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Middle East crisis: U.S. and Iran race to recover pilot after downed jet; Israel strikes Beirut

April 3, 2026

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard says it is combing the area near the downed aircraft in southwest Iran as U.S. and Iranian forces race to recover the missing pilot. Israeli strikes hit Hezbollah infrastructure in Beirut.

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Pope condemns invoking God for war amid Middle East conflict

April 3, 2026

Pope Leo criticizes those who invoke God to justify war as the Mideast conflict continues.

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Trump weighs additional cabinet changes as midterms approach

April 3, 2026

With the midterms approaching, Trump may face challenges confirming new cabinet members without bipartisan support.

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Iranian strike on U.S. embassy reportedly caused more damage than disclosed

April 3, 2026

An exclusive report states an Iranian strike on a U.S. embassy caused more damage than publicly disclosed.

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45.00

Ukraine war briefing: Russian gains stall for first time since 2023, analysis shows

April 3, 2026

An ISW-backed analysis shows March produced almost no territorial gains for Russia, the slowest pace since 2023, with ongoing Ukrainian counteroffensives and heavy strikes continuing.

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58.00

Trump proposes steep NASA budget cuts as astronauts head to the Moon

April 3, 2026

The White House proposes major reductions to NASA's budget as astronauts prepare for a Moon mission, potentially affecting the Artemis program.

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52.00

Philippines fuel prices rise, forcing travelers to cancel Holy Week trips

April 3, 2026

Surging gasoline costs in the Philippines are prompting some travelers to cancel or shorten Holy Week journeys.

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60.00

Ex-US Army pilot recalls battle for survival after helicopter shot down in Iraq

April 3, 2026

Ronald Young Jr. recalls the day his Apache Longbow was downed during the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq, describing the struggle to survive and recover.

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63.00

France launches 3.8% short-term loan to help SMEs cover fuel costs

April 3, 2026

France introduces an unsecured 5,000–50,000 euro 'prêt flash' for eligible small firms facing fuel expenses, aimed at easing cash flow during high energy prices. The measure targets sectors such as transport, agriculture, and fishing and is designed to relieve liquidity quickly.

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58.00

US military archbishop questions Iran war under just-war criteria

April 3, 2026

The head of the U.S. military chaplaincy says the Iran conflict does not meet just-war criteria, arguing that armed action requires moral justification.

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Two U.S. warplanes shot down in Iran; search for missing crew member

April 3, 2026

Two U.S. warplanes were shot down in Iran; a search is underway for one missing crew member.

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55.00

OpenClaw security tool enables unauthenticated admin access, researchers warn

April 3, 2026

Security researchers warn that the OpenClaw AI tool could allow attackers to gain unauthenticated admin access.

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58.00

China announces emergency measures to cushion oil-price shock amid rising prices

April 3, 2026

China's top economic planner announced emergency measures to cushion the impact of surging oil prices.

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70.00

Iran Is Quickly Repairing Missile Bunkers, U.S. Intelligence Says

April 3, 2026

U.S. intelligence says Iran is rapidly repairing missile bunkers, signaling resilience in its deterrent infrastructure.

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58.00

Hospital visit fuels speculation about Samuel Alito’s future on supreme court

April 3, 2026

Justice Samuel Alito was hospitalized for dehydration in March; his absence fuels speculation about retirement.

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63.00

FDA Approves New Oral Weight Loss Pill Foundayo — Here’s What To Know

April 3, 2026

The FDA approves Foundayo for obesity; doctors discuss common questions and safety considerations.

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60.00

OpenAI’s AGI boss is taking a leave of absence

April 3, 2026

Fidji Simo, OpenAI's AGI deployment chief, will take medical leave for several weeks; Greg Brockman will oversee product in her absence.

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Eight dead after earthquake of magnitude 5.9 strikes Afghanistan

April 3, 2026

Eight people were killed and one child injured when a magnitude-5.9 earthquake struck Afghanistan, with most fatalities reported in Kabul.

