[New Zimbabwe] SEVEN members of the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) have reportedly been abducted by unknown assailants on the eve of a planned demonstration by the party.

Tech company Anthropic has disputed the Pentagon’s claims of leaving a backdoor to its AI model deployed in classified military systems Read Full Article at RT.com

Draft enforcement officers in Western Ukraine have reportedly shoved an unwilling recruit off a roof where he was trying to evade capture Read Full Article at RT.com

Election meddling by Israel’s Black Cube intelligence firm blurs the line between private snooping and foreign interference in the EU Read Full Article at RT.com

Temperatures across the country will range between 5 and 13°C today, the First Day of Summer, according to the Icelandic Met Office forecast.

The mayor of Hafnarfjörður says the municipality will use the Icelandic Met Office’s long-term hazard assessment for planning and to ensure the safety of residents and infrastructure.

“The coffee beans are enough for ten cups, and hopefully a bit more. We’ve had coffee plants for a long time and grown them in a greenhouse here, where we also have banana plants. Coffee beans are a harvest many people find surprising to grow in Iceland. But with resourcefulness and knowledge, a lot can be cultivated,” says Guðríður Helgadóttir, head of the Horticultural College at Reykir in Ölfus.

Like other airlines, Icelandair has had to respond to a sharp increase in jet fuel prices due to the Iran war.

A fire at a recycling plant in Montréal-Est prompted an investigation by Quebec's Environment Ministry, a health warning from Santé Montréal and caused a plume of thick, white smoke to drape the city in acrid-smelling fumes.

Jamie Varley, 37, and John McGowan-Fazakerley, 32, were on trial at Preston Crown Court accused of sexually abusing Preston Davey, aged 13 months.

Donald Trump is stepping up his push to cut off Iran from using the Strait of Hormuz by seizing another tanker caught smuggling the regime's oil.

Cabinet Office permanent secretary Cat Little said she believed procedures were abided by as she gave evidence to the foreign affairs committee.

New research by Electoral Calculus underlines the potential for chaos, with no single party close to getting a majority if an election was held now.

Helen and Nell Barratt suffered 'life-changing' injuries while on holiday in Budva, including a broken collarbone, spinal fractures and head wounds.

US President Donald Trump lauded India as a «great country» with a «very good friend at the top,» following a controversial social media repost that disparaged India and China. The US Embassy clarified Trump's positive remarks, while India's MEA acknowledged the reports. The repost criticized immigration, alleging bias and a lack of loyalty from certain immigrant groups.

The absence of joint rallies between Rahul Gandhi and alliance partners like MK Stalin in Tamil Nadu raises concerns about Congress's coalition strategy. This visual gap fuels speculation and opposition attacks, contrasting with proactive alliance building seen from other INDIA bloc leaders like Arvind Kejriwal.

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his silence on Donald Trump's derogatory remarks about India. Kharge questioned Modi's stance, highlighting India's contributions to the US and alleging that the government has failed to protect national interests in past dealings with the US.

«Russia’s ability to acquire tankers for its shadow fleet will be restricted, and services to Russian icebreakers and LNG tankers will be prohibited,» the ministry added

The EU remains determined to maintain and increase pressure on Russia, the European Commission stated

The value of the Northern Trans-Arctic Route «as the safest, the most reliable and efficient route is becoming increasingly evident» amid disruptions of global transport chains due to numerous conflicts, the Russian leader noted

The EU Council confirmed approval of funding for Kiev in its statement

Oil supplies over the Druzhba oil pipeline to Hungary and Slovakia resumed after the almost three-month interval, the company said

The Singapore Government has pledged US$100,000 (S$128,000) towards Jordan's Humanitarian Assistance Initiative for Lebanon as part of international efforts to address the situation there.The contribution will go towards the provision of medical supplies, food assistance, shelter and the hygiene needs of civilians in Lebanon, said Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) in a statement on Thursday (April 23).It also urged the involved parties to adhere to the existing ceasefire and engage in negotiations for lasting resolution in the conflict, calling for the protection of civilians and civilian infrastructure. Since the war began, more than one million people have been displaced, with at least 2,300 people killed in Israeli strikes, according to an update by Lebanon's Health Ministry on April 14.

