Pentagon calls on African countries to increase their capacity for independence. The US is reducing its military presence, while China and Russia are strengthening their role in the region.
Iranian dissident director Jafar Panahi received the "Golden Palm" for the thriller "It was just an accident. " The director called for freedom in the country and the unification of efforts.
A Paris court has handed down verdicts to 8 defendants in the theft of Kim Kardashian's $6 million worth of jewelry in 2016. Although they were found guilty, none of the robbers will go to jail.
A private plane crashed in San Diego, setting houses and cars on fire. Several people on board were killed, but no one on the ground was injured.
The European Union will allocate €5. 5 million to support "Radio Liberty" after funding cuts from the US. This decision was made after criticism from the Trump administration regarding the work of the media.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the Vatican could become a place for direct negotiations between Ukraine and Russia. He emphasized the constructive position of the Vatican.
Due to USAID funding cuts, child mortality has increased in the poorest countries. Almost a million children are not receiving treatment for malnutrition, which will lead to deaths.
In Atlanta, Georgia, a hospital is keeping a pregnant woman with brain death on life support due to a local abortion ban law. Relatives cannot bury the woman until the embryo has a heartbeat.
The brother of the newly elected Pope said that Leo XIV loved active games and board games as a child. He also added that the pontiff will be moderate, like Pope Francis.
Two US scientific societies will undertake a new report on climate after the previous report's authors were dismissed by the Trump administration. They will collaborate to assess the impact of climate change.
The US Army is developing a plan for a military parade to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the army, which coincides with Trump's birthday. Thousands of soldiers and equipment will participate.
In Australia, three men rescued a 3-meter white shark that ran aground near the town of Ardrossan. Rescuers used fishing rakes to push the shark into deeper water.
A postcard from first-class passenger Archibald Gracie from the "Titanic", written a few days before the disaster, was sold for £300,000. He wrote about the ship, but did not draw conclusions until the end of the voyage.
Trump's trade policy is destabilizing the global economy. His statements on deals and tariffs are contradictory, and negotiations with China are in question, which causes uncertainty and risks of recession.
A massive wildfire in New Jersey has forced thousands to evacuate their homes. The fire has engulfed 1,200 acres, with 3,000 people evacuated and 1,300 buildings under threat.
Easter in the Vatican on April 20 began without the participation of Pope Francis. He is recovering after bilateral pneumonia, the mass was led by Cardinal Angelo Comastri.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that the military operation in the Gaza Strip will continue, as the country has no choice. Hostilities will not stop until Hamas is destroyed, hostages are freed, and the security of Israel is ensured.
On Saturday, April 19, mass protests against the administration of President Donald Trump began in US cities. People spoke out against civil rights violations, attempts to deport immigrants, and cuts to the federal government.
Donald Trump accuses CBS News of bias and calls for the program "60 Minutes" to be taken off the air. He believes that the TV channel distorts information and illegally supports Kamala Harris.
The threat of radicalization of children is growing in Europe due to online content. Extremists use porn, scenes of violence and social networks to influence teenagers, which leads to attempted terrorist attacks.
Google updates Gmail and offers users a choice: improved AI features with data processing or a limited version with enhanced privacy. The decision affects the service's operation.
Russian soldiers shot four Ukrainian servicemen who surrendered near P'yatykhatky. The Ombudsman sent letters to the UN and the ICRC to record the war crime.
Ukraine calls for an investigation into war crimes after a video appeared of Russian troops executing Ukrainian prisoners. These actions are a war crime that must be investigated.
On April 13, you will be able to see the Micromoon – a full Moon that will appear smaller due to its distance from the Earth. The next micromoon will be in May, and there will be supermoons in the fall.
Trump administration restores AP accreditation after court ruling. The conflict was caused by the agency's refusal to use the new name of the Gulf of Mexico, imposed by the president.
In occupied Mariupol, spontaneous graves of Mariupol residents who died during the storming of the city are still being discovered. According to the Associated Press, more than 10,000 new burials have been discovered there.
Trump announced direct talks with Iran on the nuclear program. Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi insists on an indirect format of negotiations.
The Hungarian authorities are initiating the process of withdrawing from the International Criminal Court. The relevant statement was made by the head of the office of Prime Minister Viktor Orban.
Liberal candidate Susan Crawford won against the conservative, despite $25 million invested by Elon Musk. This will preserve the liberal majority in the state Supreme Court.
Russia is planning a major offensive in the spring-summer of 2025 in several directions to put pressure on Ukraine in negotiations. G7 warns of possible intensification of fighting.