Burkina junta chief says country must ‘forget’ democracy
The people of Burkina Faso must “forget” about democracy, said the country’s junta ruler on Thursday in an interview broadcast on national television.
Day: April 3, 2026
Sources: Supabase is in talks to raise ~$500M at a ~$10B valuation, roughly doubling its October 2025 valuation; GIC is expected to lead the funding round (Katie Roof/The Information)
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Sources: Supabase is in talks to raise ~$500M at a ~$10B valuation, roughly doubling its October 2025 valuation; GIC is expected to lead the funding round — Singapore’s GIC is in talks to lead an invest…
Mount Everest Climbers ‘Poisoned’ by Guides Prompting Mass Helicopter Rescues in $20 Million Insurance Fraud Scheme, Police Say
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World’s Oldest Tortoise Reported Dead, Turns Out To Be Alive
Jonathan is a Seychelles giant tortoise and is believed to be the world’s oldest known terrestrial animal.
Trump’s Strait of Hormuz Problem
Our White House reporter Zolan Kanno-Youngs parses some of President Trump’s conflicting messages about the war with Iran.
Oil prices today: Crude jumps as Trump dashes hopes of quick Iran war end; Brent tops $111
Middle East tensions escalated Friday, sending oil prices soaring as US strikes on Iran intensified. Brent crude climbed 7.8% to $109.03 per barrel, with WTI futures reaching record premiums. Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil transit rou…
Iran vows retaliation after deadly US strike on bridge in Karaj
Iranian officials say the country’s largest bridge will be “built back stronger,” but America’s standing won’t recover.
Middle East war live: Iran warns UN Security Council against ‘provocative action’ on Hormuz – France 24
Middle East war live: Iran warns UN Security Council against ‘provocative action’ on Hormuz France 24Day 34 of Middle East conflict — Oil prices surge as Trump’s Iran war speech fails to calm nerves CNNAre Crude Oil Markets Open o…
Middle East live: UN Security Council to vote on force to protect Hormuz access
The UN Security Council is set to vote Friday on a draft resolution allowing “defensive” force to protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, as Iran’s actions disrupt a vital global trade route. Backed by the United States, the measure comes amid risin…
Live updates: UN Security Council to vote on proposal authorizing naval action in Strait of Hormuz – CNN
Live updates: UN Security Council to vote on proposal authorizing naval action in Strait of Hormuz CNNIran war: UNSC to vote on Gulf-led resolution to open Hormuz dw.comA Bid to Use Force to Open Strait of Hormuz Hits U.N. Roadblo…