Ukrainian Yak-52 crew engaging Russian Shahed drones in an aerial interception role, with pilots from the 11th Army Aviation Brigade taking part in counter-drone operations. #Ukraine

Russia is not only trying to intimidate Europe over its support for Ukraine, but also to preemptively deter the expansion of European drone manufacturing at the very moment it is scaling up its own serial production.

Joined discussions today on the situation in the Strait of Hormuz, convened by @EmmanuelMacron and @Keir_Starmer. Freedom of navigation is a shared concern. Estonia is ready to help ensure safe passage as soon as conditions permit.

Europe’s far-right begins to turn away from Trump - Politico

Orban’s defeat in Hungary, after being actively backed by Trump and JD Vance, became the tipping point for Europe’s far-right.

Daniel Kinahan arrested in Dubai over serious organised crime Kinahan, in his 40s, was arrested in Dubai on foot of an arrest warrant issued by the Irish courts.

Irish fugitive and suspected crime boss Daniel Kinahan arrested in Dubai
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Two individuals are shaking hands in a formal setting. One is wearing a suit with a red tie, and the other is also in a suit with a blue tie. Behind them are the flags of Belarus and Russia. The image features text stating, "Belarus President signs law outlawing 'propaganda of homosexual relations' and 'gender change'." The PinkNews logo is in the top right corner.

Belarus groups LGBTQ+ people with ‘paedophiles’ with new anti-propaganda law ➡️ https://bit.ly/4cuppvR

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Europe to accelerate effort to secure Hormuz despite Trump’s order to ‘STAY AWAY’ More than 30 leaders joined a video conference call on Friday to map out an international mission to secure the Strait of Hormuz.

European leaders pledged to rapidly ramp up a multinational effort to secure the Strait of Hormuz after Iran said it would reopen the vital waterway to maritime traffic, even if Donald Trump doesn't want their help.

Nearly 700 Ukrainian children killed in Russian attacks since 2022 Kyiv estimates around 20,000 Ukrainian children have been abducted by Russia.

Nearly 700 Ukrainian children have been killed and about 2,500 injured by Russian forces since the start of Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

📹 Vídeo | Abascal recibe a María Corina Machado en Madrid. "Estoy profundamente agradecida a Santiago, a todos los amigos de Vox, por haber sido consecuentes apoyos a esta causa", ha dicho la líder opositora venezolana. social.elpais.com/0db…

Ukrainian forces contain Russian attempts to advance near Vovchansk, military says Over the past week, Russian troops have been building up forces in the Vovchansk area in an effort to take control of the town and push toward nearby settlements.

Ukrainian forces have contained Russian attempts to advance near the town of Vovchansk in Kharkiv Oblast and are holding their positions, the military's 16th Army Corps reported on April 17.

Our latest on the situation in 📍#Lebanon:

🔹 By 14 April, a total of 1,741 displaced people had been registered in the 2 UNRWA emergency shelters.

🔹 As of 14 April, 15 out of 26 UNRWA primary healthcare clinics in Lebanon were operational.

Full report: www.unrwa.org/resources/re...

50,000 times UNRWA staff in Lebanon showed up for displaced communities.

In Tyre, mobile family health teams are reaching patients to meet urgent needs with essential supplies. In Beirut, emergency clinics are expanding services to fill gaps in care.

Despite it all, UNRWA staff keep showing up.

Screenshot of a tweet by Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) quoting Trump at a Nevada event expressing confusion over the term "corner store," saying he's never heard it used that way and asking "Who the hell wrote that?" The embedded video shows Trump speaking at a podium with the presidential seal, surrounded by "No Tax on Tips" signs and Nevada branding.

He…doesn't really know what a corner store is. And clearly doesn't review what his speechwriters write beforehand.

El Rey sí felicitó a Maria Corina Machado por el Nobel de la Paz: le mandó una “carta privada” al ver el silencio del Gobierno

El Rey sí felicitó a Maria Corina Machado por el Nobel de la Paz: le mandó una “carta privada” al ver el silencio del Gobierno

Meanwhile, Lukashenko:

You [the United States] should learn democracy from us. We have a hundred times more democracy than you - real democracy, real human rights.

(Belarus has one of the lowest human rights indexes in the world. Lukashenko has ruled Belarus since 1994.)

