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'Wake-up call for Europeans to step up: There’s been a lack of investment' in defence

'Wake-up call for Europeans to step up: There’s been a lack of investment' in defence

Published by Sam Flores

William Hilderbrandt is pleased to welcome Basil Germond, Professor of International Security in the School of Global Affairs and Co-Director of the University research institute Security Lancaster. He examines the emerging European-led initiative to secure the Strait of Hormuz in a post-war context, placing it within broader questions of maritime security, geopolitical negotiation, and transatlantic relations. From his perspective, this initiative reflects a strategic shift: European actors are attempting to shape the conditions of peace and stability themselves, beyond a US-led framework. Source link

Trump threatens to fire Fed Chair Powell if he doesn’t step down by May 15 | Banks News

Trump threatens to fire Fed Chair Powell if he doesn’t step down by May 15 | Banks News

Published by Sam Flores

In an interview with Fox Business, Trump says he will fire Powell if he does not leave his board seat once his term ends. Published On 15 Apr 202615 Apr 2026 United States President Donald Trump says he would fire US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell from his separate seat on the central bank’s board of governors if Powell does not step down voluntarily when his term ends on May 15. The president on Wednesday ramped up threats against Powell, saying in an interview with Fox Business that if Powell does not leave, then he would  “have to fire him”. Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of list “If he’s not leaving on time – I’ve held back firing him, I’ve wanted to fire him, but I hate to be controversial, you know. I want to be uncontroversial, but he will be fired,” Trump told Fox Business host Maria Bartiromo. “President Trump’s threats of firing Chair Powell are hardly surprising, but are simply not consistent with what the law provides. The president already appears to …

‘At every single step there is death and danger’: The struggle to get food in Sudan – Perspective

‘At every single step there is death and danger’: The struggle to get food in Sudan – Perspective

Published by Sam Flores

To display this content from YouTube, you must enable advertisement tracking and audience measurement. Accept Manage my choices One of your browser extensions seems to be blocking the video player from loading. To watch this content, you may need to disable it on this site. Try again PERSPECTIVE © FRANCE 24 Issued on: 15/04/2026 – 14:31Modified: 15/04/2026 – 14:32 08:30 min From the show Reading time 1 min On the third anniversary of the start of the war in Sudan, which has killed tens of thousands of people, an aid worker from one of the main NGOs still there has spoken to FRANCE 24 about the starvation of the people. She also spoke about the incredible way the Sudanese come together to try to help each other.  By: Video by: Source link

Alice Coltrane and No Wave’s overlooked women step out of the margins

Alice Coltrane and No Wave’s overlooked women step out of the margins

Published by Sam Flores

2026 is shaping up to be a year for incredible music books. Some of the best non-fiction books are projects where the writer is stepping up to fill a gap, to document the undocumented (or insufficiently chronicled), to tell a story that hasn’t been told adequately, to share a subject the writer is insanely passionate about. All of the above are true in two new fantastic books: Andy Beta’s “Cosmic Music: The Life, Art and Transcendence of Alice Coltrane” and Adele Bertei’s “No New York: A Memoir of No Wave and the Women Who Shaped the Scene.” In both cases, these are sprawling, immersive volumes, authored with obvious knowledge and deep understanding, but written in an engaging, open style that’s clearly meant to engage readers and bring them closer to each book’s respective subjects. “Cosmic Music” author Andy Beta was a teenage punk rock kid bragging about his diverse musical tastes — he was into John Coltrane  — when someone tipped him off to Alice Coltrane’s “Journey In Satchidananda,” telling him, “‘You’ve got to hear …

Cuban president reacts to Trump admin’s call for him to step down

Cuban president reacts to Trump admin’s call for him to step down

Published by Sam Flores

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing Exclusive: Cuban president reacts to Trump admin’s call for him to step down 04:30 UP NEXT Democratic focus group calls party ‘weak,’ ‘spineless’ and ‘floundering’ 06:35 Netanyahu adviser says attacks on Hezbollah will continue after Trump call to scale back 28:12 Kornacki: Georgia special election shows ‘massive shift away from Republicans’ despite GOP win 03:22 Ceasefire deal a ‘delicate tightrope walk’ after Iran accuses U.S. and Israel of violating agreement 31:46 Vance stumps for authoritarian leader Viktor Orban ahead of Hungary’s national election 04:06 Sen. Cassidy says vote to convict Trump in impeachment trial ‘might be’ a liability in primary 05:51 Kornacki: Democrats looking for a ‘moral victory’ in race to fill Marjorie Taylor Greene’s seat 06:53 Trump ‘aware’ of Pakistan proposal to extend deadline for Iran by two weeks 17:10 Wisconsin’s ‘muted’ Supreme Court election could offer ‘loud’ midterm clues 02:48 There are no ‘winners’ if Trump strikes Iran’s civilian infrastructure: Former defense secretary 27:05 Astronaut John …

Logic Pro Updated With Step Reflex Sound Pack, Apple’s Other Creator Apps Get Bug Fixes

Logic Pro Updated With Step Reflex Sound Pack, Apple’s Other Creator Apps Get Bug Fixes

Published by skeptic

Apple today updated several apps designed for creators, including Logic Pro, Compressor, MainStage, Motion, Final Cut Pro, Final Cut Camera, Numbers, Keynote, and Pages. Apple has pushed updates for the iOS, iPadOS and macOS versions of the apps where applicable. Logic Pro includes a Step Reflex: Modern Garage Pack, featuring two-step beats, deep basslines, synths, and more. The update also includes an option to export a shareable file to preview how a spatial audio mix will sound when streamed on Apple Music. Preview of Dolby Atmos MixExport a lightweight, shareable file to preview your spatial audio mix as it will sound when streamed on Apple Music — playable on iPhone, iPad, or Mac Step Reflex PackGet ready to bounce! Step Reflex: Modern Garage adds pristine polish to the iconic sound of ’90s/early 2000s UK garage with gritty bass-heavy energy, immersive ambient atmospheres, and a sprinkle of EDM magic Whether you’re crafting a dancefloor anthem or an introspective groove, this comprehensive collection is filled with punchy, two-step beats, rave-ready synths, deep basslines, and infectious vocal chops …

Step back into Balamory with this week’s Radio Times kids’ special issue

Step back into Balamory with this week’s Radio Times kids’ special issue

Published by Daniella Wilson

What TV programmes our children and grandchildren should be watching, and how often, is rarely far from the headlines these days. When many of us were young, television felt simpler and more magical. Trumpton was a favourite of mine and, yes, I can still recite the roll call of the fire brigade. In fact, I fear that in the years to come as I forget other names those will be the ones that stick in my fading memory. Which is why one hopes that today’s young viewers are quietly building their own treasury of television moments, whether sparked by something educational, imaginative or simply silly. Those early encounters with storytelling, character and colour matter more than we sometimes realise. In this week’s Radio Times magazine, we celebrate the return of Balamory, a show that brought enormous joy when it first appeared. We go behind the scenes with Julie Wilson Nimmo, Miss Hoolie herself, as she reflects on stepping back into that world and how new viewers will discover its charms. Anne Wood, the creator of …