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Easter on Chios island in Greece came with a bang: Two rival churches kept their fiery tradition alive by launching hundreds of fireworks at each other ... Show more
WATCH: 'We will return hostages without surrendering to Hamas': Netanyahu addresses Israel
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Key Facts: Netanyahu: No Surrender to Hamas
7h · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: jpost.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: jpost.com
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu emphasized in a recorded message that he will not capitulate to Hamas, as it would jeopardize Israel's security.
- Hamas has once again rejected a proposal for hostage release and demanded an end to the war, which Netanyahu views as unacceptable.
- He dismissed opposition calls to prioritize the return of all hostages before resuming fighting against Hamas, claiming such demands are unrealistic.
- Netanyahu also reaffirmed his commitment to preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons and strongly rejected criticism of his military strategy against Iran.
"If we capitulate to the dictates of Hamas now, all the great achievements of the war, which we achieved with the merit of our soldiers and our fallen and our heroic injured, all these achievements will disappear."— Benjamin Netanyahu, Prime Minister of Israel, in a recorded message to the citizens of Israel.
Police officer shoots attacker several times in Oldenburg - he dies shortly afterwards
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Key Facts: Deadly Shooting Incident in Oldenburg
2h · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: focus.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: focus.de
- A 21-year-old sprayed pepper spray and threatened people with a knife outside a nightclub in Oldenburg.
- A 27-year-old police officer fired multiple shots at the assailant, who later died in the hospital.
- An investigation for manslaughter has been initiated against the officer to assess the proportionality of his actions.
- The Oldenburg Public Prosecutor's Office is conducting the investigation, while the assailant's body will undergo an autopsy.
"It is about whether proportionality was maintained."— A police spokesperson commented on the investigations against the officer.
Iran-US nuclear talks: Oman says both nations have agreed on nuke-free Iran: The US and Iran have made good progress in the second round of talks on ...
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Key Facts: Third Round of US-Iran Talks Scheduled
9h · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: france24.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: france24.com
- Iran and the United States agreed to hold another round of discussions regarding Tehran's nuclear ambitions next week in Oman.
- The negotiations in Rome were conducted indirectly, facilitated by an Omani official shuttling messages between both parties.
- Iran emphasized its seriousness in the talks and called for the lifting of unjust sanctions while maintaining realistic expectations for an agreement.
- Discussions also covered the conditions for a potential deal, with Iran refusing to dismantle its uranium enrichment capabilities or negotiate its defense programs.
"Iran will continue the path of the talks with seriousness to see crippling economic sanctions on his country lifted."— Esmail Baghaei, spokesman for the Iranian Foreign Ministry, immediately after the negotiations.
Members of two rival churches fire thousands of fireworks at each other's building during Easter celebrations on the Greek island of Chios ... Show more
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has affirmed his commitment to preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons, declaring he would not waver in that ... Show more
Kerala: India's sword-wielding grandmother still going strong at 82: At 82, Meenakshi Amma is possibly the oldest woman to practise an ancient Indian martial art ...
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North Korea denounced on Sunday U.S. President Donald Trump's recent order to ease weapons exports and called the decision "war escalation measures."
Chinese researchers have successfully detonated a hydrogen-based explosive device in a controlled field test, triggering devastating chemical chain reactions ... Show more
U.S. Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick, a pro-Ukraine Republican representing Pennsylvania, visited Ukrainian troops near the front line on April 18 ... Show more
US strikes on key Yemeni fuel port kill at least 80, Houthis say rescuers still searching for bodies
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Israeli strikes kill two in Lebanon, Hezbollah chief says 'will not let anyone disarm' it
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Frontline report: Ukraine’s F-16s and Mirages are blasting Russian commanders with French smart bombs - Euromaidan Press
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“My wife, my son, my other son, and my other son are under the rubble. I don’t know who is alive and who is dead. But I swear by God, we will never leave ... Show more
🎧 Take another listen to this ancient language. It's called Bo and it became extinct when its last speaker, Boa Senior, died in 2010 ... Show more
Witness History - Bo: The death of a language - BBC Sounds
Witness History - Bo: The death of a language - BBC Sounds
Key Facts: FSU Shooting Survivor Shares Traumatic Experience
21h · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: abcnews.go.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: abcnews.go.com
- Madison Askins, a 23-year-old Florida State University student, was injured during a shooting on campus.
