articles 7 apr.

   
WORLD  - NATIONAL 1

Israel continues to attack Iran - Times of Israel
https://ria.ru/20260408/izrail-2085805520.html

Iran Offers to Open Hormuz Only If Sanctions Are Lifted in 10‑Point Peace Plan
https://www.kyivpost.com/post/73419

Iran decided to charge a fee for passage through the Strait of Hormuz during the truce
https://lenta.ru/news/2026/04/08/iran-reshil-vzimat-platu-za-prohod-cherez-ormuzskiy-proliv-vo-vremya-peremiriya/

Trump and Netanyahu: Two Madmen Playing God 
https://scheerpost.com/2026/04/07/trump-and-netanyahu-two-madmen-playing-god/

US, Iran agree to 11th-hour truce after Trump apocalyptic threats
https://www.spacewar.com/afp/260408000118.104j14vk.html

Trump suspends Iran bombing for two weeks, after apocalyptic threats
https://www.spacewar.com/afp/260407232044.8w3g2n2z.html

Iran 10-point plan says US must accept uranium enrichment, lift all sanctions
https://www.spacewar.com/afp/260408002450.un13ekon.html

A fire was reported overnight at Saudi Arabia’s Jubail industrial complex following an Iranian attack involving two ballistic missile
https://x.com/ILRedAlert/status/2041396295055642756

Video footage shows the moment that several Iranian ballistic missiles struck the Jubail Industrial City tonight in northeastern Saudi Arabia, which contains several petrochemical plants threatened recently by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in response to Israeli attacks on major petrochemical facilities in Iran.
https://x.com/sentdefender/status/2041335927398707409

The linked BBC article was edited after publication to remove a portion of "Radin"'s quote stating he was "OK" with "using an atomic bomb, or levelling Iran." No correction or edit notice was added.
https://x.com/i/birdwatch/n/2041320835542097952

𝗧𝗥𝗨𝗠𝗣 𝗥𝗔𝗖𝗘𝗦 𝗧𝗢 𝗦𝗘𝗖𝗨𝗥𝗘 𝗖𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗘𝗙𝗜𝗥𝗘 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝗜𝗥𝗔𝗡 𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗥 𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗡𝗦𝗘 𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗨𝗥𝗘
https://x.com/IbrahimMajed/status/2041426427157914053

U.S.-Israeli Attack on Bridge Leaves Two Iranians Deads
https://www.telesurenglish.net/u-s-israeli-attack-on-bridge-leaves-two-iranians-deads/

Mark Penn: Trump "Had To" Agree To Ceasefire In Iran, 57% Of Americans Say Trump Should Take A Deal
https://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2026/04/07/mark_penn_trump_had_to_agree_to_ceasefire_in_iran_57_of_americans_say_trump_should_take_a_deal.html

US, Israel strike Iran petrochemicals hub
https://www.spacewar.com/afp/260407214832.sxkd756k.html

Iran reports strikes on bridges, key highway and railways
https://www.spacewar.com/afp/260407174144.wsupomrk.html

Israel Destroys Iran’s S-300PMU2 Air Defense Missile System in Precision Strike. 
https://www.armyrecognition.com/news/army-news/2026/israel-destroys-irans-s-300pmu2-air-defense-missile-system-in-precision-strike

Israel strikes Iranian rail infrastructure 
https://en.topwar.ru/280627-izrail-nanosit-udary-po-iranskoj-zheleznodorozhnoj-infrastrukture.html

Israel commented on its attack on the synagogue in Tehran. 
https://en.topwar.ru/280642-v-izraile-prokommentirovali-svoj-udar-po-sinagoge-v-tegerane.html

Iran struck the Jubail industrial zone in Saudi Arabia, the largest in the region. 
https://en.topwar.ru/280641-iran-nanes-udar-po-promzone-dzhubajl-v-saudovskoj-aravii-krupnejshej-v-regione.html

If the MC-130s were stuck in Iran's soil, how did they end up nearby: more inconsistencies 
https://en.topwar.ru/280631-esli-mc-130-uvjazli-v-grunte-irana-kak-oni-okazalis-rjadom-ocherednye-neuvjazki.html

The US is sending an artillery brigade to the Middle East. 
https://en.topwar.ru/280623-ssha-usilivajut-svoju-gruppirovku-na-blizhnem-vostoke-artillerijskoj-brigadoj.html

Iran warns Gulf monarchies of retaliation in case of US attack 
https://en.topwar.ru/280584-iran-predupredil-monarhii-zaliva-ob-otvetnom-udare-v-sluchae-ataki-ssha.html

