[allAfrica] Malaria, spread by infected Anopheles mosquitoes, is one of the deadliest yet preventable diseases in the world. In 2024, it was estimated to claim about 610,000 lives, according to the World Health Organisation. Africa bears the brunt of this burden, accounting for 95% of global cases and deaths, with children under five being especially affected.

An article on 16 March 2025 carried the headline «Islam Channel facing Ofcom investigation over claims it incites extremism and breaches rules on impartiality».

The EU's anti-fraud office has opened an investigation into Peter Mandelson following allegations he passed sensitive information to Jeffrey Epstein. 

Ellie Crampsie, 23, from Glasgow, was found with 17 kilos of the Class B drug stashed in her luggage when she landed in Edinburgh after a trip to Thailand.

Prince Harry today insisted he 'will always be part of the Royal Family' and denied claims he is no longer a working Royal, arguing he was 'born to do' activism work.

Ayman Benhalima, 22, walked up to the white Audi A4 parked on the road in Norwood, South London, after believing a rival gang member was on his territory - and fired four shots as the car sped off.

Raghav Chadha, formerly of AAP, has joined the BJP, a party he previously labeled as 'illiterate goons.' Chadha cited AAP's deviation from principles for personal gain as his reason for leaving. He now praises PM Modi's leadership and vows to continue raising citizen issues under the BJP banner.

Raghav Chadha's defection from AAP to BJP, along with six other Rajya Sabha members, significantly weakens the party's parliamentary strength and national positioning. This move, which qualifies as a merger under anti-defection rules, erodes AAP's credibility and its ability to represent Punjab's interests nationally, potentially impacting upcoming elections.

RSS General Secretary Dattatreya Hosabale clarified the organization's identity as a civilizational movement, not religious, emphasizing cultural values and societal betterment. He addressed regional tensions, advocating for dialogue, and refuted claims of Hindu supremacy, highlighting India's global image beyond common misconceptions.

Poland's prime minister has questioned America's loyalty to NATO in the event that the continent is attacked by Russia. 

Crows were in the news recently when they attacked elderly men in Chinatown who were apparently balding or bald.AsiaOne was at the scene on Friday (April 24) and talked to some of them who were attacked.Chang Yeng Yew, 67, is one of them.He told AsiaOne that he was pecked at least thrice as he was walking in the area.«It flew over and I was shocked because I didn't know what it was,» he said. «It pecked my head two to three times, there was nothing I could do about it.»Chang, who runs a fried bee hoon stall at Block 335 in Chinatown, said that he wasn't afraid of the birds — but rather angry.When asked if he might have prepared something to protect himself from future attacks, Chang said that he did not.«I'll just let it happen,» he dismissed with a laugh.Thin-haired targetsTang May Yuet, 62, witnessed how Chang was attacked and pointed out how he has got more wary of the birds since.She said she started noticing such attacks from April 19.«I'd see crows flying all over the area — those with especially thin hair seemed to be the target,» Tang said in Mandarin.

A 26-year-old man has been arrested for unauthorised access to a media-content server, the police said on Friday (April 24).He had allegedly gained unauthorised remote access to a media server and downloaded a film — reportedly The Legend of Aang: The Last Airbender — and leaked snippets of the film online.The police received a report on April 16 that extracts of the animated film, which had yet to be released, were circulating on social media platforms.«Through follow-up investigations, officers from the Criminal Investigation Department swiftly established the identity of the man and arrested him within a day of the report,» the police stated.Electronic devices belonging to him were seized and a copy of the film was recovered from his devices.He is being investigated for unauthorised access to computer material under the Computer Misuse Act 1993.If found guilty, he faces up to seven years' jail and a fine of up to $50,000.This arrest comes amid worldwide furore following the alleged leak of the film's clips on X, formerly known as Twitter, by user ImStillDissin.

A Ukrainian woman has been run over by a conscription officers’ car while reportedly trying to prevent her son’s mobilization Read Full Article at RT.com

A French TV report has aired a report comparing Christian crosses to neo-Nazi symbolism, Tribune Chretienne has said Read Full Article at RT.com

 Many BRICS nations support the Russian stance on the Middle East conflict, Deputy Foreign Minister Georgy Borisenko has told RT India Read Full Article at RT.com

Over 400 migrants have been rescued near Libya from ten overcrowded boats on one of the world’s deadliest routes Read Full Article at RT.com

Moscow has criticized the European Commission’s decision to withdraw funding from the Venice Biennale after it allowed Russia to return Read Full Article at RT.com

After the Justice Department said a post-Watergate records law is unconstitutional, White House lawyers established a new policy that experts say weakens safeguards.

