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The army says it completed the Morag Corridor as it threatens to expand its operations to ‘most of Gaza’s territory.’The Israeli military has said it completed the construction of what it calls the Morag Corridor, which cuts off the city of Rafah from the rest of Gaza, as it expanded its attacks on the southern part of the Strip. The Israeli army’s Arabic language spokesperson on Saturday issued new forced displacement orders for several neighbourhoods in Khan Younis, warning of an imminent attack “with great force” in response to alleged Hamas rockets fired at Israel from this area. Residents in…

While most Democrats have rejected President Donald Trump throughout his second term, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer bucked the party line during a trip to Washington Wednesday amid speculation about her 2028 campaign aspirations.Democratic governors, many rumored to harbor 2028 presidential ambitions, spoke out against Trump’s tariffs this week as governors JB Pritzker and Gavin Newsom worked independently with trade partners to try to soften the damage to their state economies. Whitmer’s diplomatic moves put her out of step with her party, and the verdict is still out on how it will affect her politically down the line.Brad Bannon, a Democratic…

With more Canadians opting for local vacations amid ongoing trade tensions with the United States, Liberal Leader Mark Carney has introduced a “Canada Strong Pass,” calling it a way to make it easier for families and young people to explore the country this summer. Carney announced the initiative Saturday, saying that with U.S. President Donald Trump “threatening our economy and sovereignty, Canadians are uniting to find new ways to discover and celebrate our beautiful country.”“Whether it’s trips to national parks and historic sites, spending the day at a national art gallery or museum, or hiking Canadian trails, my new government…

Pauline Ferrand-Prevot has battled through sickness and a crash to win the Paris-Roubaix women’s race for the first time with a well-timed solo breakaway.The 33-year-old cycling great from France added the prestigious and gruelling Roubaix classic to her Olympic mountain bike gold medal at the Paris Games last year and the 2014 world road race title.”I’m super happy but I don’t realise it yet,” she said. “It could be my best win ever.”A smiling Ferrand-Prevot raised both arms in the air as she crossed the finish line at the famous Roubaix velodrome.She surprised herself with the victory, given the circumstances.”I…

NewsFeedUS-Iran talks on the nuclear issue and sanctions have ended with Iran describing the discussions as “constructive”. Al Jazeera’s Tohid Asadi said both sides will see this as a “critical step forward” with reports indicating they have agreed to continue negotiations next week.Published On 12 Apr 202512 Apr 2025

The Trump administration plans to release new documents on former Sen. Robert F. Kennedy’s 1968 assassination in the coming days, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard said Thursday, bringing fresh attention to a killing that has drawn public fascination for decades.It’s not clear what — if any — new information will emerge from the release. But the disclosures have drawn the backing of President Trump and his health and human services secretary, the slain politician’s son Robert F. Kennedy Jr.During the cabinet meeting in which Gabbard announced the planned release, the health secretary — who has claimed for years his…

WASHINGTON — Their unlikely friendship started under dire circumstances.Nitin Ramachandran, a 13-year-old boy fighting brain cancer, asked the Make-A-Wish Foundation of the Mid-Atlantic to make one of his dreams come true: He wanted to meet Washington Wizards players.Ted Leonsis, the principal owner of the team and Monumental Sports & Entertainment, felt compelled to grant that wish. Given the severity of Nitin’s illness, Leonsis knew he could not ensure a happy outcome for Nitin and his family. But Leonsis believed that he and his staff could help make that day — March 27, 2015 — one of the best of Nitin’s…

Frustrated Alex de Minaur has had the most scorching spell of his career on the clay courts finally doused in the semi-finals of the Monte Carlo Masters in a nail-biting loss to Italian Lorenzo Musetti.Seeking to become the first Australian since John Newcombe in 1969 to reach the final of the prestigious Masters 1000 event, de Minaur continued surfing on his extraordinary wave of success over the week by blasting past Italian Musetti 6-1 in the first set of Saturday’s last-four duel.Following his astounding ‘double bagel’ 6-0 6-0 quarter-final win over Grigor Dimitrov and his 6-2 6-2 pounding of Daniil…

The USD/CAD exchange rate has crashed in the past few days and is now hovering at its lowest level since November last year. It has plunged by over 6.3% from its highest level in 2024 as the focus shifts to the upcoming Bank of Canada (BoC) decision and Canadian inflation data. Concerns about the US dollar continuesThe USD/USD pair has dropped because of the ongoing US dollar index sell-off. The DXY index has plunged from the year-to-date high of $110 to a low of $99, its lowest level in years. This decline happened because of the questions about the role of the…

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.Gold has enjoyed its best week in five years, surging to record highs as investors rushed to the safety of one of the few havens left in global markets in the wake of Donald Trump’s tariff blitz.Bullion climbed more than 6.5 per cent by Friday close, reaching a new high of $3,237 per troy ounce — the biggest weekly gain since the early stages of the Covid-19 pandemic in March 2020.The rise came as the market panic unleashed by the US President’s…