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Rwandan genocide suspect Félicien Kabuga dies in custody in The Hague

Félicien Kabuga was one of the last fugitives charged in connection with the 1994 genocide, accused of encouraging and financing the mass killing of Rwanda’s Tutsi minority.
Family photographs of some of those who died hang on display in an exhibition at the Kigali Genocide Memorial centre in the capital Kigali, Rwanda.
Family photographs of some of those who died hang on display in an exhibition at the Kigali Genocide Memorial centre in the capital Kigali, Rwanda.

‘Timmy,’ humpback whale released in spectacular rescue effort, found dead off Denmark

The death brought a sad end to weeks of efforts to guide the whale back to its natural habitat.
The humpback whale recovered from a shallow bay off Wismar is being transported towards the North Sea in a flooded cargo ship just before the Danish border in Fehmarn, Germany on April 29.
The humpback whale recovered from a shallow bay off Wismar is being transported towards the North Sea in a flooded cargo ship just before the Danish border in Fehmarn, Germany on April 29.
7h ago

Ebola Virus Outbreak

Ebola Virus Outbreak

WHO declares global health emergency over Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda

Authorities said the outbreak does not meet the criteria of a pandemic emergency, and advised against the closure of international borders.
A white 4x4 with red lettering reading AMBULANCE parked on a dirt road outside a one-story concrete building.
A white 4x4 with red lettering reading AMBULANCE parked on a dirt road outside a one-story concrete building.
12h ago

Venezuela

Venezuela

Venezuela says it deported a Maduro ally to face judicial proceedings in the U.S.

The decision marks a stark reversal for Alex Saab, who Maduro fought tooth and nail to bring home after his previous international arrest in 2020.
Nicolas Maduro and Alex Saab stand together with microphones in a crowd.
Nicolas Maduro and Alex Saab stand together with microphones in a crowd.

Bulgaria wins the Eurovision Song Contest with Dara’s ‘Bangaranga’

This year’s contest has been overshadowed by discord and controversy, with five countries withdrawing over Israel’s continued participation.
Dara holds a glass trophy into the air as gold confetti falls on the stage.
Dara holds a glass trophy into the air as gold confetti falls on the stage.
16h ago

Congolese report constant burials as deaths in new Ebola outbreak reach 80

Deaths are mounting in Congo’s latest Ebola outbreak, which has crossed into neighboring Uganda.
A white 4x4 with red lettering reading AMBULANCE parked on a dirt road outside a one-story concrete building.
A white 4x4 with red lettering reading AMBULANCE parked on a dirt road outside a one-story concrete building.
18h ago

Maldives suspends search for 4 Italians in underwater cave after military diver dies

Maldivian authorities have suspended the search for four Italian divers believed to be trapped in an underwater cave.
Three men wearing diving equipment make their way up a staircase from the water.
Three men wearing diving equipment make their way up a staircase from the water.

Man rescued in Florida plane crash is accused of smuggling cocaine

Jonathan Gardiner was one of the 11 passengers on a small plane that crashed off the coast of Florida on Tuesday.
Rescue team.
Rescue team.
20h ago

United Kingdom

United Kingdom

London police out in force to deal with rival rallies and a soccer final

Police in London are patrolling the streets of the U.K. capital as tens of thousands join two major demonstrations and soccer fans congregate for the final of England’s major domestic cup competition.
'Unite the Kingdom' march in London.
'Unite the Kingdom' march in London.
22h ago

As Hormuz crisis rattles the world, eyes are on another key waterway

The Strait of Malacca carries more than a quarter of global trade, including most of the oil that flows from the Persian Gulf to key Asian markets.
Oil tank farm and ships off the coast of Singapore
Oil tank farm and ships off the coast of Singapore
22h ago

Canada

Canada

Canada deepens Arctic defense ties with Nordics after Trump threats

Canada’s increased collaboration with the Nordics is part of an effort to strengthen alliances between “middle powers” in a world where ⁠the U.S. is considered a less reliable partner.
Members of 41 Canadian Brigade Group.
Members of 41 Canadian Brigade Group.