- While lying on the ground, she played dead as the gunman reloaded, ensuring her survival.
- Two people died in the incident, while six others are expected to survive their injuries.
- Askins plans to pursue her studies despite her injuries and remains optimistic about her future.
I'm glad to be with my family, glad to keep moving forward. I've got an internship lined up. I'm so ready to go for it.— Madison Askins, a survivor of the FSU shooting, expresses her determination to continue with her life and studies despite the trauma.
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Hezbollah "will not let anyone disarm" it, the Lebanese group's leader Naim Qassem said Friday, as Washington presses Beirut to compel the group to ... Show more
Thirty years to the day after a truck bomb leveled a federal building, former president Bill Clinton said the country desperately needs to heed the lessons of ... Show more
Retired firefighter looks back at tragedy of Oklahoma City bombing, 30 years later
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Duda believes Poland should have access to France's nuclear shield - Euromaidan Press
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US and Iran begin second round of talks to end nuclear stand-off: Tehran’s foreign minister says Washington has issued contradictory signals about reaching a ...
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Martha Stewart savagely trolls Katy Perry with epic 'Firework' jab after Blue Origin space flight
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Kyiv said the three companies are involved in the production of the advanced Iskander missiles, which have been widely used in the conflict ... Show more
Ammo sold in Colorado will soon be kept off of open shelves: Two bills involving guns were signed into law Friday. One requires ammunition sold in Colorado be ...
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New round of nuclear negotiations between the USA and Iran: It's the second round of nuclear negotiations between Iran and the USA. Delegates from both ...
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'Iran dangerously close to a weapon': Rubio warns EU nations as he calls for European sanctions
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Eric Ripert doesn’t share his knives. He let us peek inside his custom Louis Vuitton knife kit during our shoot at his restaurant Bernardin ... Show more
Gaza Strip 'uninhabitable' due to undetonated explosives, US says: GAZA AFFAIRS | The UN Mine Action Service estimates that between one in 10 and one ...
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Bundeswehr professor on conscription: | "Women should be completely excluded": Women should not be conscripted into military service. That's right ...
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We want French nukes, Polish president says: “I believe we can accept both solutions,” Andrzej Duda says about hosting both U.S. and French warheads on Polish ...
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Two seriously injured in Saxony: 23-year-old attacks with a knife in front of a supermarket
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Ukraine war: Moscow: Taurus would make Germany a party to the war: The probable next German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is publicly considering sending the Taurus ...
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Key Facts: Moscow Warns Against Taurus Delivery to Ukraine
Apr 17 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: wiwo.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: wiwo.de
- Friedrich Merz is considering supplying Taurus cruise missiles to Ukraine, eliciting strong backlash from Russia.
- Russia threatens to view Germany as a belligerent if the missiles are used against Russian targets.
- Merz is open to the delivery, while outgoing Chancellor Olaf Scholz previously rejected similar requests.
- Moscow also opposes the idea of a European troop contingent to secure Ukraine, calling it a 'crazy plan.'
If Taurus missiles are used against infrastructure targets in Russia, it will be considered Germany's direct participation in hostilities on the side of the Kyiv regime, with all consequences for Germany that arise from this.— Maria Zakharova, spokesperson for the Russian Foreign Ministry, regarding the potential delivery of Taurus cruise missiles from Germany to Ukraine.
MSNBC.com Apr 17
Key Facts: Shooting at Florida State University Claims Two Lives
Apr 18 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
- The shooter, Phoenix Ikner, son of a deputy sheriff, killed two people and injured four others before being shot by police.
