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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.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi praised the “strategic relationship” with Russia during a meeting with Vladimir Putin in St Petersburg. This partnership could have significant implications amidst the tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. Stay informed on their evolving alliance.

Ukrainian soldiers rescued a 72-year-old woman using a robotic vehicle named Cerberus. Spotted by an aerial drone walking through a war-torn area near Lyman, the soldiers draped a blanket over the bot with the message “Grandma, hop on!” to facilitate her evacuation.

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.

On April 26, 2026, Ukraine marks 40 years since the Chernobyl disaster, the worst nuclear accident in history. The site, now a ghost town, continues to resonate with the trauma of its past. Visit to learn about its lasting impact and the ongoing effects of radiation.

Prince Harry visited Ukraine, appealing directly to Vladimir Putin to end the conflict. During a heartfelt address at the Kyiv Security Conference, he urged world leaders to support the courageous Ukrainian people. For further details on his visit, click here.

A tiger leapt into the crowd after a safety barrier collapsed at a circus in Rostov-on-Don, Russia. As audience members reacted with alarm, trainers instructed them to remain calm. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, and the tiger was later captured by local authorities.

A Moscow-born gunman killed at least six people in a Kyiv supermarket shooting, prompting an investigation as a terrorist act. The 58-year-old took hostages before being shot dead by police. Ukrainian authorities are exploring links to the ongoing conflict with Russia.

Errol Musk claims Jeffrey Epstein is still alive, dismissing the official account of his death during a primetime interview in Russia. The 79-year-old father of Elon Musk stated, “It’s absolutely absurd to think that this man is dead.” He is currently in Russia for research projects.

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.