THE NEW YORK TIMES — OPINION: When President Trump attacked Iran on Feb. 28, we called his decision reckless. He went to war without seeking congressional approval or the support of most allies. He offered thin and contradictory justifications to the American people. He failed to explain why this naïve attempt at regime change would end better than earlier attempts by the United States in Iraq, Afghanistan and elsewhere.
In the six weeks since, the recklessness of his war has become clearer yet. He has disdained careful military planning and acted on gut instinct and wishfulness. After Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel predicted to Mr. Trump that the attacks would inspire a popular uprising in Iran, the director of the C.I.A. countered that the notion was “farcical,” The Times reported. Mr. Trump proceeded nonetheless. He was so confident that he assembled no plan to respond to an obvious countermove available to Iran: causing a spike in oil prices by blocking the Strait of Hormuz. Nor did he develop a feasible strategy for securing the enriched uranium that Iran can use to rebuild its nuclear program.
Last week he careened from illegal and immoral threats about erasing Iranian civilization to a last-minute cease-fire that accomplishes few of his announced war aims. Iran continues to defy a central part of the deal and block most traffic from crossing the Strait of Hormuz. Mr. Trump’s irresponsibility has left the United States on the cusp of a humiliating strategic defeat.
As we have emphasized, Iran’s regime deserves no sympathy. It has spent decades oppressing its people and sponsoring terrorism elsewhere. And the current war, combined with the June attacks by the United States and Israel and other Israeli operations since 2023, weakened Iran in important ways. Its navy, air force and air defenses have been degraded, and its nuclear program has been set back. Its murderous network of regional allies — including Hamas, Hezbollah and Syria’s fallen government — has been eroded.
Yet these successes cannot mask the ways in which the war has weakened the United States. We count four main setbacks for America’s national interests that are the direct result of Mr. Trump’s carelessness. These setbacks likewise weaken global democracy when authoritarians in China, Russia and elsewhere were already feeling emboldened. » | The Editorial Board | The editorial board is a group of opinion journalists whose views are informed by expertise, research, debate and certain longstanding values. It is separate from the newsroom. | Sunday, April 12, 2026
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Trump Attacks Pope Leo as Too Liberal and ‘Weak on Crime’
THE NEW YORK TIMES: President Trump’s lengthy post on social media showed there were really no boundaries when it comes to people he might target, including the leader of the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics.
Pope Leo XIV is one of the world’s most powerful critics of the U.S. war with Iran. In recent days, he has condemned the worship of mortals and money, the pitfalls of arrogance, and the “absurd and inhuman violence” unleashed by fighting that has further destabilized the Middle East.
His many admonishments over the past week appear to have reached President Trump, who responded to those calls for peace by scorching the first American-born pontiff on social media and then taking personal credit for Leo’s ascension to the papacy.
“Leo should be thankful because, as everyone knows, he was a shocking surprise,” Mr. Trump wrote in a lengthy social media post on Sunday night. “He wasn’t on any list to be Pope, and was only put there by the Church because he was an American, and they thought that would be the best way to deal with President Donald J. Trump. If I wasn’t in the White House, Leo wouldn’t be in the Vatican.”
When he sent the post, the president was fresh off a weekend of attending a mixed martial arts fight in Miami and spending time with supporters at his golf club after negotiations with Iran had failed. He criticized Leo as “weak on crime” — an insult he usually reserves for Democratic mayors — and “terrible for foreign policy.” He said that he much preferred the pope’s brother Louis because of his support for the MAGA movement — “He gets it!” Mr. Trump wrote. The president also accused the pope of “catering to the radical left” and then offered a piece of advice, to “focus on being a Great Pope, not a Politician.” » | Katie Rogers | Katie Rogers is a White House correspondent. She reported from Washington. | Sunday, April 12, 2026
Pope Leo XIV is one of the world’s most powerful critics of the U.S. war with Iran. In recent days, he has condemned the worship of mortals and money, the pitfalls of arrogance, and the “absurd and inhuman violence” unleashed by fighting that has further destabilized the Middle East.
His many admonishments over the past week appear to have reached President Trump, who responded to those calls for peace by scorching the first American-born pontiff on social media and then taking personal credit for Leo’s ascension to the papacy.
“Leo should be thankful because, as everyone knows, he was a shocking surprise,” Mr. Trump wrote in a lengthy social media post on Sunday night. “He wasn’t on any list to be Pope, and was only put there by the Church because he was an American, and they thought that would be the best way to deal with President Donald J. Trump. If I wasn’t in the White House, Leo wouldn’t be in the Vatican.”
When he sent the post, the president was fresh off a weekend of attending a mixed martial arts fight in Miami and spending time with supporters at his golf club after negotiations with Iran had failed. He criticized Leo as “weak on crime” — an insult he usually reserves for Democratic mayors — and “terrible for foreign policy.” He said that he much preferred the pope’s brother Louis because of his support for the MAGA movement — “He gets it!” Mr. Trump wrote. The president also accused the pope of “catering to the radical left” and then offered a piece of advice, to “focus on being a Great Pope, not a Politician.” » | Katie Rogers | Katie Rogers is a White House correspondent. She reported from Washington. | Sunday, April 12, 2026
Une fasciste, une nazie et une communiste : l’incroyable et dramatique histoire des sœurs Mitford
LE FIGARO : RÉCIT - Une nouvelle biographie familiale réanime la légende de la fratrie la plus mythique du XXe siècle. Une histoire folle, marquée par les engagements politiques extrêmes des unes, la tranquillité des autres, et un sens de l’humour très britannique.
De la fiction à la réalité. L’histoire des extravagantes sœurs Mitford a inspiré dans les années 1980 à Jean d’Ormesson une trilogie très librement romancée (Le Vent du soir, Tous les hommes en sont fous, Le Bonheur à San Miniato). Bertrand Meyer-Stabley, lui, ne s’en tient qu’aux faits. Et, ironie du sort, sa formidable biographie se lit comme un roman. Elle ne concerne pas, d’ailleurs, que les sœurs de légende. Au départ, il y a le père : David Freeman-Mitford, baron de son état, dit Lord Redesdale. Propriétaire foncier, ancien militaire ayant perdu un poumon durant la guerre des Boers, il était, selon ses enfants, d’une drôlerie sans limites, farfelu, espiègle, fantasque, compréhensif. Sa lignée, venue de Northumbrie, remontait au XIVe siècle. Son épouse, Sydney Bowles, était la fille du créateur des magazines Vanity Fair et The Lady. Jugée « froide », Sydney fut pourtant une mère aimante, fidèle et dévouée. » | Par Nicolas Ungemuth, pour Le Figaro Magazine | dimanche 12 avril 2026
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De la fiction à la réalité. L’histoire des extravagantes sœurs Mitford a inspiré dans les années 1980 à Jean d’Ormesson une trilogie très librement romancée (Le Vent du soir, Tous les hommes en sont fous, Le Bonheur à San Miniato). Bertrand Meyer-Stabley, lui, ne s’en tient qu’aux faits. Et, ironie du sort, sa formidable biographie se lit comme un roman. Elle ne concerne pas, d’ailleurs, que les sœurs de légende. Au départ, il y a le père : David Freeman-Mitford, baron de son état, dit Lord Redesdale. Propriétaire foncier, ancien militaire ayant perdu un poumon durant la guerre des Boers, il était, selon ses enfants, d’une drôlerie sans limites, farfelu, espiègle, fantasque, compréhensif. Sa lignée, venue de Northumbrie, remontait au XIVe siècle. Son épouse, Sydney Bowles, était la fille du créateur des magazines Vanity Fair et The Lady. Jugée « froide », Sydney fut pourtant une mère aimante, fidèle et dévouée. » | Par Nicolas Ungemuth, pour Le Figaro Magazine | dimanche 12 avril 2026
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Viktor Orbán Has Lost an Election. Vladimir Putin Has Lost a Trump Card
Brit in Germany: Europe's Immigration Paradox
Apr 12, 2026 | Europe is entering a demographic transition. Birth rates are falling, populations are ageing, and labour shortages are emerging across many industries.
Immigration appears to be the obvious solution, yet it has also become one of the most contested issues in modern European politics.
This video explores the deeper structural forces behind Europe’s immigration paradox.