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U.S. fighter jet downed over Iran; one crew member rescued

April 3, 2026

A U.S. F-15E was shot down over Iran; one crew member has been rescued, with the search for the second crew member ongoing.

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55.00

Meta and Google face lawsuits as liability shield comes under pressure

April 3, 2026

Courts may bypass the 30-year-old shield that limited platform liability for user content.

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52.00

Trump budget would raise defense spending by about $445 billion

April 3, 2026

The White House proposes a defense budget of roughly $445 billion, with cuts planned elsewhere.

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55.00

UK-US relationship may be beyond repair after Trump impersonation, Starmer told

April 3, 2026

Keir Starmer warned that the transatlantic relationship could deteriorate after a Trump impersonation mockery.

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US rescues 1 of 2 crew after fighter jet downed over Iran

April 3, 2026

One crew member has been recovered; search for the second remains ongoing.

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50.00

Wall Street firms must subscribe to Grok AI to advise on SpaceX IPO

April 3, 2026

Elon Musk’s Grok AI subscription is required for banks seeking advisory roles on SpaceX’s planned IPO.

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60.00

EPA proposes adding microplastics to drinking-water contaminants

April 3, 2026

The EPA proposes designating microplastics and pharmaceuticals as contaminants in drinking water for the first time, potentially enabling new limits on these substances.

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52.00

Is the US committing war crimes by targeting Iran’s civilian infrastructure?

April 3, 2026

International law experts express serious concern that U.S. strikes on Iranian civilian infrastructure may violate international humanitarian law.

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65.00

Pakistan eyes energy relief as government offers free public transport

April 3, 2026

Pakistan announces free public transport to ease energy costs amid an energy crisis and rising fuel prices.

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60.00

Zelensky: US arms deliveries to Ukraine unlikely to be suspended

April 3, 2026

Ukraine’s president says US arms deliveries will continue; he cautions Patriot missiles may be intermittently unavailable and urges an autonomous defense industry.

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28.00

Trump escalates Iran tensions as NATO faces new crisis

April 3, 2026

Trump’s stance toward Iran increases tensions with Tehran and complicates NATO diplomacy.

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US F-15E shot down over Iran; rescue operation underway

April 3, 2026

A U.S. F-15E fighter jet was shot down over Iran; a two-person crew is being rescued, in the first downing since the war began.

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U.S. payrolls rise by 178,000 in March; unemployment at 4.3%

April 3, 2026

Nonfarm payrolls rose more than expected in March, with the unemployment rate holding at 4.3%.

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62.00

Utah authorizes AI system to prescribe psychiatric drugs

April 3, 2026

Utah allows an AI system to prescribe psychiatric drugs without a physician, citing care shortages but raising safety concerns.

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60.00

OpenAI buys TBPN in latest M&A move

April 3, 2026

OpenAI acquires TBPN, adding a media company to its portfolio.

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55.00

Trump tariff fallout: some industries grapple with lingering effects one year later

April 3, 2026

A year after the tariff policy, companies report ongoing risks and restructuring impacts in various sectors.

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58.00

Trump seeks $1.5 trillion in military spending, offset by domestic cuts

April 3, 2026

The administration proposes a sweeping defense-spending increase funded in part by cuts to domestic programs.

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55.00

Iraq faces a balancing act as Iran conflict exposes deep rifts

April 3, 2026

Iraq grapples with competing pressures from Iran-aligned factions and Western partners as regional tensions rise.

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FBI acknowledges major cyber intrusion; suspected Chinese group linked

April 3, 2026

The FBI reports anomalous activity on a sensitive network; NBC cites a known Chinese hacker group as a likely origin.

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60.00

The Human Cost of War in Kyiv emerges from weeks of reporting

April 3, 2026

A reporter spent two months in Kyiv documenting civilian impacts amid ongoing conflict.

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45.00

UN says food prices rose in March as Middle East conflict lifted energy costs

April 3, 2026

FAO reports a March uptick in global food prices driven by higher energy and freight costs linked to the conflict.

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Iran hits Gulf refineries as Trump warns of strikes on bridges and power plants

April 3, 2026

Iranian attacks on Gulf refineries are reported as the U.S. leader warns of potential strikes on Iranian infrastructure.

