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Russian submarine Krasnoyarsk launches missiles during Pacific drill

Russiaโ€™s Ministry of Defence has released footage of the nuclear-powered submarine Krasnoyarsk carrying out missile launches during a planned exercise in the Pacific Ocean.

Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

On election day, Trump wants Canada to become โ€˜cherishedโ€™ 51st US state

Final polls indicate a tight race between Poilievre and Carney, who has warned the US under Trump โ€˜wants to break usโ€™.

Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Putin announces three-day Russian ceasefire in Ukraine from 8 May

Ukraine calls for an "immediate" ceasefire of at least 30 days in response.

Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Funeral etiquette: Was Trump's blue suit a diplomatic and fashion blunder at pope's funeral?

Trump arrived at Pope Francis' funeral wearing a blue suit and a light blue tie, standing out in a sea of black. Did he break Vatican protocol?

Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Kashmir: An all-out India-Pakistan war is unlikely

Following a deadly attack in India-administered Kashmir, New Delhi has closed borders and cut nearly all ties with Pakistan. Could military strikes be coming next?

Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

European officials probe cause of hourslong power outages in Spain, Portugal

Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sรกnchez said Monday that a 'strong oscillation' in the power grid led to the huge outage that struck Spain, Portugal and parts of France, but that the cause was still being determined.

Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source: CBC News - Canada favicon CBC News - Canada

Gaza aid blockade imposed by Israel contested in International Court of Justice hearings

UNand Palestinian representatives at the International Court of Justice accused Israel of breaking international law by refusing to let aid intoGaza, on the first day of hearings about Israel's obligations to facilitate aid deliveries.

Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source: CBC News - Canada favicon CBC News - Canada

South Africa: No Rush to Switch to Black Cards

[SAnews.gov.za] Great news for millions of South African grant beneficiaries is that SASSA Gold Cards will remain operational beyond 31 May 2025, ensuring uninterrupted access to social grants.

Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Protests in Paris against Islamophobia after mosque stabbing

Hundreds of demonstrators gathered in Paris to protest against Islamophobia after a Muslim man was stabbed to death.

Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

China rejects Trumpโ€™s Xi trade talk claims, Chinese marriages drop: SCMP daily highlights

From Beijing dismissing Trumpโ€™s claims of trade war talks to rising military spending in East Asia, hereโ€™s a round-up from todayโ€™s coverage.

Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Is driving becoming a luxury in Germany?

For many young people in Germany, getting a driver's license has become almost unaffordable. Calls for reform are growing louder, but will it be enough?

Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Russia Announces Three-Day Truce for 80th Anniversary of Victory Over Nazi Germany

The ceasefire will come into effect at midnight between May 7 and 8 and will expire 72 hours later. On Monday, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a three-day truce to mark the 80th anniversary of the Red Armyโ€™s victory over Nazi Germany in World War II, celebrated on May 9. RELATED: Russia Intensifies Eastern Ukraine [โ€ฆ]

Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Russia announces 3-day Ukraine war ceasefire next week for WW II commemoration

The Kremlin said on Monday that Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered the full cessation of hostilities in the Ukraine war on "humanitarian grounds" as Russia celebrates the Victory Day over Nazi Germany in the Second World War.

Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source: CBC News - Canada favicon CBC News - Canada

At least 68 killed in US strike on prison holding migrants, Yemen's Houthis say

The strike in Yemen's Saada governorate, a Houthi stronghold, is the latest incident in the country's decade-long war against African migrants who risk crossing Yemen for a chance to work in Saudi Arabia.

Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Mediterranean cities build a united front against the climate crisis

The European COMPOSE project brings together cross-disciplinary expertise and proven best practices to support decision-makers in small and medium-sized cities as they tackle the climate crisis and transition to renewable energy.

Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Chinaโ€™s high-power microwave gun fires 10,000 shots in test, proving new vacuum tech

Successful trials of gun that emits beams capable of attacking drones, missiles and more signal breakthrough in directed-energy weaponry.

Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Houthis blame U.S. for airstrike they say killed at least 68 people at migrant detention centre

Yemen's Houthi rebels said on Monday that a U.S. airstrike hit a prison holding African migrants, killing at least 68 people and wounding 47 others.

Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source: CBC News - Canada favicon CBC News - Canada

'Violin of hope': Secret note hidden in Dachau-built musical instrument found after 80 years

A message written from within Nazi concentration camp Dachau, which remained undiscovered for more than 80 years, has been found. It tells a tale of survival, craftsmanship, and reveals the only known musical instrument built inside the camp.

Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Mexico Refuses to Subordinate to U.S. Cattle Import Threat

The Trump administration will restrict cattle imports from Mexico starting April 30. On Sunday, Mexicoโ€™s Agriculture Minister Julio Berdegue said that his country will not โ€œsubordinateโ€ itself to U.S. demands regarding the potential suspension of Mexican cattle imports over concerns about the screwworm pest. RELATED: The รngel de la Independencia: Mexicoโ€™s Monument to Freedom and [โ€ฆ]

Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

We need to talk about Trumpโ€™s war on the US Constitution

The US system of checks and balances hinges on an unspoken premise: that those who operate it at least respect the rule of law.

Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Lee Jae-myung Elected as DPโ€™s Presidential Candidate

After setting a record for the share of votes received during the partyโ€™s primary elections, Lee aims to win the presidential election scheduled on June 3.

Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Africa: Algeria-AES Diplomatic Crisis Calls for Swift African Union Mediation

[ISS] The latest tensions are a wake-up call for the AU, which has lost influence in the Sahel-Saharan region.

Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Kremlin announces Ukraine ceasefire to coincide with World War II 'Victory Day'

Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered the full cessation of hostilities on โ€œhumanitarian groundsโ€ for Victory Day, which is marked on 9 May, according to the Kremlin.

Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Why Israelโ€™s Gaza tactics are back before international judges

The world's highest court is hearing evidence that Israel has breached its obligations as a UN member.

Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

ICJ opens hearings on Israeli obligations on Gaza humanitarian crisis

Palestinian envoy tells court aid used as 'weapon of war'; Israeli minister condemns 'delegitimisation' of his country.

Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Seres, Huaweiโ€™s carmaking partner, plans Hong Kong listing to fund global expansion

Chongqing-based Seres joins state-owned Chery Automobile and EV battery maker CATL in seeking to raise funds in Hong Kong.

Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

DeepSeek speculation swirls online over Chinese AI start-upโ€™s much-anticipated R2 model

The latest speculation includes R2โ€™s imminent launch and the new benchmarks that it set in terms of cost-efficiency and performance.

Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Taiwan tests defence, mass-casualty readiness as foreign observers look on

Envoys from Japan, Canada and Netherlands monitor unscripted training for disinformation attacks and psychological warfare.

Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

One in four female genital mutilation cases now carried out by health workers

Female genital mutilation (FGM) is becoming less common worldwide, but when it does occur, it is increasingly performed by professional healthcare workers, the UN World Health Organization (WHO) warned on Monday.

Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source: UN News favicon UN News

UN warns of $4 trillion shortfall threatening global development goals

Facing a staggering $4 trillion annual financing gap for development and mounting trade wars, top UN officials on Monday called for urgent action to rescue the Sustainable Development Goals and revive international cooperation.

Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source: UN News favicon UN News

โ€˜Season of war,โ€™ as norms of humanitarian law โ€˜cast asideโ€™ UN refugee chief

Thousands of lives have been โ€œdestroyed in the pursuit of supremacyโ€, as international humanitarian law has been โ€œdismissedโ€ and โ€œcast asideโ€, said UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), Filippo Grandi, on Monday.

Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source: UN News favicon UN News

Gazans face hunger crisis as aid blockade nears two months

Surviving on one meal a day and stretching out rapidly dwindling food rations have become a desperate reality in the Gaza Strip, where humanitarian aid has been blocked for nearly two months.

Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source: UN News favicon UN News

World News in Brief: Sudan aid challenges, Myanmar quake update, UN support for victims of sexual abuse

Sudanโ€™s humanitarian crisis is deepening as escalating violence blocks aid deliveries and forces thousands more civilians to flee, the UN warned on Monday.

Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source: UN News favicon UN News

UN launches network to support victims and survivors of terrorism

A new UN initiative aims to drive collective action to support the rights and needs of people everywhere whose lives have been upended by the continuing threat posed by terrorism.

Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source: UN News favicon UN News

Israelโ€™s restrictions on UN agencies in Gaza highlighted at world court

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) beganhearings on Monday into Israelโ€™s continuing severe restrictions on the work of the UN and other international organizations in Gaza and the Occupied Palestinian Territories (OPT).

Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source: UN News favicon UN News