Artemis Crew to Lose Contact with Earth for 40 Minutes
The Artemis crew will experience a 40-minute communications blackout as they pass behind the Moon, according to the BBC.
Conflicts & Security
Iranian Intelligence Head Faces Calls for Reform Amid Protests
Iranian women have defied the regime by burning a photo of Supreme Leader Khamenei in a protest, as the country faces mounting pressure over its nuclear program and regional influence.
Nigerian Army Rescues 31 Held After Church Attack
Nigerian army forces have rescued 31 civilians held hostage following an Easter church attack in north-west Nigeria, according to a statement from the security forces.
US Rescues Airman in Remote Iran After F-15 Shot Down
The US military rescued a missing crew member in a dramatic mission after his fighter jet was shot down in a remote part of Iran, according to the BBC.
Man Charged After Fatal Shooting of Baby in New York
A man has been charged with murder after a seven-month-old baby was fatally shot while sitting in her pram in New York, according to CBS News.
German Males Under 45 May Need Military Approval for Long Abroad Stays
German males aged between 17 and 45 may need to seek military approval for stays abroad longer than three months, according to the Military Service Modernisation Act, which came into force on 1 January.
Russia Chose Easter Escalation Over Ceasefire, Says Zelensky
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Russia of choosing 'Easter escalation' over a potential ceasefire, as Moscow launched a deadly large-scale drone and missile attack across Ukraine, according to the BBC.
Easter Candy Still Expensive: Prices Up 90% Since 2022
Easter candy remains expensive in 2026, with prices up 90% since 2022, according to recent reports.
Trump Requests Trillion-Dollar Military Budget Amid Iran Tensions
President Donald Trump has proposed a $1.5 trillion defense budget, including $350 billion from reconciliation, as tensions with Iran escalate following the downing of a U.S. F-15E fighter jet.
French-Owned Container Ship Transits Hormuz Strait After Months of Closure
A French-owned container ship has transited the Strait of Hormuz for the first time since Iran effectively closed the waterway, according to Marine Traffic vessel data.
Burkina Faso Military Ruler Says Democracy Not for Us, 2029 Rule Extension
Burkina Faso's military ruler, Ibrahim Traoré, told the state broadcaster that the people of Burkina Faso should forget about democracy, stating it is 'not for us,' according to a report from The Guardian.
Canadian Woman Held with Daughter by ICE Released After 3 Weeks
A Canadian woman and her seven-year-old daughter, held by ICE for nearly three weeks, were released on Thursday after posting a $9,500 bond, according to The Guardian.
Hegseth Asks Army General to Step Down Amid Leadership Shift
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has asked Army Chief of Staff Randy George to step down from his post, according to CBS News, the BBC's US partner.
10 Rights Groups Slam ICE Arrest of Palestinian Advocate in Milwaukee
Ten Muslim civil rights groups have condemned the arrest of Salah Sarsour, a Palestinian American community leader in Wisconsin, according to Al Jazeera.
Alleged Maple Syrup Scam Uncovered in Quebec
An investigation by Canada’s national broadcaster has found that a major Quebec producer is allegedly diluting its maple syrup with cane sugar and selling the fraudulent product to grocery chains, according to the Guardian.