Iran ‘cuts off diplomatic communications with US’ after Trump’s threat IN FULL The Independent UK · Apr 7
The dubious justification behind the Pentagon’s potential plan to attack Iran’s water treatment plants With just hours left until Trump’s Tuesday night deadline, the Pentagon is compiling a list of energy sites to target The Independent UK · Apr 7
'Dystopian Death Market': Polymarket Under Fire Over Bets on Rescue of Downed US F-15 Crew in Iran Polymarket is criticised for allowing bets on the fate of US Air Force crew members after a jet incident in Iran, sparking ethical debates. International Business Times UK · Apr 7
Trump Calls War Opponents "Foolish" as U.S. Public Pushes to End Iran Conflict President Donald Trump delivered one of his most striking and politically risky statements yet about the ongoing U.S. war in Iran, calling Americans who oppose the conflict "foolish" while simultaneously admitting that the public is growing tired of the war. Latin Times · Apr 7
Texas students could soon be forced to read from the Bible in public schools Required readings would include passages from Old and New Testament for students in middle school The Independent UK · Apr 7
Trump’s dire warning to Iran: ‘A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again’ Iran and the U.S. have less than 12 hours to make a deal. Fortune · Apr 7
Trump Deadline On Iran War Pushes Ceasefire Talks As Civilian Risks Rise Trump's Iran deadline intensifies ceasefire talks as legal experts warn strikes on infrastructure could raise serious concerns over civilian risks and potential violations of international law. International Business Times UK · Apr 7
Starmer to ‘refuse Trump permission to use UK bases for Iran strikes’ IN FULL The Independent UK · Apr 7
Orbán offered help to Putin 'in any way that I can,' reports say Orbán offered his support to Putin, likening his assistance to that of a mouse helping a lion in a well-known Hungarian fable, according to a phone conversation transcript obtained by news agency Bloomberg. Euronews · Apr 7
Stocks Tumble and Crude Prices Jump on Fears of Iran War Escalation The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.63%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.66%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.78%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are down -0.60%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures... Barchart · Apr 7
Donald Trump Moves Against Press, Threatens Jail Over Iran War Coverage US President Donald Trump threatens to jail journalists over leaked reports about an Air Force officer, sparking a new battle with the media. International Business Times UK · Apr 7
Cuba's Díaz-Canel Vows Guerrilla-Style Resistance if U.S. Attacks, Warns of 'Immense Losses' Díaz-Canel also tried to leave the door open to negotiations, telling Newsweek that "dialogue is possible" and listing potential areas for cooperation anti-drug trafficking efforts Latin Times · Apr 7
DHS Chief Mullin Floats Removing Customs From Airports in Sanctuary Cities: 'Need to Have a Really Hard Look' Mullin suggested the move could be part of an effort to pressure local governments that do not assist ICE in enforcement operations tied to deportation policies Latin Times · Apr 7
International Business Times UK · Apr 7 Is Druski 'Jealous' of Erika Kirk? Here's Why Donald Trump Wants Legal Action Over 'Cringe' Viral Parody Donald Trump's call for Erika Kirk to sue comedian Druski over a viral parody has ignited a wider debate about satire, free speech and political identity, leaving audiences to decide where humour ends and harm begins.
Whats Hot · Apr 7 A whole civilisation may die tonight’: Trump warns as US-Israel strikes target Iran US President Donald Trump on Tuesday issued a dramatic warning about Iran’s future, vowing to end what he described as “47 years of extortion, corruption, and death,” even as the United States and Israel launched fresh strikes targeting key Iranian infrastructure and energy facilities.
International Business Times UK · Apr 7 Supreme Court Clears Path for Donald Trump's DOJ to Drop Steve Bannon Criminal Case The Supreme Court has allowed the DOJ to proceed with dismissing Steve Bannon's criminal case, potentially erasing his conviction related to the January 6 Capitol riot.
International Business Times UK · Apr 7 Pete Hegseth Faces Impeachment Bid As Iran War Stokes US Constitutional Clash A growing impeachment effort against Pete Hegseth over the Iran war is intensifying debate in Washington, with some lawmakers raising broader concerns about presidential authority, Congress war powers, and the constitutional balance of power in the US.
The Guardian - US · Apr 7 Trump tells Artemis II crew he saved Nasa despite trying to slash agency’s budget Astronauts had a call with the US president from space after setting record for the farthest-traveled humans from Earth
We Got This Covered · Apr 7 ‘A whole civilization will die tonight’: Global horror at Trump nuclear threat, mass plea for 25th Amendment to remove him from office NOW Like a toddler with a gun.
The Independent UK · Apr 7 Trump merch store closes as owner blames low sales on Iran War: ‘people are unsure’ IN FULL
International Business Times UK · Apr 7 Vladimir Putin Urged To Mimic Donald Trump With 48-Hour Nuclear Warning To Ukraine As Russian state TV pundits brand themselves a 'Nuclear Maniacs Club' and urge a Trump-style ultimatum to Ukraine, nuclear threats are entering public discourse, raising urgent calls for clearer global red lines.
The Independent UK · Apr 7 UN to vote on watered-down resolution to open the Strait of Hormuz. Russia and China are key The U.N. Security Council is scheduled to vote on a resolution aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz
The Guardian - UK · Apr 7 Trump needs to go. If we can’t use the 25th amendment, I have another idea The US constitution should make it possible to remove a president who’s not fit for office. But we’re going to need another way out, writes Arwa Mahdawi
The Independent UK · Apr 7 Trump calls for ‘real loser’ Fox News host to be taken off the air in latest attack on female journalists President Trump claimed that people ‘cannot stand watching’ Jessica Tarlov on Fox News, and also took shots at Shannon Bream