- Ikner had access to his mother's service weapon, which she had converted to a personal firearm.
- The shooting occurred near the student union and marks the second such incident at FSU in 11 years.
- Police shot the suspect when he failed to surrender during his arrest attempt.
Iran 'not far' from nuclear bomb, IAEA chief warns ahead of critical talks: The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) chief Rafael Grossi warned that Tehran ...
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IDF strikes over 40 terror targets throughout Gaza, destroys terror infrastructure
jpost.com/israel-news/article-850594
TVP World Apr 18
Russia ‘used cluster munitions’ in deadly overnight strike on Kharkiv: A drone attack also killed one person in Sumy.
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A Russian missile strike on Kharkiv on the morning of April 18 killed one person and injured at least 57 others, including five children ... Show more
Key Facts: Putin's Attacks Injure Civilians This Easter Night
Apr 19 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: metro.co.uk
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: metro.co.uk
- Vladimir Putin's recent strike on Ukraine targeted a cake factory in Sumy, resulting in one death and one injury.
- The attack occurred early in the morning when a 'Shahed' UAV hit the facility producing traditional Easter treats.
- Earlier strikes on Palm Sunday killed 34 people, including two children, and injured 117 others.
- Kharkiv also faced severe attacks, injuring 87 individuals, including six children, with one additional fatality reported.
We woke up to explosions. I can’t say anything right now, because I’m so emotional.— Inna Mazurova, a tower block resident in Kharkiv describing the destruction caused by the explosions.
CBS News Apr 18
Idaho police bodycam footage shows officers fatally shoot teen Victor Perez just seconds after arriving
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Key Facts: Police Fatally Shoot Disabled Teen Without De-Escalation
Apr 18 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cbsnews.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cbsnews.com
- Seventeen-year-old Victor Perez, an intellectually disabled teenager, was shot by police in Idaho while holding a knife in a fenced yard.
- The responding officers appeared unaware of Perez's condition and did not attempt to de-escalate the situation before using lethal force.
- The police faced backlash for their immediate violent response, leading to community protests and vigils in his memory.
- An investigation into the incident is underway by the East Idaho Critical Incident Task Force, while a lawsuit is being prepared by Perez's family.
They never once asked, 'What is the situation, how can we help?'— Brad Andres, who recorded video of the shooting on his phone after his son called 911.
“Nuclear Missile against Democracy…” VP Dhankhar’s sharp attack on Supreme Court over special powers#JagdeepDhankhar #JusticeYashwantVarma #FIR #RuleOfLaw #JudicialAccountability #Judiciary #Constitution #Democracy
Arms Control Is Not Dead Yet: America Should Pursue Parallel Nuclear Negotiations With China and Russia
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Netanyahu insists Israel will not allow Iran to acquire nuclear weapons : Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insisted on Thursday that Israel would not ...
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Florida State gunman used deputy mom’s former service weapon to kill 2 and wound 6, authorities say
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The FSU shooting suspect is the 20-year-old son of a current sheriff's deputy who had access to one of her weapons, according to Leon County Sheriff Walt ... Show more
This gran got this school built#Bermondsey battle-axe Kate Southion passes away aged 79
When her granddaughter was denied a #school place Kate could not just go out ... Show more
This gran got this school built: Bermondsey battle-axe Kate Southion passes away aged 79
This gran got this school built: Bermondsey battle-axe Kate Southion passes away aged 79
The UN nuclear watchdog should play a role in nuclear talks between Tehran and Washington, International Atomic Energy Agency chief Rafael Grossi said on ... Show more
Was a sonic weapon used against protesters in Serbia?
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German police raid home of teenage boy suspected of making highly toxic warfare agent | CNN
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Attack on mother and child: man lashes out with an axe - police shoot him: In a village in the district of Constance, a man strikes a car with an axe ...
