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Trump warns Iran as tensions rise over the Strait of Hormuz and oil shipping
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Trump Warns Iran After Hormuz Tensions

Iran is accused of pressuring tanker traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, and Trump says that violates the deal. The White House says the lane is still open, but shipping data and market nerves tell a messier story.
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Dmitriev’s Washington Visit

Kirill Dmitriev’s reported trip to Washington puts Russia’s backchannel diplomacy back in the spotlight. The talks reportedly touch Ukraine, sanctions relief, and the never-ending promise of “economic cooperation,” which is politician-speak for everybody wants something.
Pete Hegseth speaks beside President Trump during a press conference on Iran
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Trump Raises Stakes Against Iran

Pete Hegseth said the next round of U.S. strikes on Iran would be the largest yet, while Trump warned of even harsher action if Tehran did not meet U.S. demands. The White House used a rescue mission and a fast-moving deadline to sell the message.
French church preparing for Easter Vigil baptisms
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France’s Baptism Boom Won’t Slow Down

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A new French bishops survey reports 21,386 baptisms planned for the 2026 Easter Vigil, with adults driving most of the increase. The numbers keep rising, which is awkward for anyone who thought Europe had finished with religion.
President Trump preparing to address the nation on Iran
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Trump to Address Iran Crisis Tonight

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President Trump is expected to speak at 9 p.m. ET with an update on the war in Iran, while the Strait of Hormuz, troop levels, and a possible deal remain at the center of the debate.
President Trump speaking during a Cabinet meeting about NATO and Iran
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Trump Torches NATO Over Iran

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Trump renewed his attack on NATO after the alliance declined to help secure the Strait of Hormuz. He said the United States does not need the bloc, but he will remember who showed up and who did not.
President Trump speaking about Iran's nuclear program
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Trump Says Iran Was Two Weeks Away

Trump told MS NOW Iran was close to a nuclear bomb and said U.S. strikes had badly damaged the program. The report also raised fresh questions about how much of Iran's nuclear material and infrastructure may still remain.
Rodrigo Chaves speaking at a border press conference
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Costa Rica Slams the Door on Cuba

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President Rodrigo Chaves says Costa Rica will shut its Havana embassy and limit ties to consular work, citing repression, shortages, and a failed system in Cuba.