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The Drama Reviews: Critics Are Divided Over ‘Uncomfortable’ Film

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Robert Pattinson's character makes an unpleasant discovery about his bride-to-be in The Drama

While the secret at the centre of Zendaya and Robert Pattinson’s new film The Drama was kept under wraps in the lead-up to the movie’s release, it’s already sparked controversy and backlash from some critics.

The Drama centres around a seemingly happy young couple gearing up for their wedding day, only to wind up questioning everything when an innocent drinking game leads to a revelation that causes them to unravel.

Days before its release, critics began having their say on the film, and true to form, response has been decidedly split right down the middle.

Some more impressed critics have lauded it with five- and four-star reviews, while others have suggested it falls short of expectations laid out by its trailer.

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One thing both its fans and detractors and can agree on, though, is that The Drama makes for some seriously “uncomfortable”, “unnerving”, “cringe-out-loud” and, often, “feel-bad” viewing.

Here’s what critics are saying about the film so far…

“The wedding from hell is an enduring rom-com staple and dutifully deployed in everything from The Philadelphia Story to Four Weddings And A Funeral to Bride Wars. Yet a nuptial apocalypse has rarely been explored with such dark intelligence and mordant wit as in this often piercing and cringe-out-loud dramedy starring Robert Pattinson and Zendaya.”

“No other film this year will make you feel as uncomfortable as The Drama. Don’t miss out on it.

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“It’s provocative and compulsively watchable – a rom-com that obliterates the very meaning of the word, by thrusting love under the psychoanalyst’s microscope and tearing laughter by force from its viewers’ throats.”

Robert Pattinson's character makes an unpleasant discovery about his bride-to-be in The Drama
Robert Pattinson’s character makes an unpleasant discovery about his bride-to-be in The Drama

“[The Drama presents] a fascinating conundrum that sets off the fireworks in this darkly funny, yet explosively honest movie that may not be what you expect at all going in, but one that is bound to spark spirited conversation when you are walking out.”

“The drama of The Drama is visible in every uncomfortable stutter, every moment of avoided eye contact, every back turned instead of consolation offered. […] Zendaya and Pattinson both thrive in this environment, relishing the kind of dialogue exchanges you want to watch through your fingers […] As dark as it gets, it is often hilarious in that cruel, keen way that Borgli has proved to be a specialist.”

“The Drama has the spiky, ingenious, tasteless style of [director Kristoffer Borgli’s] previous film Dream Scenario, and both are superior to his unsubtle narcissism comedy Sick Of Myself.

“It offers us a provocation, a jeu d’ésprit of outrage, a psychological meltdown that is more astutely articulated than in many another more solemnly intended film. And it gives us what it promises in the title.”

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“[The Drama promises] an edgy, provocative look at how a relationship might weather the intrusion of a distinctly American pathology. In disappointing reality, though, the film is merely a differently dressed rehash of very familiar material.

“It’s a deceptively simple dramedy of cold feet, of pre-wedding jitters, only given the stain of higher-minded, more piercing social inquiry.”

The Drama is poised to become one of 2026's most talked-about films
The Drama is poised to become one of 2026’s most talked-about films

“Robert Pattinson and Zendaya redefine the modern American love story in a rom-com that’s almost as fucked up as America itself […] The Drama is, by design, too unsettled for clarity, let alone social instruction.”

“Borgli is a gifted filmmaker, but in The Drama he never stops jumping around – back in time, and also within scenes, all to hook us into a note of toxic anxiety.

“He succeeds, but the mix of tones is unnerving and, at times, a bit baffling. Are we supposed to be cracking up, or sucking in our breath as the hero’s sanity cracks?”

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“The Drama promises bombshell revelations and the wedding from hell, but serves up a cramped, feel-bad, unromantic comedy with characters we don’t care about.”

“[The Drama] actually wants viewers to connect with its two stars. It hopes to humanise them as complex people meant for one another and to demonise those critical of them as self-righteous hypocrites. But what gives this glib, circuitous film the right to persecute the apathetic when it barely understands its own characters?”

