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The interim Syrian government has appointed a new cabinet comprising 23 ministers, blending professional qualifications with community representation, signalling a potential shift away from previous HTS dominance.

Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams splashed down off the coast of Florida after being stranded at the ISS for over nine months due to delays with Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft.

Marine Le Pen faces a five-year ban from public office following her conviction for embezzlement, alongside other members of her National Rally party.

The UK government had been holding out hope for a “UK-US economic prosperity deal” that would protect British exports from the tariffs

The US President suggested his next round of tariff announcements, expected on Wednesday, will hit all countries, rather than just those who sell more goods to the US than they buy. 

Marine Le Pen faces a ruling on alleged misuse of €3 million in EU funds, with prosecutors seeking a five-year ban from public office if convicted.

Syria’s interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa has established a new transitional Cabinet, marking a significant milestone in rebuilding the country after the civil war and the removal of Bashar Assad in December 2024.

France’s Ministry of Foreign Trade has condemned US interference in its firms’ diversity policies as “unacceptable,” following a letter from the US embassy warning against diversity programs.

President Trump threatened potential secondary tariffs of 25% on Russian oil if a deal to halt the Ukraine conflict is not reached.

Over 1,700 fatalities have been reported following a devastating earthquake in Myanmar, with the US Geological Survey predicting the death toll could rise significantly.

Friday’s news briefing – President Donald Trump has signed an executive order limiting union rights for many federal employees, citing national security concerns.

Suspected U.S. airstrikes hit multiple Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen, including the capital, Sanaa and regions around Hodeida, Saada, al-Jawf, Amran, and Marib.

In sports, March Madness is in full swing and the MLB returns today!

A member of a rescue team based in Mandalay, Myanmar, told the BBC the number of deaths from the earthquake is not yet known – “but is at least in the hundreds”

A federal judge has temporarily blocked President Trump’s ban on transgender military personnel, citing potential “irreparable harm” to service members.

Cliff Notes – US revoked around 300 visas in crackdown on students — Rubio US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that the Trump administration…

Kim Jong Un conducted tests of AI-enabled suicide drones and reconnaissance drones, highlighting North Korea’s emphasis on unmanned technology for military modernisation.

U.S. Vice President JD Vance has announced plans to accompany his wife, Usha Vance, on a trip to Greenland this Friday. The visit, initially intended for Usha to attend Greenland’s national dogsled race and explore cultural sites, has been refocused to include both the Vice President and Second Lady visiting the U.S. Space Force’s Pituffik Space Base to assess Arctic security concerns. 

Wildfires in South Korea have resulted in at least 18 fatalities and prompted the government to raise the crisis alert to its highest level amid unprecedented damage.

Turkish protests continue for the sixth consecutive day following the arrest of Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, leading to a crackdown that has seen over 1,400 arrests, including seven journalists.

South Korea is grappling with severe wildfires that have resulted in at least 18 fatalities and the evacuation of 27,000 residents, causing extensive damage across numerous areas.

Many of the American headlines are focused on the huge blunder from Trump’s top team after a journalist was accidently added to a private chat where bombing Yemen was discussed. Plenty of headlines have come from the group chat leak, including a clear understanding of just how much the US officials hate Europe, their plans to bomb Houthis and JD Vance’s disagreement with Trump.

There are reactions to the poor performance of the USMNT in the Nations League. It’s been a really bad few months for the team and sports pundits and fans are sharing their concerns ahead of the 2026 World Cup – in which the US is one of three hosts. The poor attendance at the matches have also been highlighted.

A group chat on Signal inadvertently included journalist Jeffrey Goldberg, who received advance notice of US military strikes on Houthi rebels in Yemen from senior Trump administration officials.

A group chat on the Signal app involving Trump officials, discussing sensitive military plans against Houthi rebels in Yemen, was inadvertently exposed to Jeffrey Goldberg of The Atlantic.

Several of the UK newspaper front pages report on the new Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney calling for a snap general election – set for 28 April 2025. 

The race for election is fully underway and amongst the key issues Canadians will have in mind as they head to the polls include housing, immigration and of course … Donald Trump. 

Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu has been detained on charges of corruption and alleged links to Kurdish militants, prompting widespread public protests across Turkey.

The Pentagon has been under scrutiny for a recent purge of online content that celebrated military achievements by women and minorities, resulting in the removal of significant historical references from Defence Department sites and social media.