Syrie : explosion dans un café dans un quartier densément peuplé de Damas • FRANCE 24 Less autorités syriennes ont annoncé ce jeudi qu'un attentat à la bombe avait fait au moins cinq morts et seize blessés dans un café du centre de Damas. Précisions de Dana Alboz, correspondante de France 24 en Syrie. #Syrie #explosion #dans #café #dans

Republican Senate Candidates Start Their Own Super PACs to Gain Cash Advantage Most of the party’s top candidates are starting their own super PACs instead of relying on a powerful group run by Washington leaders. The move allows them to seize control of their financial destinies. #Republican #Senate #Candidates #Start #Their

Ukraine takes the war to Russia like never before | DW News Kyiv has launched a 40-day "influence operation", striking deep inside Russian territory, destroying supply lines and sparking Russians to flee parts of Ukraine seized by Russia. The military, political, economic and psychological campaign is aimed at ending the war. #Ukraine #takes #the #war #Russia

Burkina Faso ruling junta cuts diplomatic ties with ex-ruler France Burkina Faso's military junta on Friday cut diplomatic ties with former colonial power France, accusing Paris of acting against its interests and backing subversive networks and militants in the Sahel. The move deepens the ruling authorities' break with Western allies since Captain Ibrahim Traore seized power in a 2022 coup. #Burkina #Faso #ruling #junta #cuts

Bananas, Containers and Cocaine: Inside Europe's Drug Trafficking Routes More than 419 tonnes of illicit drugs were seized in the EU in 2023. But stopping drug trafficking isn't just about making seizures. #Bananas #Containers #and #Cocaine #Inside

Trump’s Quest to Seize Greenland from Denmark: On the Ground Report When President Trump’s unwanted advances toward Greenland escalated into veiled threats of force, Joshua Hunt was there to watch distinguished members of the global news media slip and slide across frozen sidewalks as they covered a tragicomic attack on world order. #Trumps #Quest #Seize #Greenland #from

Trial begins for former Central African Republic leader Bozizé over war crimes The UN-backed Special Criminal Court in the Central African Republic will on Tuesday, with foreign judges, begin the trial in absentia of former president François Bozizé over crimes against humanity. Bozizé, 79, who seized power in a 2003 coup before being overthrown 10 years later by rebels, has been living in exile in Guinea-Bissau since March 2023. #Trial #begins #for #former #Central

Isreal to stay ‘indefinitely’ in lands seized in Lebanon, Syria and Gaza, says defence minister Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said on Monday that Israeli ground forces would remain in land they hold in Lebanon, Syria and Gaza, potentially challenging a memorandum of understanding announced a day earlier between the US and Iran to end the war in the Middle East. #Isreal #stay #indefinitely #lands #seized

Assisted dying bill set to return to parliament #hrefhttpsnewsskycomstorypolitics #latest #talks #taking #place

UK Forces Seize Russian Shadow Fleet Oil Tanker Britain’s defense ministry said it was the first time that British forces had acted alone to stop a ship in the fleet, a collection of vessels that Russia uses to move fuel and evade sanctions. #Forces #Seize #Russian #Shadow #Fleet

Father of three seized by ICE at FIFA match last summer warns immigrant fans of danger Manuel*, a Latin American asylum seeker, was snatched by ICE as he headed to a FIFA match in New Jersey with his sons last summer. He has now been separated from his wife and sons for almost a year. #Father #three #seized #ICE #FIFA

Escaping Kabul: the secret operation to exfiltrate the Afghan women's cycling team Nearly five years ago, the Taliban seized control of Kabul and imposed Sharia law in Afghanistan. The women's cycling team, which was due to take part in international competitions, found itself more threatened than ever before. #Escaping #Kabul #the #secret #operation

M23 fighters detaining, abusing thousands in DRC, HRW report documents The Rwanda-backed M23 armed group has forcibly recruited thousands of people in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and detained them in inhumane conditions, Human Rights Watch said Wednesday. The anti-government group has seized vast swathes of territory since it re-emerged in 2021 in eastern DRC, which has been plagued by conflict for over 30 years. #M23 #fighters #detaining #abusing #thousands