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US energy resilience under pressure as Gulf oil supply fears mount

April 3, 2026

Analysts warn that talk of US energy independence masks vulnerabilities as tensions in the Gulf raise oil prices and supply risks.

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65.00

China moves to regulate digital humans, restricts youth AI services

April 3, 2026

Beijing introduces rules to curb AI-generated avatars and bans addictive AI services aimed at children as part of broader AI governance.

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75.00

Myanmar junta chief Min Aung Hlaing named president after controversial elections

April 3, 2026

Parliament votes to install Min Aung Hlaing as president, formalising military rule following the 2021 coup amid ongoing conflict and economic turmoil.

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62.00

Iran warns UN ahead of Hormuz Strait vote

April 3, 2026

Iran issues warnings to the United Nations before a vote on a resolution regarding the Strait of Hormuz, amid rising tensions.

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French-owned container ship exits Hormuz, first passage since war

April 3, 2026

A French-owned container ship passes through the Strait of Hormuz, marking the first exit since the conflict intensified.

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66.00

China mediates Afghanistan-Pakistan talks, signaling regional stabilization

April 3, 2026

China facilitates discussions between Afghanistan and Pakistan, signaling potential stabilization in South Asia.

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58.00

Japan’s Tomahawk missiles delayed as US actions in Iran affect procurement

April 3, 2026

Tokyo delays orders for Tomahawk missiles as U.S. operations in Iran affect Japan’s defense procurement.

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Houthis open fourth front in Iran war in the Red Sea

April 3, 2026

The Yemen-based group announces a new front in the Iran-led conflict, expanding attacks in the Red Sea with global implications.

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Europe must brace for a long-lasting energy shock, EU warns

April 3, 2026

EU officials warn of a prolonged energy crunch, urging preparations for sustained disruptions and higher prices.

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Australians cancel Easter travel as fuel shortages mount

April 3, 2026

Travel plans are being scrapped across Australia amid fuel shortages and rising costs.

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56.00

North Korea reportedly razes towns near its main missile launch site

April 3, 2026

Two villages near North Korea's main missile launch site were razed, including hundreds of buildings, according to reports.

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55.00

Bangladesh cuts working hours to save energy amid Middle East crisis

April 3, 2026

Government offices will run 9am–4pm, with markets and shopping centres closing by 6pm to conserve energy during the Middle East crisis.

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US vows to target more Iranian infrastructure amid Hormuz tensions

April 3, 2026

The United States pledges to target additional Iranian infrastructure as efforts continue to keep the Strait of Hormuz open.

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68.00

Japan's Sakura Internet surges 20% on Microsoft-SoftBank AI push

April 3, 2026

Sakura Internet's stock rose about 20% after Microsoft announced a $10 billion AI push in Japan with SoftBank to build AI infrastructure from 2026 to 2029.

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55.00

Bridge strike in Iran; Kuwait refinery hit; Trump urges deal amid Hormuz tensions

April 3, 2026

Reports describe a strike on a bridge in Iran and a drone attack on Kuwait's Mina al-Ahmadi refinery as tensions around the Strait of Hormuz escalate. Trump urges Iran to make a deal as a UN vote on naval action in the Strait of Hormuz is reportedly delayed.

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Cambodian lawmakers approve anti-cybercrime law

April 3, 2026

Cambodian lawmakers approve an anti-cybercrime law that could impose life imprisonment for scam bosses if their operations lead to deaths.

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Asia's energy squeeze raises oil costs and supply concerns

April 3, 2026

Asia faces an energy crisis as oil costs rise and supply concerns spread. The pressures affect multiple economies and sectors across the region.

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40.00

Trump threatens to destroy Iran's civil infrastructure amid Middle East tensions

April 3, 2026

Trump threatens to destroy Iran's civil infrastructure amid Middle East tensions.

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Attacks across the Middle East show no sign of winding down

April 3, 2026

Attacks across the Middle East persist with no sign of winding down. The ongoing violence signals continued regional instability.

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