Pope Leo’s first Easter: one year in, what do Catholics think of the new pontiff? Some would like Leo to be more vocal on world conflict, but others say he uses his influence discreetly The Guardian - UK · Apr 3
Iran fires on targets across Mideast while Israel and US hit Tehran as war shows no signs of slowing Iran fired on targets across the Middle East while American and Israeli airstrikes hit the Islamic Republic as the war neared the end of its fifth week unabated The Independent UK · Apr 3
The Latest: Iran launches missiles at Israel and Gulf states as explosions heard around Tehran Iran fired missiles at Israel and some Gulf nations while explosions could be heard around Tehran and the central Iranian city of Isfahan The Independent UK · Apr 3
10 Photos of Todd Blanche: Meet Trump's Acting Attorney General Taking Over From Pam Bondi Meet Todd Blanche, Trump's new Acting Attorney General, taking over from Pam Bondi and leading the Justice Department amid political scrutiny. International Business Times UK · Apr 3
Oil prices surge while Asian share prices rise moderately Oil prices are surging on worries of a prolonged Iran war while Asian financial markets are rising moderately during cautious trading The Independent UK · Apr 3
Susie Wiles reportedly expressed concerns aides are giving Trump a ‘rose-colored view’ of the Iran war and its impacts Gas prices have soared in the U.S. to more than $4 a gallon on average, 13 American service members have died and more than 300 troops have been injured as the Iran war rages on The Independent UK · Apr 3
The President Told The AG She Would Be Fired During The Car Ride To SCOTUS And then Trump sat next to Bondi for an hour of oral argument. Reason · Apr 3
US Defence Secretary Hegseth asks US Army chief to step down as Iran war grinds on Randy George 'will be retiring from his position as the 41st Chief of Staff of the Army effective immediately,' said Sean Parnell, the Pentagon’s top spokesman. George has held the post since August 2023 under the Biden administration. Euronews · Apr 3
'Bridges next, then electric power plants': Trump says US 'hasn't even started destroying what's left in Iran' US President Donald Trump has warned of further strikes on Iran's infrastructure, including bridges and power plants, despite claiming significant damage to military assets. However, intelligence suggests Iran retains substantial missile and drone capabilities, with many launchers intact and operational. The US military has reportedly struck over 12,300 targets, but… The Times of India · Apr 3
'They'll stop when I stop': Trump asserts Israel will stop strikes on Iran when he 'tells them to' President Trump asserted that Israel would follow his lead in ending the Iran war, stating they would stop military action when he decides. This comes after a Trump-directed operation, Operation Epic Fury, led to the elimination of Iran's supreme leader. Despite Netanyahu's push for a sustained offensive, Trump acknowledged Iran's… The Times of India · Apr 3
Kash Patel on bench after Bondi exit? Trump weighing departure of more key White House officials- report White House planning reportedly indicates potential exits for key figures like FBI Director Kash Patel, Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll, and Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer. These discussions follow a recent wave of senior official removals, suggesting a broader administrative shake-up. The timing of any further changes remains uncertain as President Trump… The Times of India · Apr 3
US Vice President Vance to visit Hungary days before key election US Vice President JD Vance will travel to Budapest on Tuesday and Wednesday for talks with Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, days before a pivotal 12 April election in which Orbán faces his strongest opposition challenge in years. Euronews · Apr 3
Cuba releasing 2,010 prisoners as the US pressures the island's government The Cuban government says it will release 2,010 prisoners in a move that comes while the Trump administration puts extreme pressure on the island’s government with a suffocating oil blockade The Independent UK · Apr 3
Australia says it won’t raise drug prices after Trump’s 100% tariff on pharmaceuticals imported into US Health minister Mark Butler says federal government is ‘not negotiating’ when it comes to removing price protections on common medications The Guardian - AU · Apr 3
AAP · Apr 3 Australia backs cheaper medicines in face of US levies The government says it won't back down or negotiate the pharmaceutical benefits scheme despite pressure from the Trump administration following new tariffs.
The Conversation · Apr 3 Pam Bondi’s extreme political loyalty to Trump wasn’t enough to save her job After President Donald Trump fired Attorney General Pam Bondi on April 2, 2026, news reports suggested that she fell from grace, not for being too independent, but for not being effective enough at defending him and prosecuting his political enemies.
The Guardian - US · Apr 3 Trump news at a glance: president gives his loyal enforcer the boot Pam Bondi failed to please a president fixated on prosecuting political enemies – key US politics stories from Thursday 2 April at a glance
The Independent UK · Apr 3 UN set to vote on a watered-down proposal to open Strait of Hormuz The U.N. Security Council is scheduled to vote on a proposal to secure the Strait of Hormuz
The Guardian - US · Apr 3 Democrats pay visit to ICE detention facility where abuse claims are rife California House members tour Otay Mesa facility, which has faced allegations of poor conditions and sexual assaults
International Business Times UK · Apr 3 Republican Congressman Under Fire for Telling Constituents to 'Get Another Job' Amid Gas Tax Increase New Jersey Congressman Jeff Van Drew faces criticism for advising constituents to work more amid rising gas taxes, sparking social media backlash.
The Times of India · Apr 3 Pete Hegseth ousts army chief Randy George amid Iran war United States secretary of war Pete Hegseth has ousted army chief of staff general Randy George, forcing his immediate retirement amid the ongoing war tensions with Iran, according to US officials cited by CBS News. The move, confirmed by the Pentagon on Thursday, comes as the administration pushes to install…
International Business Times UK · Apr 3 Trump Could Take Classified Documents and Never Return Them Under DOJ's Unconstitutional Ruling The Trump Justice Department's new legal opinion claims the Presidential Records Act is unconstitutional, allowing Trump to retain sensitive documents post-presidency.
International Business Times UK · Apr 3 UFO Showdown: Pentagon Ordered to Surrender Secret 'Tic Tac' Files in Days Lawmakers demand 46 secret UFO videos from the Pentagon by April 14, spotlighting Tic Tac craft and security threats near US bases in a escalating transparency battle. Representative Luna leads the charge amid Trump's disclosure push.
The Independent UK · Apr 3 A look at Todd Blanche, the ex-Trump lawyer who's the president's pick for acting attorney general Before picking Todd Blanche to help lead and now run the Justice Department, President Donald Trump was his client
International Business Times UK · Apr 2 Erika Kirk Exposed? TPUSA CEO Accused of 'Shady' Instagram Jab at Second Lady Usha Vance A throwback photo on Turning Point USA CEO Erika Kirk's Instagram Stories has fuelled claims of a dig at Second Lady Usha Vance's MAGA hat dodge. It spotlights frictions in the Trump orbit.