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Around the World
Portugal, Spain Investigating Deadly Power Outage (Worthy News Focus)
Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has vowed to “get to the bottom” of the unprecedented power cut that hit the Iberian peninsula on Monday and is thought to have killed at least five people in Spain.
Trump Secures Water Rights for South Texas, Enforcing Mexico Treaty
One hundred days into his second term, President Donald Trump has secured water rights for south Texas farmers ensuring that Mexico complies with a 1944 era treaty.
U.S. and Iran Hold High-Stakes Nuclear Talks in Oman
Iran and the United States held several hours of intensive talks in Muscat on Saturday, with discussions focused on Tehran’s rapidly advancing uranium enrichment program.
US-Canada Tensions Rising As Mark Carney’s Liberals Win Canadian Elections
Tensions were rising between the United States and Canada early Wednesday amid a miraculous political resurrection of Canada’s Liberal party, which won a fourth term in office with its leader Mark Carney pledging to stand up against U.S. President Donald J. Trump.

Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel’s Population Nears 10.1 Million as Leaders Honor the Fallen and Vow to Bring Hostages Home
As Israel prepares to celebrate its 77th Independence Day, the Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS) reported Tuesday that the nation’s population has reached nearly 10.1 million — a twelvefold increase since its founding in 1948.

Inside the United States
100 Days in Office: Trump’s Legislative Accomplishments
Over the first 100 days in his second term of office, President Donald Trump has signed five pieces of legislation into law, fulfilling some of his deregulation and immigration promises while preventing a government shutdown.
Poll: Democrats Don’t Know Who Their Party’s Leader Is
Democratic voters don't know who their party's leader is, according to new polling.

Christian News
Pakistan Detains Three After Raping Christian (Worthy News In-Depth)
Pakistani authorities have detained three men who allegedly raped a Christian woman in a violent robbery targeting her and her husband, Worthy News learned Tuesday.
Worthy Insights
Huckabee: If Iran Talks Fail, Trump Won’t Be Dragged Into War, ‘He’ll Lead It’
The Trump administration continues its talks with Iran, and Israelis are addressing the potential outcomes of those negotiations. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insists that any deal cannot give Iran a path to nuclear weapons.
‘We Don’t Do Prayer’: California Mayor Silences Mother at City Council Meeting
“We don’t do prayer.” Those were the words uttered by a mayor in a southern California city trying to silence Tarin Swain, a mother of six who has spoken out against what she has described as the “social transitioning” of her daughter at the hands of the public school system.
1 In 10 Women Experience ‘Serious Adverse Event’ After Taking Abortion Pill, Study Says
One in ten patients experience a “serious adverse event” after taking the abortion pill, according to a study released Monday by the Ethics and Public Policy Center (EPPC), a conservative think tank and advocacy group.
New F-35 fighter jets arrive at Israel’s Nevatim Airbase
The Israeli Air Force received three more F-35I “Adir” fighter aircraft on Thursday night, the Israel Defense Forces said.
Israel must campaign the Vatican to return Temple vessels
The sacred vessels of the Bais Hamikdash such as the Menorah and the Shulchan (table) are the holy implements of our divine service. They are the very heartbeat of the Jewish people. These treasures, rumoured to be languishing in the Vatican’s vaults, are not relics to be bartered or forgotten but the very soul of our nation, stolen by Rome’s imperialist hand. Yet, for reasons that defy comprehension, this issue of utmost importance has been ignored except for sporadic campaigns.
Iran was set to scan Hezbollah pagers, so the operation was moved up by several weeks, Netanyahu reveals
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu revealed Sunday that Israel moved up its pager operation against Hezbollah by several weeks after intelligence indicated that three pagers sent from Lebanon were being scanned in Iran.
Report: China developing advanced hydrogen bomb
Chinese researchers have successfully conducted a controlled field test of a non-nuclear hydrogen-based explosive device that released powerful chemical chain reactions, the South China Morning Post reported Sunday.
‘Post’ reveals: Why and how Israel missed its chance to strike Iran’s nuclear sites – exclusive
On April 13-14, 2024, Iran changed the Middle East forever, ending a decades-long covert shadow war with Israel by openly and directly attacking Israel with 180 ballistic missiles, 170 drones, and dozens of cruise missiles.
Fetterman to Trump: Dump Iran Talks and Hit Tehran’s Nuclear Sites
"You're never going to be able to negotiate with the kind of regime that has been destabilizing the region for decades already, and now we have an incredible window, I believe, to do that, to strike and destroy Iran's nuclear facilities," he said.
‘Never again means now’: Trump calls on US to remember victims of the Holocaust
US President Donald Trump called on the people of the United States to observe Holocaust Remembrance Day, the president said in a White House statement on Wednesday.
‘Digital Abomination’: Transhumanism, the New AI Religion and the Globalist Agenda for Your Future
Microchips implanted in our brains and artificial intelligence that's much smarter than humans. It sounds like a science fiction novel, but could such technological advances be imminent?
Jonathan Turley Says SCOTUS Must Provide Trump Admin With Two Critical Concepts To Resolve Deportation Cases
George Washington University law professor Jonathan Turley said Monday evening on “The Ingraham Angle” that the Supreme Court needs to provide “finality and clarity” for the Trump administration regarding their deportation cases.
Top Trump Officials Expose ‘Anti-Christian Bias’ Of Biden Admin
Attorney General Pam Bondi opened up the first meeting of the Task Force to Eradicate Anti-Christian Bias on Tuesday by hearing stories about how the Justice Department was weaponized by the Biden administration to go after Christians.