CIA Used "Ghost Murmur" To Locate Missing F-15 Airman From 40-Miles Away
https://www.zerohedge.com/military/cia-used-ghost-murmur-locate-missing-f-15-airman-40-miles-away



ISRAEL  - US - ME 1

4 Apr 26 - Israeli forces destroy 17 UN peacekeeper cameras in south Lebanon: UN official
https://www.arabnews.com/node/2638770/middle-east

Israeli strike kills eight in Lebanon's Sidon: health ministry
https://www.spacewar.com/afp/260408003015.52gjsfxi.html

Anger, sorrow at funeral of Lebanese anti-Hezbollah party official killed by Israel
https://www.spacewar.com/afp/260407171446.o68gi600.html

Israeli-Backed Militia Launches Deadly Attack on Gaza Refugee Camp Under Cover of Airstrikes
https://www.dropsitenews.com/p/israel-abu-nasira-militia-attack-maghazi-camp-gaza

Iraqi Protesters Overrun Kuwait Consulate, Angry Over Role In US Actions
https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/iraqi-protesters-overrun-kuwait-consulate-angry-over-role-us-actions

Netanyahu Accused of Treason After Visiting Trump at the White House to Discuss Gaza Ceasefire Deals
https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/israeli-prime-minister-netanyahu-accused-treason-after-visiting-trump-white-house-discuss-gaza-1790647

Israel Urges All Vessels to Evacuate South Lebanon Maritime Area up to Tyre
https://english.aawsat.com/arab-world/5259828-israel-urges-all-vessels-evacuate-south-lebanon-maritime-area-tyre

Gaza’s Health Crisis Risks 2 Million Palestinians, W.H.O. Suspends Operations
https://www.telesurenglish.net/gaza-crisis-risks-2-million-palestinians/

Thousands dead and neighborhoods razed to the ground: Aid agencies fear southern Lebanon is becoming the new Gaza’s
https://israelpalestinenews.org/thousands-dead-and-neighborhoods-razed-to-the-ground-aid-agencies-fear-southern-lebanon-is-becoming-the-new-gaza/

‘Cigarette Burns, Nail Wounds’: Toddler Tortured in Gaza to Coerce Father
https://israelpalestinenews.org/israeli-tortute-baby/

Palestinian Journalists Syndicate: 53 Israeli violations against journalists in March
https://english.palinfo.com/news/2026/04/08/360879/

IOA forces two Jerusalemite brothers to raze homes in Silwan
https://english.palinfo.com/news/2026/04/07/360870/

Palestine’s water crisis escalates into “water starvation” threatening millions of lives
https://english.palinfo.com/news/2026/04/07/360867/

UNIFIL Investigation Finds Israeli Tank Fire Killed Peacekeeper in Southern Lebanon
https://news.antiwar.com/2026/04/07/unifil-investigation-finds-israeli-tank-fire-killed-peacekeeper-in-southern-lebanon/

WHO Suspends Medical Evacuations from Gaza After One of Its Workers Killed by Israeli Fire
https://news.antiwar.com/2026/04/07/who-suspends-medical-evacuations-from-gaza-after-one-of-its-workers-killed-by-israeli-fire/

Palestinian detainee groups say children increasingly targeted by Israeli policies
https://english-wafa-ps.translate.goog/Pages/Details/168990?_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=wapp



UKRAINE  - US WAR ON RUSSIA

Orban has done more to resolve the war between Russia and Ukraine than any other leader in Europe - Vance
https://unn.ua/en/news/orban-has-done-more-to-resolve-the-war-between-russia-and-ukraine-than-any-other-leader-in-europe-vance

Ukraine uses Swedish RBS 15 missile for first time to strike Russian Sivash offshore platform in the Black Sea.
https://www.armyrecognition.com/focus-analysis-conflicts/army/conflicts-in-the-world/russia-ukraine-war-2022/ukraine-uses-swedish-rbs-15-missile-for-first-time-to-strike-russian-sivash-offshore-platform-in-the-black-sea

Russian Frigate Admiral Essen Hit Again in April 6 Drone Strike on Novorossiysk, OSINT Analysis Indicates Further Damage
https://www.thedefensenews.com/news-details/Russian-Frigate-Admiral-Essen-Hit-Again-in-April-6-Drone-Strike-on-Novorossiysk-OSINT-Analysis-Indicates-Further-Damage/

Russia Deploys Spirit-030 Satellite Terminals Across Ukraine Frontlines After Starlink Restrictions
https://www.thedefensenews.com/news-details/Russia-Deploys-Spirit-030-Satellite-Terminals-Across-Ukraine-Frontlines-After-Starlink-Restrictions/

