The world in a glance.

What we know about attack on key Israeli oil refinery

Israeli authorities said they were containing a large fire at an oil refinery in Haifa after it was hit by debris.

Barbie Dream Fest in Florida to issue refunds after fan complaints

Fans, who paid up to $450 (£340), complained of a grey convention centre backdrop and a "swag bag" that included only a plastic pouch with a Barbie hand sanitiser.

Shock, sadness and relief in town at centre of Australia's seven-month manhunt for Dezi Freeman

The Australian town has been in the spotlight since Dezi Freeman shot dead two police officers last year.

Zelensky says allies asked him to scale back attacks on Russian energy

Ukraine's president says partners asked if the attacks could be "reduced" as prices soar due to the Iran war.

ICE announces death of another Mexican detainee in US immigration custody

Mexico says it will protest the death of another Mexican citizen, one of about 14 detainees to die in custody this year.

Israel passes controversial death penalty law

Israel has passed a law which will make the death penalty by hanging the default punishment for West Bank Palestinians convicted of murdering Israelis.

G7 ready to take ‘necessary measures’ to ensure energy market stability

Jitters in G7 nations as higher energy prices threaten to drive up inflation, damage purchasing power and stunt growth.

Fire contained after missile attack on oil refinery in Israel’s Haifa

Attack marks second time Oil Refineries facility in northern Israel targeted during US-Israeli war on Iran.

Egypt’s president urges Trump to stop war on Iran

Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has called on Trump to end the war on Iran.

FIFA World Cup will be held amid ‘human rights crisis’ in the US: Amnesty

Rights group says football tournament in Canada, Mexico and US poses risks for fans from local communities and abroad.

Trump threatens to ‘blow up’ all desalination plants in Iran

Legal expert says targeting civilian sites would be 'collective punishment', which is prohibited under laws of war.

Inside Nasa's moon spacesuit lab ahead of Artemis launch

The Artemis II spacesuits are designed to protect the astronauts during launch and landing, as well as possible emergency scenarios.

Spain closes airspace to US aircraft involved in Iran war

It follows a decision by the Spanish government to deny the US use of the two jointly run military bases in Andalusia.

Fuel rations and free buses: How countries are responding to rising oil prices

Governments around the world have introduced measures to limit the impact of price increases.

Rubio tells Al Jazeera that Strait of Hormuz to reopen ‘one way or another’

In an exclusive interview, top US diplomat says Trump seeks diplomacy and demands Iran end nuclear, missile programme.

Trump wants to ‘take Iran’s oil’: Can he, and what would that mean?

Donald Trump says US forces could seize Iran's oil export hub at Kharg Island as the war enters its second month.

War on Iran disrupts Asia’s used-car exports to the Middle East

The US-Israel war on Iran has lead to disruptions in Asia’s used-car exporting industry.

48-hour curfew imposed after attack on bar in Nigerian city

The raid led to revenge attacks in Jos, with 22 reported dead so far in one of the most volatile parts of the country.

Beirut apartment damaged in Israeli strike

An Israeli air strike has heavily damaged a residential building in Beirut’s southern suburbs.

Tatreez in Madrid: Stitching culture and resistance

A Palestinian refugee is teaching traditional ‘tatreez’ embroidery in Madrid, helping preserve cultural heritage.

Iraq risks Arab ties as Iran-aligned groups strike Gulf nations

Joint Arab condemnation of cross-border attacks exposes Baghdad's failure to control armed proxies on its soil.

UN peacekeeper killed in southern Lebanon as Israeli invasion intensifies

Indonesian peacekeeper has been confirmed killed in artillery fire as Israeli invasion of southern Lebanon intensifies.

Iran's allies could close second crucial sea route, with 'clear and significant' impact on UK

The entry of Yemen's Houthi rebels into the war on the side of Iran has stoked fears that the oil crisis affecting global trade could get worse.

Fugitive Dezi Freeman shot dead by Australian police after seven months in hiding

Freeman has been wanted since the fatal shooting of two police officers in Porepunkah in August.

