Sunday, April 20, 2025

UK's fighter jets intercept Russian aircraft near Nato airspace April 20, 2025 at 07:28AM

RAF fighter jets, deployed as part of Operation CHESSMAN, intercepted Russian aircraft near NATO airspace over the Baltic Sea. These intercepts, involving Typhoons scrambled from Malbork Air Base in Poland, mark the UK's commitment to NATO's enhanced air policing.

Israel says, ‘breach of orders’ led to Gaza medics’ deaths, dismisses deputy commander April 20, 2025 at 04:47AM

An Israeli military investigation revealed that the killing of 15 emergency responders in Gaza on March 23 was due to an “operational misunderstanding” and breaches of protocol. Troops mistakenly perceived a threat, leading to the tragic incident in Rafah's Tal al-Sultan area. Disciplinary actions include the dismissal of a battalion commander and reprimand for a brigade commander.

'Order unprecedented': Judge's dissent note as US Supreme Court blocks deportations April 20, 2025 at 04:43AM

Justice Samuel Alito dissented sharply after the Supreme Court temporarily blocked the Trump administration from deporting Venezuelans. Alito criticized the court's overnight intervention as unprecedented and legally questionable, citing insufficient explanation and dubious factual support. He noted the court acted without hearing the government's side or allowing lower courts to rule.

Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of breaching Easter truce April 20, 2025 at 01:36AM

Russia and Ukraine trade accusations of truce violations during the Easter holiday. Despite a ceasefire announcement by Putin, both sides claim attacks. Zelensky reports increased shelling and drone use by Russia. Russia alleges repelled Ukrainian assaults and civilian casualties. Previous ceasefire attempts failed. Doubts linger about Russia's commitment to peace. Zelensky proposes extending the truce, but skepticism remains.