The Passion Hymns by Hallgrímur Pétursson will, as is tradition, be performed in full at Hallgrímskirkja tomorrow, Good Friday. The event is overseen by actress and writer Steinunn Jóhannesdóttir, and a total of eight readers will share the recitation of the hymns.

Tehran will maintain control of the Strait of Hormuz, an Iranian security official has told RT Read Full Article at RT.com

Democrats have filed a lawsuit seeking to block President Donald Trump’s executive order restricting mail-in voting Read Full Article at RT.com

State Duma Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin has warned that the EU will face a “debt hole” for tapping frozen Russian assets to aid Ukraine Read Full Article at RT.com

A Ukrainian man fought off four military recruiters with a chain in Odessa, as forced mobilization continues to spark violent confrontations Read Full Article at RT.com

South African troops have entered gang-affected areas of Cape Town to support police after a surge in crime Read Full Article at RT.com

With the resumption of crow shooting operations since late-March, the National Parks Board (NParks) has introduced safety measures to ensure public safety.In a statement on Thursday (April 2), it said that these include cordoned-off zones with signages, as well as working with stakeholders to inform the public on the location and timing of the operations.The shooters, who are wildlife management contractors engaged by NParks, are also required to ensure that the trajectory of the shotgun pellets is always directed upwards. Signages put up by NParks during a crow shooting operation on April 2.PHOTO: AsiaOne/Shafiq Apandi A 25-minute shooting operation was witnessed by reporters at a heavy vehicle carpark in Jurong on Thursday.

Mediacorp on Thursday (April 2) unveiled its subscription plans for the 2026 World Cup — keeping rates unchanged from 2022 — despite airing 40 more matches as the participating teams go up from 32 to 48.It will be co-hosted across Canada, Mexico and the US from June 12 to July 20.Those who sign up between Thursday and April 30 can enjoy an early bird price of $98. Thereafter, the standard rate of $118 applies.Explaining its rationale for the price freeze, Angeline Poh, chief customer officer at Mediacorp, said that this is the «right thing to do» for Singapore football fans.The 2026 World Cup is the most expansive edition to date, featuring a record 48 teams and 104 matches.Mediacorp's mewatch subscribers will be able to start watching immediately once they sign up, and stream on their existing preferred devices such as smart televisions, tablets and smartphones.

Petrol prices in Singapore returned to their recent record high on Thursday (April 2) as Caltex and SPC became the first fuel companies here to raise petrol prices again.They raised petrol prices by 5 cents — across their respective petrol offerings — while increasing their diesel price by 10 cents and 20 cents respectively.Their moves continued the recent trend of diesel price hikes, but also reversed a respite for petrol customers — lasting a grand total of nine days. In comparison, pump prices have been on the rise since March 4.Petrol prices in Singapore fell between March 22 and 24, with fuel companies here taking turns to drop prices by 5 cents; except for Shell which adjusted its posted prices for petrol downwards by a total of 7 cents — over two adjustments.

«This is a despicable war crime,» Esmaeil Baghaei said

Andrey Polyakov clarified that a decision had already been made to carry out the physical reconstruction of the arch according to the Russian project, but the change of political regime in Syria has led to the suspension of the process for now

The Ukrainian army lost roughly 1,305 troops in battles with Russian forces in all the frontline areas over the past 24 hours

The main objective of the exercises was to enhance the level of interaction and compatibility between Russian and Indonesian Navy ships during missions at sea

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Georgy Borisenko earlier held a phone call with his Saudi counterpart, Waleed bin Abdulkarim El-Khereiji

West Bengal's political landscape is witnessing a significant rise in dynastic representation for the 2026 assembly elections. Across major parties like TMC, BJP, Congress, and CPI(M), candidates from established political families are increasingly being fielded. This marks a departure from Bengal's traditional grassroots politics, as parties now prioritize candidates with existing voter recognition and organizational support.

The Trinamool Congress has sharpened its attack on Union Home Minister Amit Shah ahead of his visit to West Bengal, recommending local non-vegetarian delicacies. This move aligns with the TMC's campaign, which portrays the BJP as out of touch with Bengal's cultural traditions, particularly regarding food habits.

Rahul Gandhi released the Congress party's manifesto for the Assam Assembly elections. The document details commitments across eleven key sectors. This release is a significant step in the party's campaign. The Congress aims to regain power in Assam after a decade. Polling is scheduled for April 9. Vote counting will occur on May 4.

The bench arrived at the finding while answering a reference made by a division bench of the court in view of conflicting judgments of two different division benches of the HC on the issue.

Raghav Chadha has been removed as the Aam Aadmi Party's deputy leader in the Rajya Sabha. Ashok Mittal has been appointed in his place. The party has also requested the Rajya Sabha secretariat not to allot speaking time to Chadha from its quota. This move comes amid reports of indiscipline and not adhering to the party line.

The 64-year-old convicted paedophile has criticised Channel 5 drama, claiming the programme's makers did not fact-check it with him.

Millions of drivers are embarking on Easter getaway trips in the UK today despite the soaring cost of fuel - while others face rail shutdowns and packed airports.

His Majesty is reported to have penned two notes raising his concerns about naming the controversial peer as the UK's top diplomat in Washington DC .

Robert Bush, 47, left at least 30 bodies to rot for as long as 11 months at his parlour in Hull after charging their relatives thousands of pounds in the belief they would be cremated.

Patricia Moule, 81, from Southampton, scooped the dream home after entering the Omaze prize draw with a £25 ticket.

Malawi’s influential faith leaders have sounded a sharp warning over what they describe as a dangerous drift toward constitutional disorder, following explosive social media claims that the country’s First Vice President was being forced to resign. In a strongly worded statement released on April 1, 2026, the Public Affairs Committee (PAC) said the unfolding situation […] The post Clergy Warn of Constitutional Breakdown as 1st VP Resignation Storm Deepens appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) and the Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (CDEDI) have urged the government to reduce taxes and suspend levies on fuel to cushion Malawians from the recent price hike. The increase in fuel prices, which has seen petrol rise to K6,672 per liter and diesel to K6,687, has […] The post HRDC, CDEDI demand tax reduction, suspension of levies to cushion Malawians from recent hike in fuel price appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

[allAfrica] Pharmaceutical company Gilead Sciences has come under mounting pressure after refusing to sell its breakthrough HIV prevention drug, lenacapavir, directly to Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), despite repeated requests.

Donald Trump said he believes King Charles would have backed him in the war against Iran.

Keir Starmer unveiled a fresh effort to unwind Brexit at a Downing Street press conference yesterday, saying the Middle East crisis demonstrated the need to get closer to Europe.

The White House is trying to contain the consequences of a conflict that has sent gas prices soaring and soured feelings about the president and the economy.

Records show a staffer asked the commission to soften language about its own authority over the president’s project — and it complied.

The president doesn’t appear interested in seeking lawmakers’ approval for his $400 million project — and they’re not inclined to give it.

[allAfrica] Cape Town -- Holy Week stands as the period when the church deliberately steps into the heart of human suffering: the pain of betrayal, the sting of abandonment, the injustice of judicial murder, and the haunting silence of God. The significance of this week lies in the enormity of what it represents. In the Eastern tradition, it is called Megale Hebdomas, the Great Week, precisely because it confronts the most profound events in the Christian story.

At the same time that a phishing scam related to Canada's bread price-fixing settlement is going around, CBC News has learned people are being targeted by a similar scam involving dairy.

Radio-Canada’s Enquête program has uncovered fake maple syrup being sold on store shelves in Quebec. The lab responsible for testing maple syrup in Quebec says it’s a first. The producer in question is blaming suppliers from out of province.