Land Day: What happened in Palestine on March 30, 1976?

Fifty years ago, six unarmed Palestinians were killed and over 100 were injured protesting Israel’s land confiscations.

How Australia’s seven-month-long manhunt came to an end

Fugitive Dezi Freeman has been wanted since he shot dead two police officers on his rural property in August last year.

Canadian YouTuber captures congestion of dozens of ships in Hormuz Strait

A Canadian activist captured dozens of oil tankers and cargo ships crowding the vital waterway.

Myanmar junta chief Min Aung Hlaing nominated as president

The military leader, who has been sanctioned by Western countries, is now certain to get the job.

Amnesty warns of human rights risks at 2026 World Cup

Amnesty International says millions of fans attending the 2026 World Cup in the US face serious human rights risks.

Marco Bezzecchi wins USA MotoGP to extend perfect start to season

The Italian wins his fifth straight Grand Prix to take control of the world championship standings after three rounds.

Fugitive accused of killing two police officers 'shot dead'

A fugitive accused of killing two police officers is believed to have been shot dead, Australian police have said.

CAF general secretary quits amid AFCON final controversy

Veron Mosengo-Omba's resignation follows the fallout over the CAF board's decision to strip Senegal of the AFCON title.

Partial government shutdown becomes the longest in US history

The 44-day funding lapse for the Department of Homeland Security has led to travel chaos at US airports.

Netanyahu orders deeper Israeli invasion into Lebanon

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered the military to expand its invasion in southern Lebanon.

Oil tops $116 a barrel as Iran accuses US of preparing invasion

Crude prices continue to climb as world faces its biggest energy crisis in decades.

Iran war live: Indian worker killed in Kuwait; Israel downs Houthi drones

Kuwait says an Indian worker has been killed in an Iranian raid as attacks across the Gulf continue.

Iran war live: Trump says wants to take Iran’s oil; Kuwait power site hit

Kuwait says an Indian worker has been killed in an Iranian raid as attacks across the Gulf continue.

No Kings protests draw large crowds to rally against Donald Trump

One of the flagship No Kings rallies happened in Minnesota, where singer Bruce Springsteen performed to crowds.

How will the Houthis’ involvement shape the war?

The Yemeni group has launched missiles towards Israel in support of Iran.

European nations criticise Israel’s death penalty plans

France, Germany, Italy and the United Kingdom raise concern over 'de facto discriminatory character of the bill.'

Iran accuses US of plotting ground attack, as Israel steps up bombardment

Power being restored after Iran's Ministry of Energy reported outages in the capital, Tehran following attacks.

Renoir, Cézanne and Matisse paintings stolen in Italian job

The paintings were taken from a museum in Parma by four masked men in the middle of the night, police say.

Israeli police bar priest from Jerusalem’s Holy Sepulchre on Palm Sunday

Christians in Jerusalem marked Holy Week under wartime restrictions as Israeli police blocked the Latin Patriarch.

Qatari TV station hit in Iran

Qatar’s Al Araby network condemns an attack on its office in Tehran, which injured at least 10 people.

RSF attack on Sudan’s South Kordofan kills at least 14, including children

Sudan Doctors Network said RSF and allies shelled residential areas in the city of Dilling for several hours.

Cuba is not alone, deputy FM says as US threats grow

Cuba's deputy foreign minister says island will resist US pressure as sanctions deepen, blackouts and tensions escalate.

Republican Mace says Congress must approve any US troop deployment to Iran

Despite general support for war, several Republicans say boots on the ground would be a political Rubicon for Trump.

Quarantined astronauts take part in Q&A with days to go until historic moon mission

The countdown is on until NASA's first moon mission in more than half a century, and the quarantined astronauts who'll be travelling into space have taken part in a Q&A.

Houthis open new front against Israel, is Red Sea shipping at risk?

The Houthis in Yemen have launched their first attacks on Israel, opening a new front in the month-long regional war.

Iran hits industrial zone in southern Israel

An Iranian missile barrage has caused a fire a chemical plant near Beersheba in southern Israel.