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Blast map shows carnage in 4 UK cities named as targets by Russia | UK | News

Blast map shows carnage in 4 UK cities named as targets by Russia | UK | News

Nuclear strikes on Russia’s 4 named UK targets have been mapped (Image: Getty) Russia has threatened to bomb four UK cities it says are being used to build munitions for Ukraine – and these simulations show what would happen if Putin went nuclear on us. The Kremlin has listed London, Leicester, Reading and Mildenhall in Suffolk where it claims drones and equipment for Ukraine are being made, as well as several locations across Europe. Dmitry Medvedev, the head of Russia’s Security Council, mocked European countries with a post on X, penning a worrying remark which said: “Sleep well, European partners!” On Thursday, Russia hammered civilian areas of Ukraine with hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles in an attack that stretched for hours from daytime into the night, killing at least 16 people and injuring more than 100 others, officials said. Russia launched nearly 700 drones and dozens of ballistic and cruise missiles, primarily targeting civilians, in its biggest aerial barrage in almost two weeks, authorities said. How London would fare if struck by a …

Middle East live: Israeli army targets vehicles south of Beirut, Hezbollah responds with rockets

Middle East live: Israeli army targets vehicles south of Beirut, Hezbollah responds with rockets

15/04/2026 – 12:01 Erdogan says Turkey working to extend Iran ceasefire, continue talks Turkish President ​Tayyip Erdogan said Ankara is working to extend a ceasefire ​between ‌the ⁠United States and Iran and ensure the talks continues. Speaking to lawmakers in parliament, Erdogan said ‌Israel’s attacks on Lebanon were ​harming hopes for peace, and that the window of opportunity ​created by the ​ceasefire must ​be seized. He said difficult issues ​between the sides could be resolved if they focused on the ⁠benefits of peace. 15/04/2026 – 11:39 Hezbollah warns of widening rift over Lebanon-Israel talks, calls for full ceasefire, MP says Lebanon’s ​Hezbollah lawmaker Hassan ​Fadlallah said that a ​rift ‌in ⁠Lebanon could widen ‌over the government’s ⁠decision to negotiate with Israel, urging ​authorities to ‌reconsider the move. He added ‌that the ​Iran-aligned group wants a comprehensive ceasefire, not a ​return to ​near-daily ​Israeli strikes and assassinations ​as seen after the November 2024 ceasefire ⁠deal. 15/04/2026 – 11:38 Iranian sanctioned supertanker crosses Strait of Hormuz despite US blockade An ​Iranian sanctioned supertanker ​crossed the Strait of Hormuz …

Catholics warn of serious juncture as Trump targets Pope Leo XIV

Catholics warn of serious juncture as Trump targets Pope Leo XIV

President Donald Trump, whose war with Israel against Iran has drawn criticism from Pope Leo XIV, called the pontiff “weak on crime” and “terrible for foreign policy” in a lengthy Sunday night post to his website Truth Social. Amid growing concerns of Catholic leaders, relations between the president and the head of the Catholic Church hit an all-time low on Monday, with the pontiff saying he has “no fear” of Trump’s scathing remarks, while the president drew intense ire for posting an AI-generated image depicting himself as Jesus Christ. “I don’t want a Pope who thinks it’s OK for Iran to have a Nuclear Weapon,” Trump wrote, nor does he want “a Pope who criticizes the President of the United States.” “Leo should get his act together as Pope, use Common Sense, stop catering to the Radical Left, and focus on being a Great Pope, not a Politician,” the president wrote with his typical flair for capitalization. Leo XIV denied that he had been speaking out against Trump, but rather against the “delusion of omnipotence” …

Trump Administration Targets NFL Over High Costs of Games

Trump Administration Targets NFL Over High Costs of Games

The Trump administration appears to be launching a full-throated investigation into the most valuable programming in all of television: Games from the National Football League. Earlier this year the Federal Communications Commission opened a public notice review into the sports broadcasting marketplace, sparked by concerns that more and more sports are leaving broadcast TV and putting their games exclusively on streaming platforms. And Thursday The Wall Street Journal reported that the Department of Justice is investigating the NFL over whether it is engaged in anticompetitive tactics related to its broadcast deals. The FCC and DOJ investigations could have real-world implications for the league and its media partners, which include companies with broadcast networks like Paramount, Fox and NBCUniversal, and partners like Amazon, Disney and Netflix, which have largely used live sports as a subscription driver (Disney does put some games on ABC, while Fox, Paramount and NBC simulcast games on their streaming services). “The NFL’s media distribution model is the most fan and broadcaster-friendly in the entire sports and entertainment industry,” an NFL spokesperson tells …

Politicians Are Spending More Money on Security as They Increasingly Become Targets

Politicians Are Spending More Money on Security as They Increasingly Become Targets

Federal campaign and political action committee spending on security during the 2024 election cycle was over five times the amount spent ahead of the 2016 election, according to a new report published on Thursday. The report by the Security Project at the nonpartisan group Public Service Alliance notes that the jump in spending comes as violent threats against public servants and their families are rising at all levels of government. Justin Sherman, interim vice president of the Security Project and the author of the report, finds the rising costs of addressing such threats concerning and says for some candidates it can create additional financial pressure. “No candidate, regardless of party, regardless of where in the country they’re running, should have to weigh serving in public office against threats to them or their families,” Sherman says. A Minnesota Star Tribune investigation recently found that threats against Minnesota State Capitol workers had increased from 18 incidents in 2024 to 92 in 2025, and that in the first two months of 2026, there were 45. Other research from …

