April 24, 2025
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US
24.04.2025
Thursday
122 days ago
Russia launched its deadliest attack on Kyiv in months, killing nine people and forcing Zelenskyy to cut short his South African trip. In a rare public rebuke, Trump posted "Vladimir, STOP!" while simultaneously defending his Ukraine peace plan that would recognize Russian control of Crimea.

Federal judges dealt multiple blows to Trump policies, blocking parts of his executive order requiring proof of citizenship for voter registration, barring funding cuts to sanctuary cities, and ordering the return of a second wrongfully deported migrant.

The Pentagon saga continued with reports that Defense Secretary Hegseth had an unsecured internet line installed to use Signal messaging app, while denying the makeup studio installation story.

Internal administration tensions emerged between billionaire advisors, while the DOJ faced embarrassment after accidentally uploading a memo admitting its plan to kill New York's congestion pricing was "very unlikely to succeed."
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Israel
24.04.2025
Thursday
122 days ago
Holocaust Remembrance Day dominated Israeli media, with the March of the Living in Auschwitz becoming a powerful symbol connecting historical trauma with present suffering. Released hostages joined Holocaust survivors at the march, though the ceremony was partially cancelled due to severe weather. Former hostage Eli Sharabi delivered an emotional speech at Auschwitz, stating "the Jewish people sanctify life, not death" while calling for the return of all hostages.

By midday, Hamas released a distressing video of hostage Omri Miran pleading "only a deal will bring us home" while addressing Trump directly. The timing during Holocaust Remembrance Day appeared deliberate.

In legal developments, the ICC Appeals Chamber ordered a lower court to hear Israel's jurisdictional challenge in the Netanyahu arrest warrant case.

By evening, military news took center stage as a tank driver was killed by sniper fire in northern Gaza, with two other soldiers seriously wounded in the same incident.
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Germany
24.04.2025
Thursday
122 days ago
Trump dominated coverage by claiming to have a "deal with Russia" regarding Ukraine, suggesting Zelenskyy "can have peace or lose the entire country." The announcement coincided with Russian bombings in Kyiv that killed nine people, highlighting the contradiction between peace talk and ongoing violence. By midday, Trump had shifted tone, directly addressing Putin with "Vladimir, STOP!" following the attacks.

Economic concerns grew as Germany's government revised growth forecasts to zero, with Economic Minister Habeck citing Trump's tariff policies as contributing factors. This marks Germany's third consecutive year of economic stagnation.

Other developments included EU plans requiring annual inspections for cars over ten years old, SPD's plans to increase minimum wage to €15 despite business opposition, and debates about Spahn becoming Union faction leader. German media also reported earthquake fears in Istanbul and escalating school violence attributed to migration policies.
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France
24.04.2025
Thursday
122 days ago
Russian missiles struck Kyiv early morning, killing at least nine people and wounding 63 others, prompting Zelensky to cut short his South Africa visit and demand attacks "cease immediately without conditions." Trump continued pressuring Ukraine, claiming to have "an agreement with Russia" and aligning with Putin on Crimea.

By noon, media focus shifted to a knife attack at a lycée in Nantes, where a 15-year-old student killed one classmate and injured three others. The suspect, identified as Justin P., had reportedly sent a manifesto against "global ecocide" to students before the attack. He was later hospitalized after psychiatric examination. Education Minister Bayrou called for "intensified controls" at schools, while Interior Minister Retailleau described it as "not a news item but a societal issue."

Other stories included a significant anti-drug trafficking operation in Marseille with 21 arrests of "high-level" traffickers.
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Lebanon
24.04.2025
Thursday
122 days ago
Parliament enacted landmark financial reform, approving banking secrecy and money and credit laws with amendments after substantial debate. President Aoun promptly signed the legislation into law. The World Bank approved a $250 million electricity loan, marking progress on infrastructure investment.

Military developments continued with President Aoun informing UNIFIL that the Lebanese Army is deploying in the south to remove armed manifestations. Reports indicated Hezbollah began handing over military positions north of the Litani. A US military delegation inspected the area, suggesting international monitoring of the process.

