Vice President JD Vance and other Trump administration officials publicly pushed back against Pope Leo XIV's criticism of the US-Israeli war on Iran, with Vance warning the pontiff to "be careful" and Trump posting a new Jesus image amid the ongoing feud.
The UK economy grew by a surprising 0.5% in February, significantly exceeding economists' expectations of 0.1% expansion, according to the Office for National Statistics. This momentum occurred before the Middle East crisis erupted, impacting inflation and growth prospects.
Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor publicly apologized to fellow Justice Brett Kavanaugh for "hurtful" remarks criticizing his opinion on immigration raids, an unusual move highlighting the deep divisions within the court's liberal and conservative blocs.
President Trump revealed that leaders from Israel and Lebanon will hold their first high-level talks in 33 years, aiming to secure a ceasefire. Israel's cabinet met to discuss a potential agreement with Lebanon, with implications for regional stability.
California Congressman Eric Swalwell's gubernatorial bid ended after sexual misconduct allegations became public, leading to his quiet removal from a powerful PAC supporting young Democrats and scrutiny over campaign funds spent at Puerto Rican resorts.
A jury found Live Nation and its subsidiary Ticketmaster liable for operating a harmful monopoly over large concert venues and ticketing. The verdict, stemming from a lawsuit by dozens of US states, paves the way for measures to curb the company's power, potentially including a breakup.
China's economy grew by 5% in the first quarter, exceeding expectations, primarily driven by robust infrastructure spending despite a housing price slide. However, the ongoing Iran war poses a threat to future momentum and global food supply chains.