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Iran will never agree to dismantle uranium centrifuges, eliminate stockpile — official
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Five masked men kidnapped the 45-year-old woman after assaulting her 8-year-old son with a baseball bat. Then a body was found in a burnt-out car as the little ... Show more
Body found in burned-out car after violent kidnapping in Sydney's southwest
Body found in burned-out car after violent kidnapping in Sydney's southwest
Despite Hezbollah digging in its heels as it claims its weapons are needed to deter Israeli aggression, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun vows to bring Hezbollah ... Show more
Thiele explains possible consequences: Ending US support would be "decapitation" for Ukraine
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Rheinmetall: Shell Output at New Lower Saxony Factory Will Almost Double Corporate Plan
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US weapons left in Afghanistan sold to militant groups, sources tell BBC: Sources say half a million US weapons obtained by the Taliban have been lost ...
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Laboratory cleared during raid: Teenager in Saxony mixes poison in his parents' house
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Beijing rejects Zelensky’s accusations of Chinese weapon deliveries to Russia: A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson categorically denied that China was ...
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Asked whether he'd like to see new gun law legislation in the wake of the deadly FSU shooting, Pres. Trump said he has an "obligation to protect" the ... Show more
WATCH: IDF and Shin Bet kill Hamas head of weapons smuggling, additional PIJ terrorist
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Key Facts: IDF Eliminates Key Hamas Smuggler in Gaza Operations
Apr 17 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: jpost.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: jpost.com
- The IDF and Shin Bet killed Yahya Fathi Abd al-Qader Abu Shaar, head of Hamas's weapons smuggling network.
- Shaar was involved in smuggling weapons and military equipment into Gaza, including those used in the October 7 massacre.
- Further military operations in Gaza dismantled rocket launchers and terrorist infrastructure in Rafah and the Morag Corridor.
- The Israeli Air Force struck over 110 targets belonging to various terror organizations throughout the Gaza Strip.
"The Hamas terrorist organization systematically violates international law while taking over civilian infrastructure, and while brutally exploiting the civilian population as a human shield for its terror attacks."— The IDF and ISA will continue to operate against Hamas to protect the State of Israel.
Joe Biden is furious: “Who the hell do they think they are?”: Joe Biden is back on the political stage with harsh words and visible anger. Even Donald Trump felt ...
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Key Facts: Biden Struggles for Speaking Engagements at $300K Rate
Apr 17 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nypost.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nypost.com
- Former President Joe Biden is facing difficulties securing speaking engagements, despite a $300,000 fee per appearance.
- Some former aides are advocating for him to step back from public life, especially after a recent speech where he used the term 'colored kids.'
- He is represented by Creative Artists Agency, which may lack the necessary connections for lucrative speaking opportunities.
- Biden's past speaking successes might be overshadowed by declining interest and the negative perception of his political career.
It felt like seeing someone you care about start to regress. We just wanted him to enjoy retirement like other presidents — not go out like this.— A former White House official reflecting on Biden's recent public address and the hope for his retirement.
Allegedly hit car with axe: Police shoot man in Constance: Another fatal police operation in southern Baden-Württemberg. A man dies from a police weapon in the ...
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Key Facts: Axe Attack in Konstanz: Police Investigate
Apr 17 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: stimme.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: stimme.de
- A woman called the police when a man attacked her car with an axe, while her child was inside.
- The 64-year-old was shot by police after threatening officers with the axe, injuring one officer slightly.
- The State Criminal Police Office is investigating the attacker's motive, as he reportedly harassed others prior.
- This incident marks the second fatal police shooting in the Konstanz police jurisdiction within eight days.
"There was no danger to the population, said a police spokesperson in the evening."— A police spokesperson commented on the situation following the incident.
Tracee Ellis Ross Gets Candid About The Struggles Of Dating At 52: The actress says she experiences grief around being single and child-free ...
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Latvia Exits Land Mine Convention Amid Fears of Russian Aggression: The government, along with two other Baltic nations and Poland, agreed last month to quit the ...
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