April 13, 2025
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US
13.04.2025
Sunday
133 days ago
The arrest of a 38-year-old Pennsylvania man for attempting to burn down Democratic Governor Josh Shapiro's residence while his family slept dominated evening coverage. The suspect faces terrorism and attempted murder charges in what authorities are treating as a targeted political attack.

Commerce Secretary Lutnick clarified that the electronics exemptions from Trump's 145% China tariffs announced yesterday are only temporary, creating more market uncertainty. China escalated by halting exports of critical rare earth minerals essential for technology industries.

Trump's medical exam results were released, showing "excellent health" and noting his bullet wound scar. At cultural events, Trump received enthusiastic reception at UFC 314 in Florida while Bernie Sanders spoke at Coachella, highlighting America's political polarization.

The ongoing case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, mistakenly deported to El Salvador, continued with confirmation he is "alive and secure" in a Salvadoran prison.
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Israel
13.04.2025
Sunday
133 days ago
The IDF struck a Hamas command center inside Al-Ahli Hospital in Gaza after evacuation warnings, asserting military control over 40% of Gaza territory as part of an expanded strategy. The attack coincided with intensifying internal dissent as 250 former Mossad officials and 200 doctors joined Air Force reservists in supporting prioritization of hostage return.

By afternoon, Houthi missile launches from Yemen triggered widespread alerts across central Israel, with IDF reporting successful interception. Hamas released a disturbing proof-of-life video of American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander appearing physically and mentally distressed after 555 days in captivity, with his explicit plea "Why am I not home?"

In diplomatic developments, US-Iran nuclear talks continued with "positive atmosphere" though reports indicated the US did not demand complete nuclear dismantlement. The day was further marked by ethnic violence, with three Arab-Israeli men murdered in separate incidents across Arab communities.
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Germany
13.04.2025
Sunday
133 days ago
Morning reports revealed a fatal knife attack in Berlin where police shot a Syrian attacker who later died, continuing a disturbing trend of knife violence across Germany that left two dead. By midday, attention shifted to international developments as Russia launched a missile strike on Sumy, Ukraine, killing over 20 people including children.

Political tensions surfaced as CDU leader Merz contradicted previous coalition agreements regarding tax cuts and minimum wage increases, leading to the first SPD factions publicly opposing the coalition agreement. The new government partnership already showed strain before even officially taking office.

Trump's trade policies continued dominating economic coverage, with reports of his tariff reversals creating market chaos. A health check revealed Trump weighs 102 kilograms, while Bernie Sanders organized resistance against him. By evening, reports indicated Merz was facing declining public support despite not yet being officially installed as Chancellor.
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France
13.04.2025
Sunday
133 days ago
The disappearance of 28-year-old jogger Agathe in Vienne dominated morning headlines, with authorities narrowing their search to a "restricted sector" and investigating a possible "bad encounter." By afternoon, search strategy shifted as investigators began conducting interviews within her "family and sentimental environment."

A Russian missile strike on the Ukrainian city of Soumy killed at least 34 civilians, including children. Death toll rose throughout the day as international condemnation mounted, with Macron calling for "strong measures" to impose a ceasefire and Ukraine promising an "inevitable response."

Economy Minister Eric Lombard announced France needs €40 billion in additional budget cuts for 2026, explicitly ruling out tax increases while suggesting Trump's tariff reversal offers an "opening for negotiation." The government also confirmed it would maintain a "solidarity tax" on high incomes.

In sports, Mathieu van der Poel won Paris-Roubaix for the third consecutive year.
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Lebanon
13.04.2025
Sunday
133 days ago
The 50th anniversary of Lebanon's civil war dominated coverage, with President Aoun declaring "we buried the war forever" and PM Salam calling for a nationwide minute of silence. Patriarch Al-Rahi stated Lebanon has "turned the page on war and illegitimacy."

Reports confirmed the Lebanese Army has taken control of most Hezbollah positions south of the Litani River, continuing the implementation of disarmament efforts that began when troops entered Hezbollah camps two days earlier. Naharnet specifically noted the handover occurred "without obstacles."

