News And Current Events

Government lawyers cited "exigent circumstances" during the arrest.

https://abcnews.go.com/US/ice-warrant-agents-detained-mahmoud-khalil-court-filing/story?id=121141616&cid=social_twitter_abcn

The judge is accused of hiding the immigrant in her jury room while ICE tried to arrest him

https://www.foxnews.com/us/fbi-arrests-wisconsin-judge-alleging-she-obstructed-arrest-illegal-alien-sources-say

Polling predicts victory for party in Greater Lincolnshire and Hull/East Yorkshire with the Greens possibly taking West of England

https://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2025/apr/25/uk-politics-latest-news-rachel-reeves-labour-conservatives-keir-starmer

Indonesia is on an ambitious mission to offer free meals to 80 million school children - but that hasn't exactly gone according to plan.

Nearly 80 students across two high schools in Cianjur, south of the capital Jakarta, fell ill after eating the meals this week. Most of those who ended up in hospital have since been discharged.

This is the latest in a series of food poisonings that have been linked to the programme, a signature policy of President Prabowo Subianto.

Authorities investigating the case say the suspected cause is negligent food preparation. Samples from the vomit of students have been sent for lab testing, and police say they have questioned people handling the food, from cooks to packers to delivery workers.

A 16-year-old student told local media that the shredded chicken in the meal had an "unpleasant odour". "I felt dizzy, nauseous and vomited," he said.

Across the world, programmes offering free meals to students have proved to be effective in improving health, academic performance and attendance.

But Indonesia's $28bn (£21bn) version - shaping up to be the most expensive of its kind - has become the target of food safety concerns and heated anti-government protests.

In February, when thousands took to the streets to protest at budget cuts, they aimed their ire at the hefty price of Prabowo's free school meals: "Children eat for free, parents are laid off," read one of their protest signs.

Murder suspect, charged separately in state court, could face death penalty if convicted over Brian Thompson death

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/apr/25/luigi-mangione-federal-court-hearing

LONDON — President Donald Trump slammed Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Wednesday, accusing him of derailing negotiations to end the war in Ukraine while a peace deal was “very close.”

In a long post on Truth Social, Trump described Zelenskyy’s rejection of Russia's takeover of Crimea, which Russia illegally annexed in 2014, as “very harmful” to achieving peace.

“It’s inflammatory statements like Zelenskyy’s that makes it so difficult to settle this War,” Trump wrote.

Zelenskyy has consistently rejected the suggestion that his country give up its claim to the Crimean Peninsula.

“There’s nothing to talk about here,” he said at a media conference Tuesday. “This is against our constitution.”

During an Oval Office media event Wednesday evening, Trump suggested negotiations with Zelenskyy have been “harder” than dealings with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

“We have to get a deal with Zelenskyy,” Trump said. “I thought it might be easier to deal with Zelenskyy. So far, it’s been harder.”

Ruling blocks Trump from halting Title I funding to some public schools; judge cites possible First Amendment violations

https://www.foxnews.com/politics/federal-judge-partially-blocks-trumps-effort-deny-funding-pro-dei-public-schools

https://www.mediaite.com/tv/trump-hypes-a-pretty-big-concession-putin-is-willing-to-make-in-ukraine-not-taking-the-whole-country/

The director of national intelligence said that the leaking of classified information must stop.

https://www.theepochtimes.com/us/gabbard-asks-doj-to-prosecute-2-alleged-leakers-5846791

The internal document from the Department of Justice was uploaded and quickly removed.

https://gizmodo.com/trump-team-accidentally-uploads-memo-dissing-its-own-case-against-congestion-pricing-2000593941

The French president said he has not considered the possibility of dissolving parliament again.

https://www.politico.eu/article/emmanuel-macron-report-new-snap-election-nonsense/

“The search is continuing for people under rubble...”

https://www.dailywire.com/news/russia-hits-ukrainian-capital-with-worst-bombing-strike-since-summer-2024

Islamabad closes airspace to Indian aircraft and warns Delhi any interference in water sharing will be seen as act of war

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/apr/24/india-pakistan-summons-kashmir-attack

https://nypost.com/2025/04/21/us-news/german-teens-traveling-to-us-jailed-and-deported-over-loosely-planned-vacation-being-found-suspicious/

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crldey0z00ro

https://apnews.com/article/dick-durbin-senate-reelection-majority-02ff2de634c0e6b62842f80eef01f72e

For Ukraine and its supporters, the attacks symbolized the hypocrisy of Russia’s position. The U.S. president described the bombardment as "not necessary" and "very bad timing."

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/putin-trump-zelenskyy-ukraine-russia-kyiv-kharkiv-war-peace-crimea-rcna202736

https://www.newsnationnow.com/weather/new-jersey-wildfire-thousands-evacuate/

Trump ally heard telling woman shouting about war in Gaza, 'You can leave'

https://www.foxnews.com/politics/florida-protester-screams-rep-byron-donalds-during-tense-town-hall

100 institutions pen letter rejecting ‘government intrusion,’ vowing freedom of expression on campus as Washington cracks down on campus antisemitism

https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-universities-pan-trumps-political-interference-amid-clash-over-funding-cuts/

https://www.reuters.com/world/us/disruptor-hegseths-unsettled-pentagon-starts-turning-against-him-2025-04-21/

International aid workers fear for Palestinians who have fled their homes in search of safety

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/apr/22/israel-ends-mention-of-humanitarian-zones-as-gaza-war-grinds-on

https://www.reuters.com/world/india/one-killed-seven-injured-militant-attack-indias-kashmir-india-today-tv-says-2025-04-22/