{"id":432,"date":"2026-05-21T12:56:01","date_gmt":"2026-05-21T12:56:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cbrneurope.uk\/?p=432"},"modified":"2026-05-21T12:56:01","modified_gmt":"2026-05-21T12:56:01","slug":"news-round-up-april-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cbrneurope.uk\/?p=432","title":{"rendered":"News Round Up &#8211; April 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Ukraine<\/h1>\n<p>01 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/liveuamap.com\/\">liveuamap: Strikes across Ukraine<\/a><\/p>\n<p>31 Mar: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/articles\/c9qdwpnwzwpo\">Huge fires at Russian oil facilities following Ukraine strikes, satellite images show<\/a><\/p>\n<p>01 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/russia-crimea-plane-crash-3f45321e150f091583b8ba6c71c09586\">Russian military plane crashes in Crimea, killing 29 people on board<\/a><\/p>\n<p>03 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pbs.org\/newshour\/world\/russian-strikes-on-ukraine-kill-8-as-kyiv-holds-door-open-for-easter-truce\">Russian strikes on Ukraine kill 8 as Kyiv holds door open for Easter truce<\/a><\/p>\n<p>04 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.france24.com\/en\/europe\/20260404-russian-drone-strike-on-ukraine-market-kills-five-wounds-19\">Russian drone strike on Ukrainian market kills five, Moscow intensifies attacks<\/a><\/p>\n<p>04 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/ukdefencejournal.org.uk\/ukraine-claims-record-russian-losses-in-march\/\">Ukraine claims record Russian losses in March<\/a><\/p>\n<p>05 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rferl.org\/a\/ukraine-russia-war-oil-drone-strikes-donbas\/33725223.html\">Ukraine Hits Russian Oil Facilities, Says At Least 1 Civilian Killed In Russian Strikes<\/a><\/p>\n<p>06 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.euronews.com\/2026\/04\/06\/ukraine-and-syria-to-cooperate-on-security-in-unexpected-military-alliance\">Ukraine and Syria to cooperate on security in unexpected military alliance<\/a><\/p>\n<p>06 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usnews.com\/news\/world\/articles\/2026-04-06\/senior-russian-commander-killed-in-march-air-crash-official-says\">Senior Russian Commander Killed in Crimea Air Crash, Official Says<\/a><\/p>\n<p>07 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rferl.org\/a\/russia-ukraine-war-deadly-drone-strikes\/33726601.html\">Russian Drone Targets City Bus in Ukraine; At Least 4 Killed, 16 Wounded<\/a><\/p>\n<p>07 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aljazeera.com\/news\/2026\/4\/7\/russia-confirms-16-cameroonian-soldiers-killed-in-ukraine-war\">Russia confirms 16 Cameroonian soldiers killed in Ukraine war<\/a><\/p>\n<p>09 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/ukraine-russias-putin-declares-easter-ceasefire\/a-76728827\">Ukraine: Russia&#8217;s Putin declares Orthodox Easter ceasefire<\/a><\/p>\n<p>11 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/ukraine-attacks-continue-as-orthodox-easter-ceasefire-nears\/a-76746629\">Ukraine: Attacks continue as Orthodox Easter ceasefire nears<\/a><\/p>\n<p>11 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pbs.org\/newshour\/world\/orthodox-easter-ceasefire-falters-as-ukraine-says-russia-continues-drone-strikes\">Orthodox Easter ceasefire falters as Ukraine says Russia continues drone strikes<\/a><\/p>\n<p>15 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.euronews.com\/my-europe\/2026\/04\/15\/120000-drones-and-more-missiles-allies-double-down-on-ukraine-aid-in-berlin\">120,000 drones and more missiles: Allies double down on Ukraine aid in Berlin<\/a><\/p>\n<p>16 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2026\/04\/16\/world-news\/russian-missiles-and-drones-bombard-ukraine-at-night-killing-at-least-16-people\/\">Russia fires deadliest airstrike in months, killing 18 in Ukraine <\/a><\/p>\n<p>17 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aljazeera.com\/features\/2026\/4\/17\/ukraines-long-range-strikes-prompt-new-russian-threat-against-europe\">Ukraine\u2019s long-range strikes prompt new Russian threat against Europe<\/a><\/p>\n<p>18 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbc.ca\/news\/world\/ukraine-fatal-shooting-gunman-dead-9.7169317\">Gunman who killed at least 6, took hostages in Ukraine supermarket shot dead by police<\/a><\/p>\n<p>19 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/articles\/c248m3z49j1o\">Zelensky condemns US extension of Russian sanctions waiver<\/a><\/p>\n<p>20 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/nationalsecuritynews.com\/2026\/04\/opinion-ukraines-unbreakable-generation-redefining-modern-warfare-gen-david-petraeus\/\">OPINION: \u2018Ukraine\u2019s unbreakable generation: redefining modern warfare\u2019 \u2013 Gen. David Petraeus<\/a><\/p>\n<p>21 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/articles\/cd9v420y190o\">Zelensky says failure of US envoys to visit Kyiv is &#8216;disrespectful&#8217;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>22 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rferl.org\/a\/anti-drone-technology-russia-invasion-ukraine-elka-fpv-threat\/33737266.html\">Hunting The Hunters: FPV Drone-Killing Devices Emerge On Ukraine&#8217;s Front Line<\/a><\/p>\n<p>23 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rfi.fr\/en\/international\/20260423-eu-unblocks-%E2%82%AC90bn-ukraine-loan-after-hungary-row\">European Union approves \u20ac90bn loan for Ukraine after Hungary lifts veto<\/a><\/p>\n<p>25 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.euronews.com\/my-europe\/2026\/04\/25\/drone-crashes-in-romania-as-russia-strikes-neighbouring-ukraine\">Drone crashes in Romania as Russia strikes neighbouring Ukraine<\/a><\/p>\n<p>26 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pbs.org\/newshour\/world\/strikes-in-ukraine-and-russia-kill-at-least-16-on-chernobyls-40th-anniversary\">Strikes in Ukraine and Russia kill at least 16 on Chernobyl&#8217;s 40th anniversary<\/a><\/p>\n<p>28 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/edition.cnn.com\/2026\/04\/28\/europe\/ukraine-israel-russian-stolen-grain-latam-intl\">Ukraine accuses Israel of aiding Russian trade in stolen grain<\/a><\/p>\n<p>28 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rferl.org\/a\/tuapse-russian-oil-port-fire-drone-strike\/33744191.html\">Russian Black Sea Oil Facility On Fire Again After Ukrainian Strike<\/a><\/p>\n<p>29 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rferl.org\/a\/trump-putin-temporary-cease-fire-ukraine\/33745527.html\">Trump, Putin Discuss Temporary Cease-Fire In Ukraine War<\/a><\/p>\n<p>29 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/news\/trump-speaks-with-putin-ukraine-iran\/\">Trump speaks with Putin, says he isn&#8217;t sure whether Ukraine war or Iran war will end first<\/a><\/p>\n<p>30 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rferl.org\/a\/ukraine-strikes-russia-oil-cease-fire-talks\/33745974.html\">Ukraine Strikes Deep Inside Russia, Tuapse Hit Again<\/a><\/p>\n<h1>Middle East<\/h1>\n<p>01 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/iran.liveuamap.com\/\">liveuamp: Strikes across Iran and the Middle East <\/a><\/p>\n<p>01 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.politico.com\/news\/2026\/04\/01\/trump-warns-u-s-will-hit-iran-extremely-hard-over-next-two-to-three-weeks-00855071\">Trump warns US will hit Iran \u2018extremely hard\u2019 over next two to three weeks<\/a><\/p>\n<p>01 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.irishtimes.com\/world\/middle-east\/2026\/04\/01\/un-peacekeepers-in-lebanon-were-killed-by-roadside-bomb\/\">UN peacekeepers in Lebanon were killed by roadside bomb<\/a><\/p>\n<p>01 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aljazeera.com\/news\/2026\/4\/1\/iran-denies-trumps-claim-iranian-president-requested-ceasefire\">Iran denies Trump\u2019s claim Iranian president requested ceasefire<\/a><\/p>\n<p>01 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/world\/iran\/trumps-claims-no-indication-irans-regime-lost-power-western-officials-rcna266318\">Despite Trump&#8217;s claims, there&#8217;s no indication Iran&#8217;s regime has lost power, Western officials and experts say<\/a><\/p>\n<p>02 