CTS Courier, in partnership with the Wash Media Forum—a grouping of journalists from various media houses in Lilongwe—has conducted a clean-up exercise at Bwaila Hospital, in a push to promote hygiene and sanitation in public health facilities. The exercise saw participants engaging in sweeping, mopping, and general sanitation work, working side by side to improve […] The post CTS Courier, Journalists Lead Clean-Up Drive at Bwaila Hospital appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Just one month into his tenure as Director General of the Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC), Brian Banda is facing serious accusations of turning the state broadcaster into a political weapon—this time targeting Vice President Jane Ansah. Highly placed sources have told Nyasa Express that Banda has issued direct instructions barring MBC journalists from covering any […] The post MBC Boss Brian Banda Accused of Enforcing Media Blackout on Vice President Ansah appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In June 2025, the European Commission published the interim evaluation of the 2021-2030 strategic framework for European cooperation in education and training to assess progress made towards developing the European education area (EEA). The evaluation has provided input into the Council's review of the strategic framework, to inform potential adjustments for its second cycle (2026-2030). The evaluation highlighted the strategic framework's EU added value, noting its role in promoting shared priorities, EU level targets, European cooperation and national reforms, thereby laying the EEA's foundation during its first cycle (2021-2025). EU level cooperation also fostered the EU's resilience by bolstering its capacity to respond to crises. Moreover, the evaluation found that the EEA promoted a European dimension of education and training, including by enabling structured cooperation and facilitating mobility. During the evaluation consultations, Member States expressed their commitment to continuing their cooperation through the strategic framework. At the same time, the evaluation highlighted opportunities for improvement and suggested issues to be considered during the Council's review. These issues included increasing efforts to address persistent and emerging challenges, such as teacher shortages and underachievement in basic skills; considering citizenship education as a new priority in the strategic framework's next cycle; improving cross-sectoral coordination and alignment with the European Semester; strengthening governance structures and processes; and fostering monitoring to promote evidence-based policymaking in education and training. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

On 31 May, Colombia will hold presidential elections in a highly polarised political landscape, following the legislative elections of 8 March 2026, which resulted in a fragmented Congress. Since the historic peace agreement of 2016, internal armed conflict, violence, forced displacement and narco-terrorism have continued to pose a major challenge to this Latin American state. Under the administration of Gustavo Petro, Colombia's first left-wing president, coca cultivation and cocaine production have reached record-breaking levels. Petro is ineligible to run for re-election, as the Constitution does not allow it. Bilateral relations between Colombia and the United States (US) have grown tense under the second Trump administration, which prioritises combating narco-terrorism, including through military strikes on alleged drug-trafficking boats in the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean. From the EU perspective, Colombia – Latin America's fourth-largest economy – is an important partner in the region and in multilateral fora. The comprehensive EU-Colombia Trade Agreement of 2013 governs the economic relationship between the two partners. Following recent presidential election victories of centre-right or right-wing politicians in Ecuador, Bolivia, Honduras, Chile and Costa Rica, the question is whether Colombia could become the next important country to reinforce this trend in Latin America. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

[ISS] The Pope used his Africa debut to address broader global issues - but left many local questions unanswered.

[RFI] Chad and Algeria have signed more than 30 agreements focusing heavily on economic cooperation in the energy sector, with Chadian president hailing a political will to move «from a traditional friendship to a new-generation strategic partnership».

[UN News] A growing share of global hunger is becoming entrenched in a small group of conflict-hit countries, with two-thirds of people facing acute food insecurity concentrated in just 10 nations, a major international report backed by UN agencies warns.

Toronto police officials say they are reaching out to a high-ranking former officer who this week made explosive allegations of antisemitism, racism, and corruption in the service's senior ranks in a series of interviews surrounding the release of his new book.

A delegation of First Nations leaders from British Columbia have come to Calgary to relay a message to pipeline executives face-to-face: steer clear of investing in a new bitumen pipeline to the northwest coast or risk a prolonged legal fight.

In this issue of our environmental newsletter, we look at a technology to charge an EV in five minutes; check out the beaches in Florida and the stinky problem they face this year; and hear the stories of three heroes of conservation in honour of Earth Week.