Worthy Insights
Huckabee: If Iran Talks Fail, Trump Won’t Be Dragged Into War, ‘He’ll Lead It’
The Trump administration continues its talks with Iran, and Israelis are addressing the potential outcomes of those negotiations. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insists that any deal cannot give Iran a path to nuclear weapons.
Around the World
Trump, Rubio say Russia-Ukraine War is ‘Endable’ (Video)
President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio discuss the ongoing negotiations for peace in the war between Russia and Ukraine.
Scores Killed In Yemen By US Strikes, Houthis Claim
Paramedics were seen carrying the injured from a prison in Yemen’s province of Sadaa after Houthi rebels said at least 68 people were killed in a U.S. airstrike on the detention facility.
Parts of Europe Hit By Outages
Spain and Portugal have been hit by massive power outages, while in the Netherlands, several municipal online services were affected by a suspected Russian cyber attack, Worthy News monitored.
Canada Polls Underway Amid Uncertainty
Millions of Canadians are heading to the polls Monday in early elections overshadowed by the bloodshed in Vancouver, where a car hit a festival crowd over the weekend, killing 11, and concerns about future relations with the United States.

Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Prepares to Expand Gaza Operation as Hostage Talks Stall
Israel is preparing to significantly escalate its military operations in Gaza following the collapse of hostage deal negotiations, a senior defense official said Monday. The move will include a major call-up of reservists and intensified fighting across the Strip.
Israel Rejects Hamas Five-Year Truce Proposal, Citing Security Concerns
An Israeli official said Monday that there is “no chance” Israel will accept a proposed five-year truce with Hamas currently being discussed by Arab mediators, rejecting it as a plan that would allow the terror group to "rearm, recover, and continue its war" against Israel.

Inside the United States
Trump Order Strips Funding From Sanctuary Cities Engaged in ‘Insurrection’
President Donald Trump issued an executive order on Monday to enhance national security and enforce federal immigration and criminal law in so-called sanctuary jurisdictions and take a range of actions against those obstructing enforcement, including eliminating their federal funding.
Trump Border Policies ‘Making America Safe Again,’ Homan Says (Video)
At a White House press briefing Monday, Border Czar Tom Homan said President Donald Trump’s border policies were “making America safe again.”