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.euronews.com\/2026\/04\/02\/israels-military-stretched-thin-by-regional-wars-and-settler-violence\">Israel\u2019s military stretched thin by regional wars and settler violence<\/a><\/p>\n<p>02 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/articles\/cx2d0md89v2o\">UK and allies discuss sanctions to stop Iran blocking Strait of Hormuz<\/a><\/p>\n<p>02 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/us-news\/2026\/apr\/01\/trump-iran-war-address-white-house\">Trump claims Iran war \u2018nearing completion\u2019 and seeks to justify conflict in prime time address<\/a><\/p>\n<p>03 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/articles\/c4g4e6z9960o\">When will the Iran war end? Tracing the Trump administration&#8217;s timelines<\/a><\/p>\n<p>03 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rferl.org\/a\/iran-israel-war-trump-ceasefire-deal-missile\/33723819.html\">Tehran Hits Gulf Energy Sites, Trump Warns US &#8216;Hasn&#8217;t Even Started&#8217; To Destroy Iran<\/a><\/p>\n<p>03 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aljazeera.com\/news\/2026\/4\/3\/kuwait-desalination-plant-oil-refinery-hit-by-missile-and-drone-strikes\">Kuwait desalination plant, oil refinery hit by missile and drone strikes<\/a><\/p>\n<p>03 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.euronews.com\/2026\/04\/03\/israels-pm-says-70-of-irans-steel-production-capacity-destroyed-hindering-weapons-producti\">Israel&#8217;s PM says 70% of Iran&#8217;s steel production capacity destroyed, hindering weapons production<\/a><\/p>\n<p>03 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.france24.com\/en\/live-news\/20260403-un-security-council-to-vote-on-authorizing-force-to-protect-hormuz\">UN Security Council delays vote on authorizing force to protect Hormuz<\/a><\/p>\n<p>03 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/articles\/cy91x2n29nlo\">International law experts allege violations in Iran war<\/a><\/p>\n<p>03 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aljazeera.com\/news\/2026\/4\/3\/french-owned-container-ship-transits-hormuz-strait-in-first-since-iran-war\">Omani, French and Japanese vessels transit the Strait of Hormuz<\/a><\/p>\n<p>03 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/articles\/c4gx8e1x5j3o\">Experts dispute US account of deadly Iran sports hall strike in Lamerd<\/a><\/p>\n<p>04 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/news.un.org\/en\/story\/2026\/04\/1167250\">UN nuclear agency chief \u2018deeply concerned\u2019 by reports of latest attack on Iran power plant<\/a><\/p>\n<p>04 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.itv.com\/news\/2026-04-04\/us-and-iran-race-to-find-missing-crew-member-after-american-jet-shot-down\">Iran offers \u00a345,000 reward for missing US pilot after jet shot down<\/a><\/p>\n<p>04 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.arabnews.com\/node\/2638776\/middle-east\">How strikes on Gulf energy infrastructure risk triggering environmental disaster<\/a><\/p>\n<p>05 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aljazeera.com\/news\/2026\/4\/5\/irans-former-fm-zarif-proposes-peace-roadmap-gulf-states-voice-exclusion\">Iran\u2019s ex-FM Zarif proposes peace roadmap; Gulf points at erosion of trust<\/a><\/p>\n<p>05 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/defence-industry.eu\/u-s-rescues-f-15e-crew-in-high-risk-iran-csar-mission\/\">U.S. forces rescue downed F-15E crew in daring two-day CSAR mission deep inside Iran amid intense combat conditions<\/a><\/p>\n<p>05 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.arabnews.com\/node\/2638805\/middle-east\">Fire hits Kuwait oil complex as Iranian drone attacks continue<\/a><\/p>\n<p>05 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/news\/world\/middle-east\/trump-f15-us-pilot-rescued-iran-b2952041.html\">A deception campaign and reaper drones: How US commandos rescued airman trapped in Iran in \u2018daring\u2019 operation<\/a><\/p>\n<p>05 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aljazeera.com\/news\/2026\/4\/5\/why-an-attack-on-bushehr-nuclear-plant-would-be-catastrophic-for-the-gulf\">Why an attack on Bushehr nuclear plant would be catastrophic for the Gulf<\/a><\/p>\n<p>05 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/news.stv.tv\/world\/donald-trump-issues-expletive-laden-threat-against-iran-over-strait-of-hormuz\">Trump issues expletive-laden threat against Iran over Strait of Hormuz<\/a><\/p>\n<p>06 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.itv.com\/news\/2026-04-06\/iran-rejects-trumps-foul-mouthed-demand-to-reopen-strait-of-hormuz\">Iran rejects US demand to reopen Strait of Hormuz as intelligence chief killed<\/a><\/p>\n<p>06 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbc.ca\/news\/world\/ceasefire-proposal-reopening-strait-of-hormuz-9.7153910\">Israel hits South Pars petrochemical plant in Iran, Israel&#8217;s defence minister says<\/a><\/p>\n<p>06 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/law\/2026\/apr\/06\/trump-threats-dilemma-for-officers-disobey-orders-or-commit-war-crimes\">Trump threats cause dilemma for US officers: disobey orders or commit war crimes<\/a><\/p>\n<p>07 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neimagazine.com\/news\/fourth-strike-on-bushehr\/\">Fourth missile strike on Iran\u2019s Bushehr nuclear power plant<\/a><\/p>\n<p>07 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.politico.com\/news\/2026\/04\/07\/four-ways-trump-has-suggested-the-strait-of-hormuz-could-be-reopened-00862588\">4 ways Trump has suggested the Strait of Hormuz could be reopened \u2014 and why they&#8217;re a tough lift<\/a><\/p>\n<p>07 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.france24.com\/en\/middle-east\/20260407-israeli-strike-kills-10-gaza-school-shelter-who-halts-evacuations-aid-worker-death\">Israeli strike kills 10 at Gaza school shelter, WHO halts evacuations after aid worker death<\/a><\/p>\n<p>07 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/news\/world\/middle-east\/israel-iran-war-public-transport-b2952856.html\">Israel targets Iran\u2019s railways and bridges after warning people not to travel by train<\/a><\/p>\n<p>07 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pbs.org\/newshour\/world\/gunmen-attack-building-housing-israeli-consulate-in-istanbul\">Gunmen attack building housing Israeli Consulate in Istanbul<\/a><\/p>\n<p>07 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/news.un.org\/en\/story\/2026\/04\/1167261\">Security Council: Russia and China veto resolution on Strait of Hormuz<\/a><\/p>\n<p>08 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/edition.cnn.com\/2026\/04\/08\/middleeast\/us-iran-ceasefire-explainer-war-intl-hnk\">The US and Iran have agreed a ceasefire, with talks to bridge the gulf between them. Here\u2019s what to know<\/a><\/p>\n<p>08 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/articles\/cj401qvgg19o\">How Pakistan helped secure a fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran<\/a><\/p>\n<p>08 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/news\/world\/americas\/us-politics\/trump-cnn-threat-iran-ceasefire-b2953429.html\">Trump threatens CNN over its Iran coverage moments after announcing ceasefire plan<\/a><\/p>\n<p>08 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/news.sky.com\/story\/what-is-irans-10-point-peace-plan-and-what-has-trump-said-about-it-13529268\">What is Iran&#8217;s 10-point peace plan &#8211; and what has Trump said?<\/a><\/p>\n<p>08 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/us-says-lebanon-not-part-of-ceasefire-deal-iran-says-it-is\/live-76700191\">US says Lebanon not part of ceasefire deal, Iran says it is<\/a><\/p>\n<p>08 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/israel-lebanon-hezbollah-beirut-strikes-9402965418687c634d4a157c966ec6ea\">At least 182 killed as Israel strikes central Beirut after saying Iran truce doesn\u2019t apply there<\/a><\/p>\n<p>08 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pbs.org\/newshour\/world\/ceasefire-is-threatened-as-israel-expands-lebanon-strikes-and-iran-closes-strait-again\">Ceasefire is threatened as Israel expands Lebanon strikes and Iran closes strait again<\/a><\/p>\n<p>08 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/world\/2026\/apr\/07\/us-journalist-kidnapped-iraq-released\">American journalist released a week after being kidnapped in Iraq<\/a><\/p>\n<p>08 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.itv.com\/news\/2026-04-08\/keir-starmer-travels-to-middle-east-to-support-and-sustain-ceasefire\">&#8216;Still a lot of work to do&#8217; to reopen Straight of Hormuz, says Starmer<\/a><\/p>\n<p>08 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/world\/2026\/apr\/08\/us-iran-ceasefire-mass-exodus-ships-strait-hormuz-analysts\">Ceasefire changes little for shipping in strait of Hormuz, experts say<\/a><\/p>\n<p>08 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/articles\/c3w39lg84w2o\">How many ships are crossing the Strait of Hormuz?