Moscow threatens Baltic states, claiming they help Ukraine strike Russia
https://www.euronews.com/2026/04/07/moscow-threatens-baltic-states-claiming-they-help-ukraine-strike-russia

The number of UAVs shot down over the Leningrad region has risen to 20.
https://www-kommersant-ru.translate.goog/doc/8570651?_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=wapp

Air defense forces shot down 45 UAVs over Russia overnight.
https://www-kommersant-ru.translate.goog/doc/8570672?_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=wapp



NATIONAL  2

Trump revealed his objective in Iran — 40 years ago
https://www.salon.com/2026/04/07/trump-revealed-his-objective-in-iran-40-years-ago/

The judges who keep setting criminals free — and the victims who pay for it
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/in_focus/4515627/judges-setting-criminals-free-victims-pay/

Ritter’s Rant 084: Constitutional Responsibility
When the President of the United States threatens to terminate an entire civilization, we the people have a Constitutional responsibility to say no.
https://scottritter.substack.com/p/ritters-rant-084-constitutional-responsibility

Trump revealed his objective in Iran — 40 years ago
https://www.salon.com/2026/04/07/trump-revealed-his-objective-in-iran-40-years-ago/

What Kind of Person Talks Like This—Let Alone a President at War?
Few if any of even Kim Jong-un’s looniest tirades match these posts for their wild-eyed savagery.
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/trump-just-openly-threatening-war-212307398.html

Congress demands immediate removal of Trump over threats to "destroy civilization"
https://unn.ua/en/news/congress-demands-immediate-removal-of-trump-over-threats-to-destroy-civilization

'No more war criminal in the White House,' says US Senator Markey
https://www.aa.com.tr/en/americas/no-more-war-criminal-in-the-white-house-says-us-senator-markey/3896903

Former congresswoman calls for using the 25th Amendment to remove Trump 
https://en.topwar.ru/280633-jeks-kongressvumen-prizvala-ispolzovat-25-ju-popravku-dlja-otstavki-trampa.html

Tucker Carlson calls on the US military to take away Trump's 'nuclear button' 
https://en.topwar.ru/280634-taker-karlson-prizyvaet-voennyh-ssha-otobrat-u-trampa-jadernuju-knopku.html

Michigan Democrat El Sayed labels Trump Netanyahu’s ‘dumba**’ 
https://www.conservativenewsdaily.net/breaking-news/michigan-democrat-el-sayed-labels-trump-netanyahus-dumba/

NYT: Trump Launched Iran War After Being Briefed by Netanyahu at the White House
https://news.antiwar.com/2026/04/07/nyt-trump-launched-iran-war-after-being-briefed-by-netanyahu-at-the-white-house/

Bill Gates to Be Hauled Before House Oversight Committee to Answer Epstein Questions
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/04/bill-gates-hauled-house-oversight-committee-answer-epstein/

They Reject AIPAC—But Not the War Machine 
https://scheerpost.com/2026/04/07/they-reject-aipac-but-not-the-war-machine/

Trump pick wins race to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene in Congress
https://courthousenews.com/trump-pick-wins-race-to-replace-marjorie-taylor-greene-in-congress/



COVID BIOWEAPONS  - HEALTH

Virus from seafood is linked to a persistent eye disease in humans
https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-04-virus-seafood-linked-persistent-eye.html

Metformin Linked to Disrupted Sleep in Diabetics - Thailand Medical News
https://www.thailandmedical.news/news/metformin-linked-to-disrupted-sleep-in-diabetics

Post-COVID-19 Chest Pain Linked to Coronary Microvascular Dysfunction Caused by SARS-CoV-2 - Thailand Medical News
https://www.thailandmedical.news/news/post-covid-19-chest-pain-linked-to-coronary-microvascular-dysfunction-caused-by-sars-cov-2

COVID-19 ORF8 Protein Linked to Blood Pressure Spike - Thailand Medical News
https://www.thailandmedical.news/news/covid-19-orf8-protein-linked-to-blood-pressure-spike

SUBSCRIBER SUCCESS STORY: Stage 1 Colon Cancer FULL REMISSION
https://www.2ndsmartestguyintheworld.com/p/subscriber-success-story-stage-1



AI - BIG TECH - INTERNET - MEDIA

Ford is heavily discounting EVs and offering free chargers
https://electrek.co/2026/04/07/ford-heavily-discounting-evs-offering-free-chargers/

Tesla FSD v14.3 rolls out with MLIR rewrite, 20% faster reactions
https://electrek.co/2026/04/07/tesla-fsd-14-3-rolling-out-mlir-lattner/

