Today in History: April 11, the liberation of Buchenwald

Today is Saturday, April 11, the 101st day of 2026. There are 264 days left in the year. Today in history: On April 11, 1945, during World War II, U.S. Army troops liberated the Buchenwald Nazi concentration camp near Weimar, Germany.

Artemis II's moon-traveling astronauts return home

HOUSTON (AP) – Still marveling over their moon mission, the Artemis II astronauts received a thunderous welcome home Saturday from hundreds who took part in NASA’s lunar comeback that set a record for deep space travel.

Rory McIlroy has 6-shot lead entering 3rd round of the Masters

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) – Rory McIlroy planned to keep his mind off golf as much as possible while awaiting the third round of the Masters. “There’s actually two really good semifinals at Monte Carlo in the tennis. So I’ll watch that,” he said. “We’ve been watching the tennis early in the mornings.”

Hungarian election rivals make final push for votes

DEBRECEN, Hungary (AP) – The leaders of Hungary’s two biggest parties held their final election rallies on Saturday to close a turbulent campaign that will reach its apex in Sunday’s election. Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is facing the biggest political test of his career.

Irish police clear demonstrators as fuel protest causes chaos

DUBLIN (AP) – Police removed protesters Saturday to reopen Ireland’s only oil refinery as a fifth day of disruptive demonstrations over the soaring price of fuel left many gas pumps dry and threatened to cripple transportation across the country.

Trump's Washington arch plan includes golden-winged figure, eagles and lions

WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump’s plans for a new triumphal arch in the capital, unveiled on Friday, include a towering winged figure with a Lady Liberty-like torch and crown, flanked by two eagles and guarded by four lions – all gilded.

UK puts Chagos Islands handover deal on hold after Trump withdraws support

LONDON (AP) – Britain’s agreement to hand Mauritius the Chagos Islands that are home to a strategic U.K.-American military base is on indefinite hold because U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration has withdrawn its support for the deal.

Pope criticizes Iran war and says 'God does not bless any conflict'

ROME (AP) – Pope Leo XIV amplified his condemnation of the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran on Friday, saying that “God does not bless any conflict” and certainly doesn’t side with those who drop bombs.

Orthodox Easter truce falters as Russia strikes Ukraine

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) – Russia continued to strike Ukrainian positions with drones after a Kremlin-declared Easter ceasefire took effect on Saturday, a Ukrainian military officer told The Associated Press.