Trump targets Greenland again as Iran war deepens NATO rift

Trump targets Greenland again as Iran war deepens NATO rift

WASHINGTON DC, UNITED STATES – APRIL 6: The United States President Donald Trump holds a Press Conference in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House on April 6, 2026, in Washington DC, United States. Celal Gunes | Anadolu | Getty Images U.S. President Donald Trump appears to have set his eyes on Greenland again while venting frustration at NATO, as the diplomatic fallout from Iran war exposes rifts in Washington’s ties with the security alliance. In a Truth Social post Wednesday evening stateside, Trump said that “NATO WASN’T THERE WHEN WE NEEDED THEM, AND THEY WON’T BE THERE IF WE NEED THEM AGAIN. REMEMBER GREENLAND, THAT BIG, POORLY RUN, PIECE OF ICE!!!” The latest broadside comes after Trump announced a 2-week ceasefire after more than a month of fighting with Iran. Trump has repeatedly criticized NATO members for not joining the war effort in Iran, saying his call for action was “a great test,” while threatening to pull out of the alliance. Trump has taken aim at NATO and Greenland in …

Australia gambling ads crackdown targets harm but critics say reforms fall short

Australia gambling ads crackdown targets harm but critics say reforms fall short

Australia is moving to tighten its grip on gambling ads, but the plan is already dividing opinion. The Albanese government is presenting the changes as “strong action” to curb harm, while critics argue the policy has been watered down and delayed to the point where its impact may be limited. Set to take effect on January 1, 2027, the reforms aim to cut back the sheer volume of betting promotions across television, radio, online platforms and live sport. They also bring in new rules targeting illegal operators and evolving betting products that have slipped through older regulatory frameworks. Our government is cutting gambling ads on television, radio, online and on the field. https://t.co/IvnsWojjud #auspol pic.twitter.com/59VptjmqXI — Andrew Leigh (@ALeighMP) April 2, 2026 Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the government was “taking decisive action to tackle the community and public health concerns associated with gambling,” adding that the intent was to ensure “Australian children don’t see betting ads everywhere they look” while still allowing adults to gamble legally. Communications Minister Anika Wells said the changes are …

Berlin Targets Entrepreneurs: Apprenticeships, Punishment, And Social Decay

Berlin Targets Entrepreneurs: Apprenticeships, Punishment, And Social Decay

Submitted by Thomas Kolbe The German capital is hardly a hospitable place for entrepreneurs or founders. Ambitious individuals who aim to build a career outside the state subsidy system and establish their own livelihoods encounter, in this strangest of European capitals, an atmosphere of contempt and hostility. Berlin politics, regardless of who is currently in power, fosters a culture of societal division. Parties spare no effort in masking the jointly caused economic and social distortions in the city with an endless media spectacle. Unemployment rises—naturally, the entrepreneurs are blamed. Rents are unaffordable—it has, of course, nothing to do with open borders or mass immigration. Responsibility lies with the greed of landlords, who have elevated exploitation to their fundamental operating principle. In Berlin, apprenticeship positions are now scarce. Naturally, entrepreneurs are also blamed in this case. It could never be because politics, with its green ideological zeal, may have let the economy derail years ago. To underline once again that Berlin is by no means willing to take responsibility for the visible crisis and instead prefers …

Delivery Robot Companies in Trouble as Bot Become Targets for Vandalism

Delivery Robot Companies in Trouble as Bot Become Targets for Vandalism

Sign up to see the future, today Can’t-miss innovations from the bleeding edge of science and tech When University of California Berkeley allowed the startup Kiwibot to pump its campus full of delivery robots in 2020, their welcome was anything but warm. While some students and staff seemed to appreciate the bots, plenty more did not, taking it upon themselves to vandalize, harass, and knock the fellas over at every opportunity. As Kiwibot CEO Felipe Chavez observed at the time, out of the company’s first 80,000 deliveries the bots finished on campus, about 1,600 involved incidents of vandalism. At a cost of $2,500 per Kiwibot, it’s safe to say the damage adds up quick. Now, as thousands more have flooded the streets, sentiments toward delivery robots seem to have changed very little. If anything, they’ve only gotten worse. Over the weekend, two Uber Eats delivery robots in Sheffield, UK suffered some extensive vandalism. Images shared by the Star show the pair of bots caked in spray painted graffiti reading “off our streets.” “It’s a shame …

Iran targets NATO country in horrifying WW3 escalation | World | News

Iran targets NATO country in horrifying WW3 escalation | World | News

NATO has shot down a missile after it was fired by Iran into Turkey. It was confirmed by Turkish defence ministry officials that the missile had entered the country’s airspace on Monday before it was struck down by Nato air defences deployed in the eastern Mediterranean. During the Middle East conflict, three earlier interceptions have been carried out by Nato systems, prompting Ankara to protest and warn Tehran. NATO’s spokesperson said the alliance intercepted the Iranian missile heading ​towards its member country Turkey, adding that it was “prepared for such threats and will always do what is necessary to defend all Allies”. The latest strike comes after US president Trump threatened to destroy Iran’s power and desalination plants and oil wells unless a deal is reached ‘immediately’ to open the Strait of Hormuz. He wrote on his Truth Social patforms that the US is in ‘serious discussions’ with a ‘more reasonable regime’ to end the war however unless an agreement is made he will take action. Iran continue to deny that there have been any …