Immigration appears to be the obvious solution, yet it has also become one of the most contested issues in modern European politics.
This video explores the deeper structural forces behind Europe’s immigration paradox.
Sunday, April 12, 2026
Pope Leo Urges End to ‘Madness of War’ in Strongest Signal Yet | Christopher Lamb
Apr 12, 2026 | “We are seeing him move into second or third gear.”
Pope Leo is beginning to speak out more forcefully on global conflict, calling for an “off ramp” to end the Iran war, as his measured, “slow burn” leadership style starts to take shape, says CNN’s Vatican correspondent Christopher Lamb.
Pope Leo is beginning to speak out more forcefully on global conflict, calling for an “off ramp” to end the Iran war, as his measured, “slow burn” leadership style starts to take shape, says CNN’s Vatican correspondent Christopher Lamb.
Peter Magyar Wins Hungary Election as Orbán Concedes Defeat | DW News
Apr 12, 2026 | Hungarian opposition leader Peter Magyar is set to form the next government in Budapest after incumbent Prime Minister Viktor Orbán conceded defeat in an historic election.
Early official results showed his Tisza party leading across the country. Orbán described the result as "painful" and confirmed he had congratulated his rival.
The outcome could reshape Hungary's relationship with the European Union and NATO, and has major implications for Ukraine, where Orbán had repeatedly blocked EU support. His defeat also sends shockwaves through right-wing political movements globally, including allies of US President Donald Trump and Russia's Vladimir Putin.
Magyar campaigned on tackling corruption and restoring democratic institutions, while promising to repair ties with European partners. Our correspondents report from both campaign headquarters as Hungary enters a new political era.
Early official results showed his Tisza party leading across the country. Orbán described the result as "painful" and confirmed he had congratulated his rival.
The outcome could reshape Hungary's relationship with the European Union and NATO, and has major implications for Ukraine, where Orbán had repeatedly blocked EU support. His defeat also sends shockwaves through right-wing political movements globally, including allies of US President Donald Trump and Russia's Vladimir Putin.
Magyar campaigned on tackling corruption and restoring democratic institutions, while promising to repair ties with European partners. Our correspondents report from both campaign headquarters as Hungary enters a new political era.
Orban, Beacon to the Right, Concedes Defeat in Hungary’s Election
THE NEW YORK TIMES: Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who has inspired populist movements globally, could not overcome the growing dissatisfaction of his own citizens.
Screenshot taken from this NYT article. | Prime Minister Viktor Orban in Budapest on Sunday after the announcement of the partial results of the general election. Credit...Bernadett Szabo/Reuters
Prime Minister Viktor Orban of Hungary, a lodestar for MAGA culture warriors and right-wing populists in Europe, conceded defeat on Sunday in a general election, breaking the momentum of a global nationalist revival promoted by President Trump.
In a surprisingly early and gracious concession speech in Budapest, Mr. Orban congratulated the opposition saying, “The responsibility and opportunity to govern were not given to us.” But, he also made a vow: “We are not giving up. Never, never, never.”
His defeat paves the way for Peter Magyar, a former Orban loyalist and the leader of the main opposition party, to take over as Hungary’s prime minister once the newly elected Parliament meets.
“We have done it,” Mr. Magyar told a cheering crowd gathered with flags on the bank of the River Danube. “We have liberated Hungary and have taken back our country.”
Sunday’s vote was widely seen as showdown between friends and foes of liberal democracy, a cause that Mr. Orban has battled against for years to applause from his fans in the United States, Europe and Latin America. The race was closely watched by the Trump administration and the Kremlin, both of which wanted Mr. Orban to win and both of which offered support in his campaign.
The implications of the outcome extend far beyond Hungary’s borders. The next prime minister may help alter the course of the war in Ukraine, a neighbor that Mr. Orban has cast as an enemy of Hungary, and affect European security. And the results will be looked at by populists around the world who view the Hungarian leader as a model of success and of pugnacious defiance of the mainstream. » | Andrew Higgins and Lili Rutai | Reporting from Budapest | Sunday, April 12, 2026
Prime Minister Viktor Orban of Hungary, a lodestar for MAGA culture warriors and right-wing populists in Europe, conceded defeat on Sunday in a general election, breaking the momentum of a global nationalist revival promoted by President Trump.
In a surprisingly early and gracious concession speech in Budapest, Mr. Orban congratulated the opposition saying, “The responsibility and opportunity to govern were not given to us.” But, he also made a vow: “We are not giving up. Never, never, never.”
His defeat paves the way for Peter Magyar, a former Orban loyalist and the leader of the main opposition party, to take over as Hungary’s prime minister once the newly elected Parliament meets.
“We have done it,” Mr. Magyar told a cheering crowd gathered with flags on the bank of the River Danube. “We have liberated Hungary and have taken back our country.”
Sunday’s vote was widely seen as showdown between friends and foes of liberal democracy, a cause that Mr. Orban has battled against for years to applause from his fans in the United States, Europe and Latin America. The race was closely watched by the Trump administration and the Kremlin, both of which wanted Mr. Orban to win and both of which offered support in his campaign.
The implications of the outcome extend far beyond Hungary’s borders. The next prime minister may help alter the course of the war in Ukraine, a neighbor that Mr. Orban has cast as an enemy of Hungary, and affect European security. And the results will be looked at by populists around the world who view the Hungarian leader as a model of success and of pugnacious defiance of the mainstream. » | Andrew Higgins and Lili Rutai | Reporting from Budapest | Sunday, April 12, 2026
Trump’s Threat to Block Strait of Hormuz Faces ‘Serious Problems’ | Yassamine Mather
Apr 12, 2026 | “I don’t think the current administration listens to those who understand Iran.”
Trump’s threat to blockade the Strait of Hormuz could backfire by dividing allies, while Iran remains defiant, driven by national pride,and unwilling to “lose face” on nuclear enrichment, says Iran expert from the University of Oxford’s Middle East centre Yassamine Mather.
Would somebody be kind enough to explain to me why Iran should not be allowed to have nuclear weapons when Israel is allowed to have them? Why the double standard? It cannot be said that Israel can be allowed nuclear weapons because of its responsible behaviour. The genocide in Gaza proves that Israel under Netanyahu’s government is anything but responsible. So, what makes leaders like Trump think that the Iranian government would be even less responsible than the Israeli government? For truly, it seems hard for me to imagine that it is even possible for any government to behave more irresponsibly than Netanyahu and his government have in Gaza. So many innocent people have perished, among them so many innocent children, and the world has just looked away. — © Mark Alexander
Trump’s threat to blockade the Strait of Hormuz could backfire by dividing allies, while Iran remains defiant, driven by national pride,and unwilling to “lose face” on nuclear enrichment, says Iran expert from the University of Oxford’s Middle East centre Yassamine Mather.
Would somebody be kind enough to explain to me why Iran should not be allowed to have nuclear weapons when Israel is allowed to have them? Why the double standard? It cannot be said that Israel can be allowed nuclear weapons because of its responsible behaviour. The genocide in Gaza proves that Israel under Netanyahu’s government is anything but responsible. So, what makes leaders like Trump think that the Iranian government would be even less responsible than the Israeli government? For truly, it seems hard for me to imagine that it is even possible for any government to behave more irresponsibly than Netanyahu and his government have in Gaza. So many innocent people have perished, among them so many innocent children, and the world has just looked away. — © Mark Alexander
Tucker Carlson Splits with Trump over Iran | Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg
Apr 12, 2026 | US conservative commentator and podcaster Tucker Carlson has outlined his opposition to Donald Trump’s military action against Iran in an interview with Victoria Derbyshire for the BBC's Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg show.
Tucker Carlson said he believes the United States went to war with Iran "at the behest and then the demand of Israel". Carlson also accused the Israeli government of committing a genocide in Gaza, a charge the Israeli government strongly denies. The UN's top court the International Court of Justice has not yet made a determination as to whether Israel's actions in Gaza amount to genocide.
Victoria Derbyshire challenged Tucker Carlson on allegations of antisemitism, and on his interview with far right activist Nick Fuentes, who has praised Hitler and questioned the Holocaust.