<\/a><\/p>\n<p>08 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aljazeera.com\/news\/2026\/4\/8\/israeli-attack-kills-al-jazeera-journalist-mohammed-wishah-in-gaza\">Israeli attack kills Al Jazeera journalist Mohammed Wishah in Gaza<\/a><\/p>\n<p>09 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.france24.com\/en\/middle-east\/20260409-us-iran-ceasefire-why-tehran-wants-charge-ships-for-crossing-strait-of-hormuz\">US-Iran ceasefire: Why Tehran wants to charge ships for crossing the Strait of Hormuz<\/a><\/p>\n<p>09 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnbc.com\/2026\/04\/09\/trump-military-troops-iran-conflict-middle-east-hormuz.html\">Trump says U.S. ready for \u2018next conquest,\u2019 warns military will remain near Iran until \u2018real agreement\u2019 is honored<\/a><\/p>\n<p>09 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.itv.com\/news\/2026-04-09\/us-iran-ceasefire-deal-originally-included-lebanon-sources-tell-itv-news\">US-Iran ceasefire deal originally included Lebanon, sources tell ITV News<\/a><\/p>\n<p>10 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/iran-us-israel-trump-lebanon-april-9-2026-7760f88f183ed2a13a721057e31f3ce7\">Netanyahu authorizes direct talks with Lebanon in potential boost to ceasefire efforts<\/a><\/p>\n<p>10 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.euronews.com\/my-europe\/2026\/04\/10\/trump-issues-nato-ultimatum-to-reopen-strait-of-hormuz-within-days\">Trump issues NATO ultimatum to reopen Strait of Hormuz &#8216;within days&#8217;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>10 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.npr.org\/2026\/04\/10\/nx-s1-5775780\/us-iran-war-israel-satellite-imagery-planet-vantor-censorship\">How governments have tried to hide information about the Iran war online<\/a><\/p>\n<p>10 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.euronews.com\/2026\/04\/10\/ukrainians-shot-down-irans-drones-in-the-gulf-what-does-kyiv-get-in-return\">Ukrainians shot down Iran&#8217;s drones in the Gulf \u2014 what does Kyiv get in return?<\/a><\/p>\n<p>11 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/abcnews.com\/US\/wireStory\/us-iran-talks-set-bring-vance-iranian-officials-131944633\">US-Iran talks set to bring together Vance and Iranian officials in Pakistan as ceasefire strains<\/a><\/p>\n<p>11 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/articles\/cn9qzl12537o\">Historic Vance-Ghalibaf talks must bridge deep distrust<\/a><\/p>\n<p>11 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.npr.org\/2026\/04\/11\/nx-s1-5767032\/in-syria-instability-allowed-isis-fighters-to-flee-camps-but-many-of-their-families-still-detained\">In Syria, instability allowed ISIS fighters to flee camps, but many of their families still detained<\/a><\/p>\n<p>11 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/articles\/c5y721yqe6ro\">Concerns after satellite provider restricts Iran images following US pressure<\/a><\/p>\n<p>12 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/edition.cnn.com\/2026\/04\/11\/middleeast\/us-iran-talks-failure-analysis-intl-hnk\">Failure of US-Iran talks is a blow to hopes of finding an off-ramp to crisis<\/a><\/p>\n<p>12 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.politico.eu\/article\/iran-us-failed-negotiations-nuclear-weapons\/\">Tehran says US \u2018failed to gain the trust\u2019 of Iran negotiators in Pakistan<\/a><\/p>\n<p>12 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abc.net.au\/news\/2026-04-12\/iran-us-war-ceasefire-peace-talks-jd-vance-negotiations\/106555976\">Key takeaways from the Islamabad peace talks between US and Iran<\/a><\/p>\n<p>12 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/articles\/cjd8jrd1vnyo\">BBC: We spoke to the man making viral Lego-style AI videos for Iran. Experts say it&#8217;s powerful propaganda<\/a><\/p>\n<p>13 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.euronews.com\/2026\/04\/13\/us-blockade-of-iranian-ports-come-into-effect-as-trump-threatens-to-destroy-attack-ships\">US blockade of Iranian ports comes into effect as Trump threatens to destroy &#8216;attack ships&#8217;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>13 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/world\/2026\/apr\/13\/strait-of-hormuz-blockade-what-why-explained-navy-trump-iran\">Strait of Hormuz blockade explained: why is Trump threatening to block Iranian ports and how would it work?<\/a><\/p>\n<p>13 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.france24.com\/en\/middle-east\/20260413-french-cement-maker-lafarge-found-guilty-of-financing-jihadists-in-syria\">French cement-maker Lafarge found guilty of financing jihadists in Syria, former CEO jailed<\/a><\/p>\n<p>14 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/news\/uk\/politics\/trump-starmer-iran-strait-of-hormuz-blockade-us-war-b2957014.html\">Starmer refuses to back Trump\u2019s Strait of Hormuz blockade<\/a><\/p>\n<p>14 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/articles\/cr51l794mlyo\">Lebanon seeks peace, but Hezbollah needs to be convinced first<\/a><\/p>\n<p>14 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/theconversation.com\/us-naval-blockade-of-strait-of-hormuz-what-it-involves-and-the-risks-attached-280482\">US naval blockade of Strait of Hormuz: what it involves and the risks attached<\/a><\/p>\n<p>14 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.itv.com\/news\/2026-04-14\/china-calls-us-blockade-of-strait-of-hormuz-dangerous-and-irresponsible\">How Trump&#8217;s Strait of Hormuz blockade is pulling China off the sidelines<\/a><\/p>\n<p>14 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aljazeera.com\/news\/2026\/4\/14\/israel-lebanon-direct-talks-in-the-us-all-to-know\">Israel-Lebanon direct talks in the US: All to know<\/a><\/p>\n<p>14 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/articles\/cn4vvxxg8lgo\">Hamas rejects Gaza disarmament plan, Palestinian official says<\/a><\/p>\n<p>14 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aljazeera.com\/news\/2026\/4\/14\/why-are-the-us-iran-arguing-over-duration-of-uranium-enrichment-ban\">Why are the US, Iran arguing over duration of uranium enrichment ban?<\/a><\/p>\n<p>15 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/world\/2026\/apr\/14\/us-iran-peace-talks-could-resume-in-next-two-days-trump-says\">US-Iran peace talks could resume in next two days, Trump says<\/a><\/p>\n<p>15 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/articles\/c4g44gj7rgno\">Lyse Doucet: Under fragile ceasefire, Iranians wonder if US deal can be done<\/a><\/p>\n<p>16 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/world\/2026\/apr\/16\/israel-escalates-attacks-on-medics-in-lebanon-with-deadly-quadruple-tap\">Israel escalates attacks on medics in Lebanon with deadly \u2018quadruple tap\u2019<\/a><\/p>\n<p>16 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2026\/04\/16\/world-news\/strait-of-hormuz-now-totally-blocked-with-us-stopping-14-iran-tied-tankers\/\">Strait of Hormuz now totally blocked \u2014 with US stopping 14 Iran-tied tankers and hundreds of others too scared to cross<\/a><\/p>\n<p>16 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbc.ca\/news\/world\/israeli-strikes-lebanon-litani-river-9.7165708\">Israeli strike destroys last bridge over Litani River as intense fighting continues in south Lebanon<\/a><\/p>\n<p>16 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/articles\/cje4pn575jgo\">Trump&#8217;s Lebanon ceasefire takes Israel by surprise<\/a><\/p>\n<p>17 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/news\/world\/middle-east\/lebanon-ceasefire-trump-israel-iran-b2959639.html\">Will Lebanon\u2019s ceasefire really hold?