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Jillian Lauren, the author and wife of Weezer bassist Scott Shriner, was shot and injured by Los Angeles police after allegedly pointing a handgun at officers in her front yard, leading to her arrest on suspicion of attempted murder.

Joseph Kent, chief of staff to the Director of National Intelligence, stated that intelligence is investigating potential FBI involvement in the January 6 riots during a Senate intelligence committee hearing.

Keir Starmer is leading a “coalition of the willing” that pledges military support for Ukraine amid a shifting geopolitical landscape, reflecting a strategic comeback for the UK in European affairs since Brexit.

Donald Trump pauses tariffs for most countries for 90 days on “reciprocal” tariffs for over 75 trading partners, maintaining a reduced baseline tariff of 10%

The US-China trade war is in full flow as the rest of the world holds its breath, wondering, hoping and perhaps even praying that Trump sees some sense.

There are whispers in the corridors of Congress between Republicans and Democrats as to how they can either curb the president’s war or usurp him. There is far too much at stake for Congress not to intervene.

Pakistan has expelled thousands of Afghan nationals following the expiration of a deadline for Afghans without legal status, with over 8,900 deported since April 1, according to the UNHCR.

Brazil’s judiciary is currently testing its resilience as supporters of ex-President Jair Bolsonaro face off against the judiciary amid accusations of bias, similar to claims made during Lula’s previous legal tribulations.

A significant increase in tariffs, including a stunning 104% levy on Chinese imports, is set to take effect, creating volatility in Asian markets. This development follows an overall downturn in the U.S. stock market, where the S&P 500 fell 1.6%, indicating widespread investor concern regarding the ongoing trade war.

Tensions between Israel and Turkey are escalating, with both nations exchanging strong warnings of military action over the situation in Syria. Israel’s attacks on Syrian targets are seen as a direct response to Turkish military ambitions in the region.

The Israeli government maintains that it is conducting a “thorough” investigation into the shooting of 15 aid workers by its forces, asserting that the Israel Defense Forces acted against a convoy perceived as suspicious.

The global financial markets are experiencing a downturn due to US tariffs imposed by President Trump, raising fears of an escalating trade war and potential global recession.

Donald Trump announced that the US is engaged in direct talks with Iran regarding its nuclear programme, stating that Iran would face “great danger” if negotiations fail.

Iran, Saudi Arabia, and Iraq were responsible for 90% of recorded executions in 2024, with Iran leading at 972 executions, a significant increase from the previous year.

Germany’s leadership in Europe has weakened following Angela Merkel’s retirement, leaving Olaf Scholz’s government operating as a caretaker amid crises, including economic pressures and geopolitical tensions.

China has warned of potential “countermeasures” in response to Donald Trump’s proposed 50% tariff on Chinese imports, describing US actions as unilateral bullying and illegitimate.

Colossal Biosciences claims to have successfully “de-extincted” the dire wolf by creating three pups, genetically modified from grey wolves, using a complete dire wolf genome reconstructed from ancient DNA.

A week in crisis, Pyongyang opens up global marathon runners and this week spells the end of Scotland’s heatwave. This weeks World News Briefing is dominated by the fallout from Trump’s Tariff gamble. The US tariffs and trade wars launched by the Trump administration have signaled the end of globalisation.

It is hard to focus on anything else, but let’s not forget the events from the weekend, where Israel executed and buried Palestinian doctors and medics in a mass grave, which was exposed as a ‘mistake’ by the many but significantly by the BBC as well.

There is a certain level of optimism by the Starmer government, they were hit by the least amount of tariffs, especially compared to the EU, perhaps, that invite from the King may have done trick. But this may have more to do with teh fact the UK quietly and efficiently signed a mineral deal with Ukraine in January 2025.

Experts have warned investors about a ‘Black Monday’-like crash on April 7. On Sunday, U.S. stock futures plummeted, and the internet being as creative and hilarious as it is flooded Twitter/X with ‘Orange Monday’ memes.

Over 150,000 protesters rallied across 40 Spanish cities on Saturday, demanding housing be viewed as a right rather than a commodity.

The DRC government delegation and M23 rebels recently engaged in peace talks in Qatar to address ongoing conflict in the eastern region, following a positive initial round of discussions in March.

The Republican People’s Party (CHP) re-elected Ozgur Ozel as chairman, garnering an overwhelming majority of votes amid ongoing protests against President Erdogan’s government following the jailing of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu.

Increasing reliance on AI-driven chatbots like ChatGPT for information retrieval offers quicker access to summaries and links but raises concerns about misinformation due to ‘hallucination’ and ‘confabulation’ errors.

Global stock markets plummeted overnight, with Japan’s Nikkei 225 falling nearly 8% and US stock market futures indicating further declines, as fears of a trade war escalate following President Trump’s new tariffs.

Arturo Suarez, a Venezuelan singer awaiting asylum in the US, was deported to a notorious prison in El Salvador, labelled as a gang member without evidence, as part of Trump’s anti-immigration policies.

White House aides expressed mixed signals about Donald Trump’s tariff policies, with some suggesting room for negotiation while others dismissed the prospect.