Stock markets in Asia and Europe have declined sharply as the 2 April implementation of US tariffs on imports approaches, with Japan’s Nikkei index dropping nearly 4% and the UK’s FTSE 100 reaching a two-week low.

Marine Le Pen faces a ruling on alleged misuse of €3 million in EU funds, with prosecutors seeking a five-year ban from public office if convicted.

The ongoing conflict in Gaza has resulted in over 50,000 fatalities and widespread displacement among its 2.3 million residents, making it a highly perilous environment for journalists.

Syria’s interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa has established a new transitional Cabinet, marking a significant milestone in rebuilding the country after the civil war and the removal of Bashar Assad in December 2024.

France’s Ministry of Foreign Trade has condemned US interference in its firms’ diversity policies as “unacceptable,” following a letter from the US embassy warning against diversity programs.

President Trump threatened potential secondary tariffs of 25% on Russian oil if a deal to halt the Ukraine conflict is not reached.