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Russia’s war in Ukraine and European disruptions dominate a mixed news day
U.S. Soldier Faces Federal Scrutiny Over Alleged Leak Tied to Maduro Raid Bets
An elite U.S. soldier is under federal scrutiny after a high-stakes operation in South America. Authorities allege he turned secret mission details into a major personal profit, setting up an unusual legal fight over digital prediction markets.
Russian Strike on Odesa Kills 2 and Injures Dozens, Hitting Hospitals and Schools Overnight
Ukraine says Russian forces struck the Black Sea port city of Odesa overnight on April 23 to 24, 2026, killing at least two people and injuring more than a dozen. The attack also hit hospitals and schools.
Slovenia Will Replace Eurovision Broadcast with Films About Palestine
Slovenia will not broadcast this year’s Eurovision Song Contest, joining Ireland and Spain in boycotting the live event over Israel’s participation. Instead, Slovenian broadcasters say they will air films about Palestine.
Russian Attack on Odesa Kills Ukrainian Couple, Both 75
Ukrainian officials say a married couple aged 75 was killed in an overnight Russian attack on Odesa. Residential buildings were also hit, along with a bulk carrier.
Assisted Dying Bill Faces Time Running Out in the Lords
The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, which was backed by MPs, has still not cleared its stages in the House of Lords. Peers are holding a final debate as time runs short for the measure to progress.
Lufthansa Cancels 20,000 Flights as Jet Fuel Shortages Hit Europe
Europe’s jet fuel supply is under strain because of the war in Iran, and major airlines are cutting flights to cope. Lufthansa has canceled 20,000 short-haul flights and says the reductions will run through October, one of the biggest schedule cuts in recent airline history.
Surrey man admits £30,000 benefits fraud while owning property in France
A Surrey man has admitted five counts of benefits fraud after falsely claiming about £30,000 in housing benefit and council tax reductions while hiding major assets and income. Investigators say he claimed to have no job or property, but later found a home in Burgundy, France, undisclosed bank accounts, a previously owned flat in Dubai, and large deposits and spending on luxury goods, private jets, and school fees. He is due to be sentenced at Guildford Crown Court on May 29.
Court Hears Brighton Beach Rape Convict Had Murder Conviction in Egypt
An Egyptian asylum seeker convicted over the rape of a woman on Brighton beach was also said in court to have a murder conviction in Egypt. Prosecutors said he told the court he came to the UK by small boat to avoid a lengthy prison sentence, though his defence disputed that claim during pre-trial hearings. The three men were found guilty at Hove Crown Court, and all now face sentencing and deportation.
Turkey’s Yagiz Erdogmus, 14, becomes the youngest chess player to reach 2700 rating
Turkish teenager Yagiz Kaan Erdogmus has become the youngest player ever to reach a 2700 chess rating, beating the record set by China’s Wei Yi at 15. He defeated former world No. 1 Veselin Topalov 5-1, and the achievement will become official when FIDE publishes its May rating list later this month. Erdogmus is already the highest-rated 12-, 13-, and 14-year-old ever and the youngest player to reach the world top 50.
On This Day, April 24: Benedict XVI Is Installed as Pope
On April 24, 2005, Benedict XVI was installed in Rome as the 265th Roman Catholic pope.
GB News launches in India through NeoTV+ streaming deal
GB News has gone live in India through a new distribution deal with NeoTV+, with technology support from iKO Media Group. The channel is now available across India and wider Asia on the NeoTV+ app, with the rollout also opening access in Pakistan and Bangladesh as part of GB News’ broader international expansion.
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