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Ukrainian children taken at gunpoint by Russian forces in Kherson, documents show
Euronews obtained a copy of one of the documented episodes of Russia's systemic abduction and forceful deportation of Ukrainian children from temporarily occupied territories.
Saudi-Owned Broadcaster MBC Teases Postponed TV Series ‘Embassy 87’ About Saudi Diplomats Held Hostage in Iran
Saudi-owned Middle East broadcaster MBC has unveiled plans to air a high-end TV series titled “Embassy 87” shot in 2022 – that it had previously seemingly shelved – about Saudi diplomats who were held hostage in Iran. MBC’s move to tease dropping “Embassy 87” on its Shahid
Bungie provides details on Marathon's imminent Recon buff 'by popular demand', revealing an improved Echo Pulse and a 'more aggressive' tracker drone
Recon's area scanning ability will soon distinguish between AI and human enemies.
Cyberpunk trading card game hands-on impressions from PAX East 2026
Hands-on with the $15 million Cyberpunk trading card game reveals fast-paced matches, simple systems, and a surprisingly strong first impression
Florida made public-sector unions more accountable — Oregon did the opposite
The current system never requires unions to get the consent of the workers they represent. Florida is changing that, but Oregon is making it worse.
When will the Iran war end? Tracing the Trump administration's timelines
Experts say many US presidents have offered a timeline for a conflict - only to then shift their estimates.
Putin issues ultimatum to Armenia over closer ties with EU
In a rare blunt exchange at the Kremlin, Russia's president issued a public warning to Armenia, telling Yerevan to choose between the EU and Russia. The Armenian prime minister responded that in his country, the people of Armenia run a democratic political process.
China tightens border controls, culls cattle amid foot-and-mouth outbreak
ndustry analysts said it was the first time the SAT-1 serotype – a type of the disease endemic in Africa – had been detected in China.
Chinese Politburo member Ma Xingrui under investigation by anti-graft watchdog
BEIJING, April 3 - Ma Xingrui, a member of China's elite Politburo, is under investigation over suspected \"serious violation of law and discipline\", becoming the latest senior Chinese leader to fall under the anti-graft watchdog's scrutiny.
Burkina Faso must 'forget' about democracy, military leader says
Capt Ibrahim Traoré, who seized power in 2023, says democratic rule would not work for his country.
China probes Politburo member in widest purge since 1976
Mr Ma Xingru was placed under investigation for “severe violations” of unspecified laws and party discipline.
How long can the EU’s oil reserves last?
The 400 million barrels of oil released by the International Energy Agency — of which 92 million barrels were contributed by 20 EU countries — could last about five months, according to analysts. The bloc also relies on storage reserves.
Pope Leo urges Israel's Herzog to end Iran war in phone call, Vatican says
VATICAN CITY, April 3 (Reuters) - Pope Leo spoke on the phone with Israeli President Isaac Herzog on Friday and urged him to "reopen all paths of dialogue" to end the Iran war, the Vatican said. The pope, who has emerged as a sharp critic of the regional conflict, also urged
Critical Role continues the Mighty Nein story in a Campaign 2 sequel novel
Critical Role returns to Wildemount in Nibedita Sen’s The Mighty Nein — Children of Empire
Container ship declaring French ownership passes through Hormuz strait
A container ship declaring itself to have a French owner has passed through the Strait of Hormuz, according Marine Traffic data analysed by AFP Friday. The Maltese-flagged Kribi belonging to the French maritime transport group CMA CGM crossed the strait -- which has been
‘Complex, Dangerous, Sexual Beings’: The Centuries-Old Origins of Current Fairy Fiction
"From the ancient Nordic forest fairies and the 15th-Century Mélusine legend to Shakespeare's Midsummer Night's Dream, faerie folklore is full of deception and seduction."
The Vance versus Rubio 2028 nomination fight through the lens of chaos
The 2028 Republican nomination will be influenced by Trump's confrontational nature and the potential for chaos, with Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio as potential candidates, and Trump's mental state and the possibility of a presidential health crisis
Nike LeBron XXIII Elite ‘Good Intentions’ Sneakers: Here’s Where to Score a Pair Online
On July 8, 2010, during free agency, LeBron James starred in a TV special about where he wanted the play in the upcoming 2010-11 season. “The Decision” was an infamous piece of TV where James made the decision to “take his talents to South Beach” and leave the Cleveland
It’s not just Florida and Texas that threaten NYC’s sputtering tax base — here’s the next big worry
Prospective investors in the city’s current and future debt note there will likely be less of a population to tax.
Africa: Africa Faces Fuel, Food Price Shock As Hormuz Disruption Deepens
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- The Africa Supply Chain Confederation says the continent is bracing for rising fuel and food prices following the escalating disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.
France bans Muslim gathering citing risk to participants
The four-day Annual Encounter of Muslims of France was due to open Friday in Le Bourget.