<\/a><\/p>\n<p>17 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/abcnews.com\/Politics\/trump-iran-claim-strait-hormuz-completely-open-heres\/story?id=132146111\">Trump and Iran claim the Strait of Hormuz is &#8216;completely open.&#8217; Here\u2019s what we know<\/a><\/p>\n<p>17 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forcesnews.com\/epic-fury\/uk-and-france-lead-multinational-mission-protect-strait-hormuz-prime-minister-says\">UK and France to lead multinational mission to protect Strait of Hormuz, says PM<\/a><\/p>\n<p>18 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rfi.fr\/en\/international\/20260418-florian-montorio-french-peacekeeper-killed-in-lebanon-unifil\">French soldier killed in Lebanon in attack on UN peacekeepers<\/a><\/p>\n<p>18 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rferl.org\/a\/trump-ceasefire-negotiations-iran-hormuz-pakistan\/33734753.html\">Iran Fires On Ships In Strait Of Hormuz, Trump Says &#8216;They Can&#8217;t Blackmail Us&#8217;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>19 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/news.sky.com\/story\/iran-war-everything-you-need-to-know-about-peace-talks-13533640\">Iran war: Everything you need to know about peace talks<\/a><\/p>\n<p>19 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/articles\/cvg4jnn131qo\">Tehran will never cede control of Strait of Hormuz, senior Iranian politician tells BBC<\/a><\/p>\n<p>20 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/news\/world\/middle-east\/iranian-cargo-ship-strait-of-hormuz-us-blockade-b2961515.html\">How US raid of Iranian tanker unfolded in six-hour stand-off in the Strait of Hormuz<\/a><\/p>\n<p>21 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnbc.com\/2026\/04\/21\/new-cards-on-the-battlefield-us-iran-ratchet-up-rhetoric-with-peace-talks-in-limbo.html\">\u2018New cards on the battlefield\u2019: U.S., Iran ratchet up rhetoric with peace talks in limbo<\/a><\/p>\n<p>21 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.itv.com\/news\/2026-04-21\/doubts-over-iran-us-talks-as-ceasefire-due-to-expire\">Trump says he &#8216;expects to be bombing&#8217; Iran if ceasefire expires<\/a><\/p>\n<p>21 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbc.ca\/news\/world\/palestinians-killed-west-bank-israeli-settler-9.7171632\">2 Palestinians, including 14-year-old, killed in Israeli settler attack in West Bank: health officials<\/a><\/p>\n<p>22 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/nationalsecuritynews.com\/2026\/04\/mossad-shin-bet-and-the-idf-unmask-unit-4000-the-irgc-clandestine-directorate-for-global-terrorism\/\">Mossad, Shin Bet and the IDF unmask Unit 4000: the IRGC clandestine directorate for global terrorism <\/a><\/p>\n<p>22 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbc.ca\/news\/world\/ships-attacked-hormuz-iran-u-s-conflict-9.7172801\">3 ships attacked in Strait of Hormuz, complicating efforts to resume U.S.-Iran talks<\/a><\/p>\n<p>22 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aljazeera.com\/news\/2026\/4\/22\/iranian-gunboat-fires-on-container-ship-off-oman-coast\">Iran captures two vessels in Strait of Hormuz after ship comes under fire<\/a><\/p>\n<p>23 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/lebanon-says-israel-targeted-journalist-killed-in-airstrike\/a-76904701\">Lebanon says Israel targeted journalist killed in airstrike<\/a><\/p>\n<p>23 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnbc.com\/2026\/04\/23\/trump-israel-lebanon-ceasefire-iran-war.html\">Trump says Israel-Lebanon ceasefire extended by three weeks<\/a><\/p>\n<p>23 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rte.ie\/news\/middle-east\/2026\/0423\/1569677-middle-east-conflict\/\">US boards oil tanker, Iran displays control of strait<\/a><\/p>\n<p>23 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.france24.com\/en\/live-news\/20260423-trump-rules-out-striking-iran-with-nuclear-weapon\">Trump rules out striking Iran with nuclear weapon<\/a><\/p>\n<p>24 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/videos\/cp86g5m8vyyo\">BBC Verify: Masked Iranian forces appear to seize ships in staged video<\/a><\/p>\n<p>24 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rferl.org\/a\/iran-russia-china-war-cooperation-support\/33741900.html\">Russian, Chinese Lifelines Keeping Tehran&#8217;s Military Reconstruction Alive, Experts Warn<\/a><\/p>\n<p>24 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbc.ca\/news\/world\/syria-arrest-tadamon-massacre-9.7175757\">Syrian authorities arrest suspected leader of notorious Tadamon massacre<\/a><\/p>\n<p>24 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/abcnews.com\/International\/running-iran-now-trump-security-officials-offer-accounts\/story?id=132349794\">Who is running Iran right now? Trump, security officials offer different accounts<\/a><\/p>\n<p>25 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/thehill.com\/policy\/international\/5848669-witkoff-kushner-islamabad-pakistan-iran-peace-talks\/\">US envoys head to Pakistan as Iran throws cold water on direct talks<\/a><\/p>\n<p>26 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rferl.org\/a\/iran-us-war-peace-talks-\/33742716.html\">Iranian Foreign Minister Holds Talks In Oman, After US Envoys Abruptly Cancel Pakistan Trip<\/a><\/p>\n<p>26 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aljazeera.com\/news\/2026\/4\/26\/us-iran-conflict-whats-the-latest-as-the-islamabad-talks-stall\">US-Iran conflict: What\u2019s the latest as the Islamabad talks stall?<\/a><\/p>\n<p>26 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/articles\/c5yv1nvd4gjo\">Netanyahu orders army to &#8216;vigorously attack&#8217; Hezbollah in Lebanon<\/a><\/p>\n<p>26 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/abcnews.com\/International\/wireStory\/syrias-public-trial-assad-era-officials-opens-damascus-132394512\">Syria\u2019s first public trial of Assad-era officials opens in Damascus<\/a><\/p>\n<p>28 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/news\/world\/middle-east\/strait-of-hormuz-russia-superyacht-nord-b2965764.html\">Russian-linked superyacht slips through blockaded Strait of Hormuz<\/a><\/p>\n<p>28 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africanews.com\/2026\/04\/27\/putin-says-russia-ready-to-support-peace-efforts-in-middle-east\/\">Putin says Russia ready to support peace efforts in Middle East<\/a><\/p>\n<p>29 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/articles\/cwy2482pn0lo\">Former US officials criticise Pentagon silence on deadly Iran school attack<\/a><\/p>\n<p>29 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aljazeera.com\/news\/2026\/4\/29\/lebanons-pm-slams-israels-war-crimes-as-attack-kills-3-rescue-workers\">Lebanon\u2019s PM slams Israel\u2019s \u2018war crimes\u2019 as attack kills 3 rescue workers<\/a><\/p>\n<p>30 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/why-uaes-opec-exit-is-a-blow-to-saudi-arabia\/a-76975354\">Why UAE&#8217;s OPEC exit is a blow to Saudi Arabia<\/a><\/p>\n<p>30 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/videos\/c5y9wdprpyyo\">&#8216;Attacked 28 times in a day&#8217; &#8211; BBC visits heavily targeted US-UK base in Iraq<\/a><\/p>\n<p>30 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.npr.org\/2026\/04\/30\/g-s1-119486\/israel-intercept-gaza-aid-flotilla\">Activists say Israel has intercepted their Gaza aid flotilla near Crete<\/a><\/p>\n<p>30 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aljazeera.com\/news\/2026\/4\/30\/israel-kills-nine-people-in-southern-lebanon-despite-ceasefire\">Israeli attacks kill 28 people in southern Lebanon despite ceasefire<\/a><\/p>\n<p>30 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/edition.cnn.com\/2026\/04\/30\/world\/ship-ukrainian-grain-israel-importer-intl\">Ship allegedly carrying stolen Ukrainian grain seen sailing away from Israel, after importer refuses to unload cargo<\/a><\/p>\n<h1>Africa<\/h1>\n<p>01 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africanews.com\/2026\/04\/02\/burundi-arsenal-blasts-in-bujumbura-kill-13-civilians\/\">Burundi arsenal blasts in Bujumbura kill 13 civilians<\/a><\/p>\n<p>02 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fpri.org\/article\/2026\/04\/false-promises-russian-military-trafficking-in-africa\/\">False Promises: Russian Military Trafficking in Africa<\/a><\/p>\n<p>03 