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On 26 April 2026, residents of Slavutych marked the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl disaster with a candle vigil. Attendees donned hazmat suits and placed candles in a radiation hazard symbol to honour the victims, amid ongoing wartime curfews. The commemoration continues annually.
President Donald Trump has cancelled a planned trip by US envoys to Pakistan following the departure of Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. Trump stated the envoys will not undertake the long flight, suggesting that future discussions could occur over the phone if Iran desires.
Four have died after a Piper Malibu crashed into a closed restaurant in Capão da Canoa, Brazil, igniting a fireball. The pilot and three passengers, including a couple, were victims of the incident. Emergency services are responding to the tragedy in Rio Grande do Sul.
US-Israeli strikes have killed eight people and destroyed Iran’s tallest bridge, the B1 bridge. Iranian reports state that the bridge was targeted during a gathering for ‘Nature Day’, leaving 95 injured. For further updates, continue following the ongoing developments.
One person has died following a 7.4-magnitude earthquake in the Molucca Sea, Indonesia. The quake caused buildings to collapse in Manado, where a 70-year-old woman was killed. Indonesia’s disaster agency advises vigilance due to potential aftershocks.
Germany’s experimental ‘Bird of Prey’ drone interceptor aims to counter threats from Iran and Russia. Developed by Airbus, it effectively engages kamikaze drones using Frankenburg Technologies’ Mark I missiles. Upcoming tests include live warhead trials throughout 2026.
Alaa Radwan, a Gaza refugee, has successfully raised £40,000 in donations to pursue her master’s at Goldsmiths, University of London. This heartfelt support enables her family to start a new life in the UK, with plans to move by August 2026.
Austria has blocked US warplanes from using its airspace for operations against Iran, citing its neutrality law. This follows similar actions by Spain, as coalition leader Sven Hergovich insists on rejecting further US military flights. Future inquiries will be reviewed by the foreign ministry.
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