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Hakima Boukerouis, identified over 20 years after her murder in France, had been found in a rainwater barrel in 2005. Her ex-husband has been arrested on suspicion of ordering her killing. Interpol’s Operation Identify Me led to this breakthrough.

Loud music from parade floats damaged several antiques at the Chaiyaphum Ancient Textile Museum in Thailand. Owner Dr Komkrich Ritkhachorn reported that the noise from around 100 trucks caused severe damage during the Bai Sri Boon celebration. Inspectors visited on April 24 to assess the situation.

Anant Ambani, son of Mukesh Ambani, plans to adopt Pablo Escobar’s invasive hippos to prevent culling. With an estimated £70 billion fortune, he aims to relocate the animals to his animal centre. The initiative is contingent on Colombia’s approval for humane intervention.

Richard Carl Skrinjar, a convicted paedophile, has been arrested in Thailand after breaching reporting conditions by sailing for five months to meet his girlfriend. Following a tip-off from Queensland police, authorities raided his home in Khon Kaen. He has been remanded to face charges.

An Iranian hacking group, Handala Hack Team, has leaked personal details of 2,379 US Marines in the Persian Gulf, threatening their lives and families. They have warned of impending attacks using drones and missiles. The group plans to release more information shortly.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi praised the “strategic relationship” with Russia during a meeting with Vladimir Putin in St Petersburg. This partnership could have significant implications amidst the tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. Stay informed on their evolving alliance.

The US Coast Guard’s final report criticises OceanGate for severe safety failures leading to the Titan disaster. Notable victims included Shahzada Dawood and his son Suleman, who died alongside three others when the submersible imploded. OceanGate has since suspended operations.

A gunman has opened fire at a social security office and courthouse in central Athens, wounding several individuals. The suspect, an 89-year-old man, was reported to be armed with a shotgun. A police operation is currently underway to locate him.

A 2,000-year-old headless statue of Athena has been uncovered in the ancient city of Laodicea, Turkey, during excavation work. Significant for its size and craftsmanship, the white marble statue features intricate details. Restoration efforts at the site will continue throughout 2026.

Arthur Goldberg, a British expat, was acquitted in Germany after being fined 600 euros for stating, “I think you are a racist,” during a tense meeting at Leipzig University. Following two years of legal proceedings, he successfully argued his freedom of expression rights.