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.euronews.com\/2026\/03\/04\/russian-lng-tanker-catches-fire-and-sinks-off-the-coast-of-libya\">Russian LNG tanker catches fire and sinks off the coast of Libya<\/a><\/p>\n<p>07 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.itv.com\/news\/2026-04-07\/more-than-1700-brits-taking-legal-action-over-tui-cape-verde-illnesses\">More than 1,700 Brits taking legal action over Tui Cape Verde illnesses<\/a><\/p>\n<p>08 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/articles\/ckg9y95kxyko\">Nigeria begins mass trial of 500 terrorism suspects<\/a><\/p>\n<p>08 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africanews.com\/2026\/04\/08\/gunmen-kill-60-in-northwest-nigeria-locals-and-humanitarian-groups-say\/\">Gunmen kill 60 in northwest Nigeria, locals and humanitarian groups say<\/a><\/p>\n<p>08 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/articles\/cvg0v5gy01go\">Cameroon &#8216;military contractors&#8217; killed in Russia-Ukraine war &#8211; BBC confirms leaked message<\/a><\/p>\n<p>10 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/travel\/news-and-advice\/america-nigeria-travel-advisory-warning-b2955108.html\">Why US now advises against travel to much of Nigeria<\/a><\/p>\n<p>10 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africanews.com\/2026\/04\/10\/nigeria-jihadists-kill-army-general-and-soldiers-in-attack-on-borno-state-base\/\">Nigeria: Jihadists kill army general and soldiers in attack on Borno state base<\/a><\/p>\n<p>11 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/nigeria-terror-trial-nearly-400-terror-suspects-convicted\/a-76748309\">Nigeria terror trial: Nearly 400 terror suspects convicted<\/a><\/p>\n<p>11 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.afro.who.int\/countries\/burundi\/news\/burundi-investigates-illness-has-caused-five-deaths\">Burundi investigates illness that has caused five deaths<\/a><\/p>\n<p>12 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.france24.com\/en\/africa\/20260412-military-air-strikes-kill-dozens-of-people-in-northeast-nigeria-amnesty-international-says\">Military air strikes kill dozens of people in northeast Nigeria, Amnesty International says<\/a><\/p>\n<p>14 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rfi.fr\/en\/africa\/20260414-drc-peace-talks-open-as-violence-shifts-to-remote-highlands\">DRC peace talks open as violence shifts to remote highlands<\/a><\/p>\n<p>17 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aljazeera.com\/news\/2026\/4\/17\/fifteen-south-american-people-deported-from-the-us-arrive-in-dr-congo\">Fifteen South American people deported from the US arrive in DR Congo<\/a><\/p>\n<p>20 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/ugandan-military-reports-rescue-of-some-200-hostages-from-adf-militants-in-eastern-drc\/a-76863450\">Ugandan military reports rescue of 200 ADF hostages in DRC<\/a><\/p>\n<p>22 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/sudan-war-military-rsf-libya-uae-d6dea5d3d58c99bdf9c30d4554e24508\">Libya fueled war in Sudan with Colombian mercenaries and equipment, UN report finds<\/a><\/p>\n<p>23 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africanews.com\/2026\/04\/22\/defendants-plead-not-guilty-over-2025-nigeria-coup-plot\/\">Defendants plead not guilty over 2025 Nigeria coup plot<\/a><\/p>\n<p>25 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rfi.fr\/en\/africa\/20260425-malian-army-confirms-clashes-with-armed-fighters-in-key-cities\">Malian army confirms clashes with armed fighters in key cities<\/a><\/p>\n<p>26 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/abcnews.com\/International\/wireStory\/separatists-mali-government-troops-russian-mercenaries-left-northern-132400545\">Separatists in Mali say government troops and Russian mercenaries left the northern city of Kidal after rebel attacks<\/a><\/p>\n<p>27 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/news.sky.com\/story\/mali-defence-minister-killed-during-major-assault-by-insurgents-13536997\">Mali defence minister killed during major assault by insurgents<\/a><\/p>\n<p>27 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/somalia-puntland-pirates-cement-vessel-hijack-cargo-ab118acd23935582a53a72a994e31bfa\">Suspected pirates seize vessel carrying cement off Somalia, the second hijacking incident in days<\/a><\/p>\n<p>28 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africanews.com\/2026\/04\/28\/islamic-state-claims-attack-that-killed-29-in-northeastern-nigeria\/\">Islamic State claims attack that killed 29 in northeastern Nigeria<\/a><\/p>\n<p>28 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/articles\/c172g50rz7jo\">Ghana&#8217;s military hunts those behind convoy attack on northern highway<\/a><\/p>\n<p>28 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rferl.org\/a\/russia-africa-corps-mali-withdrawal-wagner-mercenaries\/33744461.html\">Russia Hoped Africa Corps Would Replicate Wagner&#8217;s Success. It&#8217;s Not Going Well.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>29 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/articles\/cvgz409r5l3o\">Russian paramilitary carried out air strikes in Mali as rebels advanced, footage shows<\/a><\/p>\n<p>29 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aljazeera.com\/news\/2026\/4\/29\/madagascar-detains-french-ex-serviceman-over-alleged-destabilisation-plot\">Madagascar detains French ex-serviceman over alleged destabilisation plot<\/a><\/p>\n<p>30 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/articles\/cg4pq3zxnpqo\">&#8216;How are we going to get back home?&#8217; Islamist group tightens blockade on Mali capital<\/a><\/p>\n<h1>Asia<\/h1>\n<p>01 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/articles\/cze0kz7gr84o\">China is trying to play peacemaker in the Iran war &#8211; will it work?<\/a><\/p>\n<p>01 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rferl.org\/a\/china-iran-taiwan-trump-xi-military-invasion-mick-ryan\/33721581.html\">What China&#8217;s Xi Is Learning From War In Iran<\/a><\/p>\n<p>07 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/world\/asia\/bangladesh-conducts-emergency-measles-vaccinations-outbreak-kills-100-rcna267033\">Bangladesh conducts emergency measles vaccinations as outbreak kills more than 100 children<\/a><\/p>\n<p>08 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abc.net.au\/news\/2026-04-08\/nsw-ben-roberts-smith-case-charged-war-crimes\/106538972\">How Australia&#8217;s most decorated soldier, Ben Roberts-Smith, ended up facing war crime charges<\/a><\/p>\n<p>08 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/asia\/india\/tamil-nadu-cops-sathankulam-custodial-death-penalty-b2952844.html\">India sentences nine police officers to death over Covid lockdown killings<\/a><\/p>\n<p>10 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/articles\/cr51z5p17myo\">Gunmen kill at least four people at Afghanistan picnic spot<\/a><\/p>\n<p>11 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/edition.cnn.com\/2026\/04\/11\/uk\/uk-pause-chagos-islands-deal-intl\">UK forced to pause Chagos Islands deal after Trump criticism<\/a><\/p>\n<p>14 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abc.net.au\/news\/2026-04-14\/philippines-accuses-china-of-dumping-cyanide-in-south-china-sea\/106561324\">Philippines accuses China of dumping cyanide in South China Sea<\/a><\/p>\n<p>14 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aljazeera.com\/news\/2026\/4\/14\/us-military-kills-two-men-in-new-strike-on-vessel-in-eastern-pacific\">US military kills two men in new strike on vessel in eastern Pacific<\/a><\/p>\n<p>15 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/articles\/c9qdd318qd9o\">Sri Lanka repatriates 238 Iranian sailors stranded after US torpedo attack<\/a><\/p>\n<p>15 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rfi.fr\/en\/international\/20260415-indonesia-expands-defence-ties-with-france-on-back-of-moscow-visit\">Indonesia expands defence ties with France on back of Moscow visit<\/a><\/p>\n<p>16 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/australia-us-pilot-duggan-extradite-7c90c244a5c7a0c22968ff642f227a22\">Australian judge rejects US Marine pilot\u2019s appeal against extradition to US<\/a><\/p>\n<p>16 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rferl.org\/a\/china-pakistan-afghanistan-border-war-diplomacy-urumqi-iran\/33733560.html\">Amid