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Government Looks At Bringing In Tougher Laws To Restrict Fireworks Sales

An MPs’ debate on the sale of fireworks was held in Westminster Hall in January (Alamy)


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Exclusive: The government is carrying out a consultation on whether to implement tougher laws on the public sale of fireworks.

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PoliticsHome understands that it will look at whether to update the list of banned fireworks, review the requirements for the broad category of lower-risk fireworks to ensure they are proportionate to the risks they pose, and reduce the noise limit for consumer fireworks.

The consultation, which is part of the Labour government’s ‘Safer Streets’ policy, is expected to seek input on how the British public can balance the enjoyment of fireworks with reducing harm and distress to vulnerable people and animals.

Some types of pyrotechnics have also been linked to anti-social behaviour, which has been subject to increasing concern from MPs in recent years.

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In December, two petitions – one calling for reducing the maximum noise level for consumer fireworks from 120 to 90 decibels, and the other in support of limiting the sale of fireworks to those running local council-approved events only – reached more than 376,000 signatures taken together.

Both petitions were debated by MPs in January, in which business and trade minister Kate Dearden said she would be “working at pace” in the department on “building the evidence base” and “speaking to as many people as possible”.

A survey by the Social Market Foundation think tank in 2024 found that only 15 per cent of the public were satisfied with the existing regulatory framework for the use of traditional fireworks, while 91 per cent of respondents were open to partial replacement of traditional fireworks with ‘alternative’ displays like lasers, drones, or silent fireworks.

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Labour MP for Luton North, Sarah Owen, introduced a Private Members’ Bill in 2024 to ban the sale of the loudest fireworks to the public and ensure fireworks can only be purchased from licensed shops. 

Although the bill did not pass, it received cross-party support, and she has continued to campaign for tougher laws on firework sales.

Responding to the government consultation, Owen told PoliticsHome: “This is a huge step forward for the thousands of people and many brilliant charities who have campaigned for a change in the noise limits on fireworks. 

“From veterans to pet owners to parents to children with SEND and older people, we know the havoc nuisance fireworks cause. In towns and cities, this anti-social behaviour isn’t limited to festive periods any more, but all year round and round the clock. It erodes trust both within neighbourhoods and their local authorities. This is therefore very welcome news from the government. 

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“It is so welcome that finally a government has been brave enough to take note and now people have a chance to really be heard in this consultation.”

Conservative MP Simon Hoare, who supported Owen’s latest bill on the issue, said: “This is great and welcome news. The days around 5 November have, for too many communities, become a nightmare, particularly for pet and livestock owners.

“Anything that can be done to improve the situation has my unqualified support “

The consultation will seek public and business views on the impact of fireworks and the potential consequences of tighter regulations, with some industry opposition expected.

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In a letter responding to a previous Westminster Hall debate in January 2025, representations of the British Fireworks Association (BFA) described fireworks as a “cherished British tradition” that millions of people use to “celebrate responsibly and considerately”.

“Further restrictions would unfairly penalise this law-abiding majority for the actions of a criminal minority,” it said.

The group argued that reducing the noise limit for fireworks from 120dB to 90dB – roughly equivalent to the sound of a lawnmower – would “remove almost all legal products from the market, effectively ending the trade by stealth”.

The BFA has also argued that tougher restrictions would lead to the development of a black market in fireworks that would make it more difficult for the police to monitor and would introduce more dangerous, non-compliant explosives into communities.

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Additional reporting by Adam Payne

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Parents and children devastated by ban on trans Guides

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Parents and volunteers have spoken out about the impact of a recent ban on trans women and girls from participating in Guide groups.

It follows an announcement in late 2025 that “trans girls and young women will no longer be able to join Girlguiding.”

Now, the organisation has said that existing Guides will also have to leave when new policies come into effect in September 2026.

Parents devastated

Speaking to the Guardian, parents and volunteers have described the change in policy as ‘deeply distressing’. They are also concerned it will have a ‘catastrophic impact’ on their children.

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One mother, who has two daughters in the Guides, commented on her eldest’s indecision, knowing her younger sister can no longer participate in their local group:

It’s a very tricky position for her to be in … Girlguiding has taught her values of kindness and compassion, and now she’s being told those values have limits and that limit is your younger sister. It’s very difficult.

