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Trump team cancels million-dollar contract with Catholic charity amid president’s feud with Pope Leo

Pope Leo told reporters that he is not afraid of the Trump administration

The Independent UK

Hegseth channels his inner Tarantino with fake Bible verse from Pulp Fiction

The defense secretary said his prayer drew on Ezekiel, but wording closely matches Quentin Tarantino dialogue

The Guardian - US

Jan. 6 cops beaten by rioters say ‘history will record this betrayal’ after Trump’s DOJ erases convictions for treason

Exclusive: Officers are outraged but not surprised by the administration’s failures to hold the mob accountable

The Independent UK

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The FTSE 100 closed up 30.41 points, 0.3%, at 10,589.99.

Evening Standard

Hegseth warns US is ‘locked and loaded’ to attack Iran again if they don’t agree to peace deal

Defence secretary said US forces are ‘reloading with more power than ever before’ but that Trump would ‘rather not do it’

The Independent UK

Kristi Noem and her husband racked up millions in debt prior to her political ascent and his Bimbofication scandal: report

Former Homeland Security secretary and spouse listed between $2.6 million and $3.25 million in debts on federal financial disclosure dating back to her tenure as South Dakota governor, filing shows

The Independent UK

Trump’s AI Jesus post shows he truly believes he is a God - America is in grave danger

COMMENT: The US president now believes he is ruling by divine right, putting America on course for catastrophe, writes world affairs editor Sam Kiley

The Independent UK

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Stephen Miller warns that Iran war could continue ‘indefinitely’

Trump administration officials have consistently insisted the US has won the war, despite faltering peace negotiations

The Independent UK

Hegseth quotes Pulp Fiction monologue after asking crowd ‘pray with me’

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The Independent UK

Pete Hegseth quotes Samuel L. Jackson’s fake Bible verse from Pulp Fiction during sermon

Hegseth said the prayer was supposed to reflect Ezekiel 25:17, but did not mention its striking similarities to a monologue in the beloved 1994 Quentin Tarantino movie

The Independent UK

'Choose poorly and face blockade, bombs': Pete Hegseth warns Iran over Hormuz crisis

The US has issued a stark warning to Iran, presenting a choice between a negotiated deal and continued blockade with potential military strikes. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth stated that failure to comply could lead to "bombs dropping on infrastructure.

The Times of India

Over 10,000 US troops are enforcing the Iran blockade, but no ships boarded so far, military says

More than 10,000 American troops are helping enforce the blockade on Iranian ports and 13 ships have turned around rather than confront the military action

The Independent UK

Pete Hegseth’s panicky, angry, weirdly religious Iran war briefing was painful to watch

ANALYSIS: The louder he shouts about the Iran war, the less convincing he sounds. And now Pete Hegseth has reduced himself to vaguely threatening the press about their coverage of this disastrous conflict, writes Holly Baxter

The Independent UK

Hegseth says US is ‘locked and loaded’ to finish job of destroying Iran energy grid

US defense secretary says Iran’s energy infrastructure is ‘not destroyed yet’ while also lambasting the media

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International Business Times UK

'Bible Verse' Pete Hegseth Quoted During Sermon Actually Comes From Pulp Fiction, Not Scripture

A Pentagon worship service sparked controversy by using a fictional Bible verse from Pulp Fiction, raising concerns about mixing pop culture with religious practices.

The Independent UK

Pete Hegseth brands the media ‘Pharisees’ in biblical rant at Iran war briefing

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Latin Times

Defense Secretary Hegseth Recites Fictional 'Pulp Fiction' Bible Quote During Pentagon Prayer

The sermon's wording closely mirrors a fictionalized monologue from the Quentin Tarantino film delivered by Samuel L. Jackson's character

The Independent UK

Hegseth goes biblical on Pentagon reporters over ‘unpatriotic’ Iran war coverage

Bizarre rant comes at the halfway point in a 10-day ceasefire between Iran and the U.S.

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Euronews

US blockade of Iranian ports to last 'as long as it takes,' Defence Secretary Hegseth says

The US naval blockade of Iran’s ports came into effect on Monday, with President Donald Trump warning that any attack ships would be “eliminated” if they attempted to break it.

The Times of India

Did Pete Hegseth quote Pulp Fiction verse at prayer meet in Pentagon? Here is the truth

At a Pentagon worship service, US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth recited what he called “CSAR 25:17,” presenting it as a military prayer tied to combat search-and-rescue missions. He suggested it was meant to reflect Ezekiel 25:17, which is where the confusion begins.

International Business Times UK

Six Impeachment Articles Filed Against Pete Hegseth—What Happens Next and Will Trump Remove Him?

House Democrats have filed six impeachment articles against US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, citing unauthorized military actions in Iran and mishandling classified information.

The Mary Sue

‘Immediate removal’: Pete Hegseth’s reign faces collapse as an Arizona Senator takes steps to impeach him

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing the most serious threat to his tenure yet, as House Democrats officially filed six articles of impeachment against him on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. The move, led by Rep. Yassamin Ansari (D-Ariz.), marks the latest escalation in a months-long campaign to hold Hegseth accountable…

The Guardian - US

Progressive Democrat Analilia Mejia wins special election for New Jersey House seat in a landslide – as it happened

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International Business Times UK

Pentagon Wants GM, Ford To Build Weapons As Iran War Drains Stockpiles — 'It Takes Money To Kill Bad Guys'

The Pentagon has approached GM and Ford about shifting factory capacity to weapons production as the Iran war drains US missile stockpiles.

The Guardian - US

Democrats file articles of impeachment against Hegseth for ‘high crimes and misdemeanors’

Accusations refer to attack on Iran without congressional authorization and strikes on alleged drug smuggling boats

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