Russia rebuffed Tuareg rebels’ demand to withdraw from Mali, while the EU stressed that U.S. troop deployments in Europe serve Washington’s own interests. In India, West Bengal’s election season moved from polling to counting amid TMC protests over alleged irregularities, and Maharashtra readied an “engineering marvel” to cut Mumbai–Pune travel times. Elsewhere, U.S. media-politics moments, a fatal house fire, sports playoffs, and Kentucky Derby culture rounded out a varied news day.
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Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, announced plans to establish new legal frameworks for the Strait of Hormuz to maintain control over the strategic waterway. He also said the country would retain its nuclear capabilities.
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Russia said its forces will remain in Mali, rejecting calls from Tuareg rebels to withdraw after major coordinated attacks on the ruling junta. Moscow remains a key military backer of the Malian government amid intensified insurgent activity.
Read full article →Sabastian Sawe’s record-breaking run at the London Marathon made him the first man with an official world record under two hours. The report charts how elite marathon times have progressed to reach this milestone.
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Following the stabbing of two Jewish men, the U.K. government said the country faces an antisemitism “emergency” and pledged more funding for community security. Officials also confirmed the suspect had been flagged by a counterterrorism program, prompting scrutiny and criticism.
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A neo-Nazi who planned a mass gun attack has been convicted following an MI5 undercover operation. The case underscores the use of covert stings to disrupt extremist plots.
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Alphabet, Microsoft, and Amazon each reported stronger-than-expected cloud results in their latest earnings. The performance highlights resilient enterprise demand across the largest providers.
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A judge cut off Elon Musk’s discussion of AI “doomsday” scenarios during his courtroom testimony in the Open AI case. The intervention ended the session, keeping the focus on matters central to the litigation.
Read full article →UK airlines are scrambling to secure jet fuel as global shipments fall to record lows, raising the risk of summer travel disruption. The government is reportedly considering emergency measures to keep flights running.
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A Ugandan court sentenced Christopher Okello Onyum to death for the murder of toddlers in Kampala. His insanity plea was dismissed by the judge, according to BBC News.
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Responding to President Trump’s threat to reduce forces in Germany, the EU said U.S. deployments in Europe benefit Washington while bolstering regional security. Brussels called the United States a vital partner in defense cooperation.
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Following talks in Berlin, major international actors called for an immediate ceasefire in Sudan’s war, now over three years old. The report also notes scrutiny on Kenya over alleged refuge and support for figures involved in the fighting.
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Ross Davidson has been sentenced to 14 years in prison after being found guilty of multiple rapes and sexual assaults. The case involved offenses against six women, according to the report.
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India’s Trinamool Congress alleged tampering with electronic voting machines in a Kolkata strongroom, calling it a “murder of democracy.” The Election Commission issued a response to the claims, with details still emerging.
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Iran’s navy chief signaled the development of powerful new weapons while dismissing U.S. assertions of swift military success. The remarks underscore ongoing tensions as Tehran highlights advances in its maritime capabilities.
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The Bank of England’s latest meeting outlines how borrowing costs and the jobs market could evolve in the coming months. The piece distills five takeaways for mortgages, household bills, and employment.
Read full article →Georg Baselitz, a pioneering postwar artist known for inverting figures and challenging painterly conventions, has died at 88. Tributes emphasize his profound influence on contemporary art.
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Elections Alberta says an outside party may have obtained access to the province’s electors list, which contains “extremely sensitive data.” The agency believes the information was likely provided to the party by a legitimate recipient and has issued a warning as it investigates.
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TechCrunch reports that Salesforce is crowdsourcing its AI product direction by sourcing needs directly from customers. The company argues that common challenges across enterprises can guide features and accelerate practical AI adoption.
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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee warned against any tampering in the counting process after visiting an EVM strongroom in Bhabanipur. The Trinamool Congress held a sit-in alleging potential malpractice.
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The Guardian reports that U.S. economic growth rebounded to 2% even as consumer spending slowed. The piece situates the performance against the backdrop of the war involving Iran and assesses implications for the outlook.
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Metal detectorists in Norway uncovered a hoard of Viking Age silver coins described as the country’s largest of its kind. Authorities called it a historic discovery that will inform research into trade and life in the period.
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The House justice committee will consolidate two impeachment complaints against Vice President Duterte before elevating the report to the plenary. This is a procedural step ahead of potential transmittal to the Senate for trial.
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Authorities have intensified efforts to find a suspected abductor after the disappearance of five-year-old Sharon Granites near Alice Springs. She was last seen when her family put her to bed at a town camp late Saturday, according to the report.
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Nigeria’s Supreme Court nullified the People’s Democratic Party’s Ibadan convention and dismissed the Turaki-led appeal. The decision bears on the party’s internal processes and leadership disputes.
