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A magnitude 4.1 earthquake struck near Pizzone, Italy, just after midnight on Saturday, monitored by the National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology. The tremor, felt across Isernia and surrounding provinces, prompted public evacuations; however, no injuries or damage have been reported.
Tensions in the Middle East escalated as Iran-backed Houthi rebels launched missile attacks on Saudi Arabia, targeting a major refinery in Yanbu. Greek military sources reported that a deployed Patriot missile battery intercepted the attack, while Riyadh faced similar threats in Jizan, prompting civil protection warnings.
The International Criminal Court’s member states have voted to remove chief prosecutor Karim Khan, marking a historical first. This decision follows allegations of sexual misconduct, which Khan denies, and comes amid significant pressure from the US government regarding the court’s jurisdiction and ongoing investigations.
The Flora 1 has departed the Russian oil port of Primorsk, en route to Santos, Brazil, flying the Sierra Leone flag, as reported by ship tracking site MarineTraffic. The vessel’s movement highlights ongoing international shipping activity linked to Russian oil exports.
Austria has declined US requests for military overflights since the start of the Iran war, affirming its position of neutrality, as stated by Defence Ministry spokesperson Colonel Michael Bauer. This follows similar refusals from Switzerland and an expanded ban on US military flights in Spain.
The multinational coalition aims for “the collective mobilisation of our full range of diplomatic and economic tools” to ensure a “safe and sustained opening” of the Strait of Hormuz, as stated by the British foreign secretary.
The Knesset has approved a controversial law permitting the death penalty for Palestinians convicted of murdering Israeli citizens. This significant legal change marks a notable development in Israeli legislation, aiming to address national security and legal responses.
Seven migrants, including two children, are receiving treatment for hypothermia and intoxication following a shipwreck off Lampedusa, where all are believed to have died from hypothermia amid adverse weather. This year, 624 migrants have died or gone missing in the central Mediterranean.
Hungary’s opposition Tisza Party has extended its lead over the ruling Fidesz party ahead of the 12 April parliamentary elections, as polls indicate Tisza could secure 129 seats in the National Assembly, a potential two-thirds majority. Fidesz is projected to garner 64 seats.
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