RARE PHOTOS: 9 | Vintage Vibes

Beyond the UK and US manosphere lies a deeper, darker global problem

In this week’s newsletter: the rise of misogyny around the world; the Sudan war enters its fourth year; and a key vote on slave trade reparations

The Guardian - UK · Apr 20

Los Angeles woman arrested on Iranian arms trafficking charge

Federal prosecutors say a 44-year-old Los Angeles woman was arrested Saturday night at Los Angeles International Airport on suspicion of helping Iran traffic weapons to Sudan, which is in its fourth year of a bloody civil war

The Independent UK · Apr 19

Who Is Shamim Mafi? Iranian-American Whose Seized Family Inheritance Prosecutors Say Led Her into an Illegal Arms Network

Shamim Mafi, an Iranian-born businesswoman, was arrested at LAX for allegedly brokering arms deals for Iran, including a $70 million drone sale to Sudan, violating international sanctions.

International Business Times UK · Apr 19

Donald Trump Says Pope Leo XIV 'Should Be Thankful,' Claims He Put Him in the Vatican After Posting Wild AI Jesus Image

Donald Trump has intensified his feud with Pope Leo XIV by sharing new AI images of himself with Jesus and claiming the pontiff 'should be thankful' to him for becoming pope, even as Leo issues sombre appeals for peace in Ukraine, Lebanon and Sudan.

International Business Times UK · Apr 15

More than £1bn pledged for Sudan as humanitarian crisis deepens

Donors exceed funding target at Berlin conference but prospects for ceasefire remain distant

The Guardian - UK · Apr 15

Women victims of Sudan's war bear scars of 'indescribable' violence

Sudan's civil war, now in its fourth year, has been described by the UN as the world's worst humanitarian crisis for women and girls. Sexual violence has reportedly been used as a weapon of war, notably by paramilitaries fighting the Sudanese army. RFI hears from women who have suffered or…

Radio France Internationale · Apr 15

Sudan’s war reshapes loyalties as civilians see ‘no option’ but the army

As Sudan’s war enters its fourth year, the army has retaken much of the country, shifting the balance on the ground. But the gains have also reshaped public opinion – with some Sudanese now backing the same military they once opposed, even as analysts warn the conflict remains deeply entrenched…

Radio France Internationale · Apr 15

Sudan condemns Berlin conference as devastating war enters fourth year

Sudan has condemned a Berlin donor conference as “surprising and unacceptable” interference as the war between the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces enters its fourth year. Millions of people remain displaced, with widespread hunger and escalating attacks deepening the world’s worst humanitarian crisis.

Radio France Internationale · Apr 15

Berlin conference seeks urgent aid as Sudan war fuels mass poverty

Germany hosts a Berlin conference on Wednesday to mobilise aid for Sudan’s worsening war-driven crisis, focusing on civilian needs as hunger and poverty soar.

Euronews · Apr 15

A look at Sudan's war by the numbers

Sudan is entering a fourth year of war between the military and paramilitary forces

The Independent UK · Apr 15