The 20 best BBC iPlayer TV shows to watch in March 2026 - The Times

The 20 best BBC iPlayer TV shows to watch in March 2026  The Times

Apple's 50-year odyssey has redefined technology, pop culture and comeback stories

A scrawny hippie and a nerdy engineer who became prank-playing friends vowed to change the world when they founded a Silicon Valley startup on April Fools’ Day 50 years ago and then — no joke — pulled it off

By Michael Liedtke

HELOC and home equity loan rates today, April 1, 2026: What's your pay-off plan?

UAE warns April fool’s pranks can lead to jail, Dh100,000 fine for spreading false information

Spreading fake news online in the UAE carries severe penalties. Authorities warn that jokes offer no legal protection. Publishing false information, including April Fool's content, can result in jail and hefty fines. The law focuses on the impact of content, not intent. Residents must verify information before sharing to avoid legal trouble.

By TOI World Desk

‘Lockdown notice’ goes viral on April Fools Day amid US-Iran war tensions

The notice is circulating amid the ongoing war between Iran and the United States, backed by Israel.

No joke: Thai government warns of jail time for April Fool’s hoaxes - The Straits Times

No joke: Thai government warns of jail time for April Fool’s hoaxes  The Straits Times

Wars, deceptive and personal

The Greek armada that sailed to Troy, supposedly to bring back the wife of a cuckhold, was a deception, and deception is still in vogue. Someone must have whispered Sun Tzu’s ‘All wars are based on deception’ in Donald Trump’s Iran-cocked ear. Human advancement creates change through industry or wars. The world is in a […]

April Fools’ or real? Toss founder promises lifetime rent support for 100 employees

A post by Lee Seung-gun, founder and CEO of Viva Republica, the operator behind mobile financial service Toss, went viral on April Fools' Day. In it, he promised to sell his own house to help cover housing costs for 100 employees, news reports said Wednesday. In the post shared on the company's internal messaging platform, Lee wrote: "Even before founding the company, I felt uneasy about the inequality where some people earn significant profits from real estate while others struggle to survive u

By The Korea Herald

Opinion: Opinion | On April Fools' Day, A Reality Check For US, Iran And The World

Both sides are currently incentivised to escalate: the US to prove its deadlines aren't hollow, and Iran to prove that its "survival" doctrine can withstand direct kinetic pressure.

Wolves in Phoenix Park and public transport goes contactless: Today's best jokes (so far)

We’ve put together a round-up of our favourite April Fool’s pranks of the day.

[Pitik Bulag] April Fool’s Day in cartoons

Everyday feels like April Fools' Day for Filipinos these days, as shown in the latest works of the cartoonists.

By zborromeo

April Fools: Best pranks leave everyone laughing with — not at — you

MANILA, Philippines — Every year on April 1, people around the world take part in April Fools’ Day. It is a day dedicated to jokes, playful tricks, and harmless mischief—or so they say… Not all pranks are funny, and some can have real consequences. For instance, fake pregnancy announcements can hurt feelings or spread confusion.

By mareyes

Pokémon Go Has a Brilliant April Fool's Day Surprise — And The Best Part is It's Not a Joke

Pokémon Go is celebrating April Fool's Day with a big in-game surprise — and the best part is that it really isn't a joke.

By Tom Phillips

Dh200,000 fine for April Fools Day prank? Legal experts explain when a joke goes too far - Khaleej Times

Dh200,000 fine for April Fools Day prank? Legal experts explain when a joke goes too far  Khaleej Times

When lying is allowed

By Stephanie Shaakaa You know that feeling when something seems real for a moment, and then you realize… you’ve been fooled? That’s April Fools’ Day. One day in the year where lying is allowed, where reality bends just enough to make you laugh, gasp, and maybe even question yourself. Some people announce surprise weddings, others […] The post When lying is allowed appeared first on Vanguard News.

By olufemiajasa

Personalized rookworst, all-you-can-eat pizza: Round-up of this years' April Fools jokes

Every year, companies try their best to play pranks on April Fools' Day on the 1st of April.

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