French President Macron stated Lebanon can now exit "others' wars," while regional developments continued with a prominent armed faction in southern Syria dissolving itself and surrendering weapons to the defense ministry. Nuclear negotiations between the US and Iran in Oman showed "positive" signs, with reports of "common ground" being established.
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Ukraine
13.04.2025
Sunday
133 days ago
Russian ballistic missiles with cluster munitions struck Sumy city center on Palm Sunday, killing 34 people, including two children, and wounding 117. The attack hit a university building and exploded above a street, catching civilians returning from church services. Throughout the day, the death toll steadily rose from initial reports of "many dead" to precise counts of casualties.

Trump's comments about Ukraine-Russia negotiations needing to "either accept or shut up" framed the diplomatic context. His special envoy Kellogg condemned the Sumy attack as crossing "all boundaries of decency," while the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry denied reports of upcoming Ukraine-Russia talks in Turkey.

Amid the Sumy tragedy, Ukraine publicly revealed its new "Tryzub" laser weapon system, suggesting technological advancement in defensive capabilities. This development follows yesterday's confirmed loss of Ukraine's first Western-supplied F-16 fighter jet, piloted by Pavlo Ivanov.
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Palestine
13.04.2025
Sunday
133 days ago
Israeli forces bombed Gaza's Baptist Hospital, putting it completely out of service, part of systematic destruction targeting 34-36 hospitals during the war according to media reports. Six siblings were killed in a strike on a civilian car in Deir al-Balah, while thousands of Christians were barred from Jerusalem on Palm Sunday.

Hamas sent a delegation to Cairo for ceasefire negotiations, discussing war termination, reopening crossings, and the support committee. Israel's Katz claimed much of Gaza has become "Israeli security zones" and would get smaller.

Yemen fired ballistic missiles toward Tel Aviv and Ashdod in solidarity with Gaza, triggering sirens across 300 Israeli towns. Al-Qassam Brigades claimed a successful attack against Israeli forces in Rafah through a booby-trapped house.

Over 250 Mossad officers reportedly signed a letter demanding an end to the war, continuing the unprecedented internal Israeli protests that began with air force pilots last week.
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UK
13.04.2025
Sunday
133 days ago
Russian missile strikes on Ukraine's Sumy city dominated news coverage, with the death toll steadily increasing throughout the day from 20 to 34, including children. Trump's envoy to Ukraine condemned the attack as crossing "any lines of decency," highlighting the ongoing conflict despite peace talk rumors reported in previous days.

Celebrity news featured prominently with Mickey Rourke's removal from Celebrity Big Brother after threatening behavior toward Chris Hughes, with footage of the confrontation released by evening.

The ongoing British Steel crisis continued from previous days, with the Business Secretary indicating nationalization was "perhaps the likely option" while rejecting Chinese involvement - a significant development following Parliament's emergency session on Saturday to take control of the Scunthorpe plant.

By late evening, attention shifted to Rory McIlroy's dramatic Masters victory in a sudden-death playoff against Justin Rose, completing his career Grand Slam after nearly throwing away a substantial lead.
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Iran
13.04.2025
Sunday
133 days ago
Following the first round of indirect US-Iran talks in Oman, Donald Trump characterized the negotiations as "going well" - a signal amplified across Iranian media. Foreign Ministry spokesman Baghaei confirmed future negotiations will remain indirect with Oman mediating, though the location might change. The talks focused exclusively on nuclear issues and sanctions relief.

By midday, Supreme Leader Khamenei met with military commanders, stating Iran's progress has "frustrated its enemies" while acknowledging economic weaknesses. He emphasized maintaining "maximum readiness" of armed forces.

Parliament Speaker Qalibaf rejected claims legislators were uninformed about negotiations, while government spokesman Mohajerani warned against attempts to "cloud" the process. The cabinet formally thanked Khamenei for his "strategic permission" to hold talks.