Tucker Carlson said he believes the United States went to war with Iran "at the behest and then the demand of Israel". Carlson also accused the Israeli government of committing a genocide in Gaza, a charge the Israeli government strongly denies. The UN's top court the International Court of Justice has not yet made a determination as to whether Israel's actions in Gaza amount to genocide.
Victoria Derbyshire challenged Tucker Carlson on allegations of antisemitism, and on his interview with far right activist Nick Fuentes, who has praised Hitler and questioned the Holocaust.
Après l’échec des négociations avec l’Iran, Trump annonce à son tour le blocus du détroit d’Ormuz
LE FIGARO : L’échec des pourparlers menés samedi à Islamabad entre les Américains et les Iraniens fragilise le cessez-le-feu et fait du détroit la clé du conflit.
Trump annonce à son tour un blocus du détroit d’Ormuz pour faire pression sur l’Iran. Invoquant l’échec des négociations à Islamabad, le président a ordonné à la marine américaine d’empêcher tout transit par cette voie maritime, et d’intercepter les navires ayant payé un droit de passage aux Iraniens. « Voilà donc où nous en sommes : la réunion (d’Islamabad) s’est bien déroulée, la plupart des points ont fait l’objet d’un accord, mais le seul point qui comptait vraiment, le NUCLÉAIRE, n’a pas été réglé », a annoncé Trump dans un message dimanche. « À compter de maintenant, la marine américaine, la meilleure au monde, entamera le BLOCUS de tous les navires tentant d’entrer ou de sortir du détroit d’Ormuz… J’ai également donné l’ordre d’arraisonner dans les eaux internationales tout navire ayant payé un droit de passage à l’Iran. Quiconque paie un péage illégal ne bénéficiera d’aucun droit de naviguer en haute mer ».
Ce nouveau blocus naval, inspiré de celui qu’avaient imposé les États-Unis au Venezuela et à Cuba, vise à interrompre les exportations pétrolières iraniennes, mais aussi à mettre fin au système de péage mis en place par Téhéran. Les Iraniens avaient commencé à prélever un droit de passage de 2 millions de dollars par navire traversant le détroit d’Ormuz, tout en interdisant le franchissement à ceux battant pavillon de nations considérées comme ennemies. « C’EST DU CHANTAGE À L’ÉCHELLE MONDIALE », a écrit Trump. « L’Iran ne sera pas autorisé à tirer profit de cet acte illégal d’extorsion. Ils veulent de l’argent et, plus important encore, ils veulent le nucléaire. De plus, le moment venu, nous serons prêts à ouvrir le feu, et nos forces armées achèveront le peu qui reste de l’Iran ! » » | Par Adrien Jaulmes, correspondant à Washington | dimanche 12 avril 2026
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Trump annonce à son tour un blocus du détroit d’Ormuz pour faire pression sur l’Iran. Invoquant l’échec des négociations à Islamabad, le président a ordonné à la marine américaine d’empêcher tout transit par cette voie maritime, et d’intercepter les navires ayant payé un droit de passage aux Iraniens. « Voilà donc où nous en sommes : la réunion (d’Islamabad) s’est bien déroulée, la plupart des points ont fait l’objet d’un accord, mais le seul point qui comptait vraiment, le NUCLÉAIRE, n’a pas été réglé », a annoncé Trump dans un message dimanche. « À compter de maintenant, la marine américaine, la meilleure au monde, entamera le BLOCUS de tous les navires tentant d’entrer ou de sortir du détroit d’Ormuz… J’ai également donné l’ordre d’arraisonner dans les eaux internationales tout navire ayant payé un droit de passage à l’Iran. Quiconque paie un péage illégal ne bénéficiera d’aucun droit de naviguer en haute mer ».
Ce nouveau blocus naval, inspiré de celui qu’avaient imposé les États-Unis au Venezuela et à Cuba, vise à interrompre les exportations pétrolières iraniennes, mais aussi à mettre fin au système de péage mis en place par Téhéran. Les Iraniens avaient commencé à prélever un droit de passage de 2 millions de dollars par navire traversant le détroit d’Ormuz, tout en interdisant le franchissement à ceux battant pavillon de nations considérées comme ennemies. « C’EST DU CHANTAGE À L’ÉCHELLE MONDIALE », a écrit Trump. « L’Iran ne sera pas autorisé à tirer profit de cet acte illégal d’extorsion. Ils veulent de l’argent et, plus important encore, ils veulent le nucléaire. De plus, le moment venu, nous serons prêts à ouvrir le feu, et nos forces armées achèveront le peu qui reste de l’Iran ! » » | Par Adrien Jaulmes, correspondant à Washington | dimanche 12 avril 2026
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Peace Negotiations Fail. Trump Retaliates.
It’s high time that Americans removed this president from office. The world will never settle down to any semblance of normality for as long as this incompetent man is in the White House. — © Mark Alexander
Many Polls Say Orban Will Lose. But He Has an Edge Even Before Voting Begins.
THE NEW YORK TIMES: Over 16 years, Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s party has repeatedly tweaked the electoral system to its advantage, making the vote free, but not entirely fair.
Screenshot taken from this NYT article. | Prime Minister Viktor Orban of Hungary addressing his supporters during an election rally on Friday. Credit...Petr David Josek/Associated Press
Most polls suggest a straightforward outcome for Hungary’s high-stakes election for a new Parliament on Sunday: Prime Minister Viktor Orban will lose.
But nothing about the vote is that simple.
For a start, the electoral system “is exactly what you would expect for a country that invented the Rubik’s Cube,” according to Ralph Schoellhammer, an Austrian scholar at a government-aligned college in Budapest, Hungary’s capital.
While most pollsters predict that the main opposition force, Tisza, will win more votes than Mr. Orban’s Fidesz party, the extreme complexity of Hungary’s system and years of gerrymandering mean that the results may not be quite what they seem.
Even if the polls are partly right, the governing party could still end up with a majority of seats in Parliament or enough to form a new government in coalition with smaller parties.
And many, particularly Fidesz supporters, believe the polls are wrong. So does Vice President JD Vance, who declared during a visit to Budapest on Tuesday that “Viktor Orban is, of course, going to win.”
Mr. Orban agreed, saying this was “the plan.” » | Andrew Higgins and Lili Rutai | Reporting from Budapest | Sunday, April 12, 2026
Most polls suggest a straightforward outcome for Hungary’s high-stakes election for a new Parliament on Sunday: Prime Minister Viktor Orban will lose.
But nothing about the vote is that simple.
For a start, the electoral system “is exactly what you would expect for a country that invented the Rubik’s Cube,” according to Ralph Schoellhammer, an Austrian scholar at a government-aligned college in Budapest, Hungary’s capital.
While most pollsters predict that the main opposition force, Tisza, will win more votes than Mr. Orban’s Fidesz party, the extreme complexity of Hungary’s system and years of gerrymandering mean that the results may not be quite what they seem.
Even if the polls are partly right, the governing party could still end up with a majority of seats in Parliament or enough to form a new government in coalition with smaller parties.
And many, particularly Fidesz supporters, believe the polls are wrong. So does Vice President JD Vance, who declared during a visit to Budapest on Tuesday that “Viktor Orban is, of course, going to win.”
Mr. Orban agreed, saying this was “the plan.” » | Andrew Higgins and Lili Rutai | Reporting from Budapest | Sunday, April 12, 2026
‘Disbelief and Disappointment’: How Javier Milei’s Bribery Scandal May Have Derailed Argentina’s Crypto Investment
THE GUARDIAN: Just as the industry is set to capitalize on country’s political and economic instability, president accused in $5m scheme
The Argentinian president, Javier Milei, is facing his lowest approval ratings since taking office in 2023 as newly published evidence allegedly reveals a $5m financial agreement connected to his public endorsement last year of a controversial crypto project.
The scandal has tarnished crypto’s reputation across Argentina and set back the ambitions of industry insiders who saw the country as fertile soil for the growth of digital money.
Milei’s promotion of crypto and the uproar over his alleged multimillion-dollar bribery come at a time when the economic reality for everyday Argentinians is grim. The libertarian president has introduced strict austerity measures to curb once-rampant inflation that triggered a recession and left many in poverty. The country is beginning to recover, but the once-rosy outlook of crypto’s enthusiastic promoters, including the president, clashes with the outlook on the ground. Regulators’ integration of crypto into the mainstream financial system has slowed in response. » | Adam Williams | Sunday, April 12, 2026
The Argentinian president, Javier Milei, is facing his lowest approval ratings since taking office in 2023 as newly published evidence allegedly reveals a $5m financial agreement connected to his public endorsement last year of a controversial crypto project.
