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Small comforts fade and big worries grow as fuel prices surge around the world

By Matt Sedensky, Associated Press

Even as glimmers of hope for a potential breakthrough in the war in Iran emerged, the conflict persisted for a 24th day on Monday and the vital oil pathway of the Strait of Hormuz remained at a virtual standstill.

EU says Mercosur free trade deal will start May 1, accounting for 25% of global GDP

By Sam McNeil, Associated Press

A landmark free trade deal between the European Union and four South American countries will begin on May 1 after more than a quarter-century of negotiations and new global economic uncertainty unleashed by tariffs, critical mineral controls and the war…

Italian voters reject judicial reform in setback for Meloni

By Giada Zampano, Associated Press

With political tensions already running high, public debate intensified in the final weeks before the vote, turning it into a de facto confidence test on Meloni’s leadership itself.

Global economy faces 'major, major threat' from Iran war, IEA head says

By Charlotte Graham-McLay, Associated Press

The head of the International Energy Agency says the global economy faces a “major, major threat” because of the Iran war.

WATCH: Trump claims U.S. and Iran are holding talks, Iran wants 'to make a deal'

By Associated Press

Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf denied Monday that Iran is negotiating with the United States to end the war, adding that “fake news is used to manipulate the financial and oil markets.”…

U.S. won't strike Iran's power plants for 5 days, Trump says in turnaround on Strait of Hormuz deadline

By Jon Gambrell, David Rising, Samy Magdy, Associated Press

In his announcement on Truth Social, Trump also held out the possibility of a resolution to the war — though Iranian officials denied there were negotiations.

Thousands of Chileans protest President Kast's environmental rollbacks on World Water Day

By Alexandre Plaza, Associated Press

Thousands of people marched on Sunday in Santiago and other cities in Chile to mark World Water Day following the withdrawal of dozens of environmental decrees by arch-conservative President José Antonio Kast.

Trump continues to shift course on Strait of Hormuz strategy, raising questions about U.S. war preparedness

By Collin Binkley, Associated Press

President Trump and his allies insist they were always prepared for Iran to block the strait, yet the president's erratic strategy has fueled criticism that he is grasping for answers after going to war without a clear exit plan.

Manchester City beats Arsenal 2-0 in English League Cup final win

By James Robson, Associated Press

The first major domestic trophy of the season is Manchester City's. And after a dominant 2-0 win against Arsenal in the English League Cup final on Sunday, it may not be the last.