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U.K. Labour leader Keir Starmer called on the public to “open their eyes to Jewish pain” following an attack in Golders Green. He condemned the violence and urged solidarity with affected communities.
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Spotify is rolling out a label to indicate when music is created by human artists, citing the need for authenticity in the AI era. The feature aims to add transparency as generative tools proliferate on the platform.
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Polling in West Bengal concluded over two phases on April 23 and April 29 amid strong turnout. Attention now shifts to vote counting and the official results, which will follow the announced schedule.
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Researchers report that viral virulence in mice varies by the animals’ genetic background and by sex. The findings underscore how host genetics and sex-specific biology shape disease outcomes in infection models.
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Defensive tackle Calais Campbell is returning to the Baltimore Ravens on a one-year contract, according to reports. The 39-year-old is coming off a season with 17 starts, 6.5 sacks, and nine tackles for loss.
Read full article →An Irish court sentenced a man to nine years after he coerced a teenage girl into sex by convincing her she owed him €12,000 and claiming to be a drug lord. The case highlights coercion and intimidation tactics in sexual exploitation.
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Google is broadening its “Preferred Sources” tool in Search to everyone, with support across all languages after an initial rollout in late 2025. The feature aims to give users more control over which outlets surface more prominently in their results.
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Maharashtra will inaugurate the Mumbai–Pune Expressway’s missing link on May 1, touted as an engineering marvel. Officials say the project will reduce travel time by roughly 25–30 minutes.
Read full article →Violence broke out in Alice Springs following the arrest of Jefferson Lewis over the alleged murder of five-year-old Kumanjayi Little Baby. Police responded to the volatile scenes as tensions flared in the community.
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Pakistan’s National Accountability Bureau has transferred amenity land valued at Rs66 billion to the Capital Development Authority. The move concerns urban assets and governance in the capital region, with implications for planning and public use.
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In Ghana’s GH¢49.1 million cybersecurity software theft case, a prosecution witness testified that GH¢2.5 million was transferred to Rashida Saani’s I-ZAR Ltd. The testimony forms part of ongoing proceedings in Boahene’s trial.
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Nigeria’s Supreme Court nullified the Ibadan PDP convention, effectively clearing the way for the faction aligned with FCT Minister Nyesom Wike. The ruling reshapes intraparty dynamics and control in Oyo State.
Read full article →Ireland spent just €12,000 of a €1 million fund intended to support zero-emissions HGV charging points last year, with €188,000 reported as administrative costs. Lawmakers are questioning the scheme’s delivery and value for money.
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A woman reportedly heard gunshots and found her father dying on a street in West Derby. Police have launched an investigation into the fatal shooting.
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A former member of the 1980s band Spandau Ballet has been jailed for 14 years for sexual offences. The Times reports the conviction and sentence followed proceedings in the UK courts.
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ESPNcricinfo reports that two Sri Lanka Under-19 players were arrested for allegedly filming teammates in a bathroom. Authorities are investigating the incident, with team officials and the board expected to respond.
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Malacañang says the French and Czech ambassadors declined to share information on flood control scam suspect Zaldy Co. The envoys reportedly cited a lack of authority and the need to follow asylum-related laws.
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The International Air Transport Association is calling on African countries to place aviation higher on the economic agenda. It says the sector supports jobs, connectivity and tourism across the continent.
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Lindsey Vonn says she remains uncertain about her future following an Olympic crash, adding she is still in “survival mode.” Further details on her condition and next steps were not immediately available.
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A comparative study of dual antiplatelet therapy after stent placement found that indobufen with clopidogrel was associated with reduced gout recurrence versus aspirin with clopidogrel. The findings may guide antiplatelet choices for patients at risk of gout.
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After months adrift, a lost SpaceX rocket stage is reportedly headed for an imminent collision with the Moon. Coverage outlines its trajectory and expected timing of impact after a prolonged drift through space.
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SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy flew for the first time in 18 months, and a passing satellite captured striking images of the launch. The photos show the rocket’s ascent from orbit’s perspective.
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An analysis examines a secret HIV research project conducted in the Central African Republic in the 1990s. It explores biomedical extractivism, ethics, and the power dynamics that shaped the study and its human impact.
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Kenya has issued immediate directives affecting national fuel standards. The orders aim to adjust compliance requirements across the sector.
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With New York’s wins coming by double digits and Atlanta’s by razor-thin margins, prediction markets show heavy interest and tension ahead of Game 6. Significant trading volume on Kalshi mirrors the series’ volatility as the matchup returns to Atlanta.
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Euronews delivered a concise roundup of major developments across Europe and the wider world. The bulletin spans politics, business, culture, travel, and other highlights from the day.
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