- Israel suspends commercial goods from entering Gaza amid escalating tensions.
- Alberta NDP unveils three-part plan for custody releases in Edmonton’s Chinatown
- Elon Musk donates $158 million to Senate GOP group backing Ken Paxton
- Researchers predict the world may face overpopulation crisis in 2026
- Minibus collision with shuttle train injures 19 at Eurotunnel site
- Zimbabwe’s ZiG seeks to gain trust and reduce reliance on the US dollar
- Winnipeg zoo announces new name for polar bear cub after record votes
- FBI alerts Sikh separatist Pannun to new threats against his life
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A research paper suggests that the world population could approach infinity by November 13, 2026, due to unsustainable growth patterns.
Zimbabwe’s government is actively promoting the ZiG currency to reduce reliance on the US dollar, despite widespread scepticism stemming from past currency crises. The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe claims the ZiG is backed by reserves, yet many citizens remain hesitant to trust its stability for savings and transactions.
A minibus collided with a LeShuttle train near Calais, injuring 19 people, five critically, while the cause of the accident is under investigation.
Scarlett Faulkner, 29, has died in Cork University Hospital after a brutal assault on March 21. The mother from Limerick succumbed to her injuries surrounded by family. Gardaí continue to investigate the attack, with two individuals charged in connection.
Palestinian Foreign Affairs Minister Varsen Aghabekian Shahin has accused Israel of failing to protect Palestinians from escalating settler violence, suggesting occupation forces often support such actions. Aghabekian highlighted the urgent need for policy change to halt these violent practices in the West Bank.
NASA’s Artemis II mission returned to Earth after a historic 10-day journey around the moon, marking the first crewed lunar flyby since 1972. The team, including NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman and Christina Koch, splashed down off California’s coast. Discover more about the mission and what’s next.
Hungarian voters have ousted Viktor Orban after 16 years, marking a significant political shift. Election victor Peter Magyar has promised to restore ties with the European Union and NATO. The next step involves restructuring Hungary’s political landscape.
Emiliano Endrizzi, a defender for Gimnasia y Esgrima de Jujuy, was detained after allegedly shouting “Bomb” on a flight to Buenos Aires. The incident prompted an evacuation and police involvement, with the club now evaluating his future and considering sacking him.
Four unarmed Ukrainian prisoners were allegedly executed by Russian troops during a ceasefire on Orthodox Easter. The 14th army corps condemned the act as a systematic practice of terrorism, calling for accountability from the Russian high command. Further details are forthcoming.
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