At Easter vigil, Pope urges peace in world torn by war
Pope Leo has ushered in Easter with his first vigil service as pontiff at St Peter's Basilica with a message of harmony and peace in the face of war.
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Artemis II astronauts are more than halfway to the moon
Astronauts on NASA's Artemis II lunar mission are in high spirits as they pass the halfway point to the moon despite dealing with another toilet malfunction.
Hopes dim for swift end to Iran war after Trump speech
Oil prices have surged anew after President Donald Trump used an address to vow the US would intensify strikes on Iran rather than wind down the conflict.
UK and allies discuss how to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Forty countries have discussed ways to restore freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz at virtual talks hosted by the United Kingdom.
Artemis II zooming to the moon after a day around Earth
The Artemis II crew stuck close to home for a day to test their capsule's life-support systems before being cleared for lunar departure.
Trump fires Pam Bondi as US attorney-general
Pam Bondi's ouster could lead to a shake-up in strategy at the US Justice Department and potentially a renewed push against Donald Trump's targets.
‘Bridges next’: Trump threatens more Iranian targets
President Donald Trump is threatening US attacks on Iranian infrastructure while other nations try to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, as the Mideast war rages on.
Zelenskiy accuses Russia of ‘Easter escalation’
Russian missile and drone strikes have bombarded Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says as he signalled openness to a potential Easter truce.
Two US planes shot down over Iran, crew member missing
Two US fighter jets have been shot down over Iran and the Gulf, with a search operation under way while one crew member is missing.
Artemis II photograph captures Earth’s blue beauty
NASA has released photos of Earth taken by astronauts on the Artemis II mission as they prepare to swing around the moon.
Downed planes spell peril for Trump as Iran hunts pilot
The race is on to find a US pilot after two planes were shot down over Iran and the Gulf in a dramatic development as the war enters its sixth week.
Russia and Ukraine trade deadly strikes
Russian drone strikes on Ukraine have killed six people and wounded over 30 more, according to Ukrainian officials, while Russia reported four deaths.
US forces rescue second crew member from downed jet
A United States airman whose jet was downed over Iran is injured but safe after he hid in the mountains before being rescued, Donald Trump says.
Deadly quake off Indonesia triggers small tsunami
An undersea earthquake has toppled buildings in parts of northern Indonesia, killed at least one person and generated a small tsunami.
Trump to give speech, says Iran leader sought ceasefire
US President Donald Trump is set to make a speech from the White House after saying the United States will be "out of Iran pretty quickly".
SpaceX registers to take rocket maker public: reports
SpaceX has confidentially filed for an initial public offering in the United States, according to reports.
Zelenskiy says talks with US ‘positive’, Russia strikes
Ukraine wants negotiators to pass the offer of an Easter ceasefire on to the Russian side, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says.
‘Godspeed’: Artemis II rocket on its way round the moon
The Artemis II mission has successfully sent its crew on a nearly 10-day journey around the moon and back, the farthest distance humans have ever travelled.
EU top diplomats visit Ukraine to mark Bucha massacre
The EU's top diplomat and several foreign ministers are in Kyiv to mark the fourth anniversary of the Bucha massacre and to voice their support for Ukraine.
King to visit US in April, Buckingham Palace confirms
Buckingham Palace has confirmed King Charles III will make a state visit to the United States and Bermuda in late April.
Hegseth says next few days in Iran war will be decisive
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has told a briefing at the Pentagon that air strikes are damaging the morale of the Iranian military.
Russia urges Ukraine to clarify Easter truce proposal
A Kremlin spokesman has called on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to elaborate on a proposal for an Easter ceasefire.
King, Queen won’t be able to meet Epstein survivors
A US congressman has written to the King to call for him to meet survivors of Jeffrey Epstein privately during his state visit, but that won't be happening.
US could exit Iran war soon, Trump says – and NATO, too
President Donald Trump has signalled the US may soon wind down the Iran war without a deal, and threatened to ditch NATO for not helping him with the conflict.
Oil tanker hit by Iranian strike after Trump threats
US President Donald Trump is again threatening the destruction of Iran's energy resources, while an Iranian drone has set ablaze a Kuwaiti oil tanker.
Trump extends deadline for striking Iran’s power plants
President Donald Trump has delayed a threatened strike on Iran's energy infrastructure until April 6, after Tehran rejected a US ceasefire plan.
Maduro lawyer argues against US halting defence funding
Ex-Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro and his wife are in a US courtroom seeking to have their drug trafficking indictments thrown out over a legal fees dispute.
Ukraine hits oil facilities, keeping pressure on Russia
Following heavy Russian drone and missile strikes on Ukrainian cities, Volodymyr Zelenskiy says pressure on Moscow needs to be maintained.
Houthis claim first attack on Israel since start of war
A missile has been fired at Israel from Yemen for the first time since the start of the war in Iran one month ago.
Board of Peace aims to disarm Hamas over eight months
Hamas is weighing a proposal to give up its weapons in the Gaza Strip, a concession that would clear the way for a US plan for rebuilding the territory.
Four killed, several injured in Russian drone attacks
Russian drone attacks on Odesa and Kryvyi Rig have killed several people and damage civilian infrastructure as the war in Ukraine grinds on.