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• Technical Fault Triggers Emergency Evacuation at Historic Cailler Chocolate Factory in Switzerland

  Published: Apr 5, 2026

  Section: Europe

  Approximately 150 visitors were evacuated from the Maison Cailler in Broc after a fire broke out in the production area on Good Friday morning. Fribourg cantonal police reported no...

• Lagos Clerics Use Good Friday Processions to Issue Passionate Plea for Peace and Value of Human Life

  Published: Apr 4, 2026

  Section: Africa

  During solemn Good Friday processions across Lagos State, Christian leaders Rev. Fr. Jude Chikezie and Rev. Fr. Anthony Thompson called for an immediate end to the wave of killings...

• US Market Futures Decline as Strong March Jobs Data and Iran Conflict Fuel Interest Rate Anxiety

  Published: Apr 4, 2026

  Section: US & Canada

  United States stock futures trended lower during a quiet Good Friday session following a federal report showing the economy added 178,000 jobs in March. While equities markets rema...

• Regional War With Iran Silences Holy Week as Good Friday Observances Face Unprecedented Security Closures

  Published: Apr 4, 2026

  Section: Israel

  A subdued Good Friday marked the Christian calendar across the Middle East as the ongoing conflict with Iran forced the closure of Jerusalem’s Old City and the cancellation of serv...

• Historical Drama Series The Chosen Sets November Premiere Date for Highly Anticipated Sixth Season on Prime Video

  Published: Apr 4, 2026

  Section: Africa

  Creator Dallas Jenkins and 5&2 Studio have announced that the sixth season of the acclaimed series will debut on November 15, 2026. The upcoming episodes will focus exclusively on...