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Donald Trump claims to be “the only one who can prevent World War III”

Former president and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said on Saturday that he is “the only one who can avoid World War III,” in a political rally in Wisconsin, one of the “pendulum states” where the November presidential elections can be played.

Trump explained the geopolitical implications of his victory: on the one hand, he repeated the idea that “I will fix Ukraine,” without specifying the details, and on the other, he warned that an eventual victory of his rival, Vice President and Democratic aspiring Kamala Harris, would mean the end of the State of Israel.

“If I don’t win these elections, Israel, with Comrade Kamala Harris at the helm of the United States, is doomed. Israel will disappear in a year or two and will no longer exist. I’d better win or they’ll have problems like they never had,” he explained.

“Trump is always right”

Trump has said on several occasions, and this Saturday he repeated it again, that if he had been in charge, neither the war in Ukraine nor the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7 and the subsequent war would have occurred, although he also said that he had already predicted both conflicts.

And he concluded: “Trump is always right. I hate to be right, but I always am,” to add that he also predicted the rampant inflation and the migratory problems facing the country.

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The rally of the Republican candidate abounded in its most recurring themes: insecurity, the migratory danger, cost of living and weight loss of the US in the world, but the greatest applause in Wisconsin was reaped when he promised that he would end the measures of aid or tolerance for transsexuals, mainly in schools.

Trump faces his rival Harris on Tuesday in a presidential debate on the ABC network that is guessed crucial to influence the position of many undecided and which, curiously, today the candidate made almost no mention.

International

Oil prices surge again as Middle East tensions persist

Oil prices climbed again on Friday for a second consecutive session, as markets remained concerned about a prolonged conflict in the Middle East with no tangible diplomatic progress.

North Sea Brent crude for May delivery rose 4.22% to close at $112.57 per barrel.

Meanwhile, U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) approached the $100 mark, settling at $99.64, up 5.46%.

The decision by U.S. President Donald Trump to delay by ten days his ultimatum for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz failed to reassure market participants.

“It means there will be ten additional days of disruptions in the Middle East for crude and refined product flows,” said Andy Lipow, of Lipow Oil Associates.

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“For prices to come down, a resolution to the conflict is necessary,” Lipow added. “And even in the event of a ceasefire, it is not certain that Iran would allow oil shipments to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.”

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Young Spanish Woman Receives Euthanasia After Legal Battle, Sparking Debate

A 25-year-old Spanish woman, Noelia Castillo, received euthanasia on Thursday following a prolonged legal dispute with her father.

She passed away at a care center in Sant Pere de Ribes, about 40 kilometers from Barcelona, where she had been living for some time, according to Spanish media reports.

In an interview broadcast a day earlier on Antena 3, Castillo expressed her exhaustion after enduring prolonged suffering. She indicated that her decision was influenced by a combination of personal circumstances and health-related challenges, including family conflicts and a condition of paraplegia following a previous incident that left her with lasting physical consequences.

Spain legalized euthanasia in 2021, becoming one of the few countries that allow patients under strict conditions to seek medical assistance to end their lives in order to avoid what the law defines as unbearable suffering.

The case has reignited debate in Spain over the ethical, legal, and family dimensions surrounding euthanasia, as well as the broader issue of support for individuals in vulnerable situations.

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International

Over 300 U.S. Troops Wounded Since Start of Iran Conflict, CENTCOM Says

More than 300 U.S. service members have been injured since the start of the conflict with Iran on February 28, the United States Central Command confirmed on Friday.

“Since the beginning of Operation Epic Fury, approximately 303 U.S. service members have been wounded. The vast majority of these injuries are minor, and 273 troops have already returned to duty,” said U.S. Navy Captain Tim Hawkins.

A U.S. official, speaking on condition of anonymity to AFP, indicated that 10 American troops remain seriously injured.

According to the latest figures, an additional 13 U.S. service members have been killed since the conflict began, including seven in the Gulf region and six in Iraq.

Meanwhile, Iran’s armed forces warned on Friday that hotels hosting U.S. troops in the region could be considered legitimate military targets.

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“When U.S. forces enter a hotel, from our perspective that hotel becomes American,” said armed forces spokesperson Abolfazl Shekarchi in remarks broadcast on state television.