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Armed conflicts and attacks
At least 22 people, including eight children, are killed by Israeli drone strikes in southern Lebanon. (AFP via RTÉ)
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Armed conflicts and attacks
ACLED reports that April was the deadliest month in Gaza this year, with more than 120 reported fatalities related to Israeli violence. (Reuters)
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Armed conflicts and attacks
Nine people are killed and at least 28 others are injured in the latest Russian drone strikes across Ukraine. (BBC News)
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Armed conflicts and attacks
At least two people are killed and several others are injured in a drone strike by the Sudanese Armed Forces in El Geneina, West Darfur, Sudan. (Sudan Tribune)
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Business and economy
Germany approves reforms to its heating law and adopts new electricity supply legislation that enables support for 9 GW of new gas-fired power plants. (S&P Global)
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Business and economy
The Ocean Dream Diamond sells for US$17 million at a Christie's auction, setting a record price for a blue-green diamond sold at auction. (AFP via France 24)
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Business and economy
The United States-based Allegiant Travel Company completes its acquisition of Sun Country Airlines, successfully merging it with Allegiant Air to combine the 14th and 17th largest airlines in North America. (WDAY)
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Disasters and accidents
Over 104 people are killed and 59 others are injured from a powerful storm and heavy rain across about a dozen districts of Uttar Pradesh, India. (Reuters)
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Disasters and accidents
Four people are killed in a two-story house fire in North Jakarta, Indonesia. (Xinhua)
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International relations
U.S. secretary of state Marco Rubio says the U.S. has renewed a $100 million humanitarian aid offer to Cuba amid the island's crisis and urges cooperation from the Cuban government. (AFP via Arab News)
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International relations
Ghanaian foreign minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa announces plans to evacuate about 300 citizens from South Africa following attacks targeting sub-Saharan African migrants. (Reuters)
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Law and crime
The South Carolina Supreme Court overturns the sentence of Alex Murdaugh, convicted in 2023 for the 2021 double homicide of his wife and son, citing jury interference by a court clerk. Motions are made for a new trial. (NYT)
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Law and crime
The U.S. Senate blocks a War Powers Resolution to curtail president Donald Trump's war powers in the Iran war for a 7th time in a 49–50 vote, with John Fetterman being the lone Democrat senator to vote against it. (AP)
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Politics and elections
United Kingdom and United States-mediated talks in Mogadishu, Somalia, between president Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and the opposition led by regional president Said Abdullahi Deni have broken down without an agreement. The deadlock centres on bitter disputes over the country's upcoming electoral framework, technical delays, and regional vote-rigging accusations in South West State of Somalia. (Garowe Online) (Somali Guardian)
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Politics and elections
Niuean prime minister Dalton Tagelagi is re-elected for a third term in office following a vote of 11–9. (Pacific Media Network)
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Politics and elections
King Charles III makes the speech from the House of Lords opening the new UK parliamentary session. (BBC News) (NBC News)
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Politics and elections
In the Central African Republic, the Government of Prime Minister Félix Moloua resigns. (Koaci)