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Spanish politician Rufián is being accused of demagoguery, with critics comparing his speeches to a magic act: he pulls out a bill and keys and uses rhetorical tricks to tell audiences what they want to hear, only to put everything back in his pocket without anything concrete resulting. The jibe reflects ongoing frustration among opponents over what they see as symbolic gestures rather than real achievements.

Milorad Dodik, the leader of Bosnia's Republika Srpska entity, has declared Bosnia and Herzegovina 'dead', fuelling renewed debate over the country's future. Commentators are asking whether the statement is empty rhetoric from a leader facing legal and political pressure, or a genuine escalation of long-standing secessionist threats that could destabilise the fragile Balkan state.

Nato has accused Russia of irresponsible nuclear rhetoric as Moscow intensifies its aerial strikes on Kyiv. The condemnation comes amid a renewed wave of attacks on the Ukrainian capital, keeping the war and the risk of nuclear escalation at the centre of international concern.

Russia launched strikes targeting data centers in Kyiv, disrupting infrastructure in the Ukrainian capital, while NATO issued a sharp condemnation of Moscow's 'irresponsible nuclear rhetoric'. The attack and the alliance's statement underline the dual pressure of ongoing bombardment and escalating nuclear-era threats that continue to define the war more than two years in.

NATO has issued a condemnation of what it called escalating nuclear rhetoric during a tense exchange with Russia, according to The Japan Times. The exchange underscores deepening friction between the alliance and Moscow over security issues, with NATO warning that nuclear saber-rattling is dangerous and irresponsible. The confrontation comes amid heightened tensions over the war in Ukraine and ongoing disputes about European security guarantees.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has revealed he seriously considered the possibility of a US-led military attack on Canada, citing Donald Trump's threats over trade wars and annexation rhetoric. The remarks underscore how far relations between the two allies have deteriorated, with Carney treating what many would dismiss as bluster as a genuine security concern for Canada.

U2 frontman Bono has criticised Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, comparing his rhetoric about Gaza to that of Nazi official Heinrich Himmler, calling it "just outrageous". The remarks by the Irish singer and activist add a high-profile celebrity voice to international controversy over statements by Israeli officials on the war and Gaza's future.

Russia has issued a nuclear threat against NATO while intensifying its rhetoric over Kaliningrad, the Russian exclave between Poland and Lithuania. The remarks underline rising tensions around the heavily militarized territory and Moscow's willingness to invoke its nuclear arsenal in disputes with the alliance.

U2 frontman Bono has compared Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir to Nazi official Heinrich Himmler, citing his rhetoric over Gaza. The remarks drew sharp attention given the sensitivity of Holocaust comparisons in public debate about the war. The comments are likely to intensify criticism of Ben-Gvir, who has long faced accusations of extremist statements regarding Palestinians and the Gaza conflict.

Tensions between Iran and the United States have intensified following a new round of peace talks in New York. Iranian officials taunted President Trump, declaring that the US 'will inevitably leave this region,' while Trump claimed victory in the exchange. The rhetorical sparring has raised concerns about the future of diplomacy between the two countries, with both sides appearing to harden their positions despite the ongoing talks.

U2 frontman Bono has likened Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's language about Gaza to that of Nazi official Heinrich Himmler, one of the architects of the Holocaust. The comparison, reported by Middle East Eye, is a striking intervention by the Irish rocker in the debate over Israel's conduct of the war and the rhetoric of its far-right minister.

Tucker Carlson publicly criticised Donald Trump over his Easter statements regarding Iran, calling the rhetoric 'vile on every level'. The rebuke highlights the growing rift within Trump's support base over the prospect of US military action against Iran, with Carlson, one of his most prominent media allies, openly attacking the president's language on a religious holiday.