Video. Latest news bulletin | April 3rd, 2026 – Midday
Top News Stories Today Video. Latest news bulletin | April 3rd, 2026 – Midday Copy/paste the link below: Copy Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Copy Updated: 03/04/2026 - 12:00 GMT+2 Catch up with the most important stories from...
Medvedev says Russia should drop its 'tolerant attitude' towards Ukraine's EU drive
Medvedev says Russia should drop its 'tolerant attitude' towards Ukraine's EU drive Sign up now: Get insights on Asia's fast-moving developments FILE PHOTO: Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council Dmitry Medvedev attends an interview with Reuters, TASS and WarGonzo...
French-owned container ship exits Hormuz in first since Iran war
French-owned container ship exits Hormuz in first since Iran war Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox The vessel stuck close to the Iranian coast, moving through a channel between the islands of Qeshm and Larak. PHOTO:...
CFTC sues three states for trying to regulate prediction markets
Bill Clark via Getty Images The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission is suing Illinois, Arizona and Connecticut for attempting to outlaw or regulate prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket. And because futures contracts are financial instruments distinct from traditional bets,...
OpenAI brings ChatGPT's Voice mode to CarPlay
ChatGPT Voice mode arrives in CarPlay. (OpenAI) In a surprise release , OpenAI has made ChatGPT's Voice mode available through Apple CarPlay. There are some notable limitations to using ChatGPT Voice with CarPlay. Due to Apple's restrictions, you also can't...
Russia closes loophole to fully block payments for Apple services
Contributor via Getty Images Russia has closed a loophole that allowed its citizens to pay for Apple digital services. "As of April 1, 2026, payment processing is no longer available for purchases made on the App Store or other Apple...
Google releases Gemma 4, a family of open models built off of Gemini 3
The Gemma 4 family consists of four open-weight models covering everything from smartphones to workstations. (Google) When Google released Gemini 3 Pro at the end of last year, it was a significant step forward for the company's proprietary large language...
Samsung's new Frame Pro and OLED TVs are now available to order
The 2026 versions of Samsung's The Frame Pro and OLED TVs are both available to order today – save for some notable exceptions – and they start for as little as $1,200. The big advantage of stepping up to a...
Artemis II crew is just like us, needs help with Microsoft Outlook issues
And yet the most uncomfortable aspect of the mission might be having to deal with not one, but two instances of Microsoft Outlook . Commander Reid Wiseman sent a literal "Houston, we have a problem" message to mission control in...
The hottest EVs from the 2026 New York Auto Show (plus one brawny concept)
Subaru Getaway Sadly, Toyota didn't bring the Highlander EV to the NY Auto Show, so I couldn't make a direct comparison to Subaru's new three-row EV SUV. (Sam Rutherford for Engadget) Built on the same platform as Toyota’s Highlander EV...
Flipboard's 'social websites' are a new spin on decentralized social media
Now, the company, which is known for its social news reading app, is rolling out its latest experiment, "social websites." The project offers publishers and creators an easier path into what's often called the "open social web," which includes the...
Uber expands its EV incentive program across the US
This is a program in which Uber offers drivers a $4,000 grant to switch from their current vehicle to an EV. These grants are available for both new and used electric vehicles, which is nice because new cars are expensive...
Indie Pass is a forthcoming subscription service exclusively for indie games
Indie.io Publisher and game management platform indie.io just announced the pending launch of something called Indie Pass . This is a subscription service, so it's sort of like Game Pass but for indie titles. The company has already confirmed a...
The Artemis II mission has started its 10-day journey around the moon
NASA/Bill Ingalls (NASA/Bill Ingalls) The Artemis II mission successfully launched into space on April 1, at 6:35pm Eastern time, from Launch Complex 39B at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. It will take NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina...
Apple's controversial Fitness VP Jay Blahnik is retiring
Apple (Apple) Jay Blahnik, who served as Apple’s Fitness chief for almost 13 years, has announced that he’s retiring this July. According to The New York Times , Blahnik told employees in an email that he was leaving “to spend...
