AI summaryThree Greek ministers resigned on April 3, 2026, as a European investigation into alleged EU farm subsidy fraud widens, prompting a government reshuffle and renewed calls for early elections.
AI summaryU.S. President Donald Trump said in a primetime address that the military campaign against Iran is nearing completion, but vowed to strike “extremely hard” for two to three more weeks. Iran responded with missile attacks on Israel, and the conflict continues to roil global markets and draw international concern.
AI summaryPresident Donald Trump has proposed a $1.5 trillion defense budget for fiscal year 2027, a 42% increase over the current year, marking the largest expansion in military spending since World War II. The proposal includes funding for the Golden Dome missile defense system and cuts of 10% to non-defense programs, and comes as the US war with Iran continues.
AI summaryA French-owned container ship and a Japanese-owned tanker have crossed the Strait of Hormuz, marking the first such transits by Western vessels since the US-Israeli conflict with Iran effectively closed the waterway. The crossings, confirmed by shipping tracking data, come amid ongoing diplomatic efforts to reopen the strategic route for global oil and LNG supplies.
AI summaryBurkina Faso's military leader Ibrahim Traoré said in a state-broadcast interview that democracy is "not for us" and people must "forget" it. The junta has dissolved the electoral commission, banned political parties, and extended its rule for five more years, drawing UN criticism as it fights a decade-long jihadist insurgency.
AI summaryParis police have banned the 40th Annual Gathering of the Muslims of France, citing a 'major terrorist risk' and potential disruption by far-right groups. Organizers denounce the move as a violation of freedom of assembly and are appealing. The ban comes amid heightened security following a foiled bomb plot in Paris.
AI summaryCuba's government has announced the pardon of 2,010 prisoners as a 'humanitarian and sovereign gesture' during Holy Week, the second such amnesty this year. The move follows intensified US pressure, including an oil blockade, and coincides with talks between Havana and Washington.
AI summaryMyanmar's junta chief Min Aung Hlaing has been sworn in as president, five years after leading a coup that ousted the elected government and plunged the country into civil war. The move, which followed a parliamentary vote criticized by Western governments and rights groups, is seen by analysts as an attempt to legitimize continued military rule.
AI summaryUS Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has asked Army Chief of Staff General Randy George to retire immediately, without giving a public reason. The move is part of a broader shake-up of senior military leadership under Hegseth, coming amid ongoing US operations against Iran.
AI summaryNASA's Artemis II mission successfully completed a translunar ignition, sending four astronauts on a trajectory toward the Moon. The crew will attempt to break the Apollo 13 distance record and is expected to witness a solar eclipse during the flyby. Minor onboard issues, including a toilet malfunction, were resolved shortly after launch.
AI summaryPresident Donald Trump removed Attorney General Pam Bondi on Thursday, April 2, 2026, amid reported frustration over her handling of the Epstein files and slow pace of prosecuting his political adversaries. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, Trump's former personal attorney, will serve as acting attorney general.
AI summaryPresident Donald Trump’s primetime address on the Iran war was met with widespread skepticism from analysts and commentators, who questioned his claims of success and regime change. Fact-checkers identified misleading and false statements about the conflict and the US economy.
AI summaryMinisters from more than 40 countries met virtually on Thursday to discuss reopening the Strait of Hormuz, blocked by Iran since US-Israeli strikes began in late February. The UK-led talks, which the US did not attend, focused on diplomatic and planning measures, with 20,000 seafarers and 2,000 ships reportedly stranded.
AI summaryA man posing as a parent killed four children aged between two and three in a stabbing attack at a nursery school in Kampala, Uganda. The suspect was arrested after angry residents attempted to lynch him. The motive remains under investigation.
AI summaryFrench President Emmanuel Macron, speaking during a state visit to South Korea, described any military operation to force open the Strait of Hormuz as unrealistic and criticised what he called inconsistent daily statements from US President Donald Trump on the Iran conflict and Nato. Macron defended the alliance’s value based on underlying trust and said the strait could only be reopened through a ceasefire and talks with Iran. Coverage across outlets highlighted both the strategic warning on Hormuz and personal and alliance-related friction.
AI summaryThe United States has lifted sanctions on Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodríguez, removing her from the Specially Designated Nationals List. The move, announced by the Treasury Department, marks a further step in the warming of US-Venezuela relations following the capture of Nicolás Maduro. Rodríguez welcomed the decision while calling for the removal of remaining sanctions.