- German police end hostage situation in Berlin supermarket with arrest
- EU regulators assess potential violations of law by Facebook and Instagram’s design choices.
- US demands Iran cease attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Kananaskis recovers from floods but some trails remain closed
- Hegseth expresses frustration over grooming standard non-compliance by troops
- Ukraine targets 49 ships from Russia’s shadow fleet in recent attacks
- Belgium to introduce road tax for foreign drivers starting May 2027
- Graham Platner withdraws from Maine Senate race amid ongoing allegations
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Ukrainian strikes have severely impacted Russia’s shadow fleet, resulting in the loss of 49 vessels this week and escalating fuel shortages across the country.
Dozens of students and teachers abducted from schools in Oyo State, Nigeria, have been rescued after 56 days in captivity. President Bola Tinubu announced the successful operation, which resulted in the arrest of eight assailants. The kidnappings have raised ongoing concerns about the security crisis in Nigeria.
Passengers swim to safety after a Cessna 402B aircraft operated by ZED Airlines made an emergency water landing off Lafiteau, Haiti, with no injuries reported.
The MV Hondius cruise ship is at the centre of a Hantavirus outbreak, resulting in two fatalities. A confirmed case and five suspected cases are under investigation. South Africa’s authorities are coordinating a medical evacuation for affected passengers.
Denis Butsaev, former Deputy Minister of Natural Resources, has fled Russia amid a corruption investigation linked to Vladimir Putin’s regime. After being fired on April 22, he escaped to the US, marking a significant defection from Putin’s cabinet. For further developments, stay tuned.
A woman has died after a brutal stabbing in Esplugues de Llobregat, Barcelona, a popular spot for British tourists. The alleged attacker showed signs of nervousness before committing the crime. A manhunt is underway to locate him. Authorities treat the incident as gender-based violence.
Two tourists died hours apart at Kuala Lumpur International Airport. A 27-year-old Chinese woman fell into a loading bay after a distressing episode, while a 30-year-old Algerian man is suspected to have jumped from Terminal 2. Investigations into both incidents are ongoing.
A China Eastern Airlines flight experienced a mechanical failure, colliding with a jet bridge at Shanghai Hongqiao airport. The Airbus A350-900, arriving from Chengdu, damaged the structure but left all passengers unharmed. They were eventually disembarked after a delay. Investigation underway.
A woman gave birth mid-flight on ITA Airways flight AZ855, capturing a historic moment at 34,000 feet. The crew, alongside a doctor and nurse onboard, provided immediate assistance. The flight returned to Dakar for medical support before proceeding to Rome.
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