Hamas expressed openness to disarming Palestinian camps, with reports suggesting the process might begin in Beddaoui. Evening reports claimed Hezbollah shelled the Syrian-Lebanese border town of Al-Masriyah, injuring civilians, with Syria reportedly retaliating. These developments follow days of debate over weapons control and armed factions in Lebanon.
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Ukraine
24.04.2025
Thursday
122 days ago
Russia launched its largest combined attack in months on Kyiv overnight, firing 215 missiles and drones across Ukraine. Death counts rose throughout the day, reaching 12 killed and 90 injured in Kyiv alone. Six districts were damaged, including a metro station.

Ukrainian F-16 and Mirage fighters participated in intercepting 112 targets. Zelensky ordered his defense minister to immediately request additional air defense systems from partners, while cutting short his South Africa visit.

Trump responded with an unusual direct appeal to Putin: "Vladimir, stop!" He later claimed Russia was ready to make concessions and set a deadline for peace talks. Bloomberg reported the US will demand Russia recognize Ukraine's right to its own military.

Zelensky suggested North Korean missiles may have been used in the attack, which appeared timed to disrupt the London peace talks that had collapsed the previous day after Trump's ultimatum demanding territorial concessions.
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Palestine
24.04.2025
Thursday
122 days ago
Morning reports documented Israeli bombardment of a hospital and school in eastern Gaza, killing 45 Palestinians. By midday, the Palestinian Health Ministry reported 60 fatalities in 24 hours across Gaza. Newspapers covered two major massacres in Jabalia - one near the market and police center killing 15 people, followed by another bombing of a residential building later in the day killing 18 more.

The healthcare system faced further collapse as Mohammed Al-Dorra Children's Hospital went out of service due to medication shortages and infrastructure damage. Reports indicated 70% of Gaza has now been demolished.

Palestinian resistance fighters ambushed Israeli forces in Beit Hanoun, killing one soldier and wounding seven others, which dominated afternoon headlines.

By evening, the Palestinian Central Council voted to create a deputy president position, with Fatah's Central Committee set to meet next week to select from two candidates, institutionalizing succession plans amid Abbas's controversially demanding Hamas surrender the previous day.
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UK
24.04.2025
Thursday
122 days ago
Russia launched its deadliest attack on Kyiv in months, killing at least 12 people. President Zelensky cut short his South Africa trip in response. Early coverage highlighted Trump's criticism of Zelensky for blocking peace talks and refusing territorial concessions.

By midday, Trump dramatically shifted tone with a direct command to Putin: "Vladimir, STOP!" This unusual rebuke came as the Kremlin echoed Trump's earlier criticism of Zelensky. Trump later claimed Russia had made a "pretty big concession" by not seizing all of Ukraine while insisting he was "putting pressure" on both sides.

Meanwhile, tensions between nuclear-armed India and Pakistan escalated, with India ordering all Pakistani nationals to leave the country amid fears of potential conflict following a massacre in Kashmir.

Domestic coverage included Andrew Flintoff's first public comments about his Top Gear crash and allegations against a famous comedian for sexual misconduct.
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Iran
24.04.2025
Thursday
122 days ago
Foreign Minister Araghchi declared readiness to visit Paris, London, and Berlin to renew diplomacy with European JCPOA parties, marking a significant shift in Iran's diplomatic positioning. This overture comes amidst continued nuclear tensions, with IAEA chief Grossi demanding explanations about security barriers around tunnels near Natanz facilities.

The trilateral meeting between Iranian, Russian and Chinese representatives with Grossi in Vienna underscored ongoing nuclear diplomacy complexities. Trump claimed "serious negotiations with Iran" were underway, aligning with reports of technical talks scheduled for the weekend in Oman.

Supreme Leader Khamenei emphasized the importance of "steadfastness and resistance" during a mourning ceremony for Imam Sadiq, comparing Gaza and Lebanon resistance movements to following the path of the Imams. Meanwhile, Russia and Iran announced readiness to develop new land-based gas routes, reinforcing their strategic partnership.
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Russia
24.04.2025
Thursday
122 days ago
Russian media extensively covered a massive missile strike on Kyiv that killed at least 8-12 people, prompting an unusually direct rebuke from Trump, who told Putin "Vladimir, stop!" and called the timing "very bad" for peace efforts. This contrasted with yesterday's collapsed London talks.