Trump vows to take ‘total control’ of Iran’s oil and gas markets US president says American forces will also seize control of key export hub Kharg Island #Trump #vows #take #total #control

Belfast violence prompts fight on the right – POLITICO Has the unrest in Belfast sparked a new political battle over Britain’s immigration system? Political leaders have condemned the violent overnight protest after a Sudanese national was charged with attempted murder of a man in the city. With parties scrambling to seize control of the narrative, Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy examine how the case has reignited questions about immigration, border security and the UK’s system of indefinite leave to remain. ... #Belfast #violence #prompts #fight #the

New York Knicks storm back to beat Wembanyama's Spurs in NBA finals opener Jalen Brunson scored 30 points as the New York Knicks rallied from a 14-point second-half deficit to defeat the San Antonio Spurs 105-95 on Wednesday and seize a 1-0 lead in the NBA Finals. Brunson overcame an early injury scare and scored 13 fourth-quarter points, outdueling Victor Wembanyama to complete the comeback. #New #York #Knicks #storm #back

EU trade lawmakers back compromise on deal with Trump  – POLITICO Tuesday’s vote follows months of internal EU wrangling, as lawmakers slowed their deliberations after Trump threatened to seize Greenland in January and the U.S. Supreme Court struck down much of his tariff agenda in February. Overall, the European Parliament pushed to secure more guardrails against the risk that Trump again threatens the EU, including allowing the European Commission to suspend the tariff concessions if Washington doesn’t reduce duties on European steel and aluminum products by the end of 2026. ... #trade #lawmakers #back #compromise #deal

France seizes Russian tanker - Is NATO changing its approach? | DW News France has boarded a Russia-linked oil tanker in the Atlantic in a dramatic operation targeting Moscow’s sanctions‑evading “shadow fleet.” The seizure, carried out with support from the UK, is one of several recent actions aimed at cutting off revenues tied to the war in Ukraine. #France #seizes #Russian #tanker #NATO

Israel seizes Crusades-built fortress in Lebanon as it expands offensive Israeli forces have captured a strategically important fortress from the Crusades, marking the country's deepest incursion into Lebanon in more than a quarter of a century. #Israel #seizes #Crusades #built #fortress

EU wants crisis powers to seize control of chip supplies Chipmakers could be forced to override existing contracts under draft law #wants #crisis #powers #seize #control

Ebola in DR Congo: Can a country in conflict contain it? | DW News Her country is the epicenter of the Ebola outbreak, even as it wages a violent conflict within its borders. DR Congo Foreign Minister Thérèse Kayikwamba Wagner speaks with DW News Africa host Michael Okwu about the collision of war on a deadly virus - with the fight against powerful rebels who have already seized vital Congolese territory. #Ebola #Congo #Can #country #conflict

EU wants crisis powers to seize control of chip supplies Draft law would enable Brussels to force chipmakers to override existing contracts #wants #crisis #powers #seize #control

Entre Budapest et Bruxelles, le dégel des relations en attendant le dégel des fonds européens Le nouveau Premier ministre hongrois, Peter Magyar, semble décidé à mettre en œuvre ses promesses de retour à la normale après seize années de règne de Viktor Orban #Entre #Budapest #Bruxelles #dégel #des

Republicans Seize on a Budget Exemption to Push Through Immigration Enforcement Funding Republicans are using a special mechanism that was created to reduce deficits to push through immigration enforcement funds that should be provided in a regular spending bill. #Republicans #Seize #Budget #Exemption #Push

Taiwan leader says ‘foreign forces’ cannot decide island’s future amid China pressure Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te said on Wednesday that “foreign forces” could not decide the future of the democratic island, days after US President Donald Trump suggested arms sales to Taiwan could be used as leverage in talks with China. Beijing claims Taiwan as its territory and has threatened to seize it by force. #Taiwan #leader #says #foreign #forces