The scandal has tarnished crypto’s reputation across Argentina and set back the ambitions of industry insiders who saw the country as fertile soil for the growth of digital money.
Milei’s promotion of crypto and the uproar over his alleged multimillion-dollar bribery come at a time when the economic reality for everyday Argentinians is grim. The libertarian president has introduced strict austerity measures to curb once-rampant inflation that triggered a recession and left many in poverty. The country is beginning to recover, but the once-rosy outlook of crypto’s enthusiastic promoters, including the president, clashes with the outlook on the ground. Regulators’ integration of crypto into the mainstream financial system has slowed in response. » | Adam Williams | Sunday, April 12, 2026
Seyed M. Marandi: Negotiations Collapsed - Return to War
Trump Says U.S. Will ‘Blockade’ Strait of Hormuz After Peace Talks Fail
THE NEW YORK TIMES: Vice President JD Vance said Sunday that marathon talks between the United States and Iran had failed to immediately produce a deal to fully reopen the strait and end the war. Iran’s top negotiator had suggested further talks were possible.
President Trump said Sunday that the United States will enforce a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, stepping up pressure on Iran after marathon peace talks between top Iranian and American leaders in Pakistan ended without a breakthrough.
The announcement by Mr. Trump plunged the already brittle truce into further uncertainty. Vice President JD Vance and the chief Iranian negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, met in Pakistan over the weekend, but did not reach a deal to fully reopen the strait and end the war. A naval blockade could be considered an act of war by Iran.
“Any Iranian who fires at us, or at peaceful vessels, will be BLOWN TO HELL!” Mr. Trump wrote in one of two lengthy social media posts on the talks.
Mr. Trump had conditioned the two-week cease-fire on Iran ending its grip on the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for oil and gas in the Persian Gulf. Iran’s own blockade of the strait sent global oil prices soaring by more than 50 percent during the monthlong conflict, which began in late February.
In practice, however, only a few ships have transited the Strait of Hormuz since the cease-fire came into effect last Tuesday. U.S. officials blame Iran, which they say has sought to impose tolls on ships passing through the waterway. Mr. Trump said the U.S. Navy would “seek and interdict” any vessel that paid the fee to Iran.
Iran’s leaders have given no indication that they intend to relax their control of the waterway, which they view as a crucial bargaining chip. In a defiant post on social media earlier on Sunday, Ali Akbar Velayati, a member of Iran’s negotiating team, said “the key” to the Strait of Hormuz “is firmly in our hands.” Iran War Live Updates » | Tyler Pager, Aaron Boxerman and Isabel Kershner | Tyler Pager reported from Islamabad, Pakistan. | Sunday, April 12, 2026
President Trump said Sunday that the United States will enforce a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, stepping up pressure on Iran after marathon peace talks between top Iranian and American leaders in Pakistan ended without a breakthrough.
The announcement by Mr. Trump plunged the already brittle truce into further uncertainty. Vice President JD Vance and the chief Iranian negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, met in Pakistan over the weekend, but did not reach a deal to fully reopen the strait and end the war. A naval blockade could be considered an act of war by Iran.
“Any Iranian who fires at us, or at peaceful vessels, will be BLOWN TO HELL!” Mr. Trump wrote in one of two lengthy social media posts on the talks.
Mr. Trump had conditioned the two-week cease-fire on Iran ending its grip on the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for oil and gas in the Persian Gulf. Iran’s own blockade of the strait sent global oil prices soaring by more than 50 percent during the monthlong conflict, which began in late February.
In practice, however, only a few ships have transited the Strait of Hormuz since the cease-fire came into effect last Tuesday. U.S. officials blame Iran, which they say has sought to impose tolls on ships passing through the waterway. Mr. Trump said the U.S. Navy would “seek and interdict” any vessel that paid the fee to Iran.
Iran’s leaders have given no indication that they intend to relax their control of the waterway, which they view as a crucial bargaining chip. In a defiant post on social media earlier on Sunday, Ali Akbar Velayati, a member of Iran’s negotiating team, said “the key” to the Strait of Hormuz “is firmly in our hands.” Iran War Live Updates » | Tyler Pager, Aaron Boxerman and Isabel Kershner | Tyler Pager reported from Islamabad, Pakistan. | Sunday, April 12, 2026
Untold Stories of Gay Men in World War II - Hidden History Revealed
Apr 12, 2026 | Discover the hidden stories of gay men in World War II and the power of oral history with Stephen Bourne, author of Fighting Proud.
In this exclusive interview, historian Stephen Bourne reveals why the experiences of gay men during the world wars have long been overlooked, and how his acclaimed book, Fighting Proud, uncovers these powerful untold stories. Learn about figures like RAF hero Ian Glee and the touching love letters between Montague Glover and Ralph Hall, which survived wartime censorship. Stephen discusses the challenges of publishing gay history, the surprising acceptance some men found among their comrades, and the importance of recording oral histories, especially from marginalized communities.
You'll also hear about the evolution of Stephen's research, including his upcoming book on black women in Britain from the war years through the Windrush era and the birth of the NHS. Gain insight into why mainstream history has often ignored these narratives, and why sharing hidden voices from the past is vital for empowering communities today. If you're interested in LGBTQ+ history, diversity in the armed forces, or the value of oral history, this interview is a must-watch.
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In this exclusive interview, historian Stephen Bourne reveals why the experiences of gay men during the world wars have long been overlooked, and how his acclaimed book, Fighting Proud, uncovers these powerful untold stories. Learn about figures like RAF hero Ian Glee and the touching love letters between Montague Glover and Ralph Hall, which survived wartime censorship. Stephen discusses the challenges of publishing gay history, the surprising acceptance some men found among their comrades, and the importance of recording oral histories, especially from marginalized communities.
You'll also hear about the evolution of Stephen's research, including his upcoming book on black women in Britain from the war years through the Windrush era and the birth of the NHS. Gain insight into why mainstream history has often ignored these narratives, and why sharing hidden voices from the past is vital for empowering communities today. If you're interested in LGBTQ+ history, diversity in the armed forces, or the value of oral history, this interview is a must-watch.
Alles über Spargel | Zu Tisch mit Lucie | Kitchen Hacks
Apr 12, 2026 | Spargel – beliebt, begehrt und nur für kurze Zeit im Jahr erhältlich. Ein Besuch auf dem Hof von Familie Tinneberg in der Altmark offenbart, wie Spargel angebaut, geerntet und verarbeitet wird. Deutsch-Französin Lucie zaubert eine Sauce Hollandaise und eine raffinierte Spargelstulle.
Jedes Frühjahr beginnt sie aufs Neue – die Spargelzeit, und mit ihr die Leidenschaft für das königliche Gemüse. In Deutschland gibt es zahlreiche Anbaugebiete für Spargel, darunter auch die Altmark. Hier bewirtschaftet Axel Tinneberg seinen Hof und widmet sich mit Hingabe der anspruchsvollen Spargelkultur. Von der mühsamen Pflanzung über die Ernte bis hin zur Verarbeitung.
Doch was unterscheidet weißen von grünem Spargel? Warum gilt Deutschland als Spargelnation Nummer eins? Und warum verbannte die Katholische Kirche zeitweise das Gemüse aus den Speisesälen zahlreicher Klöster? Deutsch-Französin Lucie präsentiert zwei Spargelklassiker in neuem Gewand: eine cremige Sauce Hollandaise und eine originelle Spargelstulle – Genuss pur für Spargelliebhaberinnen und -liebhaber.
Magazin, Regie: Marit Christenfeldt (D 2025, 30 Min)
Verfügbar bis zum: 09/05/2026
Jedes Frühjahr beginnt sie aufs Neue – die Spargelzeit, und mit ihr die Leidenschaft für das königliche Gemüse. In Deutschland gibt es zahlreiche Anbaugebiete für Spargel, darunter auch die Altmark. Hier bewirtschaftet Axel Tinneberg seinen Hof und widmet sich mit Hingabe der anspruchsvollen Spargelkultur. Von der mühsamen Pflanzung über die Ernte bis hin zur Verarbeitung.