By midday, outlets reported General Ivan Popov's sentencing to five years in prison on fraud charges, with military correspondents portraying him as "a winner" despite his conviction.

Throughout the day, Russia maintained contradictory messaging: Defense Minister Shoigu threatened nuclear weapon use against Western aggression while claiming the US understood Russia's ceasefire position. Multiple outlets covered Politico's report that the White House might lift Nord Stream 2 sanctions.

The FSB's alleged foiling of a drone terror plot in Nizhny Novgorod featured prominently, while by evening, Russian media highlighted Trump's comments that Ukraine would find it "difficult" to reclaim Crimea and that Russia made "significant concessions" by not claiming all of Ukraine.
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Italy
24.04.2025
Thursday
122 days ago
Two major stories dominated Italian media. Following yesterday's massive turnout, over 100,000 faithful continued paying respects to Pope Francis, with authorities extending opening hours at St. Peter's Basilica. The Vatican revealed the Pope's tomb at Santa Maria Maggiore and announced Saturday's funeral procession will move "at walking pace," symbolically featuring migrants and homeless people—"the last"—reflecting Francis's priorities.

Meanwhile, Russia's bombardment of Kyiv escalated, with reports of 9 deaths in the morning rising to 12 by afternoon. Moscow issued explicit nuclear threats, stating it would "consider nuclear weapon use" if attacked by Western forces. Trump claimed to have "an agreement with Putin" while pressuring Zelensky to accept a deal or "lose everything."

Political maneuvering intensified around the funeral, with Netanyahu's condolences arriving three days late and Trump expressing desire to meet "all leaders" in Rome, including a possible meeting with von der Leyen about tariffs.
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Japan
24.04.2025
Thursday
122 days ago
US Treasury Secretary Bessent's clarification that Japan wasn't being pressured for specific currency targets emerged as a key development in ongoing tariff negotiations, appearing in multiple morning reports. This stance represents a potential easing of tensions after the previous day's concerns about currency manipulation.

Nissan's announcement of a record 750 billion yen ($5 billion) loss dominated financial news, with the deficit far exceeding earlier projections of $560 million. The automaker's struggles are partly attributed to Trump's tariff policies and restructuring costs.

International events featured prominently with reports of a major attack on Kyiv killing nine people, while G20 finance ministers began meetings with significant divides over US tariff policies. NTT Data's global partnership with OpenAI to develop advanced AI agents for corporate services marked a significant Japanese technological development amid these geopolitical tensions.
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Netherlands
24.04.2025
Thursday
122 days ago
The morning began with reports of deadly Russian rocket attacks on Kyiv, with casualty counts rising throughout the day to nine dead and 63 wounded. Trump responded by publicly demanding "Vladimir, STOP!" showing frustration with Putin despite recent peace negotiations.

Environmental concerns emerged with revelations of a factory dumping toxic PFAS chemicals in sewers for years, resulting in high concentrations in ex-employees' blood.

By midday, multiple outlets carried AIVD intelligence warnings that criminal organizations have established professional surveillance teams gathering information on politicians, officials, and lawyers.

The afternoon focused on Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema's public apology for the city's role during the Holocaust, acknowledging Amsterdam "terribly failed its Jewish residents." This follows earlier discussions about how Amsterdam's WWII apologies should be structured.

Other stories included Meta using Instagram photos for AI training without consent and the government's legally questionable plan to delay nitrogen reduction goals.
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India
24.04.2025
Thursday
122 days ago
Prime Minister Modi addressed the Pahalgam terror attack with his strongest rhetoric yet at a Bihar rally, promising punishment "beyond imagination" for perpetrators and vowing to "identify, track and pursue terrorists to the ends of the earth." India took unprecedented diplomatic measures, revoking all Pakistani visas and ordering nationals to leave within 72 hours. Pakistan retaliated by suspending the Simla Agreement and closing its airspace to Indian aircraft.