China’s new sodium battery forms internal firewall to stop fires, survives 572°F test
https://interestingengineering.com/energy/china-sodium-battery-thermal-runaway

US nuclear startup Antares gets DOE approval for its Mark0 reactor demonstrator
https://interestingengineering.com/energy/us-antares-doe-approval-mark0-reactor-demonstrator

India’s 500 MWe Fast Breeder Reactor Achieves First Criticality, Advancing Nuclear Programme to Stage II
https://www.thedefensenews.com/news-details/Indias-500-MWe-Fast-Breeder-Reactor-Achieves-First-Criticality-Advancing-Nuclear-Programme-to-Stage-II/

Ultra-thin camera delivers 140-degree view with no lens protrusion
https://techxplore.com/news/2026-04-ultra-thin-camera-degree-view.html



SPACE - UFOs - SCIENCE - PARANORMAL - HISTORY

NASA’s Artemis II crew photographs Earthset and rare solar eclipse near Moon flyby
https://interestingengineering.com/space/artemis-ii-earthset-eclipse-moon-flyby-images

Exposing The FBI's Human Experimentation Studies
Senior FBI official Thomas Gregory Motta was upset that I dared to call him to talk about the bureau’s hidden experiments on humans.
https://www.zerohedge.com/political/exposing-fbis-human-experimentation-studies



MILITARY - AVIATION

Delta Air Lines Becomes 3rd US Carrier To Hike Checked Bag Fees As Fuel Prices Soar
https://simpleflying.com/delta-air-lines-becomes-3rd-us-carrier-to-hike-checked-bag-fees-as-fuel-prices-soar/

UK deploys $500M autonomous ‘Adventure’ minehunter system to neutralize naval mines
https://interestingengineering.com/military/uk-500m-autonomous-mine-warfare-adventure

The optical engineering behind Star Catcher’s (laser) 1.1 kW test
https://interestingengineering.com/case-studies/orbital-energy-star-catcher

UK’s new compact launcher can deploy 10 drones rapidly for battlefield surveillance
https://interestingengineering.com/military/uks-hal10-launcher-deploys-10-wasp-drones

US’ 450-mile-range Laila drone gets SAMURAI edge to take down enemy drones
https://interestingengineering.com/military/new-counter-drone-system

General Atomics’ drone wingman prototype for US crashes during tests in California
https://interestingengineering.com/military/us-general-atomics-drone-wingman-prototype-crash

U.S. Air Force Orders Reduced F-35 Fighter Procurements as Funding Shortages Worsen 
https://militarywatchmagazine.com/article/us-air-force-reduced-f35-funding-shortages

France Forward Deploys Rafale Fighters 130km From Russian Border as Tensions Remain High
https://militarywatchmagazine.com/article/france-forward-deploys-rafale-border

U.S. Navy Seeks $7.3 Billion for 785 Tomahawks and 540 SM-6 Missiles to Rebuild Fleet Firepower and Stocks.
https://www.armyrecognition.com/news/navy-news/2026/u-s-navy-seeks-7-3-billion-for-785-tomahawks-and-540-sm-6-missiles-to-rebuild-fleet-firepower-and-stocks

France to ramp up drone stockpiles by 400 percent by 2030 as war lessons expose critical shortages.
https://www.armyrecognition.com/news/army-news/2026/france-to-ramp-up-drone-stockpiles-by-400-percent-by-2030-as-war-lessons-expose-critical-shortages

France orders fifth FDI frigate Amiral Cabanier to maintain 15 first rank warships through 2032.
https://www.armyrecognition.com/news/navy-news/2026/france-orders-fifth-fdi-frigate-amiral-cabanier-to-maintain-15-first-rank-warships-through-2032

New Views Of Massive RQ-180 Stealth Drone Flying Over Greece
https://www.twz.com/air/new-views-of-massive-rq-180-stealth-drone-flying-over-greece



ENVIRONMENT - WEATHER - FOOD

New spider species in the Amazon mimics parasitic fungus
https://phys.org/news/2026-04-spider-species-amazon-mimics-parasitic.html

Afghanistan Floods: Nearly 6,000 Families Affected, 300 Homes Destroyed, Say Authorities | World DNA 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xuMQGcidAlA

After Toxic Algae Blooms, Cayuga Lake Enters ‘The Twilight Zone’
https://therevelator.org/toxic-algae-cayuga-lake/

These two laws give agencies authority to regulate CO2 — if they want to
https://www.eenews.net/articles/these-two-laws-give-epa-authority-to-regulate-co2-if-it-wants-to/