Worthy Insights
‘We Don’t Do Prayer’: California Mayor Silences Mother at City Council Meeting
“We don’t do prayer.” Those were the words uttered by a mayor in a southern California city trying to silence Tarin Swain, a mother of six who has spoken out against what she has described as the “social transitioning” of her daughter at the hands of the public school system.
1 In 10 Women Experience ‘Serious Adverse Event’ After Taking Abortion Pill, Study Says
One in ten patients experience a “serious adverse event” after taking the abortion pill, according to a study released Monday by the Ethics and Public Policy Center (EPPC), a conservative think tank and advocacy group.
New F-35 fighter jets arrive at Israel’s Nevatim Airbase
The Israeli Air Force received three more F-35I “Adir” fighter aircraft on Thursday night, the Israel Defense Forces said.
Israel must campaign the Vatican to return Temple vessels
The sacred vessels of the Bais Hamikdash such as the Menorah and the Shulchan (table) are the holy implements of our divine service. They are the very heartbeat of the Jewish people. These treasures, rumoured to be languishing in the Vatican’s vaults, are not relics to be bartered or forgotten but the very soul of our nation, stolen by Rome’s imperialist hand. Yet, for reasons that defy comprehension, this issue of utmost importance has been ignored except for sporadic campaigns.
Around the World
Numerous Confirmed Dead After Car Hits Vancouver Crowd
At least 11 people have been killed and a suspect arrested after a vehicle hit a crowd at the Lapu-Lapu Day street festival in the Canadian city of Vancouver, authorities said Sunday.
Over Dozen Killed In Iran’s Port Blast
An explosion likely caused by solid fuel used for ballistic missiles killed at least 14 and injured some 750 people at Iran's biggest port, Worthy News learned.
Hopes For Peace In Ukraine At Funeral of Pope Francis
In a move that the late Pope Francis would have welcomed, U.S. President Donald J. Trump and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy appeared to have overcome animosity by talking for about 15 minutes about the prospects for ending the more than three-year Ukraine-Russia war.
Nuclear Armed India, Pakistan Clash In Kashmir After Deadly Attack (Worthy News Focus)
Tensions between nuclear-armed powers India and Pakistan rapidly escalated Friday with forces from both nations firing across their highly militarized frontier in Kashmir following a deadly attack that killed scores of tourists in the disputed Himalayan region.
Netherlands Facing Antisemitism Crisis
A new report warned Thursday that the Netherlands faces an “antisemitism crisis,” with the number of attacks targeting Jews increasing to record levels.

Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Strikes Hezbollah Missile Warehouse in Beirut, Citing ‘Significant Threat’
Israel carried out a precision airstrike Sunday on a Hezbollah missile warehouse in Beirut’s Dahieh district, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz confirmed in a joint statement, warning that the facility "posed a significant threat to Israel."
Netanyahu Warns Israel Will Act Alone to Stop Iran’s Nuclear Ambitions
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned Sunday that Israel is prepared to act alone if necessary to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. Speaking at the Jewish News Syndicate (JNS) International Policy Summit in Jerusalem, Netanyahu insisted that any agreement with Tehran must result in the complete dismantling of its nuclear program.

Inside the United States
Senate Committee to Vote on Bills Combating Antisemitism on Campuses
Legislation targeting harassment of Jewish students at higher education institutions will likely reach the U.S. House floor by May, intensifying the broader crackdown on antisemitism by the Trump administration.
FBI Arrests Milwaukee Judge for Misdirecting Federal Agents on Immigration Operation
The Federal Bureau of Investigation has arrested Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan, according to a social media post from FBI Director Kash Patel.
Bondi Leads Task Force To ‘Eradicate Anti-Christian Bias’ In Federal Agencies
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi and other members of President Donald Trump’s cabinet have launched a task force to address anti-Christian bias in federal agencies that they argue escalated under the Biden administration.

Christian News
Christians Receive Prison Sentences and Fines for Distributing Bibles in China
Nine Chinese Christians have been sentenced to up to four years in prison and fined amounts up to a million yuan (more than $136,000), according to a religious liberty and human rights magazine.
Dutch Christians for Israel Attacked By Pro-Palestine Crowds (Worthy News Investigation)
Thousands of Christians, including pastors and other Christian leaders, have signed a petition urging the Dutch government to protect those “who speak out about Israel” following numerous violent incidents.

Worthy Insights
Iran was set to scan Hezbollah pagers, so the operation was moved up by several weeks, Netanyahu reveals
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu revealed Sunday that Israel moved up its pager operation against Hezbollah by several weeks after intelligence indicated that three pagers sent from Lebanon were being scanned in Iran.