Doch was unterscheidet weißen von grünem Spargel? Warum gilt Deutschland als Spargelnation Nummer eins? Und warum verbannte die Katholische Kirche zeitweise das Gemüse aus den Speisesälen zahlreicher Klöster? Deutsch-Französin Lucie präsentiert zwei Spargelklassiker in neuem Gewand: eine cremige Sauce Hollandaise und eine originelle Spargelstulle – Genuss pur für Spargelliebhaberinnen und -liebhaber.
Magazin, Regie: Marit Christenfeldt (D 2025, 30 Min)
Verfügbar bis zum: 09/05/2026
Spain's Pedro Sánchez Attacks Israel: "Suspend the Agreement with the EU."
Jung, frustriert, verschuldet – Generation Z im Check
Apr 9, 2026 | Viele junge Menschen denken laut einer Studie darüber nach, Deutschland zu verlassen. Was ist da los? Mirko Drotschmann, MrWissen2Go, erklärt in diesem Video, wie ihr, wie die junge Generation tickt.
Laut der Trendstudie „Jugend in Deutschland“ können sich 41 Prozent der 14- bis 29-Jährigen vorstellen, aus Deutschland auszuwandern. Ungefähr ein Fünftel spricht sogar von konkreten Auswanderungsplänen. In der Studie ist von einer Generation im „Dauerkrisenmodus“ die Rede. Als größte Sorgen nennen junge Menschen Krieg, Inflation, teuren Wohnraum, Spaltung der Gesellschaft, Trump als US-Präsident oder Klimawandel. Bei Wahlen und Umfragen zeigt sich: Der Trend geht weg von der politischen Mitte. Die Linke schneidet bei den Jungen am besten ab, dahinter folgt die AfD.
Fast die Hälfte hält es für unrealistisch, eine gute, bezahlbare Wohnung zu finden und fürchtet, sich die Miete in Zukunft nicht mehr leisten zu können. Viele Studierende und Auszubildende wohnen noch bei den Eltern. Immer mehr verschulden sich, Anfang 2026 waren es 23 Prozent. Dabei spielen Konsumschulden für Einkäufe auf Raten oder mit „Buy Now Pay Later“-Modellen die größte Rolle.
Fast ein Drittel der jungen Generation hat das Gefühl, wegen psychischer Belastung eine Behandlung zu benötigen. Ein weiteres verbreitetes Problem: Viele junge Menschen fühlen sich einsam – mehr als in allen anderen Altersgruppen und mehr als jemals zuvor. Allen anderen Altersgruppen etwas voraus haben die Jungen dagegen bei der Nutzung von Künstlicher Intelligenz. Die gehört für viele längst zum Alltag. Studien zeigen einen selbstbewussten, aber auch reflektierten Umgang mit KI.
Laut der Trendstudie „Jugend in Deutschland“ können sich 41 Prozent der 14- bis 29-Jährigen vorstellen, aus Deutschland auszuwandern. Ungefähr ein Fünftel spricht sogar von konkreten Auswanderungsplänen. In der Studie ist von einer Generation im „Dauerkrisenmodus“ die Rede. Als größte Sorgen nennen junge Menschen Krieg, Inflation, teuren Wohnraum, Spaltung der Gesellschaft, Trump als US-Präsident oder Klimawandel. Bei Wahlen und Umfragen zeigt sich: Der Trend geht weg von der politischen Mitte. Die Linke schneidet bei den Jungen am besten ab, dahinter folgt die AfD.
Fast die Hälfte hält es für unrealistisch, eine gute, bezahlbare Wohnung zu finden und fürchtet, sich die Miete in Zukunft nicht mehr leisten zu können. Viele Studierende und Auszubildende wohnen noch bei den Eltern. Immer mehr verschulden sich, Anfang 2026 waren es 23 Prozent. Dabei spielen Konsumschulden für Einkäufe auf Raten oder mit „Buy Now Pay Later“-Modellen die größte Rolle.
Fast ein Drittel der jungen Generation hat das Gefühl, wegen psychischer Belastung eine Behandlung zu benötigen. Ein weiteres verbreitetes Problem: Viele junge Menschen fühlen sich einsam – mehr als in allen anderen Altersgruppen und mehr als jemals zuvor. Allen anderen Altersgruppen etwas voraus haben die Jungen dagegen bei der Nutzung von Künstlicher Intelligenz. Die gehört für viele längst zum Alltag. Studien zeigen einen selbstbewussten, aber auch reflektierten Umgang mit KI.
Carney Confronts Trump Policies in Explosive Canada-First Speech
Mark Carney is a great leader. — © Mark Alexander
Indonésie : deux femmes piétinent un coran et sont arrêtées pour blasphème
LE FIGARO : Les deux femmes, dont les noms et âges n’ont pas été divulgués, ont été interpellées cette semaine dans l’ouest de l’île de Java. Elles encourent jusqu’à cinq ans de prison.
La police indonésienne a annoncé dimanche avoir arrêté deux femmes pour blasphème, après qu'une vidéo montrant l'une d'elles en train de piétiner un coran est devenue virale sur internet. Les deux femmes, dont les noms et âges n'ont pas été divulgués, ont été interpellées cette semaine par la police dans la province de Banten, dans l'ouest de l'île de Java.
Elles encourent jusqu'à cinq ans de prison en vertu de la législation indonésienne sur le blasphème. Cette loi interdit à quiconque de tenir des propos offensants à l'égard de l'une des six religions officielles en Indonésie (islam, protestantisme, catholicisme, hindouisme, bouddhisme et confucianisme) ou de tenter d'empêcher quelqu'un d'adhérer à l'une de ces religions. » | Par Le Figaro avec AFP | dimanche 12 avril 2026
La police indonésienne a annoncé dimanche avoir arrêté deux femmes pour blasphème, après qu'une vidéo montrant l'une d'elles en train de piétiner un coran est devenue virale sur internet. Les deux femmes, dont les noms et âges n'ont pas été divulgués, ont été interpellées cette semaine par la police dans la province de Banten, dans l'ouest de l'île de Java.
Elles encourent jusqu'à cinq ans de prison en vertu de la législation indonésienne sur le blasphème. Cette loi interdit à quiconque de tenir des propos offensants à l'égard de l'une des six religions officielles en Indonésie (islam, protestantisme, catholicisme, hindouisme, bouddhisme et confucianisme) ou de tenter d'empêcher quelqu'un d'adhérer à l'une de ces religions. » | Par Le Figaro avec AFP | dimanche 12 avril 2026
Furious Pope Turns Tables on Trump after Death Threat!
The only god Americans worship is Mammon! They appear to have little or no understanding of any other god. This is proven by their godless actions and empty, faux religious rhetoric. Americans can teach the world little or nothing about true Christianity, and their country is no example to emulate. Trump himself is about as far from the teachings of Christ as it is possible to be! — © Mark Alexander
Escalation in the Middle East Could ‘Easily Spiral Out of Control’ | Ali Vaez
Apr 12, 2026 | “Both sides believe that they have the upper hand.”
Talks between the US and Iran in Islamabad broke down as both sides feel they are in strong positions. But, if there were to be escalation once again, it could “easily spiral out of control”, says director of the Iran project at Crisis Group, Ali Vaez.
Talks between the US and Iran in Islamabad broke down as both sides feel they are in strong positions. But, if there were to be escalation once again, it could “easily spiral out of control”, says director of the Iran project at Crisis Group, Ali Vaez.
US and Iran End Peace and Ceasefire Talks in Pakistan without Agreement
Apr 12, 2026 | US and Iran end peace and ceasefire talks in Pakistan without agreement.
The United States and Iran did not reach an agreement at the end of the historic talks in Pakistan, but the fact that the two sides engaged in face-to-face, direct talks after hours in which the Pakistani side was shuttling between them marked a certain breakthrough in negotiations.
Read more here.
The United States and Iran did not reach an agreement at the end of the historic talks in Pakistan, but the fact that the two sides engaged in face-to-face, direct talks after hours in which the Pakistani side was shuttling between them marked a certain breakthrough in negotiations.
