Pope Leo XIV criticized leaders who spend billions on wars, days after a public spat with President Trump, who called the Pope "weak on crime." Senator Thom Tillis suggested Trump should apologize, while a bomb threat was reported at the Pope's brother's home.
The UK government is preparing contingency plans for potential food shortages by summer due to CO2 supply disruptions from the Iran war, while EasyJet warns of a £25 million increase in fuel costs and reduced bookings. Eurozone inflation also accelerated to 2.6% in March, partly due to the conflict.
Péter Magyar, Hungary's new leader, is repudiating Viktor Orban's legacy, including shunning the palatial Buda Castle office. Orban's defeat, attributed to corruption and economic mismanagement, has prompted EU officials to call for an end to national veto power.
The International Energy Agency warns Europe has only six weeks of jet fuel left due to the Iran war, with physical oil markets tightening and dated Brent trading at a steep premium. Russia, however, may boost its wealth fund from oil windfalls, while South Korea shifts to renewables.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are on the final leg of their Australian tour, with Meghan stating she was the "most trolled person in the world." Reports suggest concerns within the Royal family about their "quasi-royal" activities and potential return to Britain.
Voters in northern New Jersey will decide a special election to fill Gov. Mikie Sherrill's former House seat, with Republican Joe Hathaway challenging progressive Democrat Analilia Mejia. The outcome could further narrow the House GOP's razor-thin majority.
A brewing battle over Federal Reserve leadership intensifies as President Trump's DOJ probe into Jerome Powell continues, with Senator John Thune urging the administration to "wrap up" the investigation. Critics suggest Trump's actions against Powell are working against him.