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Coin used as bus fare turns out to be 2,000-year-old relic, its journey still a mystery

April 2, 2026

Coin used as bus fare turns out to be 2,000-year-old relic, its journey still a mystery

After its ancient origins were finally discovered, a 2,000-year-old Carthaginian coin unknowingly used as bus fare in England was donated to Leeds Museums.

Israeli paramedic delivers baby, rushes it to bomb shelter during Iran attack

April 2, 2026

Israeli paramedic delivers baby, rushes it to bomb shelter during Iran attack

Israeli paramedic Dr. Gal Rosen delivered a baby in Tel Aviv, then raced to a bomb shelter with the newborn as Iron Dome missile sirens blared overhead.

Reporter kidnapped in Baghdad known for pursuing gutsy, low-budget assignments while living ‘frugal existence’

April 1, 2026

Reporter kidnapped in Baghdad known for pursuing gutsy, low-budget assignments while living ‘frugal existence’

Award-winning American journalist Shelly Kittleson has been kidnapped in Iraq after brushing off threats that coincided with her coverage.

Ukraine signals progress on US security guarantees after call with Trump envoys

April 1, 2026

Ukraine signals progress on US security guarantees after call with Trump envoys

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says talks with Trump envoys Witkoff and Kushner showed progress on Ukraine security guarantees, calling for a leaders' summit to advance peace.

Iran fires back with flat denial after Trump claims Tehran requested ceasefire: 'False and baseless'

April 1, 2026

Iran fires back with flat denial after Trump claims Tehran requested ceasefire: 'False and baseless'

President Donald Trump's social media statement that Iran asked for a ceasefire is "false and baseless," Iran's Foreign Ministry said Wednesday.

SHOCKING: Apparent kidnapping of American journalist in Iraq caught on camera

April 1, 2026

SHOCKING: Apparent kidnapping of American journalist in Iraq caught on camera

CCTV footage appears to show Wisconsin-born journalist Shelly Kittleson being abducted on a Baghdad street.

UK scraps police probes of legal social media posts after review says response went too far

April 1, 2026

UK scraps police probes of legal social media posts after review says response went too far

UK Home Office scraps non-crime hate incident reporting, with Home Secretary Mahmood saying police will no longer investigate legal social media posts.

Turkey’s NATO role under scrutiny amid new report on Hamas, Muslim Brotherhood ties

April 1, 2026

Turkey’s NATO role under scrutiny amid new report on Hamas, Muslim Brotherhood ties

A new Foundation for Defense of Democracies report alleges Turkey under Erdogan has shifted toward Islamist movements, raising NATO alliance concerns ahead of a July summit in Ankara, Turkey.

Rubio says US may need to 'reexamine' NATO membership after allies blocked basing, airspace help

April 1, 2026

Rubio says US may need to 'reexamine' NATO membership after allies blocked basing, airspace help

Secretary of State Marco Rubio says NATO has become a "one-way street" after European allies denied U.S. basing rights during Operation Epic Fury.

Israel approves sweeping death penalty legislation targeting terrorism, EU condemns move

April 1, 2026

Israel approves sweeping death penalty legislation targeting terrorism, EU condemns move

Israel's Knesset voted to mandate the death penalty for terrorists convicted of deadly attacks, a shift lawmakers say was driven by the horrors of the Oct. 7 massacre.