Read more here.
What Now? Vance Leaves Iran Talks Without a Deal.
THE NEW YORK TIMES: The lack of a breakthrough after 21 hours of negotiations leaves the Trump administration facing several unpalatable options.
Vice President JD Vance’s failure to win the concessions the United States sought from Iran in a single, marathon negotiating session over its nuclear program was no surprise.
But what now?
The failure leaves the Trump administration facing several unpalatable options: A lengthy negotiation with Tehran over the future of its nuclear program, or a resumption of a war that has already created the largest energy disruption in modern times, and the prospect of a long struggle over who controls the Strait of Hormuz.
White House officials said they would defer to President Trump, who traveled to Florida for the weekend to attend an Ultimate Fighting Championship match, to announce the administration’s next move. But each of those paths carries significant strategic and political downsides.
Mr. Vance said little about what took place during more than 21 hours of negotiations, suggesting he had handed the Iranians a take-it-or-leave-it proposal to forever terminate their nuclear program, and they left it. » | Tyler Pager and David E. Sanger | Tyler Pager traveled with Vice President Vance to Islamabad for the negotiations with Iran. David E. Sanger has covered the efforts to use sabotage, negotiation and military force to end the Iranian nuclear program over the past two decades. | Sunday, April 12, 2026
Vice President JD Vance’s failure to win the concessions the United States sought from Iran in a single, marathon negotiating session over its nuclear program was no surprise.
But what now?
The failure leaves the Trump administration facing several unpalatable options: A lengthy negotiation with Tehran over the future of its nuclear program, or a resumption of a war that has already created the largest energy disruption in modern times, and the prospect of a long struggle over who controls the Strait of Hormuz.
White House officials said they would defer to President Trump, who traveled to Florida for the weekend to attend an Ultimate Fighting Championship match, to announce the administration’s next move. But each of those paths carries significant strategic and political downsides.
Mr. Vance said little about what took place during more than 21 hours of negotiations, suggesting he had handed the Iranians a take-it-or-leave-it proposal to forever terminate their nuclear program, and they left it. » | Tyler Pager and David E. Sanger | Tyler Pager traveled with Vice President Vance to Islamabad for the negotiations with Iran. David E. Sanger has covered the efforts to use sabotage, negotiation and military force to end the Iranian nuclear program over the past two decades. | Sunday, April 12, 2026
JD Vance and US Delegation Leave Pakistan after Failing to Reach Deal with Iran
THE GUARDIAN: US vice-president cites shortcomings in peace talks, saying Iran chose not to accept American terms including to not build nuclear weapons
The US vice-president, JD Vance, left Islamabad on Sunday after failing to reach a deal with Iran in a marathon 21 hours of negotiations.
Vance cited shortcomings in the talks, saying that Iran had chosen not to accept American terms, including to not build nuclear weapons.
“The bad news is that we have not reached an agreement, and I think that’s bad news for Iran much more than it’s bad news for the United States of America,” Vance said.
“So we go back to the United States having not come to an agreement. We’ve made very clear what our red lines are.” Vance said he spoke with the US president, Donald Trump, at least half a dozen times during the talks, and one of the most significant points of difference between the two sides was around Iran’s nuclear program. » | Guardian staff and agencies | Sunday, April 12, 2026
The US vice-president, JD Vance, left Islamabad on Sunday after failing to reach a deal with Iran in a marathon 21 hours of negotiations.
Vance cited shortcomings in the talks, saying that Iran had chosen not to accept American terms, including to not build nuclear weapons.
“The bad news is that we have not reached an agreement, and I think that’s bad news for Iran much more than it’s bad news for the United States of America,” Vance said.
“So we go back to the United States having not come to an agreement. We’ve made very clear what our red lines are.” Vance said he spoke with the US president, Donald Trump, at least half a dozen times during the talks, and one of the most significant points of difference between the two sides was around Iran’s nuclear program. » | Guardian staff and agencies | Sunday, April 12, 2026
Pope Says ‘Enough of War’ and Decries ‘Delusion of Omnipotence’ at Peace Vigil
THE GUARDIAN: Leo’s comments did not directly mention war in Iran but read as his strongest condemnation of the conflict yet
Screenshot taken from this Guardian article. | Pope Leo XIV presides over a prayer vigil and rosary for peace in St Peter's Basilica at the Vatican on 11 April. Photograph: Remo Casilli/Reuters
Pope Leo XIV stepped into the international political arena at evening prayers in St Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City on Saturday, saying prayer for peace is “a bulwark against that delusion of omnipotence that surrounds us and is becoming increasingly unpredictable and aggressive.”
The first US-born pope said: “Even the holy Name of God, the God of life, is being dragged into discourses of death.”
Addressing world leaders who decide to go to war, Leo said: “To them we cry out: stop! It is time for peace! Sit at the table of dialogue and mediation – not at the table where rearmament is planned and deadly actions are decided.”
“Enough of the idolatry of self and money! Enough of the display of power! Enough of war! True strength is shown in serving life,” he added. » | Edward Helmore | Saturday, April 11, 2026
Pope Leo XIV stepped into the international political arena at evening prayers in St Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City on Saturday, saying prayer for peace is “a bulwark against that delusion of omnipotence that surrounds us and is becoming increasingly unpredictable and aggressive.”
The first US-born pope said: “Even the holy Name of God, the God of life, is being dragged into discourses of death.”
Addressing world leaders who decide to go to war, Leo said: “To them we cry out: stop! It is time for peace! Sit at the table of dialogue and mediation – not at the table where rearmament is planned and deadly actions are decided.”
“Enough of the idolatry of self and money! Enough of the display of power! Enough of war! True strength is shown in serving life,” he added. » | Edward Helmore | Saturday, April 11, 2026
Megyn Kelly Stuns Piers Morgan on Trump's Embarrassing Loss to Iran
Being Gay in Saudi Arabia: The Hidden Truth No One Talks about
Aug 25, 2025 | Saudi Arabia is opening its doors to the world with futuristic cities, luxury resorts, and ambitious visions of modernization. But behind the glossy image lies a stark reality: for LGBTQ+ people, Saudi Arabia is one of the most dangerous countries in the world.
In this video, Truth Travels dives deep into what it means to be gay in Saudi Arabia. From strict laws based on Sharia, to social pressures, underground LGBTQ+ communities, and the risks faced by both locals and travellers, we uncover the truth about life in the kingdom.
In this video, Truth Travels dives deep into what it means to be gay in Saudi Arabia. From strict laws based on Sharia, to social pressures, underground LGBTQ+ communities, and the risks faced by both locals and travellers, we uncover the truth about life in the kingdom.
Kisses to Kevin | Gay Short Film | Pride Love Stories
Saturday, April 11, 2026
“Trump Needs to Resign, He’s Not Sane” Former White House Lawyer EXPLOSIVE Attack
Viktor Orbán ‘Looks Like He Could Lose’ Hungary Election Tomorrow | Fraser Nelson
Apr 11, 2026 | “It looks as if, though you can never tell with Hungary, he’s going to lose power tomorrow.”
Viktor Orbán has spent years building an “illiberal” political system that has worked in his favour, but Fraser Nelson, columnist for The Times, says “the public have just had enough” and that it looks as though he could lose the election tomorrow.
Viktor Orbán has spent years building an “illiberal” political system that has worked in his favour, but Fraser Nelson, columnist for The Times, says “the public have just had enough” and that it looks as though he could lose the election tomorrow.
La visite historique du pape Léon en Algérie, au chevet d’une communauté catholique discriminée
LE FIGARO : RÉCIT - Le souverain pontife entamera son grand voyage en Afrique en se rendant ce lundi 13 avril dans le pays d’origine de saint Augustin, dont il se veut le disciple. Un déplacement hautement symbolique pour la petite communauté catholique qui n’avait jamais reçu de visite papale.