Iran War Talks, China Tests Its Clout In Pakistan-Taliban Conflict<\/a><\/p>\n<p>17 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abc.net.au\/news\/2026-04-17\/geelong-refinery-fire-visual-explainer\/106571216\">What we know about the \u2018unprecedented\u2019 Geelong refinery fire<\/a><\/p>\n<p>20 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aljazeera.com\/news\/2026\/4\/20\/powerful-7-4-earthquake-strikes-northern-japan-tsunami-warning-issued\">Japan lifts tsunami alert after magnitude 7.7 quake<\/a><\/p>\n<p>20 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/asia\/india\/tamil-nadu-firework-factory-blast-kattanarpatti-death-toll-b2960783.html\">At least 25 dead in powerful explosion at fireworks factory in southern India<\/a><\/p>\n<p>21 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/edition.cnn.com\/2026\/04\/20\/asia\/japan-defense-export-arms-sales-intl-hnk\">Japan opens door to global arms market with biggest export rule change in decades<\/a><\/p>\n<p>22 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/asia\/china\/taiwan-china-lai-ching-te-africa-eswatini-visit-b2962400.html\">Taiwanese president forced to cancel visit to African ally after \u2018pressure campaign\u2019 from China<\/a><\/p>\n<p>23 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/edition.cnn.com\/2026\/04\/23\/asia\/south-korea-fighter-jet-selfies-scli-intl\">South Korea\u2019s air force apologizes after picture-taking pilots caused fighter jet collision<\/a><\/p>\n<p>23 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/abcnews.com\/International\/wireStory\/international-criminal-court-confirms-philippine-president-duterte-face-132303194\">ICC confirms ex-Philippine president Duterte will face crimes against humanity trial<\/a><\/p>\n<p>24 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aljazeera.com\/features\/2026\/4\/24\/russian-troops-warships-in-india-soon-why-their-new-military-pact-matters\">Russian troops, warships in India soon? Why their new military pact matters<\/a><\/p>\n<p>26 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/abcnews.com\/International\/wireStory\/north-korea-opens-memorial-museum-troops-killed-russia-132409331\">North Korea opens memorial museum for troops killed in Russia-Ukraine war<\/a><\/p>\n<p>27 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/edition.cnn.com\/2026\/04\/27\/asia\/eopl-oil-iran-shadow-fleet-war-intl-hnk\">The lawless floating gas station where Iranian oil changes hands<\/a><\/p>\n<p>28 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aljazeera.com\/news\/2026\/4\/28\/war-crime-afghan-pakistan-truce-under-strain-after-university-strike\">\u2018War crime\u2019: Afghan-Pakistan truce under strain after university strike<\/a><\/p>\n<p>28 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/asia\/east-asia\/russia-north-korea-kim-jong-un-soldiers-self-destruct-ukraine-war-b2966269.html\">Kim Jong Un confirms self-destruct policy for North Korean fighters in Ukraine war<\/a><\/p>\n<p>29 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/news\/beijing-sales-bangkok-chinese-dji-b2967150.html\">Beijing clamps down on drones: Sales banned citywide from May 1<\/a><\/p>\n<h1>Americas<\/h1>\n<p>01 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/news\/trump-withdraw-nato-require-congress-approval\/\">Trump says he might withdraw the U.S. from NATO, even though the law says he can&#8217;t without Congress&#8217; approval<\/a><\/p>\n<p>01 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.politico.com\/news\/2026\/04\/01\/trump-nato-no-plans-withdrawal-00854455\">Trump has threatened to leave NATO over Iran. There are few signs that\u2019s happening.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>02 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/news\/world\/americas\/us-politics\/homeland-security-government-shutdown-us-senate-b2950590.html\">Senate set to approve funding deal to end government shutdown of homeland security<\/a><\/p>\n<p>02 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pbs.org\/newshour\/politics\/4-takeaways-from-trumps-address-on-the-iran-war\">4 takeaways from Trump&#8217;s address on the Iran war<\/a><\/p>\n<p>02 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aljazeera.com\/news\/2026\/4\/2\/argentina-expels-iranian-diplomat-amid-rift-over-blacklisting-irgc\">Argentina expels Iranian diplomat amid rift over blacklisting IRGC<\/a><\/p>\n<p>03 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.euronews.com\/2026\/04\/03\/us-defence-secretary-hegseth-asks-us-army-chief-to-step-down-as-iran-war-grinds-on\">US Defence Secretary Hegseth asks US Army chief to step down as Iran war grinds on<\/a><\/p>\n<p>04 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.channelnewsasia.com\/world\/us-defence-budget-iran-war-trump-costs-6035866\">White House seeks US$1.5 trillion defence budget as Iran war drives costs<\/a><\/p>\n<p>04 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.politico.com\/news\/2026\/04\/04\/trump-administration-relatives-iran-general-soleimani-00859234\">Trump administration detains relatives of killed Iranian general Soleimani<\/a><\/p>\n<p>04 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/us-news\/2026\/apr\/04\/covid-19-variant-ba32\">New Covid variant BA.3.2 detected across US, but experts urge vigilance over alarm<\/a><\/p>\n<p>04 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.politico.com\/news\/2026\/04\/03\/white-house-records-olc-opinion-00859073\">Trump admin\u2019s challenge of Watergate-era records law alarms historians<\/a><\/p>\n<p>05 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/news\/world\/americas\/lafayette-park-secret-service-gunfire-shooting-white-house-b2952133.html\">Secret Service investigates reports of gunfire near Lafayette Park across from White House<\/a><\/p>\n<p>07 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/news\/us-soldier-newlywed-wife-detained-louisiana-military-base\/\">U.S. soldier&#8217;s newlywed wife released after being detained by immigration agents on base in Louisiana<\/a><\/p>\n<p>08 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/edition.cnn.com\/2026\/04\/08\/us\/gracie-mansion-mamdani-protest-charges-hnk\">Suspects in ISIS-inspired attack outside NYC mayor\u2019s residence believed they could kill up to 60 people, prosecutors say<\/a><\/p>\n<p>08 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aljazeera.com\/news\/2026\/4\/8\/caution-relief-as-us-politicians-respond-to-trumps-ceasefire-with-iran\">US politicians react to Trump\u2019s Iran ceasefire with caution, relief<\/a><\/p>\n<p>08 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2026\/04\/08\/us-news\/trump-tells-the-post-in-person-iran-talks-will-happen-very-soon-but-reveals-why-jd-vance-might-not-attend\/\">Trump sending Vance-led team to Pakistan for Iran peace talks this weekend<\/a><\/p>\n<p>08 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/edition.cnn.com\/2026\/04\/08\/politics\/former-fort-bragg-employee-charged-with-leaking\">Former Fort Bragg employee charged with leaking classified information to journalist<\/a><\/p>\n<p>09 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abc.net.au\/news\/2026-04-09\/trump-criticises-nato-over-iran-in-meeting-with-mark-rutte\/106545548\">Donald Trump criticises NATO over Iran in meeting with alliance&#8217;s boss<\/a><\/p>\n<p>09 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/eu.usatoday.com\/story\/news\/politics\/2026\/04\/09\/automatic-registration-military-draft-december-2026\/89530527007\/\">Eligible men will soon be automatically registered for military draft<\/a><\/p>\n<p>12 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.politico.com\/news\/2026\/04\/12\/swalwell-gonzales-expulsion-congress-00868489\">Calls increase for expulsion of Swalwell and Gonzales over sexual abuse allegations<\/a><\/p>\n<p>13 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/articles\/cwyj8jjkl78o\">On patrol with Canadian forces securing the Arctic as global threats grow<\/a><\/p>\n<p>14 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.france24.com\/en\/americas\/20260414-trump-deletes-image-of-himself-as-jesus-as-feud-with-pope-dismays-us-catholics\">Trump deletes image of himself as Jesus as feud with pope dismays US Catholics<\/a><\/p>\n<p>15 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/articles\/c070jxyjrmeo\">Trump&#8217;s