Pope Calls on Global Leaders to Choose Peace in Easter Address
Pope Leo XIV urged global leaders to choose peace over conflict during his first Easter Mass, according to the BBC.
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Artemis II Heads to Moon’s Far Side, Breaking 50-Year Record
Artemis II has left Earth orbit on a historic journey to the far side of the Moon, marking the first time humans have ventured beyond Earth since 1972, according to NASA.
US Airman Injured But Safe After Daring Rescue in Iran
A US airman injured but safe has been rescued from inside Iran after a daring operation, according to President Donald Trump, who called it one of the most daring search and rescue missions in US history.
Pope Leo XIV Celebrates Easter Amid Calls for Global Peace
Pope Leo XIV delivered his first Easter message in 2026, calling for peace to 'grow and flourish' throughout the world as he addressed the faithful from St. Peter's Basilica in Rome.
US Airman Rescued in Iran After F-15 Shot Down
The US has successfully rescued the missing crew member of a downed F-15 fighter jet over southern Iran, according to President Donald Trump, who called it one of the most daring search and rescue operations in US history.
Iran Trade Threats Unleash Regional Tensions as US Warns of ‘Hell’
US President Donald Trump has warned that 'all hell would rain down on' Iran if it did not make a deal, according to the BBC, as tensions escalate between the two nations.
Trump Hospital Offer Rejected by Greenland, 50-70 chars
Greenland has rejected an offer from Donald Trump to send a hospital ship, according to El Comercio Perú, while South Korea's media remains silent on Trump's meeting proposal with Kim Jong-un.
Trump Seeks $152m to Reopen Alcatraz Prison
US President Donald Trump is seeking $152m to reopen the infamous Alcatraz prison as part of his proposed budget for the 2027 fiscal year, according to the BBC.
Hungary Election: Orban Faces Challenge After 16 Years in Power
Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who has held power for 16 years, faces a potential defeat in the upcoming election, according to recent opinion polls that show his Fidesz party trailing behind the opposition Tisza party.
Fighter Jet Shot Down in Iran: First U.S. Loss in Persian Gulf
A U.S. F-15E fighter jet was shot down over Iranian airspace, marking the first U.S. military aircraft loss on Iranian soil, according to reports from multiple sources.
Trump Seeks Massive $1.5tn Defence Budget Amid Domestic Cuts
The White House is requesting a $1.5tn defence budget, the largest since World War II, according to the BBC. This request comes alongside proposed cuts to domestic spending, including climate and education programs.
Artemis II Begins Journey to the Moon, Leaving Earth
Artemis II has left Earth's orbit and begun its journey to the Moon, marking a significant milestone in space exploration.
Artemis II Astronauts Rocket Toward Moon, 50 Years After Last Crewed Flight
The Artemis II astronauts have successfully broken free of Earth’s orbit, marking a historic milestone for NASA and setting the stage for the first crewed lunar flyby in over 50 years, according to The Guardian.
Tiger Woods Told Police He Was Talking to President After Crash
Tiger Woods told a sheriff’s deputy he was 'just talking to the president' after a car crash in Florida, according to body camera footage showing the golfer’s arrest for driving under the influence, according to Al Jazeera.
Trump Fires Pam Bondi, Ex-Loyalist, in Major Shake-Up
President Donald Trump has fired Pam Bondi, his former attorney general and a staunch loyalist, according to multiple sources. The decision marks a significant shift in his administration's leadership.