Cuba’s New Pardon Raises Old Questions
Cuba says it will free 2,010 prisoners, but it is leaving out the names and the details. That tends to make people wonder what the fine print is doing behind the curtain.
France’s Baptism Boom Won’t Slow Down
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.
Trump to Address Iran Crisis Tonight
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.
Trump Torches NATO Over Iran
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.
Labour Slams The Crypto Brakes
Britain's Labour government has paused cryptocurrency donations to political parties, and Reform UK says the timing is no accident.
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.
Costa Rica Slams the Door on Cuba
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.
Alabama Student Found Dead in Barcelona
Spanish police said the body of University of Alabama student James Paul Gracey was found at Somorrostro Beach in Barcelona after he went missing during a spring break trip.
Bolsonaro Hospitalized: Pneumonia Sparks Prison Health Row
Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro was admitted to an intensive care unit with bronchopneumonia. His family and supporters say prison care is inadequate while Lula's government blocks outside visits.
Rightward Wave Hits Chile, Ecuador, Paraguay
Three conservative moves in Latin America made headlines this week. José Antonio Kast was sworn in as Chilean president, Ecuador announced a US-backed offensive against cartels, and Paraguay approved a defense deal allowing US forces on its soil.