Bayern Munich faces Paris Saint-Germain in the first leg of the Champions League semifinal at Parc des Princes on Tuesday, April 28, at 21:00 CEST. Bayern, fresh from defeating Real Madrid, aims for a treble, while PSG seeks to correct a poor record against the German side.

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A mother and her seven-year-old son have been tragically identified after being pulled from the River Brent in west London yesterday afternoon. Emergency services were unable to revive them despite immediate efforts.

Germany registered 2,656 conscientious objector applications in early 2026, exceeding two-thirds of 2025’s total. This increase follows new military service legislation requiring young men born in 2008 or later to register for potential conscription amid discussions on bolstering the Bundeswehr’s personnel numbers.

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Overnight, police arrested more than 80 individuals for drug-related offences across the UK. The operation led to the seizure of vehicles, weapons, and cash, highlighting ongoing efforts against organised crime.
Authorities utilised ANPR technology to identify suspects involved in serious crime.

A fabricated video circulating on X falsely links a stolen Cézanne painting to Ukrainian President Zelenskyy’s office. The Ukrainian presidency denied these claims, asserting the artwork has never adorned the office. The video is part of a pro-Kremlin disinformation campaign, utilising manipulated media for misleading narratives.

A letter circulating in the European Parliament raises concerns over potential abuses of quota allocation in the EU-Mercosur Trade Agreement. The document highlights risks of concentration among major South American agricultural firms, urging stricter control mechanisms as the agreement enters force on 1 May.

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Security for King Charles is under review following a shooting in Washington, DC. Buckingham Palace will engage in discussions with US counterparts to assess the impact on the upcoming state visit scheduled for April 27-30. The King is being kept fully informed of developments.

High Representative Kaja Kallas has condemned the misuse of vetoes within the European Union, asserting it undermines democratic integrity. Reflecting on Viktor Orbán’s tenure, she emphasised the need for collective decision-making, urging reforms to enhance the EU’s effectiveness amid geopolitical challenges.