Disasters and accidents

The death toll from the fire at a nightclub in Kočani, North Macedonia, in March increases to 62 as a burn victim dies in the hospital. (Sloboden Pečat)

• https://www.slobodenpecat.mk/pochina-24-godishniot-stojanche-stefanov-povreden-vo-pozharot-vo-kochani/

Disasters and accidents

Four people are killed and one is injured after the collapse of an aerial tramway on the Monte Faito in Campania, Italy. (Il Messaggero)

• https://www.ilmessaggero.it/italia/monte_faito_funivia_incidente_cavo_rotto_precipita_cabina_passeggeri_ultime_notizie-8785431.html

Law and crime

The government of Myanmar pardons and releases 4,893 prisoners, including thirteen foreigners who will be deported from the country, and 22 political prisoners, ahead of the country's New Year. (DW) (Radio Free Asia)

• https://www.dw.com/en/myanmar-junta-pardons-4900-prisoners-to-mark-new-year/a-72271886
• https://www.rfa.org/english/myanmar/2025/04/17/myanmar-new-year-amnesty-release/