At an all-party meeting chaired by Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, the government admitted to security lapses, noting tourists accessed Baisaran meadow without proper police permission. Opposition parties, including Congress led by Rahul Gandhi, pledged full support for any government action.

Military preparations heightened with the Indian Navy conducting missile tests and Air Force executing "Aakraman" exercises with Rafale and Su-30 aircraft, suggesting possible future strikes on terrorist infrastructure.
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Poland
24.04.2025
Thursday
122 days ago
Russia conducted a massive air attack on Ukraine early morning, prompting Poland to scramble fighter jets. This coincided with Trump's statement urging Putin to "stop" while revealing Russia had supposedly offered "large concessions" in peace negotiations.

By mid-morning, Prime Minister Tusk announced a "massive systemic reform" with 120 new laws, described as the largest change since Poland joined the EU. The deregulation package, urged by business leaders like Brzoska, aims to cut bureaucracy.

Severe weather dominated afternoon coverage with IMGW issuing red alerts for storms bringing rainfall equivalent to 1.5 months in a short period.

Presidential race dynamics continued evolving with new polls showing Nawrocki gaining significant support at Trzaskowski's expense. Late evening saw controversy over Ministry of Justice's draft law to verify neo-judges, with critics calling it an attempt to purge judiciary members appointed during PiS rule.
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Spain
24.04.2025
Thursday
122 days ago
The government unilaterally cancelled its contract for Israeli ammunition after a coalition crisis, with Prime Minister Sánchez overruling Interior Minister Marlaska to appease Sumar and IU coalition partners who had threatened to leave the government. Israel immediately condemned the decision, accusing Spain of "sacrificing security for political reasons." Reports revealed the Israeli company had received €2.5 million in nine other government contracts since 2023.

Meanwhile, Pope Francis's chapel of rest remained open overnight to accommodate massive crowds of mourners, with over 50,000 people paying respects by midday. A prominent cardinal warned of a potential schism if the conclave selects a continuist Pope, highlighting tensions ahead of Saturday's funeral.

Sánchez also unveiled a €1.3 billion housing industrialization plan, while NATO contradicted his defense spending claims, placing Spain at the bottom of alliance expenditure.
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Turkey
24.04.2025
Thursday
122 days ago
Istanbul experienced hundreds of aftershocks following yesterday's 6.2 magnitude earthquake, with AFAD reporting the energy released equivalent to 30 kilotons of TNT. Residents spent the night in parks, streets and mosques amid continued tremors, with over 50,000 sheltered in public buildings. By afternoon, AFAD announced aftershocks would continue for "several weeks" but noted no aftershocks above magnitude 4 occurred in the preceding 12 hours.

President Erdoğan urged against politicizing the earthquake while opening UEFA's Istanbul office. Meanwhile, Japanese seismologist Yoshinori Moriwaki warned of a 60% chance of a major earthquake within 30 years, contradicting local geologist Şener Üşümezsoy who claimed "the Marmara earthquake doesn't exist."

Communications failures during the earthquake prompted an emergency ministerial meeting with telecom operators. Health Minister Memişoğlu announced plans to hire 37,000 healthcare workers, with 19,000 positions to be filled in May.
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China
24.04.2025
Thursday
122 days ago
State media coordinated morning coverage of Xi Jinping's climate governance speech, continuing yesterday's climate summit narrative with identical phrasing across outlets. This quickly shifted to comprehensive coverage of Xi's talks with Kenyan President Ruto, elevating bilateral relations to a "China-Kenya community with shared future."

Space developments received heightened attention with the Shenzhou-20 crew launching to install space debris defense devices, connecting to yesterday's announcement and continuing space narratives from previous days.

Trade tensions persisted with China explicitly denying rumors of US trade talks, stating claims had "no factual basis," while BBC Chinese analyzed China's "five cards" in trade negotiations, including rare earth minerals. This responded to yesterday's coverage of Trump potentially lowering tariffs.

Economic internationalization advanced with Shanghai Gold Exchange exploring offshore delivery warehouses, while domestic economic reporting highlighted Shandong's 6% GDP growth, tied for highest among major provinces.
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