Walter MurrowPope Leo Deepens Rift with Trump Over War
The growing tension between Pope Leo and US President Donald Trump intensified, with the pontiff declaring he would speak out “with all my strength against war” after Trump launched a sharp attack…
Easter Truce Collapses as Ukraine and Russia Resume Strikes
A brief Orthodox Easter ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine unraveled almost as soon as it began. According to the Russian Defense Ministry, Ukrainian forces violated the 32-hour truce more than…
Strait of Hormuz: Iran Warns of Skyrocketing Fuel Prices as US Blockade Looms
The temperature between Washington and Tehran continued to climb as Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf issued a pointed warning on social media. “Enjoy the current pump prices,” he…
Lafarge Found Guilty of Terrorism Financing; Ex-CEO Sentenced to Prison
In a historic ruling in Paris, French cement giant Lafarge was found guilty of financing terrorist groups in Syria, and its former CEO Bruno Lafont was sentenced to six years in prison with immediate…
Hungary Celebrates “Liberation” After Orbán’s Stunning Defeat
In the early hours of Monday, the streets of Budapest erupted in jubilation. Strangers high-fived, cars honked, and young Hungarians tore down government billboards as the scale of Viktor Orbán’s…
Daily News Briefing — 2026-04-13
Today’s intelligence briefing from international investigative media.
The Week’s Other Headlines
From New Zealand, the South Island’s TranzAlpine train service — running between Christchurch and Greymouth — was named among the world’s 15 most beautiful rail journeys. And in New York City, plans…
Musk on TikTok, Bieber at Coachella
In the tech world, Elon Musk — who owns the social media platform X — appeared to post on rival platform TikTok, a notable move given his previous disdain for competing social media companies. The…
Britney Spears Checks Into Rehab
In celebrity news that drew widespread attention, Britney Spears voluntarily checked into a rehabilitation facility, according to Rolling Stone. The move comes just over a month after she was…
McIlroy Cements His Legacy with Back-to-Back Masters Titles
In sport, Rory McIlroy became a golfing great with back-to-back Masters titles at Augusta National. The Northern Irishman’s consecutive green jackets place him in an elite club in golf history and…