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Storm batters Greece, killing one, flooding homes and disrupting travel

New leader of UN-backed force arrives in Haiti with Chadian advance team

Sword-wielding Massachusetts man arrested over threats to Trump, FBI says

A law enforcement agent holds one of several bladed weapons seized by authorities after the arrest of Andrew Emerald in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, U.S., April 1, 2026, on charges that he threatened U.S. President Donald Trump in Facebook posts. U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Massachusetts/Handout via REUTERS
A law enforcement agent holds one of several bladed weapons seized by authorities after the arrest of Andrew Emerald in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, U.S., April 1, 2026, on charges that he threatened U.S. President Donald Trump in Facebook posts. U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Massachusetts/Handout via REUTERS

Trump says Iran has asked for a ceasefire, US wants to see Hormuz open first

U.S. President Donald Trump walks to speak to reporters as he arrives at Miami International Airport in Miami, Florida, U.S., March 27, 2026. REUTERS/Elizabeth Frantz
U.S. President Donald Trump walks to speak to reporters as he arrives at Miami International Airport in Miami, Florida, U.S., March 27, 2026. REUTERS/Elizabeth Frantz

BBC defends action in new sex abuse scandal

The BBC admitted that it was “made aware” in 2017 of the police probe and was “doing more work to understand the detail of what was known”.
The BBC admitted that it was “made aware” in 2017 of the police probe and was “doing more work to understand the detail of what was known”.

Russia says it will expel Dutch journalist in tit-for-tat move

Russia's Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova attends a press conference following a meeting of Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov with Second Minister of Foreign Affairs of Brunei Erywan Yusof in Moscow, Russia, March 3, 2026. Pavel Bednyakov/Pool via REUTERS
Russia's Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova attends a press conference following a meeting of Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov with Second Minister of Foreign Affairs of Brunei Erywan Yusof in Moscow, Russia, March 3, 2026. Pavel Bednyakov/Pool via REUTERS

Police investigate Islamophobic chants during Spain-Egypt match

Soccer Football - International Friendly - Spain v Egypt - RCDE Stadium, Cornella de Llobregat, Spain - March 31, 2026 A big screen displays a anti discrimination message inside the stadium during the match REUTERS/Albert Gea
Soccer Football - International Friendly - Spain v Egypt - RCDE Stadium, Cornella de Llobregat, Spain - March 31, 2026 A big screen displays a anti discrimination message inside the stadium during the match REUTERS/Albert Gea

Haiti gangs keep up attacks in breadbasket region after massacre

FILE PHOTO: A police vehicle is parked in front of a police station in Artibonite department in central Haiti, August 29, 2025. REUTERS/Fildor Pq Egeder/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: A police vehicle is parked in front of a police station in Artibonite department in central Haiti, August 29, 2025. REUTERS/Fildor Pq Egeder/File Photo

Sweden’s 'great escape' complete as Potter clinches World Cup berth

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup - UEFA Qualifiers - Finals - Sweden v Poland - Strawberry Arena, Solna, Sweden - March 31, 2026 Sweden's Kristoffer Nordfeldt and coach Graham Potter celebrate qualifying for the FIFA World Cup REUTERS/Kacper Pempel
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup - UEFA Qualifiers - Finals - Sweden v Poland - Strawberry Arena, Solna, Sweden - March 31, 2026 Sweden's Kristoffer Nordfeldt and coach Graham Potter celebrate qualifying for the FIFA World Cup REUTERS/Kacper Pempel

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, April 1, 2026

A view of the damage inside a house that was damaged by a strike, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tehran, Iran, March 15, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS
A view of the damage inside a house that was damaged by a strike, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tehran, Iran, March 15, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.