The Criminal Past of the Far-Right Anti-Migrant ‘Auditors’ Going Viral on YouTube Streamers who generate millions of views on Youtube, while posing as 'citizen journalists', have a record of abusive behaviour towards women and sexual offences, a Byline Times investigation reveals

The Criminal Past of the Far-Right Anti-Migrant ‘Auditors’ Going Viral on YouTube. Streamers who generate millions of views on Youtube, while posing as ‘citizen journalists’, have a record of abusive behaviour towards women and sexual offences, a Byline Times investigation reveals

Ensalada de espinacas, aguacate y mandarina, una receta para pasar del invierno a la primavera Es 100% de temporada y sirve como entrante, como plato único ligero o como acompañamiento de cualquier proteína

Es 100% de temporada y sirve como entrante, como plato único ligero o como acompañamiento de cualquier proteína. Echa un vistazo a esta receta de ensalada de espinacas, aguacate y mandarina

“Nuclear dust,” “PROHIBITED,” and “Enough is enough!!!” in one post. 🧐

Ghana es un socio clave para España y Europa.

Me he reunido con mi homólogo Sam Okudzeto Ablakwa, en la #GPM2026. Hemos abordado el refuerzo de nuestras relaciones económicas, la seguridad y estabilidad de la región y nuestro compromiso con la paz y el multilateralismo.

Far North Fashion Show blends traditional methods and materials with a contemporary perspective On Wednesday, 10 designers blended Indigenous heritage and modern technique in both subtle and stunning ways.

In a packed Anchorage Museum this week, 10 designers blended Indigenous heritage and modern technique in both subtle and stunning ways in the Far North Fashion Show.

Data expert stunned as latest election hints at bigger GOP losses this fall: “Absolute disaster” - buff.ly/idhaMLh

EU leaders to decide on two-speed Europe economy plan in Cyprus Need for consensus should not block package of more than 40 reforms, EU executive says

EU leaders to decide on two-speed Europe economy plan in Cyprus

A storm hits the village of Al-Tah in the Idlib countryside, Syria.

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🇨🇾 Deputy Minister for European Affairs Marilera Raouna presented today the progress and results achieved so far during the #CY2026EU Presidency, at a press conference held at the "Filoxenia" Conference Centre in Lefkosia.

🇨🇾 Deputy Minister for European Affairs Marilera Raouna presented today the progress and results achieved so far during the #CY2026EU Presidency, at a press conference held at the "Filoxenia" Conference Centre in Lefkosia.

🇨🇾 Deputy Minister for European Affairs Marilera Raouna presented today the progress and results achieved so far during the #CY2026EU Presidency, at a press conference held at the "Filoxenia" Conference Centre in Lefkosia.

🇨🇾 Deputy Minister for European Affairs Marilera Raouna presented today the progress and results achieved so far during the #CY2026EU Presidency, at a press conference held at the "Filoxenia" Conference Centre in Lefkosia.

🇨🇾 Deputy Minister for European Affairs Marilena Raouna presented today the progress and results achieved so far during the #CY2026EU Presidency, at a press conference held at the Filoxenia Conference Centre in Lefkosia.

‼️ Infrastructure is being expanded near the Belarus–Ukraine border, with roads being built toward Ukrainian territory and artillery positions being set up, – Zelensky.

Ukraine believes Russia is once again trying to drag Belarus into its war.

Meta threw a party for a right-wing influencer who wants to “save the West” The celebration offers a cocktail-fueled look at the tech behemoth's rightward pivot.

Meta threw a party for influencer Isabel Brown to celebrate 100 episodes of her podcast, where she sings the praises of motherhood, frets about the dangers of open borders, and asks rhetorical questions about homosexuality.

The geography of support for Ukraine knows no borders — we receive donations from both the world's major economic hubs and the most unexpected places.

It’s always a pleasant surprise regardless.
Thank you all, wherever you are🧵

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Meta threw a party for a right-wing influencer who wants to “save the West” The celebration offers a cocktail-fueled look at the tech behemoth's rightward pivot.

NEW: Meta co-sponsored a celebration with the Daily Wire for podcaster Isabel Brown, who often foments about Islam and wants to "save the West," which is an interesting, cocktail-party-level look at the company's rightward pivot www.motherjones.com/politics/202...

Pourquoi fait-on pousser des plantes dans l’espace ? | CNES À bord de l’ISS, Sophie Adenot va mener l'expérience éducative ChlorISS, au cours de laquelle elle va faire pousser des plantes en micropesanteur. Les graines l’ont rejointe à bord ce mardi 14 avril.

🌱 Pourquoi fait-on pousser des plantes dans l’espace ?

Avec l’expérience ChlorISS opérée par @soph-astro.esa.int, le #CNES lance une série éducative avec la BD Soso & Mimi pour explorer la #botanique spatiale 🚀

👉 À lire : cnes.fr/actualites/p... @esa.int @fr.esa.int