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Supernova crash victim ‘taken far too soon’, loved ones say

The young man killed outside the Supernova comic convention on Saturday was a bright, funny person who would bring joy to everyone he knew, friends and family say.

Boy, 3, told family of ‘bad man’ at Brisbane childcare centre, trial hears

The identity of a Brisbane childcare worker accused of sexually abusing children can be revealed.

Iran War Live Updates: Oil Prices Rise as Iran Vows Retaliation for Cargo Ship Attack

Oil prices rose to $96 a barrel after the U.S. attacked and seized an Iranian cargo ship. President Trump said American negotiators were heading to Pakistan for more peace talks.

10 tallest waterfalls in the world: From Angel Falls in Venezeula to Olo’Upena Falls in the US

‘We will see how he is’: Liberatore not expected to face concussion panel

Tom Liberatore will go through regular concussion protocols and there is no plan for the Bulldogs midfielder to front an independent concussion panel for permission to return to play.

Trustpilot hosts reviews of illegal casinos, raising concern among MPs

Reviews website features pages praising unlicensed sites’ supposed qualities as if they were legitimate businesses Trustpilot, the reviews website that offers to “find a company you can trust”, is hosting ratings of illegal casinos, raising concerns in Westminster about the potential risks posed to consumers. Unlicensed casino operators linked to financial harm, addiction and even suicide have flooded the UK market in recent years, often targeting people who are trying to limit their gambling by “self-excluding” from licensed operators. Continue reading...

Rare 1,700-year-old bronze cauldron found in Northern Germany rewrites connection to the Roman Empire

Australians turn on ‘unreliable, erratic’ Trump as Iran war drags on

The Resolve Political Monitor found that Trump’s popularity has plunged to new lows while Australians were torn on the wisdom of sending ships to a peacekeeping mission.

Naming Mandelson as ambassador before vetting was mistake, minister says

Douglas Alexander says lessons need to be learned but he expects Keir Starmer will continue as PM It was a mistake to announce Peter Mandelson as the UK’s ambassador to the US before he was security vetted for the role, one of Keir Starmer’s senior ministers has said before the prime minister’s statement to MPs about the scandal. With Starmer aiming to explain to the Commons on Monday afternoon why he did not know the Foreign Office had overruled a decision to refuse Mandelson vetting, some senior government figures believe the coming week could decide whether or not he remains in No 10. Continue reading...

Eurosceptic Radev poised for majority in Bulgarian election – Europe live

Former president looks likely to take power following eighth election in five years Bulgarian ex-president Rumen Radev – an EU critic who has called for renewing ties with Russia – on Sunday hailed a “victory of hope” after his formation topped the eighth parliamentary elections in five years. Projections from polling agencies put his Progressive Bulgaria (PB) grouping at 44%, which would give him an absolute majority of at least 129 seats in the 240-seat parliament. Continue reading...

UAE issues new school rules as students return to classrooms with strict safety measures

Over a million UAE students returned to classrooms on Monday, April 20, for a full-scale resumption of in-person learning after weeks of distance education. Strict safety protocols and a nationwide traffic management plan are in place, while hybrid learning options remain available for parents. The move signifies a broader return to normalcy following regional stability.

Watch: Russia’s Tuapse refinery on fire after Ukraine strikes; two ships struck in Crimea

Ukraine has intensified its attacks on Russian, targeting its military and energy targets. Overnight drone strikes targeted two Russian landing ships in Sevastopol Bay of Crimea. The Tuapse oil refinery was also hit for the second time in a week. Russian officials confirmed damage to transport infrastructure at Tuapse port. One person was killed and another injured in the latest strike.