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Italy's Bargi Hydroelectric Plant Hit by Explosion: 4 Lives Lost, Search for Missing |Oneindia News

An explosion at Italy's Bargi hydroelectric plant killed four and left five missing. Three others were injured in the incident at the Enel Green Power-run facility in Lake Suviana. Authorities are investigating the cause as firefighters navigate challenges posed by flooding. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni expressed concern, while Enel Green Power assured safety measures and continued cooperation with authorities. #Italy #ItalyBargi #EnelItaly #ItalyPlantExplosion #LakeSuviana #PMGiorgiaMeloni #GiorgiaMeloni #Italynews #Europenews #Worldnews #Oneindia #Oneindianews ~PR.152~ED.103~GR.122~HT.96~

Italy PM Giorgia Meloni Fights Back Against Deepfake: Seeks Over $100,000 in Damages | Oneindia News

Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni confronts a digital deception scandal as she seeks damages exceeding $100,000 over malicious deepfake videos. The indictment reveals that these fabricated videos were uploaded to a US-based pornographic website and amassed millions of views over several months, exacerbating the damage caused by this heinous act. Join us as we delve into the legal battle and the implications of deepfake technology on public trust and integrity. #GiorgiaMeloni #GiorgiaMeloniDeepfake #MeloniDeepfake #ItalyPM #Deepfake #Italy #ItalyNews #GiorgiaMeloniFakeVideo #Melodi #Oneindia ~PR.274~ED.103~GR.123~

World Leaders Ask Israel Not to Retaliate for Iranian Attack

World Leaders Ask Israel , Not to Retaliate for Iranian Attack. On April 13, Iran launched hundreds of drones and missiles at Israel. The attack came after two Iranian generals were killed in "a suspected Israeli strike in Syria" on April 1, AP reports. . 99% of Iran's drones and missiles were intercepted by Israel, according to a military spokesperson. . World leaders are cautioning Israel to show restraint and resist retaliating against Iran, AP reports. . Now is the time to be smart as well as tough, to think with head as well as heart, David Cameron, British foreign secretary, via statement. We cannot afford another front in the Middle East. There would only be losers, in the region and beyond, Alexander Schallenberg, Austria’s foreign minister, via statement. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz called Israel's ability to intercept Iran's attack "really impressive" and urged the country to "contribute to de-escalation.". This is a success that perhaps also should not be thrown away. Hence also our advice to contribute to de-escalation themselves, Olaf Scholz, German chancellor, via statement. Kenya urges Israel to show utmost restraint taking into account the urgent need for all parties to walk away from the brink beyond which recovery will be enormously difficult. , William Ruto, president of Kenya, via statement. We have condemned, we have intervened, we will do everything to avoid an escalation, an inferno, Emmanuel Macron, president of France, via statement. Now is the time to defuse and de-escalate. Now is the time for maximum restraint, António Guterres, U.N. secretary-general, via statement. While on a phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, President Joe Biden also condemned a retaliatory strike, saying, "You got a win. Take the win," a senior official said. . While on a phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, President Joe Biden also condemned a retaliatory strike, saying, "You got a win. Take the win," a senior official said.

Foreign Secretary 'confident' Rwanda bill will pass

Foreign secretary Lord Cameron said he is "confident" the Rwanda bill will be passed by parliament this week. The legislation which is set to be passed declares Rwanda a safe country - after the Supreme Court blocked an earlier plan in November. "If you can't send them directly back to France, the best thing to do is find another answer where people who come to Britain in that way can't stay in Britain. That's what the Rwanda plan is all about," Mr Cameron said. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Lord Cameron condemns Iran's 'failed' attack on Israel

Foreign secretary Lord Cameron has urged Israel to "think with head as well as heart" as he condemned Iran's "failed" attack on the country. Iran launched over 300 drones and missiles in an attack on Israel on Saturday night. Mr Cameron has urged Israel not to retaliate to the attack. "Israel has a right to respond but we are urging them that we respond with head as well as heart - that we're smart as well as tough," he said. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Labour: Lord Cameron dodging scrutiny on Israel arms sales

Lord David Cameron has faced accusations of hiding from scrutiny amid questions about the UK’s arms sales to Israel. The Foreign Secretary’s Labour counterpart, David Lammy, has called for Lord Cameron to appear in the House of Commons and answer MPs directly on arms export licences. MPs from across the political spectrum have suggested the UK should stop selling weapons to Israel for fear of breaching international humanitarian law. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Lammy ‘deeply concerned’ Israel may have breached law

Shadow foreign secretary David Lammy has urged Lord Cameron to publish the legal advice on international humanitarian law as he is “deeply concerned” Israel may have breached it. Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Istanbul welcomes Hamas and Egypt to conduct important talks

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan had a day of conducting important talks.

