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April 3, 2026 5 visible stories Conflict & Security

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April 3, 2026

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Russia unleashes relentless wave of drone strikes on Ukraine, Kyiv says
New York Post World 1m ago

Russia unleashes relentless wave of drone strikes on Ukraine, Kyiv says

The bombardment is the second ​time this week Russia has followed a overnight drone barrage ⁠with heavy daytime attacks, a new tactic as Moscow probes ways to ​penetrate Ukraine's air defenses.

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Priceless ancient golden helmet stolen from Dutch museum is recovered
New York Post World 1m ago

Priceless ancient golden helmet stolen from Dutch museum is recovered

A priceless ancient golden helmet from Romania stolen last year from a museum in the Netherlands has been recovered, Dutch authorities announced Thursday.

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Iran’s tallest bridge destroyed in US airstrikes as Trump warns of more destruction
New York Post World 1m ago

Iran’s tallest bridge destroyed in US airstrikes as Trump warns of more destruction

Trump shared footage of the newly built span connecting Tehran and Karaj being blown to bits and threatened “much more” destruction if Tehran doesn’t meet the US’ demands for a cease-fire.

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Iran's tallest bridge collapses after reported US airstrikes; Iran threatens American allies in retaliation
Fox News World 1m ago

Iran's tallest bridge collapses after reported US airstrikes; Iran threatens American allies in retaliation

Iran's biggest bridge near Tehran crashes down after reported U.S. airstrikes as Trump presses the regime to make a deal before escalation.

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Jewish communities on high alert as Passover begins amid rising security threats nationwide
Fox News World 1m ago

Jewish communities on high alert as Passover begins amid rising security threats nationwide

Jewish communities face a heightened security threat this Passover, with NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch warning of an elevated alert as antisemitic attacks rise across the U.S.

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30 sources

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BBC World

Public broadcaster

Live
Global 3 items

Live

Lean Left -1

BBC Asia

Regional desk

Live
Asia 3 items

Live

Lean Left -1

Al Jazeera English

International broadcaster

Live
Global 3 items

Live

Lean Left -2

The Guardian World

Newspaper

Live
Global 3 items

Live

Left -3

The New York Times World

Newspaper

Live
Global 3 items

Live

Left -3

NPR World

Public radio

Live
US 3 items

Live

Lean Left -2

CNN World

Cable network

Live
Global 3 items

Live

Lean Left -2

Fox News World

Cable network

Live
US 3 items

Live

Right +3

New York Post World

Tabloid

Live
US 3 items

Live

Right +4

The Diplomat

Asia-Pacific magazine

Live
Asia-Pacific 3 items

Live

Lean Left -1

SCMP Asia

Metropolitan daily

Live
Asia 3 items

Live

Lean Right +1

The Japan Times

National daily

Live
Japan 3 items

Live

Center 0

The Straits Times Asia

Regional newspaper

Live
Southeast Asia 3 items

Live

Center 0

Channel NewsAsia

Regional broadcaster

Live
Southeast Asia 3 items

Live

Center 0

Dawn

National daily

Live
Pakistan 3 items

Live

Center 0

The Hindu International

National daily

Live
India 3 items

Live

Lean Left -1

Times of India World

National daily

Live
India 3 items

Live

Lean Right +1

NDTV World

Broadcaster

Live
India 3 items

Live

Lean Left -1

Rappler

Digital newsroom

Live
Philippines 3 items

Live

Lean Left -1

China Daily World

State-backed daily

Live
China 3 items

Live

Lean Right +2

Radio Free Asia

Public-interest broadcaster

Live
Asia 3 items

Live

Lean Right +1

France 24 Asia-Pacific

Public broadcaster

Live
Asia-Pacific 3 items

Live

Center 0

Nikkei Asia

Business daily

Live
Asia 0 items

No parsable items

Lean Right +1

The Korea Herald

National daily

Live
Korea 0 items

No parsable items

Center 0

Taiwan News

Digital daily

Live
Taiwan 0 items

No parsable items

Center 0

Deutsche Welle Asia

Public broadcaster

Live
Asia 0 items

No parsable items

Lean Left -1

Reuters World

Wire service

Retrying
Global 0 items

Connection failed

Center 0

Reuters Business

Wire service

Retrying
Global 0 items

Connection failed

Center 0

The Jakarta Post

National daily

Retrying
Indonesia 0 items

HTTP 404

Center 0

Euronews World

Broadcast network

Retrying
Global 0 items

HTTP 404

Center 0