In a statement released last year, Girlguiding claimed to have made decision ‘with a heavy heart’. One volunteer responded:

We know Girlguiding didn’t want to do this but we still want to hold them to account for the decisions they’ve made and make it really clear they are hurting people.

Principles contradicted

Pressure from the government, the Supreme Court and TERF groups has left Girlguiding struggling to maintain its own principles. Last year’s statement concluded with the claim:

For over 100 years, we have been a welcoming space for all girls to have new experiences, support their communities, build friendships and grow their confidence.

While Girlguiding may feel a little different going forward, these core aims and principles will always endure and we remain committed to treating everyone with dignity and respect, particularly those from marginalised groups that have felt the biggest impact of this decision.

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Unfortunately, solidarity with a marginalised group counts for little in an announcement that they are to be excluded. The Canary‘s Maddison Wheeldon wrote in March 2026:

One of the Girlguiding mottos is: ‘We help girls know they can do anything’. As long as they’re the right kind of girls.

Protests organised

On 12 April, Guiders Against Trans Exclusion (GATE) are organising protests in six cities across the UK. So far, protests have been confirmed in London and Edinburgh, with more expected to follow.

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Kanye West Blocked From Travelling To UK Amid Controversy Over Wireless Booking

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The US rapper Ye has been banned from travelling to the UK ahead of his scheduled performances at this year’s Wireless music festival.

Ye – formerly known as Kanye West – had been booked to headline all three nights of the London festival in July, leading to widespread controversy due to his past antisemitic comments and actions.

London mayor Sadiq Khan and UK prime minister Keir Starmer were among those to raise questions about the booking, as well as many leading UK-based Jewish groups, some of whom went as far as questioning whether the Grammy winner should even be allowed to travel to the UK.

It’s now been revealed that Ye’s performances will no longer be able to go ahead, due to his right to travel to the UK being nixed by the Home Office.

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Government sources told HuffPost UK that the decision was made on the grounds that his presence in the UK “would not be conducive to the public good”.

After the release of a single titled Heil Hitler, his Australian work visa was also cancelled last year.

Ye – who was diagnosed with bipolar disorder in 2016 – issued a public apology for his behaviour in a full-page magazine ad in January 2026 addressed “to those I’ve hurt” with his antisemitic outbursts.

In the public statement, he explained had his comments had come during a months-long manic episode where he said he had “lost touch with reality”.

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Following the controversy around his planned Wireless sets, Ye issued a fresh statement, saying: “I’ve been following the conversation around Wireless and want to address it directly. My only goal is to come to London and present a show of change, bringing unity, peace, and love through my music.

“I would be grateful for the opportunity to meet with members of the Jewish community in the UK in person, to listen. I know words aren’t enough – I’ll have to show change through my actions. If you’re open, I’m here.”

Ye previously dismissed the suggestion that his apology was a “PR move” intended to help him “release music” and “operate [his] businesses” as he had before the backlash he sparked controversies 2025.

“This isn’t about reviving my commerciality,” he told Vanity Fair. “This is because these remorseful feelings were so heavy on my heart and weighing on my spirit.

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“I owe a huge apology once again for everything that I said that hurt the Jewish and Black communities in particular. All of it went too far. I look at wreckage of my episode and realise that this isn’t who I am.

“As a public figure, so many people follow and listen to my every word. It’s important that they realise and understand what side of history that I want to stand on.”

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The House | Fears that data centres will hog energy are overdone

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Fears that data centres will hog energy are overdone - they will revive our economy
Fears that data centres will hog energy are overdone - they will revive our economy


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The British people have a proud history when it comes to inventing and embracing new technologies. With support of the great people, towns and villages of Lanarkshire, we led the way in the industrial revolution by harnessing the power of steam.

We transformed the way people around the world communicate with the electric telegraph, the telephone and the fax machine. And we helped rewire the planet through Tim Berners-Lee’s brilliant conception of the world wide web.

