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Burkina Faso Junta Leader Rejects Democracy and Rules Out Elections
PoliticsBBCThe Guardianle-figaro+8observadorhotnewsstraits-timesnaftemporikirfi-englishgraphic-ghanavanguard-ngseneweb7h ago11 sources

Burkina Faso Junta Leader Rejects Democracy and Rules Out Elections

Burkina Faso's junta leader, Ibrahim Traoré, stated that the country's inhabitants should 'forget' democracy and not discuss elections, following the dissolution of the electoral commission and political parties. He declared that 'democracy is not for us' and 'democracy kills', signaling a firm rejection of democratic processes.

Iran War: Global Impacts, Societal Changes, and Military Preparations
WorldBBCNYTwsj+3Al Jazeerahindustan-timeshelsinki-times1h ago6 sources

Iran War: Global Impacts, Societal Changes, and Military Preparations

The ongoing Iran war is impacting global financial policy and fundamentally changing Israeli politics, economy, and society, with accusations of war crimes against the US and Israel, while Iran reportedly beefs up its defenses and recruits children in preparation for a ground war.

Todd Blanche takes over justice department after Pam Bondi sacking – US politics live
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Todd Blanche takes over justice department after Pam Bondi sacking – US politics live

Trump announced deputy attorney general, who was his former personal attorney, would act up until permanent replacement is confirmed Donald Trump last night posted another threat against Iran’s transport and energy infrastructure, saying the US military “hasn’t even started destroying what’s left in Iran. Bridges next, then Electric Power Plants! New Regime leadership knows what has to be done, and has to be done, FAST!” Iran later said that a second US F-35 fighter jet had been shot down ove...

US-Iran Conflict: Zarif Proposes Peace Conditions Amidst Trump's Escalation Threats and Ongoing Hostilities
PoliticsBBCbloombergFT+48le-mondewapoThe GuardianNPRAl JazeeraFox Newsruvberlingske+40 more5h ago51 sources

US-Iran Conflict: Zarif Proposes Peace Conditions Amidst Trump's Escalation Threats and Ongoing Hostilities

As former Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif proposes conditions for ending the conflict, including nuclear program limits for sanctions relief, President Trump threatens to escalate attacks on Iran's civilian infrastructure, stating the US military has 'not even started.' Meanwhile, experts analyze the US's dilemma in ending the war, while reports detail ongoing Iranian attacks and the broader impact of the conflict.

Iran Claims Downing of Second US F-35 Fighter Jet
Worldle-figaroSCMPdigi24+6index-hrdnevnik-bgTimes of Indiahindustan-timesndtvpress-tv7h ago9 sources

Iran Claims Downing of Second US F-35 Fighter Jet

Iran has reported that it shot down a second US F-35 fighter jet over central parts of the country, according to Iranian media, with some reports indicating two jets were downed within 24 hours.

Trump Appoints JD Vance as "Fraud Tsar"
Politicsyle-uutisetaftonbladetsvenska-dagbladet+1Times of India40m ago4 sources

Trump Appoints JD Vance as "Fraud Tsar"

Donald Trump announced that US Vice President JD Vance has been given expanded responsibilities, designating him as a "fraud tsar".

Defense Secretary Hegseth Dismisses Army Chief George Amid Pentagon Purge and Iran War
WorldAPBBCwapo+45The GuardianAl JazeeraFox Newsnzzfazberlingskele-figaroder-standard+37 more5h ago48 sources

Defense Secretary Hegseth Dismisses Army Chief George Amid Pentagon Purge and Iran War

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has dismissed General Randy George, the Chief of Staff of the Army, as part of a significant leadership shake-up in the Pentagon, reportedly targeting specific demographics. This high-profile removal occurs amidst the ongoing Iran war and a broader purge of military leadership under Hegseth.

US Economy Adds 178,000 Jobs in March, Unemployment Falls to 4.3%
BusinessFTcnbcberlingske+3vgmarketwatchseeking-alpha28m ago6 sources

US Economy Adds 178,000 Jobs in March, Unemployment Falls to 4.3%

The United States economy significantly exceeded expectations by adding 178,000 new jobs in March, leading to a decrease in the unemployment rate to 4.3%. This positive growth follows a weaker performance in the previous month, signaling an improvement in the labor market.

Iran's B1 Bridge Damaged After US-Israeli Attack
WorldFrance 24rzeczpospolitaindex-hr1h ago3 sources

Iran's B1 Bridge Damaged After US-Israeli Attack

Images show the aftermath of a US-Israeli attack on Iran's B1 bridge, which reportedly killed eight people, prompting warnings from US lawyers about potential war crimes.