Saori Guevara Tiller, 8, and her brother Darien, 5, tragically suffocated after becoming trapped in a freezer during a game of hide-and-seek in Vista Hermosa, Colombia. Their parents returned 20 minutes later to find them unresponsive. Authorities urge heightened supervision for children’s safety.

The US and Israel intensified military actions against Iran following President Trump’s ultimatum to “completely obliterate” Iranian energy sites unless the Strait of Hormuz reopens to international shipping. Meanwhile, Lebanon’s Justice Minister described the escalating Israeli ground incursions as an “occupation,” amid a worsening humanitarian crisis.

Kasey Grelle, CEO of Aux Insights, tragically died in a tourist truck accident in Nicaragua while on holiday with her family. Her 11-year-old son, Julian, is critically injured and has been airlifted for treatment. Nicaragua’s National Police are investigating the circumstances.

A mother and her 10-month-old daughter were killed by a falling tree during an Easter egg hunt in Satrupholm, northern Germany. The incident occurred amidst a storm warning, resulting in three fatalities. Emergency services responded; further updates may follow.

Iran executed nine political prisoners in just seven days, including 19-year-old Mohammad Amin Biglari and 30-year-old Shahin Vahedparast Kolor, as reported by Iran Human Rights (IHRNGO). These actions highlight the regime’s tactic to quell dissent amid ongoing protests.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy cautioned that the protracted conflict involving the US, Israel, and Iran might divert Washington’s focus from Ukraine, jeopardising essential supplies of Patriot air defence systems. Zelenskyy stressed Ukraine’s urgent need for these systems to counter Russia’s ongoing attacks on urban centres and infrastructure.