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Now we are in the age of a new general purpose technology: artificial intelligence. AI is in its infancy, but it is already transforming how we live, earn and learn.

It is leading to the faster diagnosis of medical conditions; enabling scientists to accelerate the development of new drugs; and helping to speed up planning, reduce red tape and free up the time of public servants so they can focus more on delivering for people and less on administrative duties.

Nobody denies that AI also poses challenges.

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There are concerns, for instance, about security, the energy and water consumption required for data centres, the impact on some areas of the labour market and the ethics of agentic AI where computers act without human supervision.

These concerns should not be dismissed but nor should they be used as reasons to turn our back on AI and decide we want to opt out of the future. Indeed, to take such a course would be a disservice to this country, our communities and our workforce. It would be to deny constituencies such as Airdrie and Shotts the opportunity to benefit from the jobs, prosperity and enterprise that AI can bring.

Colleagues in Parliament who are sceptical about AI should visit Lanarkshire to see the work that has already started on the new AI growth zone. They will see an area that was at the heart of the industrial revolution now proud to be at the centre of the technological revolution. They will see this investment has also brought hope to a region whose potential, ignored for so long under the Tories, has finally been recognised by this government.

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The Lanarkshire AI growth zone will create 3,400 jobs, bring £8bn of investment and comes with a £500m community fund.

AI offers the potential to reindustrialise the areas where deindustrialisation hurt most. It unlocks the skills and potential of companies like DataVita in my constituency, encourages clusters of firms in areas such as medical research to innovate, and supports local economic growth by bringing local young people into secure employment and investing in local community projects.

This is far more than just a large black box. By working with local leaders, businesses, colleges and universities, we can create a tech eco-system built around the powerful resource of computing power.

Data centres are the foundation on which we build the businesses and jobs of the future. And it is no accident that many of the new AI growth zones, such as Blyth in the North East, South Wales and Lanarkshire, are in former industrial areas. Like the mills and furnaces, data centres rely on two major commodities: power and water.

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There are legitimate questions to ask about the amount of energy use and the impact on the environment. The ambition is for the Lanarkshire growth zone to be primarily powered by renewables by 2030, while surplus heat from the data centre could be used to heat a new local hospital and agricultural greenhouses.

Anyone who is ambitious about the future of the UK should share the government’s ambition to remain at the forefront of the AI revolution.

Without the computational power provided by data centres, we will not be able to seize the innovation, jobs and wealth that flow from this new technology. We would not just be turning our backs on the future – we would be rejecting hope and opportunity. 

Kenneth Stevenson is Labour MP for Aidrie and Shotts

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Politics Home Article | Student Loans To Be Capped At 6 Per Cent As Iran War Drives Inflation

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Interest rates on some student loans will be capped at six per cent from September amid the conflict in the Middle East, the government has announced.

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The cap will be applied to Plan 2 and Plan 3 loans. The former has been the subject of growing debate in recent weeks, with the government facing calls to ease the financial burden it is putting on graduates.

Minister for Skills, Jacqui Smith, said on Tuesday that while “the risk of global shocks” from the war is “beyond our control, protecting people here is not.”

The move means that no graduate faces an interest rate above six per cent from September for the 2026-27 academic year. The interest applied to student loans is fixed by academic year, using the Retail Prices Index (RPI) value for the year to March of the first year (in this case, March 2026).

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It comes after the student loan system has faced fresh scrutiny in recent months, following the government’s decision to freeze the threshold at which graduates start to repay their loans.

Under the current system, those who began university between 2012 and 2022 were placed on a Plan 2 loan and are now charged interest on their loan repayments equal to RPI plus up to 3 percentage points.

Plan 3 loans, also known as postgraduate loans, are those taken out for master’s or doctoral courses by borrowers in England and Wales.

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However, monthly repayments often do not meet interest, leaving many graduates with debt larger than what they originally borrowed, years after leaving university.

PoliticsHome reported earlier this year that opposition parties were all looking at how the system can be changed as part of their policy work, while Labour MPs have had discussions with sympathetic ministers about what can be done to address the perceived unfairness.

Smith said today: “We know that the conflict in the Middle East is causing anxiety at home, and while the risk of global shocks is beyond our control, protecting people here is not.

