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EasyJet customers faced chaos at Milan’s Linate airport due to new EU border checks, with around 100 passengers stranded and flights delayed by over 50 minutes. EasyJet, citing the situation as ‘outside of our control’, urged authorities to mitigate waiting times. Contact them for updates.

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Haiti has declared three days of national mourning following a stampede at the Citadelle Laferrière that killed at least 25 people. The incident occurred during a festival, with numerous others injured. The Haitian government confirmed the tragedy and is supporting the victims’ families.

Contrasting headlines highlight different emphases on the event. NPR states, “A stampede at a Haitian mountaintop fortress kills at least 25 people and injures dozens,” focusing on the immediate consequences of the incident. In contrast, Yahoo reports, “Haiti declares three days of national mourning for 25 killed in stampede,” emphasising the country’s response to the tragedy.

Coverage analysed: NPR | Yahoo

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.

Viktor Orbán has conceded defeat in Hungary’s parliamentary elections to Peter Magyar, marking the end of his 16-year rule. Magyar, a political newcomer, promises “system change.” Supporters celebrated in Budapest as the nation anticipates this new chapter in governance.

A nine-year-old boy has been rescued from his father’s van after two years of confinement in Hagenbach, Eastern France. Prosecutor Nicolas Heitz reported the child was malnourished and lacked basic hygiene. The father, 43, faces kidnapping charges. He has been taken into care.

Tyrah Adams, 35, was tragically killed in Louisville when a bin lorry’s grappler crushed her while she slept rough. Her family plans to sue the local government, seeking accountability for what they describe as more than just a tragic accident.

HAITI STAMPEDE
At least 30 people died in a stampede at a tourist site in Haiti this morning.
Emergency services are struggling to manage the aftermath of the tragic event.

The US has no plan B if talks with Iran in Islamabad fail, according to Donald Trump. As both nations engage in crucial negotiations, Iranian officials—led by Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf—seek to address key demands. Discussions will continue in Washington on Tuesday.

A nine-year-old boy has been rescued from his father’s van in Hagenbach, eastern France, where he was locked for nearly 18 months. Prosecutor Nicolas Heitz detailed the boy’s horrific condition, prompting charges against his father and partner. The investigation continues.