Le ciel gris, la bruine et le froid qui règnent, ce jeudi 26 mars, sur la ville d’Annaba, au nord-est de l’Algérie, n’ont pas dissuadé Fred Wekesa à revêtir ses plus beaux vêtements liturgiques. Le recteur de la basilique Saint-Augustin, à l’allure de judoka, s’apprête à diriger, en compagnie de l’archevêque émérite d’Algérie, Paul Desfarges, la messe des Rameaux, célébrée en principe le dimanche précédant la fête de Pâques. Accompagnés d’une quarantaine de fidèles – essentiellement des étudiants subsahariens venus de tout le pays –, les deux hommes d’Église guident la procession jusqu’à une cour voisine, lieu de vie du personnel de ce site emblématique d’une Église catholique dont l’histoire remonte aux premiers siècles de l’ère chrétienne.
De retour sous la nef, les deux hommes de Dieu savent qu’ils ne célèbrent pas une messe ordinaire. Outre les rituels habituels, une fois les chants religieux achevés, ils tiennent à rappeler que la ville d’Annaba accueillera, le 15 avril, le souverain pontife : le pape Léon XIV effectuera, en effet, une visite historique de trois jours à partir du 13 avril. Pour recevoir dignement cet hôte de marque, le pays se mobilise : embellissement des rues et des lieux de culte, préparation des itinéraires de l’évêque de Rome. » | Par Ali Boukhlef et Sadak Souici, pour Le Figaro Magazine | samedi 11 avril 2026
Le ciel gris, la bruine et le froid qui règnent, ce jeudi 26 mars, sur la ville d’Annaba, au nord-est de l’Algérie, n’ont pas dissuadé Fred Wekesa à revêtir ses plus beaux vêtements liturgiques. Le recteur de la basilique Saint-Augustin, à l’allure de judoka, s’apprête à diriger, en compagnie de l’archevêque émérite d’Algérie, Paul Desfarges, la messe des Rameaux, célébrée en principe le dimanche précédant la fête de Pâques. Accompagnés d’une quarantaine de fidèles – essentiellement des étudiants subsahariens venus de tout le pays –, les deux hommes d’Église guident la procession jusqu’à une cour voisine, lieu de vie du personnel de ce site emblématique d’une Église catholique dont l’histoire remonte aux premiers siècles de l’ère chrétienne.
De retour sous la nef, les deux hommes de Dieu savent qu’ils ne célèbrent pas une messe ordinaire. Outre les rituels habituels, une fois les chants religieux achevés, ils tiennent à rappeler que la ville d’Annaba accueillera, le 15 avril, le souverain pontife : le pape Léon XIV effectuera, en effet, une visite historique de trois jours à partir du 13 avril. Pour recevoir dignement cet hôte de marque, le pays se mobilise : embellissement des rues et des lieux de culte, préparation des itinéraires de l’évêque de Rome. » | Par Ali Boukhlef et Sadak Souici, pour Le Figaro Magazine | samedi 11 avril 2026
David Cay Johnston's Full Reaction to Trump's Disgusting Post
The Guardian View on Welsh Language Learning: Cultural Shifts Can Deliver a Bright Future for Cymraeg
THE GUARDIAN — OPINION: As Plaid Cymru leads in polls ahead of Senedd elections in May, grassroots enthusiasm for one of its historic causes is growing
In Putting Wales First, a recently translated history of Plaid Cymru’s political ideas, Prof Richard Wyn Jones references a 1940s newspaper editorial satirising the party’s then preoccupations. Poking fun at its focus on language, and nostalgia for a rural society of small-scale landowners, the Western Mail waspishly summed up the vision as “three acres and a Welsh-speaking cow”.
It was a caricature at the time, of course. And it certainly bears no relation to the modern-day Plaid, which launched its Senedd campaign this week from a position of strength at the top of the polls. But Plaid’s historic commitment to safeguarding and promoting Welsh language and culture remains a defining cause. If – as currently seems highly likely – it goes on to lead the next Welsh government after 7 May, it has promised a raft of measures to embed the use of Cymraeg more deeply in everyday life. » | Editorial | Tuesday, March 31, 2026
In Putting Wales First, a recently translated history of Plaid Cymru’s political ideas, Prof Richard Wyn Jones references a 1940s newspaper editorial satirising the party’s then preoccupations. Poking fun at its focus on language, and nostalgia for a rural society of small-scale landowners, the Western Mail waspishly summed up the vision as “three acres and a Welsh-speaking cow”.
It was a caricature at the time, of course. And it certainly bears no relation to the modern-day Plaid, which launched its Senedd campaign this week from a position of strength at the top of the polls. But Plaid’s historic commitment to safeguarding and promoting Welsh language and culture remains a defining cause. If – as currently seems highly likely – it goes on to lead the next Welsh government after 7 May, it has promised a raft of measures to embed the use of Cymraeg more deeply in everyday life. » | Editorial | Tuesday, March 31, 2026
HAUSER - The Swan
Faktencheck zum Christentum | ZDF Dokumentation
Eine wunderbare, belehrende Dokumentation. Sehr klar und sehr interessant. — Mark
Bericht erhärtet Hinweise: Irans neuer Führer schwer verletzt und entstellt
BERLINER ZEITUNG: Seit Wochen gibt es keine Bilder von Irans neuem obersten Führer Modschtaba Chamenei. Nun berichtet Reuters unter Berufung auf mehrere Quellen von schweren Verletzungen im Gesicht.
Dieser Screenshot stammt aus diesem Artikel. | Modschtaba Chamenei, neuer oberster Führer des Iran: Das undatierte Archivbild zeigt den Nachfolger von Ali Chamenei.
Irans neuer oberster Führer Modschtaba Chamenei soll bei einem Luftangriff zu Beginn des Krieges schwer verletzt und im Gesicht entstellt worden sein. Das berichtet die Nachrichtenagentur Reuters unter Berufung auf drei mit seinem Umfeld vertraute Personen. Unabhängig überprüfen lassen sich die Angaben nicht.
Nach Darstellung der Quellen wurde Modschtaba Chamenei bei dem Luftangriff am 28. Februar, dem ersten Tag des Krieges, auf einen Regierungskomplex im Zentrum von Teheran verletzt. Dabei sei auch sein Vater und Vorgänger Ali Chamenei getötet worden. Der 56-Jährige habe schwere Verletzungen im Gesicht sowie an den Beinen erlitten. Eine der Quellen sagte laut Reuters, er könnte sogar ein Bein verloren haben.
Trotz seines Zustands sei Modschtaba Chamenei weiterhin in Entscheidungsprozesse eingebunden und nehme per Audiokonferenz an Treffen mit hochrangigen Vertretern teil. Er gelte als geistig klar und arbeite weiter an zentralen Fragen, darunter dem Krieg und den Gesprächen mit den USA. » | Alexander Schmalz | Samstag, 11. April 2026
Irans neuer oberster Führer Modschtaba Chamenei soll bei einem Luftangriff zu Beginn des Krieges schwer verletzt und im Gesicht entstellt worden sein. Das berichtet die Nachrichtenagentur Reuters unter Berufung auf drei mit seinem Umfeld vertraute Personen. Unabhängig überprüfen lassen sich die Angaben nicht.
Nach Darstellung der Quellen wurde Modschtaba Chamenei bei dem Luftangriff am 28. Februar, dem ersten Tag des Krieges, auf einen Regierungskomplex im Zentrum von Teheran verletzt. Dabei sei auch sein Vater und Vorgänger Ali Chamenei getötet worden. Der 56-Jährige habe schwere Verletzungen im Gesicht sowie an den Beinen erlitten. Eine der Quellen sagte laut Reuters, er könnte sogar ein Bein verloren haben.
Trotz seines Zustands sei Modschtaba Chamenei weiterhin in Entscheidungsprozesse eingebunden und nehme per Audiokonferenz an Treffen mit hochrangigen Vertretern teil. Er gelte als geistig klar und arbeite weiter an zentralen Fragen, darunter dem Krieg und den Gesprächen mit den USA. » | Alexander Schmalz | Samstag, 11. April 2026
« Ton grand-père était-il un nazi ? » : les Allemands d’hier et d’aujourd’hui face aux crimes du IIIe Reich
LE FIGARO : RÉCIT - Alors qu’à Berlin, une exposition se penche sur ce que savaient les Allemands vivant dans les années 1930-1940, les archives nationales américaines ont publié des millions de cartes de membres du parti nazi, permettant à chacun de se renseigner sur son histoire familiale.