Hamas leader Haniyeh to hold talks with Turkey's Erdogan

Erdogan's Controlling AK Party Dealt Major Blow in Local Elections

Erdogan's Controlling , AK Party Dealt Major Blow , in Local Elections. On March 31, Turkey's local election saw the controlling Justice and Development (AK) Party register its biggest lost to the nation's main opposition party. On March 31, Turkey's local election saw the controlling Justice and Development (AK) Party register its biggest lost to the nation's main opposition party. CNN reports that the opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP) claimed victories in a number of key cities, including Ankara and Istanbul. The election for city mayors, district mayors and other local level officials saw President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's AK Party lose the popular vote for the first time since 2002. The losses come nearly one year after Erdogan narrowly won re-election in May, securing a close runoff vote victory over opposition leader Kemal Killicdaroglu. The losses come nearly one year after Erdogan narrowly won re-election in May, securing a close runoff vote victory over opposition leader Kemal Killicdaroglu. According to Turkey's High Electoral Council, preliminary results showed the CHP wining 35 out of 81 municipalities, which includes 14 out of 30 of the country's urban areas. State broadcaster TRT said Erdogan's main political rival in the CHP, Ekrem Imamoglu, was reelected as the mayor of Istanbul, earning 51.1% of the vote. The period of one-man rule is over today, Ekrem Imamoglu, CHP Mayor of Istanbul, via CNN. As we celebrate our victory, we send a resounding message to the world: the decline of democracy ends now. Istanbul stands as a beacon of hope, a testament to the resilience of democratic values in the face of rising authoritarianism, Ekrem Imamoglu, CHP Mayor of Istanbul, via CNN. Other major CHP victories were scored in Ankara, where incumbent mayor Mansur Yavas won 60.4% of the vote, and in Izmir, where Cemil Tugay secured 48.9% of the vote. Other major CHP victories were scored in Ankara, where incumbent mayor Mansur Yavas won 60.4% of the vote, and in Izmir, where Cemil Tugay secured 48.9% of the vote. CNN reports that the most recent elections came amid an economic downturn that has persisted despite Erdogan's adoption of more mainstream economic policies.

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UK Elections: Rishi Sunak's Tory Set To Face Historic Defeat, New Survey Reveals| Oneindia

Recent Survey predicts a grim outcome for the Conservative Party under Rishi Sunak, with Labour projected to secure 403 seats. This contrasts starkly with the Tories' anticipated decline to just 155 seats. The analysis suggests Keir Starmer's Labour could replicate Tony Blair's 1997 success, while Sunak faces a bleaker fate than John Major in 1997. #RishiSunak #ConservativeParty #LabourParty #KeirStarmer #JohnMajor #UKElections2024 #BorisJohnson #Johnson #NATO #LaborParty #WorldNews #Oneindia #Oneindianews ~PR.152~ED.103~GR.122~HT.96~

Starmer in regular talks with Blair ahead of election

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer said he talks to Sir Tony Blair "a lot" to draw on his experience of preparing for power in 1997. Sir Keir told Channel 5’s Jeremy Vine that he spoke to both Sir Tony and Gordon Brown about their experiences of moving from opposition into government. He said it had been "really helpful" to hear from the New Labour figures about how they got ready ahead of the 1997 landslide. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Sweden Officially Joins NATO Military Alliance

Sweden Officially Joins, NATO Military Alliance. On March 7, Sweden officially joined NATO, ending centuries of neutrality. CNBC reports that after almost two years since first applying, Sweden has become the military alliance's 32nd member. NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg confirmed the news, saying that Sweden was “taking its rightful place at our table.”. Sweden’s accession makes NATO stronger, Sweden safer, and the whole Alliance more secure. I look forward to raising their flag at NATO HQ on Monday, Jens Stoltenberg, NATO Secretary-General, via CNBC. Earlier this week, Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson visited Washington to deliver the final documents. . CNBC reports that Sweden's previous policy of neutrality dates back to the Napoleonic wars. In order to join the military alliance, all existing members must approve any new members, which ultimately delayed the process of Sweden's accession. Both Hungary and Turkey opposed Sweden's bid to join the alliance, citing varying reasons for delaying their approval. Both Hungary and Turkey opposed Sweden's bid to join the alliance, citing varying reasons for delaying their approval. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said the country opposed Sweden joining NATO based on its criticism of the state of democracy in Hungary. Turkey opposed Sweden's bid based on claims that the country was too tolerant of groups viewed as security threats to the Turkish government.

