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Infantrymen of the 13th Operational Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine 'Khartiia' practice tactical techniques of firing from cover at a training ground in Kharkiv region
Zelensky had for more than a week proposed an Easter ceasefire and said Moscow had chosen to respond instead with drones after attacks on Ukrainian cities.
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An Ethiopian military base close to the Sudanese border is lending support Sudan's paramilitary RSF, according to a report from Yale University
President Donald Trump conducts a news conference in the White House briefing room about the war in Iran on Monday, April 6, 2026. (Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images)
Trump’s threats to wipe out Iran ended the restraint that Democrats have largely exercised when it comes to discussions about removing the president from office
The Green Party Launches Local Election Campaign
Green Party Leader Zack Polanski urged the UK to take 'robust' action against Israel following its attacks on Lebanon, which killed hundreds of people.
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Vance faces scrutiny over reports a Pentagon official warned a Vatican envoy the US could act freely and urged backing for Pope Leo.
 U.S. President Donald Trump (R) listens as NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte speaks during a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting on January 21, 2026
US President Donald Trump criticises NATO after meeting chief Mark Rutte, revives Greenland remarks and raises concerns over US commitment to the alliance.
A view of heightened security measures in Islamabad, Pakistan, where several roads are closed to traffic ahead of talks scheduled to address key issues, including a temporary ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran, on April 09, 2026.
Pakistan declares holidays in Islamabad ahead of US-Iran talks, with security measures expected for high-level diplomatic negotiations.
Italy's Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni speaks next to Italy's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Infrastructure, Matteo Salvini and Italy's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Antonio Tajani (L)
Italy’s Giorgia Meloni warns Strait of Hormuz access is vital for EU trade, urges restraint on Iran and rules out early elections.
 Pope Leo XIV presides over the solemn liturgy of the Lord's Passion on Good Friday in St. Peter's Basilica on April 03, 2026 in Vatican City, Vatican
Pope Leo to visit four African nations in a 10-day trip aimed at drawing global attention to Africa, including a historic first papal visit to Algeria.
A group stages an anti-war protest as people take part in the annual Easter Parade and Bonnet Festival outside St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York City, United States on 5 April 2026. [Getty]
There are currently three different budget requests. The largest is $1.1 trillion, another is $350 billion, and a third is $200 billion for the war on Iran.