Chef Nick Bril received a 12-month suspended sentence after running over intern Joe Claridge with his SUV, causing severe injuries and a double amputation. The incident occurred outside The Jane, Bril’s Michelin-star restaurant in Belgium, following a staff party. Further action is pending regarding compensation for Mr Claridge.

Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen alerted EU governments to a heightened risk of diesel and jet fuel shortages due to potential supply disruptions linked to Middle East tensions. The EU maintains approximately 100 million barrels in emergency oil reserves, but analysts warn of finite buffers amid escalating demands.

Four have died after a Piper Malibu crashed into a closed restaurant in Capão da Canoa, Brazil, igniting a fireball. The pilot and three passengers, including a couple, were victims of the incident. Emergency services are responding to the tragedy in Rio Grande do Sul.

Bodycam footage shows Tiger Woods kneeling by the road after his arrest for DUI following a crash in Florida.

US President Donald Trump’s recent threats to withdraw from NATO have escalated following a lack of support from European allies in response to tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. Experts highlight that US law complicates any potential exit, requiring Senate approval for such a move.

The US military has initiated a search operation after a fighter jet was reportedly downed in Iran. An F-15 jet, claimed to have been shot down by Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Corps, has sparked significant concern as efforts continue to locate the missing pilot.

Trump’s ballroom gets final approval from a key commission days after a judge ordered a construction halt.

In Kakanj, Bosnia and Herzegovina, lignite mining remains crucial, with production projected to rise from 700,000 tonnes in 2022 to 800,000 by 2026. Despite the health risks and environmental impact, local authorities argue the region’s energy needs justify continued operations at ageing coal facilities.

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Today, changes to self-assessment tax returns will be introduced from April 6, requiring 800,000 sole traders to file quarterly. A new pop song has been released to help explain these updates effectively.

US-Israeli strikes have killed eight people and destroyed Iran’s tallest bridge, the B1 bridge. Iranian reports state that the bridge was targeted during a gathering for ‘Nature Day’, leaving 95 injured. For further updates, continue following the ongoing developments.