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The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has expressed unanimous support for Gianni Infantino’s re-election as FIFA president in 2027. This endorsement follows a meeting prior to the FIFA Congress in Vancouver, reinforcing his position despite FIFA’s term limits, which do not apply to his initial partial term.

Major-General Azatbek Omurbekov was the target of a bomb explosion in Khabarovsk, which reportedly killed a lieutenant colonel. Omurbekov, known as the ‘Butcher of Bucha,’ narrowly survived the attack. Russian authorities have classified the incident as secret. Further details are forthcoming.

Oil prices have soared above £94 a barrel as the US, under President Donald Trump, prepares military strikes on Iran, exacerbating tensions. With peace talks failing and the Strait of Hormuz closed, UK consumers face rising fuel costs. Stay informed on this developing situation.

If you struggled to understand why Israel was provoking Iran and also taking control of the northern part of Gaza strip, this long term strategy between the UAE and Israel explains all.

A poultry farmer in Uttar Pradesh, Sabir Ali, reported the death of 140 chickens allegedly caused by loud music from a wedding procession nearby. The incident occurred on April 25, leading police to investigate DJ Kavi Yadav for noise violations. The case is under review.

United States prosecutors have indicted Sinaloa state Governor Ruben Rocha Moya and nine other officials, alleging connections to the Sinaloa drug cartel. The indictment accuses them of facilitating narcotics trafficking in exchange for political support, potentially impacting US-Mexico relations amidst ongoing efforts to combat drug cartels.

President Trump announced that the US blockade of Iranian ports is proving effective, urging Tehran to “just give up” amid escalating tensions. Iran’s Parliament Speaker dismissed the blockade’s impact, stating it has only increased global oil prices, while tensions in the Strait of Hormuz continue to disrupt markets.

Ukrainian forces claim their first victory capturing Russian positions exclusively with unmanned systems, according to President Volodymyr Zelensky. This operation utilised drones and ground robots, marking a significant shift in warfare strategy. Stay updated on the latest developments.

Didier Gaspard Owen Maximilien has been charged with mischief and public nuisance in Singapore after a viral stunt involving a vending machine. He faces two years in prison and fines. Maximilien’s court case is set for May 22, following his temporary allowance to leave for a school trip.

Hakima Boukerouis, identified over 20 years after her murder in France, had been found in a rainwater barrel in 2005. Her ex-husband has been arrested on suspicion of ordering her killing. Interpol’s Operation Identify Me led to this breakthrough.