Trump’s Special Envoy to Greenland Receives a Cold Welcome From Locals After President Trump’s threats to seize the island, Gov. Jeff Landry’s offers of MAGA hats and chocolate chip cookies fall flat. #Trumps #Special #Envoy #Greenland #Receives

Israel seizes 1,000 sq km under Netanyahu’s war strategy FT calculates territory under control in Gaza, Lebanon and Syria is about 5% of Israel’s 1949 borders #Israel #seizes #1000 #under #Netanyahus

In Closed-Door Talks, U.S. Demands a Major Role in Greenland Greenlandic officials worry about the direction of the negotiations aimed at defusing President Trump’s threats to seize their island. But they have little leverage. #Closed #Door #Talks #Demands #Major

In Closed-Door Talks, U.S. Demands a Major Role in Greenland Greenlandic officials worry about the direction of the negotiations aimed at defusing President Trump’s threats to seize their island. But they have little leverage. #Closed #Door #Talks #Demands #Major

World Economic Forum: women’s health gets only 20% of R&D funding. We must seize this $1 trillion opportunity A new radar developed with the Gates Foundation and Wellcome Leap reveals that fewer than 3% of clinical trials are women-specific.  #World #Economic #Forum #womens #health

Former top Russian official admits the country is over Putin and can ‘imagine a future without him’ — even elites bail as Kremlin seizes their assets  People are required to be loyal without being told what future that loyalty serves." #Former #top #Russian #official #admits

Key issue Greens plan to seize on - as they warn Andy Burnham 'won't walk' by-election The Green Party hope they can use a by-election to pressure Andy Burnham into committing to electoral reform if he becomes Labour leader in the future. #Key #issue #Greens #plan #seize

Deals and new partnerships at Africa-France summit In tonight's edition, sovereignty was the buzzword of Kenyan President William Ruto at the close of the Africa Forward summit in Nairobi. Also, in the biggest change on the ground in months,  Rwanda-backed M23 rebels have retreated from seized territory in the DRC. #Deals #and #new #partnerships #Africa

Starmer announces plans to fully nationalise British Steel British prime minister Keir Starmer said he would introduce legislation this week to give the government powers to take full ownership of British Steel in Scunthorpe, the last plant in the UK that can make steel from scratch.  Last year the government seized control of the steelworks from its Chinese owner to stop the potential closure of the blast furnaces. #Starmer #announces #plans #fully #nationalise

"Je voyais la mort planer au-dessus de ma fille" : 16 familles portent plainte contre TikTok pour "abus de faiblesse" Seize familles, soit trente-neuf plaignants, portent plainte contre le géant chinois, ce lundi. Elles estiment que le réseau social profite de la vulnérabilité de leurs enfants, les poussant parfois jusqu'au suicide. #voyais #mort #planer #dessus #fille

Mystery drone boat 'armed with explosives' seized by police in Greece A mystery drone boat understood to be armed with explosives is being investigated by police after being found by fishermen in Greece. #Mystery #drone #boat #armed #with

Pictured: Record European cocaine haul seized as ship's crew detained Spanish police have released pictures of Europe's largest cocaine seizure after officers boarded a ship off the Canary Islands earlier this month. #Pictured #Record #European #cocaine #haul

Iran Says It Seized Oil Tanker That Was Sanctioned by U.S. A maritime tracking company said the move was likely performative, given the Chinese-owned ship has an “established history within the Iranian trade ecosystem.” #Iran #Says #Seized #Oil #Tanker

Judge Says F.B.I. Can Keep 2020 Election Records Seized From Georgia The ruling is the latest in a saga driven by President Trump’s desire for redemption in the state, which he lost in 2020. The county is likely to appeal. #Judge #Says #FBI #Can #Keep

Pakistan Says It Helped Transfer Iranian Crew From Ship That U.S. Seized Describing the transfer of the crew from the MV Touska cargo ship back to Iran as a ‘confidence-building measure’ between U.S. #Pakistan #Says #Helped #Transfer #Iranian

