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AI summaryIn a wide-ranging interview with RT, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko discussed his close ties with Russia and China, criticized Western leaders as 'transient figures,' and warned that Ukraine's Zelensky risks losing his country by following the West. He also touched on the Middle East, Venezuela, and the possibility of Trump visiting Russia via Belarus.
AI summaryFour candidates — Michelle Bachelet, Rafael Grossi, Rebeca Grynspan, and Macky Sall — are competing to replace António Guterres as UN Secretary-General. Public hearings began April 21, 2026, with the election set for July. Bachelet faces opposition from the US and China, while all candidates confront a deeply divided organization and a financial crisis.
AI summaryFormer Bulgarian President Rumen Radev’s Progressive Bulgaria party has won a decisive victory in the country’s eighth parliamentary election in five years, securing an absolute majority. The result, which marks the first time a single formation has won outright since 1997, could end years of political instability, while raising questions about Bulgaria’s future foreign policy direction given Radev’s criticism of EU and NATO positions on Russia and Ukraine.
AI summaryMirra Andreeva moved up to 8th place in the WTA Rankings after a strong performance in Stuttgart, though reports differ on her exact position and points. The 18-year-old, competing under a neutral status, continues to rise in tennis despite the backdrop of IOC recommendations barring Russian and Belarusian athletes.
AI summaryA Ukrainian drone attack on the Russian port city of Tuapse killed one person and wounded another, regional officials said Monday. The strike also caused a fire and damaged civilian buildings, a day after the same port was hit days earlier, with a previous attack killing a 14-year-old girl and a young woman.
AI summaryUK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to face MPs in a high-stakes statement over the Peter Mandelson security vetting scandal, with opposition parties and some Labour MPs calling for his resignation. The controversy centres on claims that Starmer was not informed that Mandelson failed security vetting before his appointment as ambassador to the US.
AI summaryOil prices have surged amid stalled peace negotiations between the United States and Iran, with the Strait of Hormuz remaining largely closed. Conflicting signals from Washington and Tehran, including the cancellation of planned talks and the seizure of an Iranian vessel, have kept markets volatile.
AI summaryGovernor Alexander Bogomaz reported that Ukrainian troops attacked a moving car in the Bryansk Region with a kamikaze drone, wounding two civilians who were hospitalized. The incident is part of a series of reported attacks on the region in recent weeks.
AI summaryThe head of Ukraine's patrol police has resigned after two officers faced criticism for allegedly fleeing a mass shooting in Kyiv that left six dead and 14 injured. The shooting, classified as a terrorist attack, has prompted an official investigation into the officers' actions.
AI summaryExit polls in Bulgaria indicate that former President Rumen Radev's Progressive Bulgaria party is set to win Sunday's parliamentary election, securing around 37-38% of the vote. Radev, a critic of EU sanctions and military aid to Ukraine, has promised to combat corruption and restore stable government. The election, the country's eighth in five years, follows months of anti-corruption protests.
AI summaryUS President Donald Trump has escalated threats against Iran, warning he will destroy all power plants and bridges if Tehran rejects Washington's terms. He also announced a complete naval blockade and legal prosecution for oil trade, while Vice President JD Vance hinted at new military tools. Trump claims a deal could be reached by April 7 but insists Iran must capitulate.
AI summaryUS President Donald Trump announced that American negotiators will travel to Islamabad for a second round of talks with Iran, while repeating threats to destroy Iranian infrastructure if no deal is reached. Iran has so far denied participation, accusing the US of violating the ceasefire through a naval blockade, as tensions over the Strait of Hormuz escalate.
AI summaryKremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the EU would have found a way to unblock €90 billion in military aid for Ukraine regardless of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's position. He also dismissed the impact of Hungary's elections on the conflict. The comments come amid frozen EU funding and statements from European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
AI summaryAs the US-Iran conflict drives up energy costs and strains alliances, Southeast Asia faces tough choices. While some see China gaining ground, a former US diplomat insists Washington remains indispensable.
AI summaryBulgarians head to the polls for the eighth time since 2021, with ex-president Rumen Radev's Progressive Bulgaria coalition expected to win on an anti-corruption platform. Radev's stance on Russia and the EU has drawn both support and concern as the country seeks to end political instability.
AI summaryAs Germany prepares to release its 2025 crime statistics, criminologist Susann Prätor cautions against drawing simplistic conclusions from data showing a disproportionate share of non-German suspects. She highlights demographic factors such as age and gender, as well as reporting biases, as key to understanding the figures.
AI summarySouth Korean President Lee Jae Myung arrived in New Delhi on Sunday for a state visit, with summit talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi scheduled for Monday. The trip, which also includes Vietnam, focuses on deepening economic cooperation, upgrading trade agreements, and addressing supply chain uncertainties amid Middle East turmoil.
AI summaryBulgarians go to the polls for the eighth time in five years, with former president Rumen Radev leading in opinion polls on a promise to break the country's 'oligarchic governance model.' The vote follows a political crisis sparked by corruption protests, highlighting deep public mistrust in democratic institutions.
AI summaryNorth Korea conducted another ballistic missile test on Sunday, the fourth this month and seventh of the year, according to reports from Reuters and Dawn. The launches come amid regional tensions from the US-Israeli war on Iran and ahead of a planned US-China summit, with analysts divided on whether they signal strength or insecurity.
AI summaryA gunman killed six people and wounded more than a dozen others in Kyiv's Holosiivskyi district before being shot dead by Ukrainian security forces. The 58-year-old suspect, identified as born in Moscow, was killed after a 40-minute standoff, with investigators examining whether Moscow directed the attack.