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French Court Hands Islam Scholar Tariq Ramadan 18-Year Jail Term for Rape

A French court has sentenced prominent Islam scholar Tariq Ramadan to 18 years in prison for raping three women, according to BBC News.

Spanish Warnings Amid Iran War Tensions

Multiple reports indicate that Spain has issued warnings about escalating tensions with Iran, citing potential global consequences if hostilities continue, according to Reuters and NHK.

Estonia Latvia Territories Hit by Stray Ukrainian Drones

Estonian and Latvian authorities confirmed that stray Ukrainian drones entered their territories from Russian airspace overnight, with one striking infrastructure in Estonia and another crashing in Latvia, according to the BBC.

Russia launches 948 drones at Ukraine in largest attack over 24-hour period

Russia launched 948 drones at Ukraine in the largest aerial attack of the war over a 24-hour period, according to the BBC.

Pokémon Champions Releases on April 8, 2026 for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2

Pokémon Champions will launch on April 8, 2026 for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, according to multiple sources including Nintendo Wire and Japanese gaming site Dengeki Online.

Arson Attack Targets Antwerp Haredi Neighborhood; Islamic Group Claims Attacks Will Intensify

An arson attack struck a Haredi neighborhood in Antwerp, Belgium, according to Ynetnews.com, with an Islamic group claiming the attacks will continue to escalate in the coming weeks.

Putin Urges Oil and Gas Firms to Use Iran Windfall for Loan Repayments

Russian President Vladimir Putin has called on oil and gas companies to use profits from increased exports to Iran to pay off their bank loans, according to The Moscow Times.

Belarus, Russia’s Kaluga Oblast strengthen ties through joint projects

Belarus and Russia's Kaluga Oblast are expanding their economic cooperation through joint industrial and infrastructure projects, as highlighted during a recent visit by Belarus' ambassador to the region.

Easter Sunday 2026 Dates and Traditions Across the World

Easter Sunday 2026 will fall on April 5, marking the culmination of Lent and the start of the Easter season for Christians globally. This date is determined by the first Sunday after the first full moon following the vernal equinox, as reported by multiple religious calendars.