Google's $20 per month AI Pro plan just got a big storage boost
Google Google's $20 per month AI Pro plan , which includes Gemini, Veo and Nano Banana, got a big storage boost and some other new perks. Users of the plan (also available for $200 per year ) will see their...
Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., on the future of the Epstein inquiry with Bondi's ousting
Politics Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., on the future of the Epstein inquiry with Bondi's ousting April 3, 2026 6:52 AM ET A Martínez NPR's A Martinez asks Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna of California about the future of the House Oversight...
At the Races: Operation Republican rescue – Roll Call
While Republicans — including Trump in his prime-time address Wednesday — have sought to emphasize the anticipated short-term nature of the Iran war, Democrats are seeking to tie GOP candidates to the conflict. ICYMI Off the map: A panel of...
Pamela Bondi, staunch Trump ally, out as attorney general – Roll Call
President Donald Trump and then-Attorney General Pamela Bondi conduct a news conference in August in the White House briefing room to announce that the federal government would use the National Guard to aid in law enforcement in the District of...
Why is Trump talking about action on Cuba and what could that look like? - CBS News
Rubio, the son of Cuban immigrants, has been more direct about the administration's possible goals in Cuba, testifying to Congress in January, "we would love to see the regime there change," saying it would be of "great benefit" to the...
Myanmar junta chief Min Aung Hlaing elected president by pro-military parliament
Advertisement Asia Myanmar junta chief Min Aung Hlaing elected president by pro-military parliament Myanmar's Min Aung Hlaing presides over an army parade on Armed Forces Day in Naypyitaw, Myanmar, Mar 27, 2021. (File photo: REUTERS) 03 Apr 2026 05:24PM Bookmark...
Ten years since Panama Papers: What did they reveal, did anything change? | Panama Papers News | Al Jazeera
Listen Listen (8 mins) Save Click here to share on social media share2 Share facebook twitter whatsapp copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info Mossack Fonseca, the law firm at the centre of the Panama Papers scandal, closed its...
Senate tees up bill to end Homeland Security shutdown – Roll Call
Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., and Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso, R-Wyo., left, conclude a news conference in the Capitol on March 17. ( Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call ) By Savannah Behrmann Posted April 2, 2026 at 9:51am, Updated...
Iran hits Gulf refineries as Trump warns U.S. will attack Iranian bridges, power plants
Iran hits Gulf refineries as Trump warns U.S. will attack Iranian bridges, power plants April 3, 2026 6:29 AM ET By NPR Staff Israeli emergency responders inspect a scene of a direct ballistic hit, after it was launched from Iran...
How much does the Homeland Security shutdown matter to the public? – Roll Call
Spring is in the air, and Congress is in recess — despite a partial government shutdown of the Homeland Security Department. ( Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call file photo ) By Jason Dick and Jessica Wehrman Posted April 2, 2026 at...
Democrats eye 2028 for bigger health care push – Roll Call
Ron Wyden, D-Ore., led a group of Senate Finance Committee Democrats last month in outlining a slate of policy priorities related to health care. ( Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call file photo ) By Lia DeGroot Posted April 2, 2026 at...
Labour challenges Farage over cost of private jet trip to Maldives
Photograph: Yui Mok/PA View image in fullscreen Farage initially recorded the cost of his two-day trip to the Maldives as £12,500, before doubling the figure. Photograph: Yui Mok/PA Labour challenges Farage over cost of private jet trip to Maldives Anna...
Iran's focus on survival means same regime still firmly in place
Iran's focus on survival means same regime still firmly in place 20 hours ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google Amir Azimi BBC Persian editor Getty Images Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed at the beginning of the...
S. Korean, French businesses vow ties in bio, carbon-free, technology sectors | Yonhap News Agency
OK SEOUL, April 3 (Yonhap) -- South Korean and French businesses on Friday vowed to expand exchanges in emerging areas, including the bio, carbon-free and technology sectors, as the two countries celebrate the 140th anniversary of diplomatic ties in 2026....
What to know about Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche
What to know about Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche President Donald Trump has named Todd Blanche as the acting attorney general for the US after removing Pam Bondi from the top law enforcement position. US & Canada Plane and firetruck...