Author: News Desk

Italy has extradited 34-year-old Xu Zewei, a Chinese hacker, to the United States, where he faces allegations of stealing COVID-19 vaccine research. Xu was arrested in Milan for reportedly targeting universities as part of a state-sponsored cyber-espionage campaign, facing multiple criminal charges.

At least 20 people were killed and 36 injured in a bombing on the Pan-American Highway in southwestern Colombia, according to the governor of Cauca. President Gustavo Petro attributed the attack to a “narco-terrorist group” led by former FARC fighter Nestor Vera, known as Ivan Mordisco.

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This morning, a lorry carrying 20 tonnes of Prosecco collided with another vehicle on the M4, causing significant disruption. The westbound lanes were closed for seven hours while debris was cleared and one person was treated for minor injuries.

Israel has issued evacuation orders for seven towns in southern Lebanon, urging residents to relocate amid escalating tensions with Hezbollah, which it accuses of breaching a US-brokered ceasefire. Contrary to these claims, Hezbollah says its actions are justified responses to continuous Israeli violations.

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has departed Islamabad for Moscow, as confirmed by the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He is scheduled to meet with senior officials to discuss ongoing diplomatic efforts, amidst uncertainty regarding the resumption of direct talks with the United States.

US and Israeli military actions against Iran, framed as efforts to eliminate its nuclear programme, are undermining global confidence in the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT). These attacks risk further destabilising international nuclear non-proliferation initiatives.

Bayern Munich faces Paris Saint-Germain in the first leg of the Champions League semifinal at Parc des Princes on Tuesday, April 28, at 21:00 CEST. Bayern, fresh from defeating Real Madrid, aims for a treble, while PSG seeks to correct a poor record against the German side.

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A mother and her seven-year-old son have been tragically identified after being pulled from the River Brent in west London yesterday afternoon. Emergency services were unable to revive them despite immediate efforts.

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Overnight, police arrested more than 80 individuals for drug-related offences across the UK. The operation led to the seizure of vehicles, weapons, and cash, highlighting ongoing efforts against organised crime.
Authorities utilised ANPR technology to identify suspects involved in serious crime.

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