Israel court extends detention of two Gaza flotilla activists amid abuse claims An Israeli court on Sunday ordered a two-day extension of the detention of two foreign activists seized from a Gaza-bound flotilla, as a legal battle intensified over their arrest in international waters and allegations of abuse in custody. The pair, brought to Israel for questioning after their vessel was intercepted by Israeli forces, deny the accusations against them, while their lawyers argue they were part of a humanitarian mission and should be released immediately. #Israel #court #extends #detention #two

Mali in crisis: Jihadist fighters and Tuareg separatists threaten Bamako As Mali’s military struggles to maintain control amid a growing jihadist insurgency, a number of its own soldiers have been arrested, accused of collaborating with Al-Qaeda-linked militants in coordinating widespread attacks. Islamist group JNIM, alongside separatist rebels, has reportedly seized two northern cities, killed the defence minister, and is now attempting to impose a blockade on the capital, Bamako. #Mali #crisis #Jihadist #fighters #and

Deux militants de la "flottille pour Gaza", interceptée au large de la Grèce, sont arrivés en Israël pour être interrogés Cent-soixante-seize avaient été arrêtés jeudi sur une vingtaine de bateaux de cette nouvelle flottille. La plupart ont été relâchés en Grèce. #Deux #militants #flottille #pour #Gaza

Mali capital 'not under threat, but long term prospects do not look good', analyst says Speaking with FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney, Dr Nathaniel Powell, West Africa Analyst at Oxford Analytica and Research Associate at Lancaster University's Centre for War and Diplomacy, explains that the jihadist group operating in Mali, JNIM, "does not appear to have the capability to seize and hold an urban area for any length of time, so Bamako is not yet under threat of being captured, but the long term prospects certainly do not look good". #Mali #capital #not #under #threat

Iran Says It Seized Two Ships Also, China quietly builds an island in disputed waters. Here’s the latest at the end of Wednesday. #Iran #Says #Seized #Two #Ships

Iran seizes ships in Strait of Hormuz after Trump halts attacks Iran seized two ships in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, April 22, tightening its grip on the strategic route. #Iran #seizes #ships #Strait #Hormuz

U.S. Has Turned Back 27 Ships Since Strait of Hormuz Blockade Started Marines are searching thousands of containers aboard the Touska, an Iranian cargo ship that the Navy disabled and seized on Sunday. #Has #Turned #Back #Ships #Since

US seizure of Iranian cargo ship fuels tensions, oil price surge Tensions between the US and Iran have escalated once more after US marines seized an Iranian cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman. Washington claims the vessel tried to get past a US blockade on Iranian ports. #seizure #Iranian #cargo #ship #fuels

US seizes Iranian-flagged cargo ship The #US said it had seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship that tried to get past its naval blockade near the Strait of #Hormuz on Sunday. #Iran vowed to retaliate, throwing planned peace talks between the two countries into question. #seizes #Iranian #flagged #cargo #ship

U.S. Attacks and Seizes Cargo Ship Near Iran, and a First Step Toward Tariff Refunds Plus, Lego crime. #Attacks #and #Seizes #Cargo #Ship

US navy seizes Iranian ship after it breaches blockade | FT #shorts Donald Trump said that a US naval destroyer seized an Iranian vessel in the Gulf of Oman, as Washington and Tehran gave conflicting accounts of whether new peace talks were set to begin in Pakistan. #shortsvideo #shortfeed #shorts #shortsviral #shortsyoutube #shortsvideos ► Enjoying FT content? #navy #seizes #Iranian #ship #after

Markets shudder as Strait of Hormuz starts resembling a combat zone. ‘We’re prepared to subject you to disabling fire’ Tensions in the Gulf escalated Sunday, when the Navy seized a ship for the first time as part of its blockade, with a destroyer firing at a vessel attempting to evade the dragnet. #Markets #shudder #Strait #Hormuz #starts