“Capping the maximum interest rate on Plan 2 and Plan 3 student loans will provide immediate protection for borrowers, supporting those who are most exposed within this already unfair system.

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“We’re acting now to defend against the consequences of faraway conflicts in an uncertain world. More broadly, we’re bringing back maintenance grants and continuing to look at the broken Plan 2 system we inherited, and the wider student finance system, to make it fairer for students, graduates and taxpayers.” 

Prices have soared across the world due to severe disruption to the Strait of Hormuz, a vital trade route, impacting energy and food prices. 

The volume of maritime traffic using the route, which is responsible for large amounts of the world’s oil and gas, has plummeted since the US and Israel first attacked Iran, with Tehran threatening to attack ships attempting to pass through it.

The disruption is expected to result in rising inflation in the UK later this year, which would affect a range of areas, including student loans.

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US President Donald Trump has warned that Iran must reopen the strait by 1am Tuesday UK time or face increased attacks.

Amira Campbell, National Union of Students President, said: “This government have woken up to the unfairness of student loans, and are taking action to prevent our debts from spiralling further out of control.”

But Campbell said the change “cannot come alone”.

“For most graduates, the impact on their day-to-day lives is felt through the repayment thresholds, which are being frozen for three years and will get very close to the minimum wage by 2030. We still need to see the Chancellor stick by the terms we signed at 17 years old, and raise the threshold in line with our incomes. 

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“The government have said they will look into the unfairness of the student loan system, and we will continue to hold them to that.”

 

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Royal Fleet Auxiliary seafarers go ahead with strike action

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Maritime union RMT has congratulated members in the Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA). Seafarers are taking strike action after overwhelmingly rejecting the latest pay offer.

The union has tried hard to reach a settlement through negotiation. But despite this, RFA managers have continued to table proposals that fall short of members’ expectations.

The sticking point has been how seafarers’ shift patterns stack up against minimum wage legislation.

Strike action is taking place today, Tuesday 7 April, with a further day of action happening on Thursday 16 April.

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During strike action, members will continue to ensure the safety of vessels at all times. This includes the management of moorings and gangways.

Seafarers can routinely work up to 12 hours a day. But there remains no clear or transparent formula setting out how pay is calculated against those hours.

RMT general secretary Eddie Dempsey said:

Our members in the Royal Fleet Auxiliary are taking a principled stand today and I congratulate them.

They have made their position clear. They will not accept substandard pay offers and are prepared to take further strike action if necessary to get the pay rise they deserve.

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Our members play a vital role in supporting the Navy, often in some of the most demanding and dangerous working conditions.

But they have faced years of below par pay and unresolved concerns about conditions.

The MOD and the employer now need to come forward with a serious, long-term commitment to improving pay and conditions, including ensuring they comply with National Minimum Wage legislation, if they are serious about retaining staff.

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China is sitting back and letting Trump destroy Brand America

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China beat the United States in global approval ratings in 2025, with a median of 36% approving of China’s leadership, compared with 31% for the U.S., according to the latest Gallup polling released last week.

China is letting Trump damage Brand USA

For the last 20 years, Gallup has asked people worldwide to rate the leadership of the U.S., China, Russia, and Germany.

Reactions from X showed many celebrating the US’s fall from grace, especially under Trump.

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Arnaud Bertrand joked, sharing the news that Trump is nicknamed “Chuān Jiàn Guó” in China, which means “Trump builds China.”

Even the pro-American Economist published a cover of Chinese President Xi overshadowing Trump that read – “Never interrupt your enemy when he is making a mistake.”

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British ruling class still licking Trump’s arse

Meanwhile, in the American vassal state of the UK, Labour was busy licking Trump’s arse and whitewashing their heinous crimes.

On Tuesday morning, when asked if Trump’s attacks on Iran’s civilian energy facilities would be a war crime, Health Secretary Wes Streeting answered:

Starmer is busy instructing the police to stop brave activists outside US bases in the UK who are trying to stop a nuclear genocide that Trump has ranted about.