rift with Pope is playing out in public &#8211; it&#8217;s costing him valuable support<\/a><\/p>\n<p>16 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.arabnews.com\/node\/2640211\/world\">US to delay weapons deliveries to some European countries due to Iran war, sources say<\/a><\/p>\n<p>16 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pbs.org\/newshour\/politics\/house-rejects-effort-to-withdraw-u-s-forces-from-iran-war-as-gop-lawmakers-stick-with-trump\">House rejects effort to withdraw U.S. forces from Iran war as GOP lawmakers stick with Trump<\/a><\/p>\n<p>16 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aljazeera.com\/news\/2026\/4\/16\/brazils-fugitive-ex-spy-chief-freed-in-the-us-after-ice-detention\">Brazil\u2019s fugitive ex-spy chief freed in the US after ICE detention<\/a><\/p>\n<p>16 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pbs.org\/newshour\/politics\/erica-schwartz-former-deputy-surgeon-general-nominated-to-be-next-cdc-director-by-trump\">Erica Schwartz, former deputy surgeon general, nominated to be next CDC director by Trump<\/a><\/p>\n<p>16 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/abcnews.com\/Health\/rfk-jr-spars-house-democrats-vaccine-policies-amid\/story?id=132110347\">RFK Jr. spars with House Democrats over vaccine policies amid rise in measles cases<\/a><\/p>\n<p>16 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/news.sky.com\/story\/ice-agent-charged-with-assault-after-pointing-gun-at-people-from-moving-car-in-minneapolis-13532763\">ICE agent charged with assault after &#8216;pointing gun at people from moving car&#8217; in Minneapolis<\/a><\/p>\n<p>17 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.npr.org\/2026\/04\/17\/g-s1-117780\/ice-acting-director-lyons-will-resign-at-end-of-may\">ICE acting director Todd Lyons will resign at end of May, DHS says<\/a><\/p>\n<p>17 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnbc.com\/2026\/04\/17\/anthropic-dario-amodei-trump-mythos.html\">Trump says he had &#8216;no idea&#8217; Anthropic&#8217;s Amodei met with White House about Mythos<\/a><\/p>\n<p>18 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rferl.org\/a\/russia-oil-sanctions-waiver-treasury-iran\/33735009.html\">US Quietly Renews Russian Oil Waiver Amid Market Turmoil, Policy Confusion<\/a><\/p>\n<p>20 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/articles\/cge0grppe3po\">The insider trading suspicions looming over Trump&#8217;s presidency<\/a><\/p>\n<p>20 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aljazeera.com\/news\/2026\/4\/20\/woman-charged-in-us-with-trafficking-arms-to-sudan-for-iranian-government\">Woman charged in US with trafficking arms to Sudan for Iranian government<\/a><\/p>\n<p>21 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/abcnews.com\/International\/mexicos-president-demands-answers-after-deaths-2-us\/story?id=132218098\">2 US Embassy staffers killed in Mexico car accident were working for CIA: US official<\/a><\/p>\n<p>21 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbc.ca\/news\/canada\/sheinbaum-teotihuacan-shooting-canadian-woman-9.7171725\">Mexico releases new details in Teotihuac\u00e1n shooting that killed Canadian woman<\/a><\/p>\n<p>22 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.france24.com\/en\/americas\/20260422-florida-launches-probe-into-openai-over-chatgpt-alleged-role-in-shooting\">Florida launches probe into OpenAI over ChatGPT\u2019s alleged role in shooting<\/a><\/p>\n<p>23 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/news\/john-phelan-out-navy-secretary\/\">John Phelan out as Navy secretary in latest high-profile Trump administration departure<\/a><\/p>\n<p>23 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.france24.com\/en\/americas\/20260423-trump-administration-reclassifies-medical-marijuana-as-a-less-dangerous-drug\">Trump administration reclassifies medical marijuana as a &#8216;less-dangerous drug&#8217;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>24 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/edition.cnn.com\/2026\/04\/23\/politics\/us-special-forces-soldier-arrested-maduro-raid-trade\">US special forces soldier arrested after allegedly winning $400,000 on Maduro raid<\/a><\/p>\n<p>24 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.euronews.com\/my-europe\/2026\/04\/24\/pentagon-considers-suspending-spain-from-nato\">Pentagon considers suspending Spain from NATO, leaked email suggests<\/a><\/p>\n<p>24 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.osi.af.mil\/News\/Article-Display\/Article\/4469801\/polish-national-sentenced-after-photographing-sensitive-military-sites\/\">Polish national sentenced after photographing sensitive military sites<\/a><\/p>\n<p>26 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/edition.cnn.com\/2026\/04\/26\/politics\/whcd-shooting-trump-drama\">How Washington\u2019s biggest annual dinner transformed into chaos \u2014 and a crime scene<\/a><\/p>\n<p>26 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/politics\/politics-news\/what-we-know-white-house-correspondents-dinner-shooting-rcna342143\">What we know about the White House Correspondents&#8217; dinner shooting<\/a><\/p>\n<p>26 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pbs.org\/newshour\/world\/colombia-bus-bombing-death-toll-rises-to-20-during-a-wave-of-violence\">Colombia bus bombing death toll rises to 20 during a wave of violence<\/a><\/p>\n<p>26 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/abcnews.com\/US\/wireStory\/latest-us-military-strike-alleged-drug-boat-kills-132409131\">Latest US military strike on alleged drug boat kills 3 in eastern Pacific<\/a><\/p>\n<p>26 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/defencematters.eu\/andrei-belousov-in-north-korea\/\">Russia\u2019s Defence Minister Andrei Belousov Flies Into North Korea<\/a><\/p>\n<p>27 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.politico.eu\/article\/us-being-humiliated-iran-germany-merz-war\/\">US being \u2018humiliated\u2019 by Iran, says Germany\u2019s Merz<\/a><\/p>\n<p>28 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/articles\/cje4eeyq27lo\">US political violence generates a familiar cycle &#8211; this time it&#8217;s in overdrive<\/a><\/p>\n<p>28 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnbc.com\/2026\/04\/28\/james-comey-indicted-trump-seashell-8647.html\">Former FBI director James Comey charged with threatening Trump\u2019s life in \u20188647\u2019 seashell post<\/a><\/p>\n<p>29 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/abcnews.com\/Politics\/hegseth-face-lawmakers-time-iran-war-started\/story?id=132459382\">Hegseth battles with Democrats &#8212; and some Republicans &#8212; over the Iran war and top officials&#8217; firings<\/a><\/p>\n<p>29 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbc.ca\/news\/canada\/british-columbia\/tumbler-ridge-b-c-mass-shooting-families-suing-openai-9.7181214\">Families of Tumbler Ridge, B.C., mass shooting victims suing OpenAI in California<\/a><\/p>\n<p>30 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/mexican-drugs-sinaloa-cartel-3313a6ca22d651df07ea8481dde71771\">10 current and former Mexican officials accused in US indictment of aiding drug trafficking<\/a><\/p>\n<p>30 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/trump-cuts-troops-germany\/a-76987910\">Trump threatens US troop cuts in Germany<\/a><\/p>\n<h1>UK &amp; Europe<\/h1>\n<p>31 Mar: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk\/local\/armagh\/two-masked-men-from-dissident-republican-group-forced-delivery-driver-to-take-viable-bomb-to-psni-station\/a\/144862917.html\">Two masked men from \u2018dissident republican group\u2019 forced delivery driver to take viable bomb to PSNI station<\/a><\/p>\n<p>01 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/beaconbio.org\/en\/report\/?reportid=d462a568-e988-4e24-b202-5c0049f965f2&amp;eventid=bfc25d17-d0b5-483e-aa54-fa9fc984c3ee\">African swine fever in Spain: 42 outbreaks and 241 confirmed cases in Catalonia as of 01 Apr 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<p>01 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/news\/uk\/home-news\/keir-starmer-europe-iran-prime-minister-b2949964.html\">Starmer signals need for closer ties with EU in light of Iran oil crisis \u2018storm\u2019<\/a><\/p>\n<p>01 