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PBS reports that soaring gas prices are spreading through the economy, with supply chain disruptions and slowed oil production driving up costs. Consumers may also face prolonged shortages for a range of goods, including food.
The US Central Command says the USS Tripoli has arrived in the Middle East, carrying about 3,500 Marines and sailors and aircraft and amphibious strike assets. The move comes amid speculation over whether the US could deploy ground troops in connection with Iran-related tensions.
Arctic sea ice has tied its lowest measured winter level as the planet experiences unprecedented heat. The report highlights record-breaking temperatures across continents alongside the Arctic’s continued decline.
Nestlé says a truck carrying 413,793 KitKat bars (about 12 tonnes) was stolen in Europe during transit. The company warns the loss could contribute to shortages in stores ahead of Easter.
Trump’s executive order directs the Department of Homeland Security to pay TSA officers immediately. However, it remains unclear when any effect on airport security lines will actually be felt.
Thousands marched through London in an event organized as “Together Alliance,” which organizers say was the largest anti–far-right march in British history. The rally underscored widespread public opposition to far-right politics amid intensifying debates across Europe.
“No Kings” protests have spread across the US, with Saturday’s rallies marking the third round since President Trump started his second term. Minnesota featured prominently among the locations.
France has opened a probe after police arrested a suspect in Paris before an explosive device could be set off outside the Bank of America headquarters.
Hardline Iranian politicians are pushing for Iran to withdraw from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty as US-Israeli strikes reportedly hit infrastructure and regional fighting intensifies. The move would mark a major escalation for global non-proliferation efforts.
An Israeli airstrike in southern Lebanon killed three journalists covering the Israel–Hezbollah war, their TV stations said. The incident highlights the ongoing risks for media workers reporting from active conflict areas.
Pope Leo XIV urged Monaco’s wealthy residents to use their resources for the common good and to reject what he called an “idolatry” of power and money that he links to wars. His one-day visit makes him the first pope to travel to Monaco since 1538.
NASA’s first Artemis crew has been introduced, featuring a more diverse team that includes a woman, a person of color, and a Canadian as the program looks to return humans to the Moon after more than half a century.
Hong Kong International Airport has banned passengers from carrying more than two power banks when departing, effective immediately. The move follows updated ICAO rules aimed at reducing lithium battery safety risks.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed air-defense agreements with the UAE and Qatar during a Gulf tour, seeking to leverage Ukraine’s expertise in downing Russian drones. The deals underscore Kyiv’s strategy to deepen security cooperation and broaden international support.
Israel says it intercepted a missile launched from Yemen early Saturday, the first such attack from Yemen since the war began. The Houthis claim responsibility for the strike, signaling a potential widening of the conflict.
A new COVID-19 lineage, BA.3.2—nicknamed the “cicada”—was first detected in 2024 and later reappeared in the United States in late 2025. The resurfacing pattern is prompting renewed monitoring by public health experts.
French police arrested a man in Paris just after he placed an improvised explosive device outside a Bank of America location early Saturday. The device reportedly included fuel and an ignition mechanism, and the planned attack was stopped before it could be triggered.
Public disapproval of the US war involving Iran remains high a month in, as Americans weigh fuel-price pressure. Yet Congress has not taken clear action, with Republicans and Democrats still divided.
Hong Kong Children’s Hospital launched a probe after a six-year-old boy’s heart stopped for about 16 minutes when his breathing tube reportedly came loose from a ventilator. The hospital says it has strengthened ICU monitoring and will conduct a root-cause analysis.
The US-Israeli war on Iran is entering its second month as Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen fire missiles at Israel, which Israel says it intercepted. Chinese analysts warn shipping lanes face new risks, but believe a prolonged wider conflict is unlikely.