Is the US in a constitutional crisis?

Frequent attacks by Trump administration on courts and the judiciary.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/video/inside-story/2025/4/16/is-the-us-in-a-constitutional-crisis?traffic_source=rss

Barcelona and PSG reach Champions League semifinals; Dortmund and Villa out

Barca and Paris-Saint Germain overcome Borussia Dortmund and Aston Villa, respectively, in narrow quarterfinal wins.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2025/4/15/barcelona-and-psg-reach-champions-league-semifinals-dortmund-and-villa-out?traffic_source=rss

‘Ant Gang’ smugglers plead guilty to trafficking wildlife in Kenya

Four wildlife traffickers face sentencing in Kenya after being caught smuggling 5,000 rare queen ants.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/program/newsfeed/2025/4/15/ant-gang-smugglers-plead-guilty-to-trafficking-wildlife-in-kenya?traffic_source=rss

Hamas ‘studying’ Israeli ceasefire proposal, demand to disarm a ‘red line’

Hamas says latest Israeli ceasefire proposal demanding the Palestinian group disarm crosses 'a million red lines'.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/4/15/hamas-studying-israeli-ceasefire-proposal-demand-to-disarm-a-red-line?traffic_source=rss

Trump moves closer to semiconductor tariffs, floats pause on auto duties

US president says he is looking at offering relief to automakers as they adjust their supply chains.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2025/4/15/trump-moves-to-put-tariffs-on-chips-and-drugs-floats-pause-on-auto-duties?traffic_source=rss

Heavy damage from arson fire to Pennsylvania governor’s home

Video shows the extensive damage from an arson fire Sunday at the Pennsylvania governor’s mansion.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/program/newsfeed/2025/4/14/heavy-damage-from-arson-fire-to-pennsylvania-governors?traffic_source=rss

Yemen’s Houthis say six killed in US strikes on Sanaa province

The group also claims it shot down a US MQ-9 drone in the airspace of Hajjah governorate.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/4/13/yemens-houthis-say-six-killed-in-us-strikes-on-sanaa-province?traffic_source=rss

Trump warns China ‘not getting off the hook’ on US tariffs for electronics

The US president says there are no tariff exemptions for electronic items but that they fall under a separate category.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/4/13/trump-warns-china-not-getting-off-the-hook-on-us-tariffs-for-electronics?traffic_source=rss

Trump to meet Bukele as US deports more immigrants to El Salvador

The White House set to welcome El Salvador's president as Washington faces backlash over immigrant removals.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/4/13/trump-to-meet-bukele-as-us-deports-more-immigrants-to-el-salvador?traffic_source=rss

Sudan’s RSF claims control of famine-hit Zamzam camp in Darfur

The paramilitary group says it 'liberated' the camp from the control of the army.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/4/13/sudans-rsf-claims-control-of-famine-hit-zamzam-camp-in-darfur?traffic_source=rss

The Zimbabwean singer who found fame in China – and obscurity at home

Jo Stak used to sing in Mandarin and get stopped by fans on the streets of Shanghai. That changed when he came home.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2025/4/13/the-zimbabwean-singer-who-found-fame-in-china-and-obscurity-at-home?traffic_source=rss

Tanzania’s main opposition Chadema party barred from upcoming elections

A treason charge and the exclusion of the main opposition draw attention before October polls in Tanzania.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/4/12/tanzanias-main-opposition-chadema-party-barred-from-upcoming-elections?traffic_source=rss

Sudan paramilitaries kill at least 100 people in Darfur attack, UN says

The RSF and allied militias launched an assault on the Zamzam and Abu Shorouk camps and the city of el-Fasher.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/4/12/sudan-paramilitaries-kill-at-least-100-people-in-darfur-attack-un-says?traffic_source=rss

‘Extremely troubling’: Judge questions why US cannot locate deported man

Trump administration says it needs more time to plan return of man who was mistakenly deported to an El Salvador prison.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/4/11/extremely-troubling-judge-questions-why-us-cannot-locate-deported-man?traffic_source=rss

US consumer sentiment tumbles as trade war fears grow

Expectations of rising unemployment hit the highest level since 2009.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2025/4/11/us-consumer-sentiment-tumbles-as-trade-war-fears-grow?traffic_source=rss

Prada acquires rival Versace for $1.4bn despite tariff uncertainty

The multibillion-dollar deal strengthens Italy's position in luxury fashion industry.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2025/4/10/prada-acquires-rival-versace-for-1-4bn-despite-tariff-uncertainty?traffic_source=rss

US stocks down as trade war with China deepens

The White House says President Donald Trump’s tariffs on imports from China is currently 145 percent.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/4/10/us-stocks-down-as-trade-war-with-china-deepens?traffic_source=rss

Macron says France could recognise Palestinian state

'We must move towards recognition, and we will do so in the coming months,' French president says.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/4/9/macron-says-france-could-recognise-palestinian-state-in-june?traffic_source=rss

Trump shocks with tariff increase on China, ‘pause’ for everyone else

Donald Trump announced a 90-day ‘pause’ on individual tariffs for dozens of countries but increasing rates on China.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/program/newsfeed/2025/4/9/trump-shocks-with-tariff-increase-on-china-pause-for-everyone-else?traffic_source=rss

DR Congo repatriates three US citizens convicted over failed coup

Move coincides with DRC's drive to sign minerals deal with US in exchange for security in war with Rwanda-backed rebels.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/4/8/dr-congo-repatriates-three-us-citizens-convicted-over-failed-coup?traffic_source=rss

Israel shuts down UNRWA-affiliated schools in occupied East Jerusalem

Critics say children are to be moved to schools teaching Israeli curriculum, which could ‘erase’ Palestinian identity.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/4/8/israel-shuts-down-unrwa-affiliated-schools-in-occupied-east-jerusalem?traffic_source=rss