Icelandic national team players Iðunn Helgadóttir and Guðrún Fanney Briem were crowned Nordic chess champions yesterday, following standout performances at the Nordic Girls Championship held over the weekend in Fredericia, Denmark. Their impressive ambition and preparation drew considerable attention throughout the tournament.

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrey Sibiga has criticized Russia’s Victory Day ceasefire announcement and has called for a longer truce Read Full Article at RT.com

Spain and Portugal suffer major power outage prompting emergency government meetings, with causes remaining unknown Read Full Article at RT.com

In a letter cited by the newspaper, MOD chief John Healey reportedly said UK forces would help rebuild Kiev’s army Read Full Article at RT.com

NATO arrogance created this war, and it could kill any peace Read Full Article at RT.com

A Kiev court has accused Viktor Yanukovich of “inciting desertion” for leaving the country with his entourage during the 2014 Maidan coup Read Full Article at RT.com

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Separating family members can have devastating consequences on their wellbeing and ability to rebuild their lives. This is true for everybody, but especially so for people who have fled persecution or serious harm and have lost family during forced displacement and their flight from danger. For beneficiaries of international protection, family separation can affect their ability to engage in many aspects of the integration process, from education and employment to putting down roots, and harm their physical and emotional health. Family reunification is therefore a fundamental aspect of bringing normality to the lives of such people. While European Union law ensures refugees and holders of subsidiary protection – the two types of beneficiaries of international protection – equal treatment in most areas, differences persist regarding family reunification under the Family Reunification Directive, among other things. After 2015, most EU Member States witnessed a significant increase in the number of asylum-seekers arriving in their territory, with a parallel increase in the number of beneficiaries of international protection seeking reunification with their families. To establish some form of control over this unprecedented flow of people, Member States shifted away from awarding refugee status towards granting subsidiary protection, thus restricting the possibility for beneficiaries to reunite with their families. In March 2025, certain EU countries announced restrictions on the right to family reunification for migrants. According to many legal experts, beneficiaries of subsidiary protection face stricter requirements regarding family reunification than refugees, which disregards the particular circumstances related to their forced displacement and the corresponding difficulties they are likely to face in meeting these stricter requirements. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

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People's Alliance for Reform (PAR) leader Lim Tean has expressed his unhappiness over the telecast General Election roundtable he participated in. The roundtable, which took place on Sunday (April 27) evening, saw Chee Hong Tat from the incumbent People's Action Party (PAP) trade verbal blows with Michael Thng from the Workers' Party (WP), Ravi Philemon from Red Dot United (RDU), Stephanie Tan from the Progress Singapore Party (PSP) and Lim. In a Facebook post on Monday, Lim stated that he's «extremely disappointed and angry» at the roundtable's «very unfair» format. In particular, he pointed out that the four opposition parties had to share half the total time while PAP was given the remaining half. «That meant the opposition parties were given only one minute each to make their case!» Lim exclaimed. «This was grossly inadequate compared to the four minutes Chee Hong Tat had for his response to each question.» All participants ought to be given equal response time to maintain fairness, Lim argued.

A man suspected of carrying out the April 25 terrorist attack was detained the day after the incident

The majority of people in the country hold the view that Victory Day should be celebrated on the same scale as before, even as the memory of the war fades further into the past with each passing year

Sergey Naryshkin recalled that the creation of the Allies coalition and the United Nations also proved to be an impossible task at one time

Zhao Chenxin said that Donald Trump's tariffs seriously violate the rules and order of global trade, damaging the legal rights and interests of many countries

«The upcoming celebration of the 80th anniversary of the Great Victory is an opportunity to reflect back on history and draw some conclusions,» Sergey Naryshkin pointed out

An NIA court has extended the detention of Tahawwur Rana, accused in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack, by 12 days after his extradition to India. Rana, reportedly uncooperative during questioning by Mumbai Police, appeared in court under tight security. The NIA seeks to further investigate the conspiracy, while Rana's legal team is provided by the Delhi Legal Services Authority.

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah faced controversy after gesturing at a police officer during a rally disruption by BJP workers in Belagavi. He also drew criticism from the BJP for suggesting India avoid war with Pakistan, prioritizing security. Siddaramaiah accused the BJP and media of misquoting him, clarifying he views war as a last resort.

A 23-year-old man was allegedly abused and assaulted on a Bhopal-Indore passenger train for watching a reel about the Pahalgam terror attack. The two unidentified accused argued with the victim, made objectionable comments about India and the Constitution, and even threatened to throw him off the moving train. GRP has registered a case and is investigating using CCTV footage to identify the perpetrators.

The shocking crimes at Sachsenhausen have been revealed in declassified files containing the statements of the camp's commandant.

More than 350 quango bosses received a higher taxpayer-paid salary than the £172,153 Keir Starmer is entitled to.

[New Times] Thirty -- four years ago today, I was flown in a King Air fixed-wing aircraft to Musiara in the Masai Mara to lead my first-ever safari group. They had disembarked from a cruise ship docked on the Indian Ocean -- a group of wealthy senior citizens eager to explore the world. I was tasked with leading them on a two-day safari, using a fleet of ten five-seater Cessna 404s.

[WFP] WFP and Central Africans reach out to war-displaced newcomers, in a country facing its own insecurity and hunger challenges

[New Times] A new facility designed to incinerate over 400 tonnes of municipal solid waste daily and generate 15 megawatts (MW) of electricity for Rwanda's national grid is set to be established in Musanze District.

The Supreme Court of Kenya has rejected a government bid to confiscate a house worth Sh110 million and cash totaling Sh8.6 million, owned by Gibriel Cusman Mohamed, a former Somali diplomat. Authorities had accused Mohamed of links to Yemeni terrorist networks.

Staff at the shop claim they receive daily verbal abuse from the yobs and say they have had display stands thrown at them as the initial threats of violence continues to grow more real.

Hosts Susanna Reid, 54, and Ed Balls, 58, covered the major stories of the day on the ITV show.

The Russian president has ordered military operations halted for three days to commemorate victory over Nazi Germany Read Full Article at RT.com

New Delhi has questioned the channel for referring to terrorists as “militants” in a report Read Full Article at RT.com

Ukraine has yet to lift its ban on negotiations with Russia, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has emphasized Read Full Article at RT.com

Gary Smith, general secretary of the GMB Union, said it was 'bonkers' and 'absolute madness' to be cutting off investment into North Sea oil and gas.

Tension is building ahead of the crucial votes on Thursday, with Reform expected to make sweeping gains.

The EY Item Club has slashed predictions for this year and next amid alarm at the impact of Donald Trump's tariffs.