Trump is threatening to repeat the attacks on power plants and bridges, which the US has already subjected Iran to. As attacking civilian infrastructure is a war crime, this means Trump is openly threatening to commit war crimes. And, as the Economist pointed out, why would China intervene when Trump is rampaging through whatever little remaining geopolitical good will there may be for the US?

In fact, Zarah Sultana’s Easter message was on point – comparing Starmer as a caricature of a bunny following Trump’s orders.

Starmer and Labour once again haven’t read the room: the world hates Trump! It is beyond time to oppose the US’ belligerence. So, you can trust that Labour will still be hopping eagerly in search of the long-lost ‘special relationship.’

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Putin Torn Apart For Ignoring Ukraine’s Easter Ceasefire Offer

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Vladimir Putin has been slammed for ignoring Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s offer of a ceasefire over the Easter weekend.

An overnight attack on the Ukrainian Black Sea port of Odesa killed three people on Monday and injured at least 16 others.

Ukrainian president Zelenskyy hit out at Russia for continuing its attacks over the Christian occasion, saying: “We have repeatedly proposed to Russia a ceasefire at least for Easter. But for them, all times are the same. Nothing is sacred.”

Zelenskyy said last Wednesday he had spoken to US negotiators about a pause in fighting but Russia had sent more than 700 drones in a rare daytime attack in retaliation.

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“Russia is responding with Shahed drones and continues its terrorist operations against our energy sector, against our infrastructure,” the Ukrainian leader said.

“A silence over Easter could be exactly the signal that tells everyone that diplomacy can be successful.”

However, Russia’s foreign ministry rejected the idea as a “PR stunt”.

Despite his frustrations, Zelenskyy extended his offer of a mutual ceasefire on strikes against infrastructure after the weekend.

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The Ukrainian president said: “If Russia is willing to stop attacking our energy sector, we will refrain from similar attacks.”

There has been some confusion over recent strikes on Russian oil facilities.

The Russian defence ministry claims Ukrainian drones attacked a major oil shipping terminal in southern Russia early on Monday, though Kyiv said it attacked a different terminal.

Meanwhile, the former chief of the CIA told CBS News that Russia “no longer has the upper hand” in the war.

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Retired US Army general David Petraeus said: “Over the last two months, the Ukrainians have actually made greater incremental gains than have the Russians.”

He said while Russia has advantages in manpower, firepower and economic scale, Ukraine has offset those with its innovative drone systems.

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Israel media claim Hezbollah struck UK warship

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Media in Israel have claimed that a warship struck by a Hezbollah missile 68 nautical miles (nm) off the Lebanese coast was British, not Israeli. The Lebanese group had announced it struck an Israeli Occupation Force (IOF) ship with a “naval cruise missile” after several hours of monitoring it preparing to attack Lebanon. There appear to be no disputes that a warship was struck, only about whose navy it belonged to.

The UK Ministry of Defence has denied a British warship was hit. The distance at which the ship was hit means the vessel was very likely within Lebanon’s maritime ‘Exclusive Economic Zone‘ or ‘maritime continental margin’, which extends 200nm from its 120nm-long shoreline, though limited by the presence of Cyprus some 93nm away. It also puts the ship many miles from the RAF’s Akrotiri base, which UK and US warplanes are using to defend Israel and/or attack Iran – and half-way or more toward Lebanon.

Israel claims complicate tense situation

Some news outlets have reported that Hezbollah “mistakenly” targeted the vessel, implying it was operating alongside Israeli vessels in the area – particularly as the group claimed it had observed it for hours making offensive manoeuvres and preparations.

Whether an IOF or UK ship was hit, either scenario poses thorny questions for a Starmer government that has claimed it is only carrying out ‘defensive operations’. Either an IOF warship was hit and Israel has thrown the UK under a bus to deflect for propaganda purposes. Or a UK ship was hit, meaning it was very likely operating offensively alongside Israeli warships.

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Foul play from a supposed UK ‘ally’ – or the exposure of more lies from ‘Zionist without qualification‘ Starmer and the UK helping aid heinous attacks on Lebanon, just as it aided Israel’s genocide in Gaza?

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