Myanmar Ex-Leader Aung Moved to House Arrest
Myanmar's former leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been transferred to house arrest, according to the country's state media.
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47-Year-Old Arrested in Australian Town Over Girl’s Murder
A 47-year-old man, Jefferson Lewis, was arrested in Alice Springs, Australia, over the death of a young girl known as Kumanjayi Little Baby. Violence erupted after his arrest, with police reporting unrest and property damage.
Israel Destroys Southern Lebanon Towns, Mirroring Gaza
Israeli forces have been systematically destroying towns and villages in southern Lebanon, mirroring the devastation seen in Gaza. The Israeli military has published videos showing controlled demolitions of entire neighborhoods, according to NPR.
Trump warns Iran blockade could last ‘months’ as oil prices hit $126
Oil prices surged past $126 a barrel as U.S. President Donald Trump warned the naval blockade of Iranian ports could last 'months if needed,' spooking global markets and raising fears of a prolonged disruption to oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz.
Madagascar Detains French Ex-Serviceman Over Alleged Destabilisation Plot
Madagascar has detained a French ex-serviceman in connection with an alleged plot to destabilise the island nation, according to a statement by Deputy Prosecutor Nomenarinera Mihamintsoa Ramanantsoa.
What does Chornobyl look like 40 years later?
Forty years after the Chornobyl disaster, the area remains radioactive and shaped by war, according to a recent report from Al Jazeera.
Fears Resurgence Somali Piracy After 3 Vessels Hijacked
Three vessels have been hijacked off the coast of Somalia in the past week, raising fears of a resurgence in piracy around the Horn of Africa, according to the Maritime Security Centre Indian Ocean (MSCIO).
Russia Claims Africa Corps Thwarted Mali Coup Amid Rebel Advances
Russia’s defence ministry claimed its Africa Corps group prevented a coup in Mali over the weekend, avoiding mass civilian casualties and inflicting “irreplaceable losses” on rebels, according to a statement. The report comes as rebel forces have seized key towns and killed a key ally of Moscow.
‘It will never cover what’s authentic’: African music industry weighs up AI risks and rewards
Nigerian singer Fave faced an AI-generated version of her track, prompting her to release her own remix. African music industries are assessing how AI impacts authenticity and intellectual property.
South Africa deports Mugabe’s son for unrelated offences after employee shot at family home
Two months after an employee was shot in the back at the Mugabe family home in a wealthy suburb of Johannesburg, a South African court has fined and ordered the deportation of Robert Mugabe’s youngest son over two unrelated charges, according to The Guardian.
Former US officials criticise Pentagon silence on deadly Iran school attack
Five former US officials, including a retired military lawyer, have criticized the Pentagon for not acknowledging potential American involvement in a deadly strike on an Iranian school earlier this year. According to the BBC, the lack of transparency is unusual compared to past incidents.
France investigates reappearance of website linked to Pelicot crimes
French prosecutors have launched an investigation into the reappearance of a website known for facilitating the crimes of Dominique Pelicot, according to the Paris prosecutor's office.
France Urges Citizens to Leave Mali Amid Escalating Violence
France has urged its citizens to leave Mali 'as soon as possible' following a weekend of coordinated attacks by separatist fighters and Islamist militants, according to the BBC.
Russia Scales Back Moscow Parade Over Ukraine Threat
Russia will scale back its Moscow Victory Day parade on 9 May due to a 'terrorist threat' from Ukraine, the Kremlin said. President Vladimir Putin's spokesman Dmitry Peskov emphasized the 'current operational situation' as the reason.
Iran Offers to Reopen Strait of Hormuz for U.S.-Led Truce
Iran has proposed reopening the Strait of Hormuz if the U.S. lifts its naval blockade and ends the war, according to sources. The offer, conveyed via Pakistan, has not yet been publicly accepted by President Donald Trump.