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Breaking news: Israel and Hamas are preparing to engage in a hostage and prisoner exchange as of this writing. See live updates here. |
Afghanistan-Pakistan Clashes |
The Taliban say they captured 25 Pakistani army posts Saturday night. The group also claimed responsibility for killing 58 Pakistani soldiers and wounding 30 others, calling the attacks a response to Pakistani military operations in Afghanistan.
The Taliban blame Pakistan for two nonlethal bombings Thursday: one in Afghanistan's capital and a market blast in the eastern province of Paktika. Pakistan has not acknowledged carrying out the strikes, but has previously conducted military operations in Afghanistan targeting militants of the banned Pakistani Taliban group. Following the Taliban’s announcement yesterday, Pakistan said it destroyed Afghan checkpoints and killed 200 Taliban and affiliated militants. The claim could not be independently verified as of this writing.
The cross-border attacks come months after a separate May 2025 border conflict between India and Pakistan that killed dozens of people. Learn more about that conflict here. |
Oscar-winning actress Diane Keaton died at age 79 Saturday. The cause of death was not immediately known.
Keaton began her acting career in the Broadway musical “Hair.” In 1969, she received a Tony nomination for her role in Woody Allen’s “Play It Again, Sam.” Keaton expanded to films in the 1970s and was cast as Michael Corleone’s love interest in “The Godfather” trilogy. She earned an Oscar for her role in Allen’s “Annie Hall” (1977) and appeared regularly in his other films, including the critically acclaimed “Manhattan” (1979). Keaton appeared in more than 100 movies, including the box office hit “The First Wives Club” (1996). She received Oscar nominations for “Reds” (1981), “Marvin’s Room” (1996), and “Something’s Gotta Give” (2003).
Keaton also directed films including the 1987 documentary “Heaven” and the 2000 dramedy “Hanging Up.” She wrote roughly a dozen books, including her memoir “Then Again.” See tributes here. |
The European Union began implementing its new border screening process yesterday. The updated protocol involves taking non-EU passengers’ photographs and fingerprints upon arrival, and will replace manually stamping passports beginning April 10.
Twenty-nine countries are adopting the new system: most Schengen Area countries, as well as Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland. The process involves passengers using a kiosk to register biometric information (children under 12 are exempt from fingerprinting). The data will be kept for three years by default and can be shared with other countries or international organizations under certain conditions. Passengers who refuse to participate will be denied entry.
Estonia, Luxembourg, and the Czech Republic have begun applying the new system to all passengers, with other countries updating their protocols in a phased process. France—the world’s leading tourist destination—is hiring hundreds of new staff to help manage the rollout. |
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