‘My Hero Academia’ Marks 10th Anniversary With Free Streaming Marathon and New ‘More’ Episode Visual
Toho is marking the tenth anniversary of “My Hero Academia The Animation” with a new key visual, an updated visual for the upcoming special episode “More,” and a global free-streaming campaign, timed to the exact decade since the anime’s first broadcast in 2016. The
Five questions hanging over the DOJ shake-up
Morning Report is The Hill's a.m. newsletter. Subscribe here. In today's issue: ▪ Bondi ousted as attorney general ▪ DHS funding plan goes to House ▪ White House ballroom approved ▪ Resentencing for Tina Peters President Trump is hoping for a fresh start with the Department of
Where did the ‘Oh-My-God’ particle come from?
A single subatomic particle from deep space had the same energy as a baseball pitch, and scientists still don’t know how it got here
Spain’s Picos de Europa: What to see and do in ‘the world’s most beautiful place’
The dramatic mountain park in northern Spain has topped Time Out’s list of the world’s most beautiful places. Still relatively under the radar, it’s a paradise for outdoor adventure.
New Music Friday: Earl Sweatshirt, 2 Chainz, Wiz Khalifa & Curren$y, Don Toliver & More
After Kanye West‘s long-awaited Bully took center stage last week, this week’s New Music Friday is all about the heavyweight collaborations. Building on their chemistry from past collabs, Earl Sweatshirt and MIKE make their case as hip-hop’s newest great lyrical tag-team with
Transcript: Trump War Tirade Backfires as GOP Panics: “What the Hell?”
The following is a lightly edited transcript of the April 3 episode of the Daily Blast podcast. Listen to it here . Greg Sargent: This is The Daily Blast from The New Republic , produced and presented by the DSR Network. I’m your host, Greg Sargent. If Donald Trump’s speech
Marine archaeologists discover Danish warship destroyed by Nelson’s fleet 225 years ago
Marine archaeologists are racing to excavate the wreck of the flagship Dannebroge before construction begins on a massive new housing project set to cover the site.
Greece clamps down on black market fishing as endangered sea urchins pushed towards extinction
Thousands of endangered sea urchins are being pulled from the sea in Greece, as fisherman succumb to lucrative profits.
'This has got me worried': Iranians fear what comes next after US strike on Karaj bridge
President Trump has warned Iran of strikes on bridges and electric power plants if its leaders do not agree to his terms to end the war.
Swedish coastguard boards tanker believed to have caused oil spill in Baltic Sea
According to the ship tracking site Marine traffic, Flora 1 departed the Russian oil port Primorsk headed for Santos in Brazil, flying the flag of Sierra Leone.
Embracer layoffs, Nintendo's patent problem, and is Baby Steps an Uncharted sequel? - Patch Notes #46
Plus: A bumper opening for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie and the Limit Break mentorship program returns.
Spider-Man/Superman 2026 crossover exclusive — a shocking new team-up revealed
Marvel and DC are joining forces with Spider-Man/Superman #1. Polygon can exclusively show a page from a story starring Ghost-Spider and Supergirl.
‘Plastic bag chaos’: Shortage fears highlight Taiwan’s energy security concerns
The shortage comes amid a price hike for plastic goods, driven by surging oil prices due to the Middle East conflict.
See the first stunning images of a massive coral reef that has lain hidden for decades
These incredible corals form what may be one of the world’s largest reef systems—and researchers have a plan to restore it
International law experts allege violations in Iran war
The White House says it is making the entire region safer by eliminating short and long-term threats.
Take-Two has seemingly laid off an unspecified portion of its AI team, including its Head of Artificial Intelligence
Luke Dicken, who previously spent a decade with Zynga, says his time with the company "has come to an end".
Canada has the antidote to Asia’s energy anxiety
Silicon Valley futurist Roy Amara famously observed in the 1970s that we “tend to overestimate the effect of a technology in the short run and underestimate the effect in the long run.” That insight—later dubbed “Amara’s Law”—has since traveled far beyond the realm of
Which European countries' ships are most hit by the Hormuz crisis?
In Europe, Greece has been the most affected country so far, with at least 75 ships stranded in the region.
Kyiv region under 'massive' daytime drone and missile attack by Russia, officials say
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Kyiv was ready for a truce over the Easter holidays, but the Kremlin said it had not received any proposals.
World food price rise set to continue if Iran war lasts, FAO says
By Sybille de La Hamaide PARIS, April 3 (Reuters) - World food prices climbed in March to their highest level since September last year and could rise further if the Middle East conflict that pushed up energy prices continues, the United Nations Food and Agriculture
Best games of 2026 so far: Pokopia, Marathon, and more
We're keeping track of the best video games we've played so far in 2026, from Cairn to Resident Evil Requiem.