical condition

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-06T16:29:05+00:00

A man in Phoenix had ‘over 100 stings’ and was airlifted out of a mountain trailSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxA hiker was taken to a hospital in critical condition after bees stung him more than 100 times on an Arizona mountain trail over the Easter weekend – an emergency which required the help of a helicopter crew.The man reported “over 100 stings” had left him “unable to continue his descent” from the summit of Lookout Mountain Preserve in north Phoenix at about 10am on Saturday, the local fire department said in a statement. Continue reading..

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Steady Q4 expected for banks on strong metrics

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-04-06T16:26:16+00:00

Banks are anticipated to report steady Q4 due to strong loan and deposit growth, improved profitability, and controlled slippages

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Scientists identify ‘neural fingerprint’ of psychedelic drugs in the brain

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-06T16:18:47+00:00

Analysis of more than 500 brain scans finds LSD, psilocybin and other psychedelics increase cross-talk between brain systemsScientists have identified a hallmark signature produced by psychedelic drugs in the human brain when users experience their mind-altering effects.The “neural fingerprint” of the psychedelic trip was spotted among hundreds of brain scans of people on LSD, psilocybin, DMT, mescaline and ayahuasca, pointing to a shared impact on the brain’s behaviour. Continue reading...

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