ECONOMY

France Moves Its Gold Home as the Sovereign Debt Crisis Quietly Unfold
https://www.armstrongeconomics.com/international-news/france/france-moves-its-gold-home-as-the-sovereign-debt-crisis-quietly-unfolds/

Russia, China veto UN resolution on reopening Strait of Hormuz
https://www.spacewar.com/afp/260407210700.45981ash.html

Cyber Crimes Costing Americans Nearly $21 Billion: FBI
https://www.zerohedge.com/technology/cyber-crimes-costing-americans-nearly-21-billion-fbi

Container Ship Sinks In Hormuz After Iranian Strike Last Month; UBS Gives Latest Strait Update
https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/container-ship-sinks-hormuz-after-iranian-strike-last-month-ubs-gives-latest-strait-update

Kristi Noem hugely overpaid for a $145 million warehouse in one of her final acts at DHS, report says
https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/us-politics/kristi-noem-warehouse-utah-b2953166.html

American Families Could Be Paying Price Of Iran War For Years To Come
https://ijr.com/american-families-could-be-paying-price-of-iran-war-for-years-to-come/

Commiefornia Fraud Is “Everywhere”, According to Press Secretary for State Controller
https://thelibertydaily.com/commiefornia-fraud-is-everywhere-according-press-secretary-state/

Thanks to AI, More Offices Are Being Demolished Than Built for the First Time Ever 
https://rumble.com/v786ru0-thanks-to-ai-more-officers-are-being-demolished-than-built-for-the-first-ti.html?mref=1wxk5&mrefc=4

DATA: Iran War Costs $500 Million Daily.
https://thenationalpulse.com/2026/04/07/data-iran-war-costs-500-million-daily/

Fuel supply shortages hit one in five petrol stations in France
https://www.france24.com/en/france/20260407-fuel-supply-shortages-hit-one-in-five-petrol-stations-in-france

Oil Companies Accused of Massive Accounting Fraud in New Mexico
https://capitalandmain.com/oil-companies-accused-of-massive-accounting-fraud-in-new-mexico



EU - UK - CANADA

Video. Construction workers block roads in France over soaring fuel prices 
https://www.euronews.com/video/2026/04/07/construction-workers-block-roads-in-france-over-soaring-fuel-prices

Canada Pushes Law That Would Classify Bible Quotes as Hate Speech.
https://thenationalpulse.com/2026/04/07/canada-pushes-law-that-would-classify-bible-quotes-as-hate-speech/

EU farm fraud scandal rocks Greek government, PM urges swift action
https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/a-propos/20260407-eu-farm-fraud-scandal-rocks-greek-government-pm-urges-swift-action

Germany: 13-year-old Iraqi repeat offender beats elderly bus driver into a coma after the driver asked his group to be quiet
https://rmx.news/germany/germany-13-year-old-iraqi-repeat-offender-beats-elderly-bus-driver-into-a-coma-after-the-driver-asked-his-group-to-be-quiet/

Instead of cracking down on migrant fare dodgers, German justice minister pushes for decriminalization
https://rmx.news/article/instead-of-cracking-down-on-migrant-fare-dodgers-german-justice-minister-pushes-for-decriminalization/

Poland: Naked black man photographed walking across bridge is a university student from Zimbabwe, police make arrest
https://rmx.news/article/poland-naked-black-man-photographed-walking-across-bridge-is-a-university-student-from-zimbabwe-police-make-arrest/

Swiss cantons sound alarm over migrant crime as 60% of North African asylum seekers accused of an offense despite just 1% likely to be granted asylum
https://rmx.news/article/swiss-cantons-sound-alarm-over-migrant-crime-as-60-of-north-african-asylum-seekers-accused-of-an-offense-despite-just-1-likely-to-be-granted-asylum/

Moroccan axe attacker in Spanish town leaves 3 injured as suspect hunted down after dramatic manhunt
https://rmx.news/article/moroccan-axe-attacker-in-spanish-town-leaves-3-injured-as-suspect-hunted-down-after-dramatic-manhunt/



CHINA - ASIA

Kim Jong-un accepted South Korean President's apology over UAVs on border 
https://en.topwar.ru/280593-kim-chen-yn-prinjal-izvinenija-prezidenta-juzhnoj-korei-po-povodu-bpla-na-granice.html

Helicopters And Poison? 32 Charged In $20M Mount Everest Rescue Scam
https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/helicopters-and-poison-32-charged-20m-mount-everest-rescue-scam



MEXICO - LATIN AMERICA

Cuba has begun receiving electricity from a Turkish floating power plant. 
https://en.topwar.ru/280629-kuba-nachala-poluchat-jelektrojenergiju-ot-tureckoj-plavuchej-stancii.html