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Trump threatens NATO exit, scaling up tensions with allies

Tensions between the United States and NATO allies flared up this week as President Donald Trump said he was considering pulling the US out of the Western military alliance due to its European members' refusing to send ships to unblock the Strait of Hormuz.

Radio France Internationale

Top general ousted by Pete Hegseth says troops deserve ‘courageous leaders of character’

Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George made the remark in a final email to officials after he was forced out

The Independent UK

Hegseth Draws Scrutiny After Claims He Was 'Triggered' by Pope Leo's Anti-War Message Amid Curtailed Pentagon Catholic Services

Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth faces backlash after praying for 'overwhelming violence' at a Pentagon service, sparking a theological clash with Pope Leo XIV.

International Business Times

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Rice’s whales predate modern humans. Now Trump could make them extinct

The US has invoked national security to remove protections for the endangered cetacean, of which only about 50 are left

The Guardian - US

'You're Gonna See Some Weird F*King S*T': Congress Demands the Release of 46 Secret UFO Videos From Dept of War

The US Congress has demanded the release of 46 classified military videos that could reshape public understanding of UFOs. The footage includes radar data, satellite imagery, and underwater encounters.

International Business Times UK

Hegseth’s decision-making rooted in ‘paranoia’ over job security: report

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The Independent UK

Prayers, verses and holy books: How have religious symbols been used in the ongoing war in the Middle East?

The messages exchanged in the Middle East reflect a different face of warfare. Religious rhetoric is being employed in an uncommon and increasing way, with symbols of the three major monotheistic religions overlapping: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam in the middle of war.

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Trump’s Xi moment? A military purge unfolds in the US

US President Trump's administration has overseen a significant churn in senior US military leadership, with multiple high-ranking officers exiting their posts. These removals, including Army Chief of Staff Gen Randy George, have raised concerns about institutional continuity and operational decision-making amid ongoing conflicts. The administration frames these changes as streamlining…

The Times of India

Hegseth’s latest purge of top generals is down to his ‘paranoia’ over fears of losing his own job, report claims

Republicans have been praising the service of Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George after he and others were apparently forced out by the Defense Secretary

The Independent UK

Hegseth Draws Scrutiny After Claims He Was 'Triggered' by Pope Leo's Anti-War Message Amid Curtailed Pentagon Catholic Services

Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth faces backlash after praying for 'overwhelming violence' at a Pentagon service, sparking a theological clash with Pope Leo XIV.

International Business Times UK

#MilitaryTok reactions to Iran war stray from White House messaging: ‘Now I’m regretting everything’

As Trump’s administration aims to bring ‘warrior culture’ back to the military, young service members express anxiety and snark online over potential deployment

The Guardian - US

Forget euphemism, Trump is using unabashed viciousness in his language against Iran

The Trump administration takes pleasure in deploying dysphemism to describe the killing of Iranians

The Guardian - UK

Why Trump’s ‘God Squad’ decision to expand oil drilling in Gulf of Mexico is a vote for a whale’s extinction

A federal decision, approved upon the request of the Trump administration, to expand Gulf oil drilling has heightened fears of extinction for the critically endangered Rice’s whale, with fewer than 50 individuals remaining. Scientists note the species already lost over 20% of its population after the Deepwater Horizon spill, warning…

The Times of India

As Team Trump wage unceasing war on Iran, evangelical nationalists are destroying any moral world order we once had

The brutalisation of global norms by figures like Pete Hegseth has become a fight against chaos, and all major religions must play a role, says Guardian foreign affairs commentator Simon Tisdall

The Guardian - UK

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America is at war with Iran, and Pete Hegseth just fired 3 generals in a single day, including the Army’s top officer

The real job criteria are becoming clear now.

Latin Times

Pentagon Good Friday Service Excluding Catholics Sparks Religious Bias Concerns Amid Broader Criticism Over Leadership Purge - REPORT

A Pentagon Good Friday service that excluded a Catholic observance is drawing new scrutiny toward Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, adding to growing criticism over his leadership decisions, including the firing of senior military officials and concerns about stalled promotions affecting women and Black officers.

Latin Times

Officials Warn Hegseth's Controversial Role in Promotions Could 'Cast a Shadow' Over Military System

The concerns follow moves to block or delay the advancement of more than a dozen senior officers across the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps, according to NBC News

The Independent UK

New interim AG Todd Blanche says Pam Bondi’s firing not connected to Epstein files — and says no more will be released

‘So I think to the extent the Epstein files was a part of the past year of this Justice Department, it should not be a part of anything going forward,’ interim Attorney General Todd Blanche said

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Axios

Hegseth's wartime firing of top generals stuns officials: "It's insane"

The firing of generals and admirals has reshaped the Joint Chiefs, intel agencies and commands.

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‘Good riddance’: Pam Bondi gets dumped, and Hakeem Jeffries already has bets on who will be Trump’s next casualty

Trump is getting desperate, so who do you think is next?

The Guardian - US

Trump accused of running ‘misogynistic administration’ after Bondi dismissal

Bondi and Kristi Noem the only two cabinet members to be removed despite string of scandals involving male officials

The Times of India

Pete Hegseth ousts army chief Randy George amid Iran war

United States secretary of war Pete Hegseth has ousted army chief of staff general Randy George, forcing his immediate retirement amid the ongoing war tensions with Iran, according to US officials cited by CBS News. The move, confirmed by the Pentagon on Thursday, comes as the administration pushes to install…

International Business Times UK

UFO Showdown: Pentagon Ordered to Surrender Secret 'Tic Tac' Files in Days

Lawmakers demand 46 secret UFO videos from the Pentagon by April 14, spotlighting Tic Tac craft and security threats near US bases in a escalating transparency battle. Representative Luna leads the charge amid Trump's disclosure push.

The Independent UK

Hegseth says he will allow troops to take their own guns onto military bases after spate of shootings

‘Effectively, our bases across the country were gun-free zones’ Hegseth said

International Business Times UK

Pete Hegseth Removes Army Chief Randy George Amid Iran War: What It Means for US Troops

The U.S. military experiences a leadership shakeup as Army Chief of Staff General Randy George is removed during the Iran conflict, raising concerns about operational continuity.

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