US Defense Secretary affirmed Trump is "completely serious" about reaching a nuclear agreement with Iran, while Yemeni forces launched missiles toward Tel Aviv, triggering air raid sirens.
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Russia
13.04.2025
Sunday
133 days ago
Morning coverage focused on US-Iran nuclear talks "going well" per Trump, while Peskov framed Witkoff's recent visit as a step toward a Putin-Trump summit, building on Kellogg's Ukraine division proposal from previous days. By mid-morning, Russian media reported extensively on a missile strike on Sumy that killed 34 civilians, with Ukrainian sources claiming it targeted a city center while Russian outlets suggested military personnel were gathered there.

Diplomatic momentum continued with news of scheduled Russia-Ukraine talks on Black Sea shipping in Ankara - the first direct negotiations in three years. Russian military claimed to have shot down a Ukrainian F-16 jet for the first time and advanced on multiple fronts including Konstantinovka direction. Throughout the day, reports highlighted Ukrainian drone attacks on Belgorod and Bryansk regions, with one truck driver killed.
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Italy
13.04.2025
Sunday
133 days ago
The Russian missile strike on Sumy during Palm Sunday dominated Italian news, with death tolls rising from 21 to 34 throughout the day, including two children. The attack, characterized as targeting worshippers, drew international condemnation with Meloni calling it a "vile attack contradicting peace commitments" and US officials stating Russia "exceeded limits of decency."

Overnight, Israeli forces bombed Gaza's Al-Ahli Hospital, destroying its emergency room, with Hamas condemning it as "another terrible crime."

Sports coverage featured Musetti's strong start against Alcaraz in the Monte Carlo final, winning the first set before suffering an injury and losing 3-6, 6-1, 6-0. Marc Marquez won in MotoGP while the Lazio-Roma derby ended 1-1 amid violent clashes outside the stadium that injured 13 police officers.

Trump continued refining his tariff strategy, exempting electronics while considering semiconductor tariffs, with Tajani noting Meloni would seek "zero tariffs" in Washington.
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Japan
13.04.2025
Sunday
133 days ago
The Osaka Expo officially opened to the public with large crowds forming early morning lines. The six-month event featuring 158 participating countries emphasizes sustainability themes, though some attractions faced immediate challenges as flying cars remained grounded due to bad weather. Prime Minister Ishiba actively promoted the Expo while announcing plans to unveil a new Disaster Prevention Agency in June.

The economic fallout from Trump's tariff policies continued to shape reporting, with news that smartphones and semiconductor equipment would be excluded from mutual US-China tariffs—a significant concession to tech industry realities. A Kyodo poll revealed 84% of Japanese expect Trump's tariffs to affect their livelihoods, while the Yomiuri showed cabinet approval holding steady at 31%. Meanwhile, a Mainichi poll indicated 57% of respondents do not support the government's cash payment proposal.
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Netherlands
13.04.2025
Sunday
133 days ago
The morning coverage focused on the repurposing of an abandoned Mini factory in Born, potentially for drone production, while firefighters continued battling the Drunen natural fire through the night. Coalition budget negotiations remained stalled, with sources claiming "nothing has happened yet."

By midday, attention shifted to a deadly Russian rocket attack on Sumy, Ukraine, killing at least 32 civilians during Palm Sunday celebrations. The death toll rose throughout the day, with US officials calling it "unacceptable" and Ukrainian sources describing bodies scattered in the streets. De Telegraaf framed the attack as "Putin defying Trump."

Meanwhile, sports dominated afternoon coverage with Ajax coming from behind to defeat Willem II, strengthening their Eredivisie title hopes, while Max Verstappen struggled in Bahrain Formula 1. A spectator threw a bidon at cyclist Van der Poel during Paris-Roubaix, with RTL Nieuws calling it "attempted manslaughter."
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India
13.04.2025
Sunday
133 days ago
The violence in West Bengal's Murshidabad over the Waqf Amendment Act intensified, with reports of approximately 500 people fleeing their homes to seek refuge in schools in neighboring Malda district. Refugees alleged houses were burned and water supplies poisoned. The death toll reached three, with over 150 arrests made and paramilitary forces deployed.

Political blame-shifting accelerated throughout the day. BJP claimed Hindus were being targeted, while a TMC minister blamed BSF for the deaths. Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind president Mahmood Madani questioned if "only Muslims would be blamed" for the violence.

