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Donald Trump has initiated ‘Project Freedom’ to assist stranded vessels in the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing tensions. Thousands of sailors remain caught in the stalemate, prompting a US-led effort to guide neutral ships safely. For further updates, follow the latest developments.

Dmitry Kuzmin, a millionaire businessman, has died from a suspected heart attack after learning he would face prison time for brutally assaulting his girlfriend, Anzhelika Tartanova, who suffers severe injuries including lasting cognitive problems.

Denis Butsaev, former Deputy Minister of Natural Resources, has fled Russia amid a corruption investigation linked to Vladimir Putin’s regime. After being fired on April 22, he escaped to the US, marking a significant defection from Putin’s cabinet. For further developments, stay tuned.

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.

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.

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.