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- Fresh appeal for information in 39-year-old murder case of mother Antoinette Smith
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Jayden Adams, a 25-year-old midfielder for Mamelodi Sundowns and South Africa, has died after competing in three matches during the FIFA World Cup 2026. The South African Football Players Union confirmed his passing, stating it is a significant loss to both his family and the football community. No cause of death has been disclosed.
Police renew appeal for information on the 1987 murder of Antoinette Smith, who vanished after a David Bowie concert in Co Meath, as families seek answers.
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.
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.
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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.
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