Happy Easter Events and Developments Across the Globe
From Japan to Germany and Spain, Easter celebrations and related news are shaping the week with diverse events and developments.
Europe
Russian Attack on Ukraine Market Kills Five
A Russian drone attack on a market in southern Ukraine killed five people and injured 21, according to the prosecutor general's office, as the conflict continues to escalate.
European Parliament’s Rima Hassan Claims Political Harassment Amid Legal Charges
European Parliament member Rima Hassan has claimed she is a target of 'political harassment' after being detained in France on suspicion of 'apology for terrorism', according to Al Jazeera.
Italy Parts Ways with Manager After 2026 World Cup Qualifying Failure
Italy has parted ways with manager Gennaro Gattuso following the national team's failure to qualify for the 2026 World Cup, marking the third consecutive World Cup miss for the Azzurri.
Italy’s Famed Uffizi Admits Cyber-Attack, Denies Security Breach
Italy's famed Uffizi Galleries have confirmed they were subject to a cyber-attack, but denied that their security systems protecting famous artworks were compromised, according to the BBC.
France’s Muslim Gathering Overturned by Courts
France's Muslim gathering ban has been overturned by courts, allowing a major event in northern Paris to proceed as planned, according to the BBC.
Britain Countries Discuss Reopening with 50% Increase in Cultural Events
Britain and several other countries have begun discussing the reopening of cultural institutions, with a notable 50% increase in events planned for 2025, according to recent reports.
USMNT Falls 2-0 to Portugal in Final Pochettino Experiment
The U.S. men's national team fell 2-0 to Portugal in their final match under Mauricio Pochettino, who is set to name his World Cup roster, according to CBS Sports.
Italy’s 3rd World Cup Failure Sparks ‘Apocalypse’ Claims: 4-1 Loss to Bosnia
Italy failed to qualify for the World Cup for the third consecutive time after a 4-1 penalty shootout loss to Bosnia and Herzegovina, with Italians calling it a 'third apocalypse' in footballing history.
Celine Dion Announces Comeback Shows in Paris After Incurable Diagnosis
Céline Dion has announced her return to the stage in Paris, four years after being diagnosed with Stiff Person Syndrome, a condition affecting her mobility and voice, according to the BBC.
Zelensky Says Allies Asked to Scale Back Attacks on Russian Energy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that some of Ukraine’s allies have urged him to reduce attacks on Russia's energy infrastructure, according to the BBC.
European Nations Criticise Israel’s Death Penalty Plans
European nations have expressed strong opposition to Israel's proposed revival of the death penalty, according to reports from multiple international sources.
Italy Investigates Sephora, Benefit Over Skincare Marketing to Kids
Italy’s competition authority is investigating luxury giant LVMH over its brands Sephora and Benefit for potentially marketing skincare to children under 10, according to the BBC.
Zelenskyy Arrives in Jordan to Bolster Security Ties
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has arrived in Jordan to strengthen security cooperation, according to Al Jazeera, as Kyiv seeks to expand its defense partnerships in the Gulf.
Russia’s ISS Cargo Mission Suffers Unexpected Glitch Moments After Launch
Russia's latest cargo mission to the International Space Station encountered an unexpected technical issue shortly after liftoff, according to Daily Galaxy.