An American with a deep appreciation for Singapore's food scene has turned his admiration into miniature art — recreating iconic hawker stalls using custom lego builds. Images of his creations, shared on Reddit on Monday (April 21), showcase detailed miniature versions of well-known local food stalls, drawing praise from netizens for their craftsmanship and nostalgic appeal.The creator, who goes by the name Matthew Hine on Instagram, said he took care to ensure the builds were as accurate as possible, working from a combination of photos sourced online as well as pictures he took during his visits to Singapore.Having visited the Republic multiple times over the last 25 years, Hine, 48, said in his Reddit post that one of his favourite aspects of the country is its vibrant hawker culture. «I decided I wanted to try to capture a bit of the magic in a couple of custom lego designs to put on my shelf at home, so I picked a couple of my personal favourite places—Toast Hut for kopi and kaya toast, and Rahmath Cheese Prata for roti prata,» he wrote.

A peregrine falcon chick — which took its first fight out of a recess in OCBC Centre earlier in April — was found dead on April 16.It is also the second of a full clutch of four which hatched on Feb 20 and 22 to have died this month, following the death of another chick on April 4.Dr Malcom Soh, principal researcher at the National Parks Board's wildlife management research branch, said the chick was found dead on the ground in the Central Business District (CBD).The cause of death in both instances has not been established. Checks on Facebook group Singapore Wildlife Sightings, where the peregrine chicks' movements have been regularly documented by observers, indicate that comments on the chick's death first surfaced last week.On Wednesday (April 22), Teo, an observer who has been documenting the chicks' growth, wrote that he has tried to confirm the claim by going to the CBD area to conduct observations.

The Office of the Ombudsman has launched a formal investigation into the recruitment of Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) Director General, Brian Banda, amid explosive allegations that the appointment may have bypassed basic legal and professional standards. In a letter dated March 2026, the Ombudsman confirmed that a Notice of Investigation has already been served on […] The post Ombudsman opens probe into ‘irregular’ MBC boss appointment as qualification claims spark outrage appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A deepening crisis is unfolding at the Limbe auction floors, where angry and desperate tobacco farmers are watching their hard-earned crop go unsold, with many accusing buying companies of turning them away without clear reasons. For farmers like Ramsy Salimu from Phalombe, the situation is not just frustrating—it is devastating. “Everyone here is earning allowances […] The post Tobacco farmers cry out as buyers reject crops, deepening livelihood crisis appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi risks remaining trapped in a damaging cycle of export bans unless government urgently shifts to predictable, rule-based trade policies, agricultural experts have warned. The caution emerged during a high-level policy dialogue in Lilongwe, where researchers and policymakers dissected the real impact of trade restrictions on the country’s fragile agricultural sector—and found a pattern of […] The post Malawi Stuck in Costly Export Ban Cycle as Experts Demand Trade Policy Overhaul appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The United Democratic Front (UDF) has issued a forceful and uncompromising call for President Peter Mutharika to urgently address the nation, warning that Malawi’s deepening fuel shortages, foreign exchange crisis and spiraling cost of living can no longer be managed through silence and fragmented communication. In a strongly worded statement signed by party president Atupele […] The post UDF Turns Up Heat: Demands President Address Nation as Crisis Deepens, Warns Silence Is Fueling Collapse appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The German-backed €90 billion EU loan to Ukraine is “madness,” Sahra Wagenknecht has said Read Full Article at RT.com

The Seychelles has seen arrivals drop amid flight disruptions and the country is stepping up efforts to attract more Russian visitors Read Full Article at RT.com

Tech company Anthropic has disputed the Pentagon’s claims of leaving a backdoor to its AI model deployed in classified military systems Read Full Article at RT.com

Because the budget has yet to pass, specific guidance on the rebate is not yet available. To get an understanding of what we do know about it, CBC News spoke with real estate experts on how it could work and what it means for buyers.

Innu children are still overrepresented in the child protection system, though far less likely to be removed from their homes than they were nearly a decade ago.