Que savaient de la Shoah les Allemands vivant dans les années 1930-1940 ? « Nous ne savions pas ! » Pendant longtemps, cette phrase a été « la réaction la plus courante des Allemands lorsqu’on leur parlait de la persécution et de l’assassinat des Juifs européens sous le régime nazi », déclare Andrea Riedle, la directrice de la Topographie de la terreur, ce musée et centre de documentation fondé sur le site de l’ancien siège de la Gestapo à Berlin. « Après la fin du régime, la réaction des contemporains de l’époque nazie a effectivement été, dans l’ensemble, d’affirmer qu’ils n’avaient rien su de ses crimes, confirme au Figaro l’historien Norbert Frei, l’un des plus grands spécialistes allemands du IIIe Reich. Il s’agissait d’une affirmation défensive et, en même temps, d’une attitude de distanciation générale face aux images des montagnes de cadavres dans les camps de concentration libérés, auxquelles les Alliés confrontaient les Allemands. »
Mais cette affirmation - « Nous ne savions pas » - correspondait-elle à la réalité? C’est à cette question sensible que tente de répondre la nouvelle exposition temporaire de la Topographie de la terreur, accessible gratuitement jusqu’au 31 janvier 2027, à travers près de 300 pièces - photos, lettres, enregistrements audio et vidéo, objets du quotidien... L’exposition revient d’abord sur ce que nul ne pouvait ignorer : la persécution des Juifs dès les années 1930, présentée par le régime nazi comme une réponse à la « menace » que ces derniers auraient représentée. « Les Juifs du monde entier veulent détruire l’Allemagne », affirme ainsi en mars 1933 une affiche de propagande appelant au boycott des magasins juifs. « Allemands! Défendez-vous ! N’achetez pas chez les Juifs ! », proclame un panneau tenu par un membre de la Sturmabteilung (SA) campé devant une boutique berlinoise. » | Par Aude Bariéty de Lagarde, correspondante à Berlin | samedi 11 avril 2026
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Que savaient de la Shoah les Allemands vivant dans les années 1930-1940 ? « Nous ne savions pas ! » Pendant longtemps, cette phrase a été « la réaction la plus courante des Allemands lorsqu’on leur parlait de la persécution et de l’assassinat des Juifs européens sous le régime nazi », déclare Andrea Riedle, la directrice de la Topographie de la terreur, ce musée et centre de documentation fondé sur le site de l’ancien siège de la Gestapo à Berlin. « Après la fin du régime, la réaction des contemporains de l’époque nazie a effectivement été, dans l’ensemble, d’affirmer qu’ils n’avaient rien su de ses crimes, confirme au Figaro l’historien Norbert Frei, l’un des plus grands spécialistes allemands du IIIe Reich. Il s’agissait d’une affirmation défensive et, en même temps, d’une attitude de distanciation générale face aux images des montagnes de cadavres dans les camps de concentration libérés, auxquelles les Alliés confrontaient les Allemands. »
Mais cette affirmation - « Nous ne savions pas » - correspondait-elle à la réalité? C’est à cette question sensible que tente de répondre la nouvelle exposition temporaire de la Topographie de la terreur, accessible gratuitement jusqu’au 31 janvier 2027, à travers près de 300 pièces - photos, lettres, enregistrements audio et vidéo, objets du quotidien... L’exposition revient d’abord sur ce que nul ne pouvait ignorer : la persécution des Juifs dès les années 1930, présentée par le régime nazi comme une réponse à la « menace » que ces derniers auraient représentée. « Les Juifs du monde entier veulent détruire l’Allemagne », affirme ainsi en mars 1933 une affiche de propagande appelant au boycott des magasins juifs. « Allemands! Défendez-vous ! N’achetez pas chez les Juifs ! », proclame un panneau tenu par un membre de la Sturmabteilung (SA) campé devant une boutique berlinoise. » | Par Aude Bariéty de Lagarde, correspondante à Berlin | samedi 11 avril 2026
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Le nouveau guide suprême iranien Mojtaba Khamenei est gravement blessé au visage et aux jambes mais reste mentalement alerte, assure son entourage
LE FIGARO : Mojtaba Khamenei n’est pas réapparu depuis les frappes américano-israéliennes qui ont coûté la vie à son père au début de la guerre en Iran. En convalescence, son état de santé interroge sur sa capacité à diriger le pays.
Le nouveau guide suprême de l’Iran, Mojtaba Khamenei, se remet encore de graves blessures au visage et aux jambes subies lors de la frappe aérienne qui a tué son père au début de la guerre, ont indiqué à Reuters trois personnes proches de son entourage. Le visage de Mojtaba Khamenei a été défiguré lors de l’attaque contre le complexe du guide suprême dans le centre de Téhéran, et il a subi une blessure importante à une ou aux deux jambes, selon ces trois sources.
Âgé de 56 ans, il se remet néanmoins de ses blessures et reste mentalement alerte, selon ces personnes, qui ont requis l’anonymat pour évoquer des sujets sensibles. Il participe à des réunions avec de hauts responsables par audioconférence et prend part aux décisions sur des questions majeures, notamment la guerre et les négociations avec Washington, ont indiqué deux d’entre elles. La question de savoir si l’état de santé de Mojtaba Khamenei lui permet de diriger les affaires de l’État intervient à un moment de péril extrême pour l’Iran, avec des négociations de paix cruciales avec les États-Unis qui s’ouvrent samedi dans la capitale pakistanaise, Islamabad. » | Par Le Figaro avec Reuters | samedi 11 avril 2026
Le nouveau guide suprême de l’Iran, Mojtaba Khamenei, se remet encore de graves blessures au visage et aux jambes subies lors de la frappe aérienne qui a tué son père au début de la guerre, ont indiqué à Reuters trois personnes proches de son entourage. Le visage de Mojtaba Khamenei a été défiguré lors de l’attaque contre le complexe du guide suprême dans le centre de Téhéran, et il a subi une blessure importante à une ou aux deux jambes, selon ces trois sources.
Âgé de 56 ans, il se remet néanmoins de ses blessures et reste mentalement alerte, selon ces personnes, qui ont requis l’anonymat pour évoquer des sujets sensibles. Il participe à des réunions avec de hauts responsables par audioconférence et prend part aux décisions sur des questions majeures, notamment la guerre et les négociations avec Washington, ont indiqué deux d’entre elles. La question de savoir si l’état de santé de Mojtaba Khamenei lui permet de diriger les affaires de l’État intervient à un moment de péril extrême pour l’Iran, avec des négociations de paix cruciales avec les États-Unis qui s’ouvrent samedi dans la capitale pakistanaise, Islamabad. » | Par Le Figaro avec Reuters | samedi 11 avril 2026
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Russian Hackers Are Using Your Wi-Fi Router to Spy: Here’s How You Can Protect Yourself
Apr 8, 2026 | “There’s absolutely no doubt that not only are they in our edge devices, like Wi-Fi routers, but they’re in our infrastructure.”
Russian hackers are using home Wi-Fi routers as spying devices, giving them access inside the UK and potentially enabling them to carry out attacks, says cybersecurity and fintech specialist Mike Godfrey.
Russian hackers are using home Wi-Fi routers as spying devices, giving them access inside the UK and potentially enabling them to carry out attacks, says cybersecurity and fintech specialist Mike Godfrey.
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Rob Groves: BREXIT - 63% Now Want Back In. Thanks, Trump!
Apr 11, 2026 | Ten years ago, 52% of voters chose to leave the European Union, on the basis of lies painted on a bus and a campaign bankrolled by dodgy money. A decade on, the bill keeps arriving. Haulage companies going bust at twice the pre-Brexit rate, food prices rising, trade barriers grinding away at the economy, and a so-called special relationship with America that turned out to be a vassal state telling itself a flattering story.
Meanwhile, the latest YouGov polling shows 63% of Britons would now vote to rejoin the EU. Among 18-25 year olds, that figure is 86%. Even among retirees, 60% say they'd vote to rejoin. The tide has turned. The argument has been won. The question now is: what happens next?
Meanwhile, the latest YouGov polling shows 63% of Britons would now vote to rejoin the EU. Among 18-25 year olds, that figure is 86%. Even among retirees, 60% say they'd vote to rejoin. The tide has turned. The argument has been won. The question now is: what happens next?
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