Oil Prices Jump 8% as Trump Threatens More Iran Strikes
Oil prices jumped 8% after U.S. President Donald Trump warned he would hit Iran 'extremely hard' in the coming weeks, according to the BBC.
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Iran Executes Two Linked to Banned Opposition Group
Iran has executed two men linked to a banned opposition group, according to reports from international media outlets.
One Dead, Dozens Injured in Peru Football Stadium Incident
One person has been killed and dozens more injured at the Alejandro Villanueva Stadium in Lima, Peru, according to the football club Alianza Lima, as officials investigate the cause of the incident.
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.
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.
Rescue Team in Iran Face Harrowing Search for US Crew Member
According to the BBC, a rescue team in Iran is currently facing a 'harrowing and dangerous' search for a second US crew member after a pilot was reportedly rescued following a downed F-15 fighter aircraft, as confirmed by CBS News.
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.
Iran Bridge Attack Survivors Recall Terror of US-Israeli Strike
Survivors of Iran's bridge attack have described the terror of the US-Israeli strike, according to Al Jazeera.
Christians in Lebanon Observe Good Friday Amid Israeli Attacks
Christians in Lebanon observed Good Friday on April 3, 2026, praying for peace as Israeli strikes and evacuation orders continued across the country, according to Al Jazeera.
French-Owned Ship Passes Through Hormuz After Months of Closure
A French-owned ship has passed through the Strait of Hormuz, more than a month after the US-Israeli conflict with Iran effectively closed the vital transport route, according to BBC News.
Drone Footage Shows Factory Damaged by Iranian Missile Debris
Drone footage shows a factory in Petah Tikva damaged by debris from an intercepted Iranian missile, according to Al Jazeera. The incident occurred on the 35th day of the US-Israeli war on Iran.
Cuba Begins Freeing 2,010 Prisoners as US Eases Fuel Blockade
Cuban authorities have begun releasing more than 2,010 prisoners, the second major pardon in less than a month, as the US eases a fuel blockade, according to The Guardian.
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.