Maldives Election: President Muizzu's ‘pro-China’ Party Set To Win Landslide Majority| Oneindia News

In the Maldives, President Mohamed Muizzu's People’s National Congress clinched a significant victory in parliamentary elections, securing potential control over the legislature. Despite economic challenges, Muizzu fulfilled his promise to remove Indian military presence, signaling a shift towards closer ties with China. Voter turnout stood at 76%, reflecting continued civic engagement. Muizzu's leadership will shape the Maldives' geopolitical landscape. #MaldivesElection #MohamadMuizzu #PNC #MuizzuChina #ChinaMaldives #IndiaOut #IndiaMaldives #Worldnews #Oneindia #Oneindia news ~PR.152~ED.102~HT.95~

Maldives Election 2024: President Mohamed Muizzu's Litmus Test Amid Anti-India Policy |Oneindia News

Stay updated on the latest developments as the Maldives holds its 2024 parliamentary election, seen as a crucial test for President Mohamed Muizzu amidst rising tensions over anti-India policies. With 368 candidates vying for 93 seats, this election could reshape the nation's diplomatic stance and regional alliances. Follow for live coverage and analysis of this significant event. #IndiaMaldivesTensions #IndiaMaldivesRelations #IndiaMaldivesFight #Maldives #MaldivesElections #MaldivesElections2024 #MohamedMuizzu #Oneindia ~PR.274~ED.194~GR.124~HT.96~

Maldives Elections: Leaked Report Exposes President Muizzu's Corruption Allegations| Oneindia News

Ahead of Maldives' parliamentary elections, opposition demands investigation and impeachment of President Muizzu over alleged corruption from 2018. Leaked reports implicated him in financial misconduct, triggering a political storm. Muizzu denies accusations, citing lack of evidence, and accuses opposition of desperation. With 368 candidates contesting for 93 seats, election results will determine opposition's ability to hold Muizzu's administration accountable. #muizzumaldives #maldivesmuizzuimpeachment #maldivesmuizzuindiaout #muizzumaldivesnews #mohamedmuizzumaldives #muizzumaldivesflight #Maldivesnews #Maldivesupdates #Worldnews #Oneindia #Oneindianews ~HT.97~ED.101~

Maldives Eyes Debt Relief From India Amid Diplomatic Strains, Says Delhi A ‘strategic Ally’|Oneindia

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu softened his stance towards India, emphasizing India's crucial aid and projects, despite earlier demanding Indian military personnel's repatriation. Muizzu seeks debt relief as Maldives owes $400.9 million to India. He aims to expedite projects and maintain cordial relations with India, contrasting previous anti-India rhetoric. Muizzu, embracing a pro-China policy, signed agreements with China for infrastructure development and tourism boost. #Maldives #MohamedMuizzu #India #ProChina #MaldivesIndia #MaldivesChina #DebtRelief #Lakshadweep #India #IndianOcean #Worldnews #Oneindia #Oneindianews ~ED.102~

Global Deforestation Increased 3.2% in 2023 Despite Tropical Forest Loss Decreasing

Global Deforestation Increased, 3.2% in 2023 Despite , Tropical Forest Loss Decreasing . Fox News reports that the global loss of primary forests in the world's tropics declined slightly in 2023 compared to the year before. According to Global Forest Watch researchers, the world lost about 14,000 square miles of tropical primary forest, sometimes referred to as old-growth forests, in 2023. Global Forest Watch (GFW) director Mikaela Weisse warns that declining losses in Colombia and Brazil were mostly offset by increased losses in other places. The world took two steps forward, two steps back, Mikaela Weisse, Global Forest Watch (GFW) director, via Fox News. Fox News reports that scientists consider tropical primary forests to be treasure troves of biodiversity, with the Amazon rainforest home to an estimated 10% of Earth's known species. According to Weisse, tropical primary forest losses in 2023 caused greenhouse gas emissions equal to half of the United States' annual fossil fuel emissions. According to Weisse, tropical primary forest losses in 2023 caused greenhouse gas emissions equal to half of the United States' annual fossil fuel emissions. The GFW found that Brazil, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Bolivia topped the list of tropical nations with the most primary forest losses. . Despite remaining on top of the list, forest loss in Brazil fell 36% as a result of President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's aggressive conservation policies. . At the same time, Colombia experienced a 49% decline in forest loss amid President Gustavo Petro's environmental preservation efforts. Overall, beyond just tropical primary forest loss, , global deforestation , rose 3.2% in 2023. We are far off track and trending in the wrong direction when it comes to reducing global deforestation, Rod Taylor, World Resources Institute forests director, via Fox News

Lula, Macron find common ground despite Ukraine shadow

Brazil and France launch diesel-powered submarine

The launch is part of a Prosub program launched by French president Nicolas Sarkozy and Lula da Silva in 2008. Macron and his Brazilian counterpart also announced a plan to invest 1 billion euros in the Amazon rainforest.

Submarines and climate change: France's Macron and Brazil's Lula look to build relationship

Macron & Lula embrace 'multipolar world', Franco-Brazilian alliance 'can go beyond' EU-Mercosur deal