Israel's latest war plans: To occupy Gaza and rule Palestinians

Brazil has sacked manager Dorival Junior following a 4-1 defeat to Argentina in World Cup qualifying, despite being in fourth place in the South American group. The 62-year-old had been in charge since January 2024, winning seven, drawing six, and losing three of his 16 games. Brazilian media suggest that Al-Hilal coach Jorge Jesus is the favorite to replace him, after the CBF failed to appoint Carlo Ancelotti before hiring Dorival. Full Article

Your support helps The Independent cover developing stories on reproductive rights, climate change, and Big Tech, providing in-depth investigations and documentaries like 'The A Word'. Donations enable journalists to report on both sides of the story, offering quality journalism accessible to all Americans without paywalls. Market indices fell as investors feared inflation and trade uncertainties under the Trump administration, with higher-than-expected inflation data and looming tariffs on imported autos causing major stock drops and impacting...

Elon Musk announced that his startup xAI has merged with X in an all-stock transaction, valuing xAI at $80 billion and X at $33 billion. Musk stated that the merger will combine their data, models, compute, distribution, and talent to unlock immense potential by blending xAI's advanced AI capability with X's massive reach. The merger comes after Musk's acquisition of Twitter and launch of xAI with a goal to understand the universe, competing directly with...

France and China are progressing towards resolving a trade dispute over cognac imports, with a delay in the final decision on provisional customs duties until June. China imposed tariffs on European brandy following a finding of dumping, threatening the industry. The investigation into the tariffs will be closed after three months, with efforts to reach a resolution and avoid any negative impact on jobs and businesses. Full Article

Russia and Ukraine have agreed to a partial ceasefire on energy infrastructure, with no attacks reported since March 25. The United States played a role in brokering the smaller agreement after a comprehensive ceasefire proposal was rejected by Russian President Putin. Accusations of ceasefire violations have been exchanged between the two countries, with ongoing tensions surrounding energy facilities and peace negotiations. Full Article

The New York Yankees paid tribute to the late son of former outfielder Brett Gardner before their game against the Milwaukee Brewers, as 14-year-old Miller Gardner passed away in Costa Rica last week. The team held a moment of silence and displayed a photo of Miller in their honor, expressing their grief and offering support to the Gardner family. The investigation into Miller's death is ongoing, with food poisoning being a possible cause, as the...