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Armed conflicts and attacks
The Ukrainian government declares April 6 as a day of mourning following yesterday's Russian missile strike on Kryvyi Rih in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, Ukraine, that killed twenty people, one of the deadliest strikes since the start of the invasion. (de Volkskrant)
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Armed conflicts and attacks
Colonel Nur Farey, the senior Somali military commander of the 14th brigade, is assassinated by a man believed to be an al-Shabaab militant in Addow Dibille near Afgoye, Lower Shabelle, Somalia. (Hiiraan Online)
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Business and economy
The first of two tariff rounds go into effect in the United States, containing a 10% blanket tariff on every import into the country. The second round of country-specific tariffs is scheduled to go into effect on April 9. (Reuters)
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Business and economy
UK-based multinational car manufacturer Jaguar Land Rover suspends vehicle exports to the United States for a month to evaluate the impact of Trump's tariffs on the automotive industry. (Fox Business)
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Disasters and accidents
Two people are killed after a caravan catches fire at a campsite in Skegness, Lincolnshire, England. (Sky News)
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Disasters and accidents
Two reporters are killed after a metal structure collapses during the Festival Ceremonia in Mexico City, Mexico. (USA Today)
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International relations
Israel blocks two British Labour Party MPs from entering the country. (Reuters)
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International relations
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announces the revocation of all visas of South Sudanese passport holders, citing "the failure of South Sudan's transitional government to accept the return of its repatriated citizens in a timely manner." (BBC)
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Politics and elections
"Hands Off" protests against President Donald Trump occur across the United States. (The New York Times)
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Sports
In horse racing, Nick Rockett, rode by Irish jockey Patrick Mullins, wins the 2025 Grand National at Aintree Racecourse in England. (BBC Sport)