In Karnataka, a man accused of murdering a 5-year-old girl after an attempted rape was killed in a police encounter, generating extensive coverage.

Other developments included Mayawati forgiving her nephew Akash Anand after his public apology, Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi sparking controversy by asking students to chant "Jai Shri Ram," and DRDO showcasing a 30KW laser-based anti-drone weapon system.
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Poland
13.04.2025
Sunday
133 days ago
The deadly Russian missile strike on Ukraine's Sumy dominated the day's coverage, with casualty reports rising from 20 to over 30 as the day progressed. The US condemned the attack as "crossing all lines," while Britain reportedly issued an ultimatum to the Kremlin.

Presidential debate aftermath continued to reverberate, with contradictory polling about who won - some sources showing Trzaskowski victorious while others questioned the methodology. PiS-aligned media characterized Trzaskowski as "desperate" following his performance.

Polish-American defense relations received scrutiny with warnings against treating US cooperation as "permanent insurance" (Gazeta Prawna), while Rzeczpospolita reported NATO becoming "less American, more European."

By evening, a tragic hostel fire in Silesia claimed five lives, with emergency services continuing search operations. The 85th anniversary of the Katyń Massacre was commemorated, with President Duda describing it as "genocide" against Polish officers.
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Spain
13.04.2025
Sunday
133 days ago
The morning began with continuing coverage of political scandals involving Prime Minister Sánchez's brother and the Koldo corruption case. By midday, focus shifted dramatically to a Russian missile strike on Sumy, northeastern Ukraine, with the death toll rising throughout the day from 20 to 34, including two children. This attack occurred as Russia contradicted Trump's suggestions about ending the war soon.

Multiple El Mundo articles analyzed European defense vulnerabilities without American protection, reflecting ongoing concerns about security autonomy following Trump's recent tariff policies. These articles appeared amid continued reporting on Trump's economic impact, including stock market losses and his partially retreating tariff strategy on electronics from previous days.

Domestically, the Spanish government announced plans to lower voting age to 16. Evening coverage tracked Ecuador's presidential election, with Noboa leading González in early results amid heightened security measures.
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Turkey
13.04.2025
Sunday
133 days ago
A high-level security meeting between Turkey and Iraq dominated coverage, with Foreign Minister Fidan emphasizing "PKK's dissolution" as the key focus. This follows the recent DEM Party-Erdoğan meetings, suggesting momentum in the Kurdish peace process. Pervin Buldan's statement that "the process is expected to be completed in a few months" reinforced this narrative.

Meanwhile, CHP organized a "Protecting People's Will" rally in Samsun, where Özgür Özel called for early elections and İmamoğlu declared "no one believes courts deliver justice anymore." CHP also protested the transfer of Istanbul Municipality investigation detainees to different prisons, calling it "enemy law."

The media reported on a 4.6 magnitude earthquake in Amasya felt across several provinces, while Birgun highlighted that 44 children have been convicted for insulting President Erdoğan. Weather reports contrasted spring conditions in Istanbul with snow warnings for Ankara, resulting in school closures in several provinces by evening.
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China
13.04.2025
Sunday
133 days ago
Trump's exemption of smartphones, chips and electronics from tariffs marks a significant de-escalation in the trade conflict that dominated headlines for the past week. Chinese state media avoided direct celebration, instead pivoting to extensive coverage of Xi's upcoming Southeast Asian tour to Vietnam, Malaysia and Cambodia - his first state visits of 2025.

Multiple state outlets simultaneously published identical articles on Xi's neighborhood diplomacy, emphasizing "peace, harmony, prosperity and integration." The 75th anniversary of China-Indonesia diplomatic ties received prominent coverage, with congratulatory exchanges between Xi and President Prabowo featured across all major outlets.

By afternoon, China had called for complete removal of US tariffs while emphasizing its "community with shared future" vision through diplomatic messaging. The Democratic Party of Hong Kong reportedly moved toward disbandment following warnings from Chinese officials, signaling continued political consolidation.
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