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The Mexican government has condemned a US advertisement warning against undocumented migration, asserting it contains a “discriminatory message” that undermines human dignity and could incite violence against migrants.

President Trump stated that the administration cannot provide trials for all deportees, claiming it would take “200 years” to do so.

Christians in Gaza’s only Catholic church honoured Pope Francis, who consistently reached out to them for over a year during the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, culminating in his last phone call on Saturday.

A Delta Air Lines Airbus A330 with 282 passengers caught fire during pushback at Orlando International Airport, leading to an emergency evacuation.

Marco Rubio’s statements reflect increasing frustration in Washington over stalled peace negotiations in the Ukraine conflict.

A meeting in Paris between US, French, and Ukrainian officials signals a potential reinsertion of sidelined European leaders into negotiations to end the Ukraine war.

U.S. airstrikes targeting the Ras Isa oil port controlled by Yemen’s Houthi rebels resulted in 20 fatalities and 50 injuries, marking one of the deadliest incidents in the ongoing military campaign initiated under President Trump

The Kenyan government has confirmed the suspension of kidney transplant operations at Mediheal clinic following a DW report unveiling an organ trafficking network exploiting vulnerable individuals.

US air strikes on the Ras Isa fuel port in Yemen have reportedly resulted in at least 38 fatalities and over 100 injuries, according to Houthi-run media.

US President Donald Trump has confirmed plans for a second state visit to the UK in September, following an invitation from King Charles.

Approximately 60,000 people are currently living in tent encampments in central Myanmar following a devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake, with significant damage to infrastructure and homes.

Prime Minister Mark Carney emphasised that the pivotal issue in the upcoming Canadian election is determining who is best equipped to engage with U.S. President Donald Trump, suggesting that his experience is crucial amidst rising Canadian nationalism driven by Trump’s trade policies.

Salah Jundia survived an Israeli airstrike that destroyed his family’s home in Shujaiyya, Gaza, losing 15 relatives, including his father and brothers, to the bombings.

WHO member states have finalised a historic pandemic agreement focusing on global collaboration and preparedness, with a draft proposal set for consideration at the World Health Assembly in May.

Kenyan authorities charged four individuals, including two Belgian teenagers, with wildlife trafficking for attempting to smuggle 5,000 Giant African Harvester Ants valued at approximately $7,700.

Ukraine’s military has targeted the base of the 448th Russian missile brigade, which was responsible for a recent missile strike on Sumy that resulted in 35 fatalities and over 119 injuries, including children.

Four Russian journalists have been sentenced to five-and-a-half years in prison for allegedly belonging to an extremist group linked to Alexei Navalny’s Anti-Corruption Foundation.

The US FTC has initiated an antitrust trial against Meta, alleging that the acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp were aimed at eliminating competition to maintain market dominance.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued an emergency order to ground New York Helicopter Tours following a deadly crash that resulted in the loss of five lives, including a family of Spanish tourists and the pilot.

President Bola Tinubu has launched an investigation following a violent attack in Plateau State, resulting in at least 52 deaths, according to Red Cross reports.

Holocaust survivor Mala Tribich emphasizes the responsibility of individuals to prevent a recurrence of atrocities similar to those witnessed during the Second World War, particularly in light of the liberation of Bergen-Belsen 80 years ago.

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and his family evacuated during Passover after an alleged arson attack on their Harrisburg residence, with police alerting them at 2am.

Merz’s CDU and its Bavarian sister party the Christian Social Union (CSU) have struck a coalition deal with the SPD to form a new government. The coalition agreement came after the CDU came in first place in snap German elections in February.   

Brice Oligui Nguema, head of Gabon’s military junta, won 90.35% of the vote in the first election not under the Bongo family’s influence in 50 years, with a notably high turnout of 70.40%.

Despite opening well this Friday morning, the three main stock indexes in Europe are now down after China announced that it will retaliate further to US tariffs – after the Trump administration confirmed the tariff on China is now 145%.