Pete Hegseth faced sharp criticism in Congress over launching the Iran conflict without approval, as Democrats condemned the war’s justification and its estimated $25 billion cost. Meanwhile, Donald Trump rejected Iran’s proposal on the Strait of Hormuz, leaving negotiations at an impasse while Tehran seeks international support. Source link
PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, April 30, 2026: First, the Golders Green attack features on all the British front pages. Next, King Charles’s speech to the US Congress is hailed as a master class in subtle diplomacy. In Germany, papers discuss the latest feud between the US president and the German chancellor. Finally, a stranded whale … Read more
Russia rejects Tuareg rebels’ call to withdraw from Mali, Kremlin says Source link
Several women were sexually assaulted during a traditional festival in Nigeria’s Delta state in March 2026. The Alue-do fertility festival is celebrated by members of the Oramudu community to help married women having trouble getting pregnant. At certain points, the ritual calls for single women to stay inside. Community leaders said the event was “hijacked … Read more
The price of oil is at levels not seen since 2015. Despite the inflation risk and the fact that the FED does not cut interest rates, bitcoin resists. Bitcoin is trading on April 30, 2026 around $76,000 and maintains that level while the world faces an acute energy crisis: the Strait of Hormuz has been … Read more
Israel has expanded its military zone in Gaza to cover nearly two-thirds of the territory since the October ceasefire. While the army says restrictions support aid efforts, Palestinians fear displacement and a long-term Israeli presence amid ongoing violence. Source link
Skip to next section Oil stabilizes around $110 a barrel after short-term surge overnight 04/30/202630 April 2026 Oil stabilized around $110 a barrel after a short-lived rise overnight Oil prices fell in Thursday morning trading after a small, sharp rise around midnight in Europe, just after trading closed on Wall Street on Wednesday. Brent crude … Read more
The Supreme Court of the United States struck down a majority-Black congressional district in Louisiana, ruling it relied too heavily on race and weakening protections under Voting Rights Act of 1965. The 6–3 decision, driven by the court’s conservative majority, is expected to make it harder for minority communities to challenge discriminatory maps, with critics … Read more
Brent crude has jumped to its highest level since the start of the Ukraine war after US President Donald Trump signaled that the American blockade on the Strait of Hormuz could last for months. Also in this edition: the US Federal Reserve prepares for a new chief as its board tries to maintain political independence, … Read more
In this edition of French Connections, Genie Godula and Florence Villeminot continue their tour of Paris with a stop in a massive Parisian arrondissement – the 17th! We get a behind-the-scenes look at Napoleon’s iconic Arc de Triomphe and discover the man who helped shape the 17th and most of Paris: Baron Haussmann. Whether it’s … Read more