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/articles\/crl1jnk01g4o\">American A-10 tank buster aircraft arrive at RAF Lakenheath<\/a><\/p>\n<p>02 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.politico.eu\/article\/europe-up-policing-hormuz-strait-only-fighting-stops\/\">Europe up for policing Hormuz \u2014 but only if the fighting stops<\/a><\/p>\n<p>02 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/theconversation.com\/nato-has-survived-some-serious-rifts-but-the-iran-war-shows-how-the-us-has-soured-on-the-transatlantic-alliance-279799\">NATO has survived some serious rifts but the Iran war shows how the US has soured on the transatlantic alliance<\/a><\/p>\n<p>03 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.irishnews.com\/news\/northern-ireland\/homes-evacuated-in-north-belfast-following-suspicious-object-report-OVSJNQ2UJJHWTD3RNUJL24ZIKE\/\">Security alert ends in north Belfast as object believed to be \u2018elaborate hoax\u2019<\/a><\/p>\n<p>03 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/politics\/2026\/apr\/03\/sadiq-khan-protection-officers-leave-bag-with-guns-and-taser-on-south-london-street\">Sadiq Khan protection officers \u2018leave bag with guns and Taser on south London street<\/a><\/p>\n<p>04 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/news.sky.com\/story\/three-in-court-over-arson-attack-on-jewish-charity-ambulances-as-additional-arrest-made-13527099\">Golders Green: Three in court over arson attack on Jewish charity ambulances as additional arrest made<\/a><\/p>\n<p>05 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/news\/european-union-sweden-baltic-sea-germany-frankfurt-b2952085.html\">Sweden releases sanctioned tanker due to lack of evidence it caused oil spill<\/a><\/p>\n<p>06 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.euronews.com\/2026\/04\/06\/going-abroad-what-will-germanys-new-military-service-act-actually-change\">Going abroad: What will Germany&#8217;s new military service act actually change<\/a><\/p>\n<p>06 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.politico.eu\/article\/serbia-duro-jovanic-ukraine-explosives-pipeline-hungary-election\/\">Serbian intelligence chief says Ukraine not involved in explosives plot <\/a><\/p>\n<p>08 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/articles\/ckgx103wkl1o\">Germany suspends military approval for long stays abroad for men under 45<\/a><\/p>\n<p>08 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abc.net.au\/news\/2026-04-08\/jd-vance-joins-viktor-orban-ahead-of-hungary-election\/106535952\">Donald Trump sends JD Vance to save far-right Hungarian PM Viktor Orb\u00e1n<\/a><\/p>\n<p>08 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rferl.org\/a\/russia-putin-approval-ratings-popularity-falling-war-politics\/33727746.html\">In Russia, Putin Sees Something Not Seen In Years: A Notable Drop In Approval Ratings<\/a><\/p>\n<p>08 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/articles\/c5ywlwj65n6o\">Cleveland: About 150 &#8216;WW2 phosphorus grenades&#8217; found at beach<\/a><\/p>\n<p>08 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/articles\/cx2vdzl9enno\">Essex: Teen tried to buy gun for terrorist attack, court told<\/a><\/p>\n<p>09 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.itv.com\/news\/meridian\/2026-04-09\/shipwreck-with-explosives-aboard-set-to-have-masts-reduced-in-95-million-deal\">Kent: Shipwreck with explosives aboard set to have masts reduced in \u00a39.5 million deal<\/a><\/p>\n<p>09 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/commentisfree\/2026\/apr\/09\/iran-war-britain-allies-europe-energy-social-policies\">The Iran war is a warning: Britain must build resilience \u2013 at home and with our allies in Europe<\/a><\/p>\n<p>09 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/russia-internet-crackdown-censorship-ee23f818b73c0a65e0dddc60f6958bc2\">Russia\u2019s internet crackdown leads to a spring of growing discontent<\/a><\/p>\n<p>10 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.npr.org\/2026\/04\/10\/nx-s1-5779931\/hungary-election-orban-challenger\">Five things to know about Hungary&#8217;s election<\/a><\/p>\n<p>10 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/articles\/c04x1lg1lygo\">UK shelves Chagos deal after lack of confirmation by Trump<\/a><\/p>\n<p>11 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/tech-insider.org\/france-ditches-windows-linux-2-5-million-devices-digital-sovereignty-2026\/\">France Ditches Windows for Linux: Inside the 2.5 Million Device Migration Reshaping Europe\u2019s Digital Sovereignty<\/a><\/p>\n<p>11 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/articles\/cqxlyepd09no\">NHS to offer second dose of Meningitis B vaccine after Kent outbreak<\/a> (<a href=\"How%20to%20get%20second%20dose%20of%20meningitis%20B%20vaccine\">Eligibility<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p>11 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.itv.com\/news\/meridian\/2026-04-11\/man-convicted-of-sharing-extremely-graphic-terrorist-videos-on-social-media\">Man from Kent convicted of sharing &#8216;extremely graphic&#8217; terrorist videos on social media<\/a><\/p>\n<p>12 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/thedefensepost.com\/2026\/04\/12\/drone-unexploded-warhead-crash-finland\/\">Drone, Unexploded Warhead Crash in Finland: Police<\/a><\/p>\n<p>13 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.france24.com\/en\/europe\/20260413-after-orban-what-magyar-victory-means-for-hungary-and-the-eu\">Orban ousted: What Magyar\u2019s victory means for Hungary and the EU<\/a><\/p>\n<p>13 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.euronews.com\/my-europe\/2026\/04\/13\/hungarys-incoming-pm-peter-magyar-demands-orbans-puppets-leave-the-country\">Hungary&#8217;s incoming PM P\u00e9ter Magyar demands &#8216;Orb\u00e1n&#8217;s puppets&#8217; leave office<\/a><\/p>\n<p>13 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/articles\/cn0wzxqyx17o\">Katya Adler: Jubilation in Budapest will be felt in Europe but leaves Moscow cold<\/a><\/p>\n<p>14 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/news\/uk\/politics\/iran-war-nato-george-robertson-defence-spending-starmer-b2957091.html\">Starmer\u2019s \u2018complacency\u2019 on defence putting UK \u2018in peril\u2019, ex-Nato chief warns in scathing intervention<\/a><\/p>\n<p>14 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.politico.eu\/article\/italy-halts-renewal-defense-pact-israel\/\">Italy\u2019s Meloni halts defense pact with Israel<\/a><\/p>\n<p>14 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/articles\/c393w38lv3mo\">Palantir defends its record as MPs demand more scrutiny of data use<\/a><\/p>\n<p>14 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rferl.org\/a\/wider-europe-nato-future-rutte-trump-meeting-ukraine\/33731398.html\">Wider Europe Briefing: What Now For NATO?<\/a><\/p>\n<p>15 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.politico.eu\/article\/donald-trump-keir-starmer-threatens-unpick-trade-deal-iran-war-opposition\/\">Trump threatens to shred UK trade deal over Starmer\u2019s Iran war opposition<\/a><\/p>\n<p>15 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/uk-news\/2026\/apr\/15\/two-arrested-over-attempted-arson-attack-on-synagogue-in-north-london\">Two arrested over attempted arson attack on synagogue in north London<\/a><\/p>\n<p>15 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.itv.com\/news\/utv\/2026-04-15\/boy-aged-16-arrested-and-some-personal-data-compromised-in-school-cyber-attack\">PSNI arrest 16-year-old boy in Portadown over cyber attack on Northern Ireland schools&#8217; IT system<\/a><\/p>\n<p>15 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/edition.cnn.com\/2026\/04\/15\/asia\/turkey-second-school-shooting-intl\">Nine people killed in second school shooting in Turkey in two days<\/a><\/p>\n<p>15 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.irishnews.com\/news\/northern-ireland\/man-allegedly-wounded-off-duty-psni-officer-shot-with-his-own-gun-after-lunging-at-him-for-a-hug-court-told-XZNYE6IRL5EEDJ26LT7WA255V4\/\">Man allegedly wounded off-duty PSNI officer shot with his own gun after lunging at him for a hug, court told<\/a><\/p>\n<p>15 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/news.sky.com\/story\/small-boat-migrant-tried-to-break-into-londons-israeli-embassy-as-revenge-for-deaths-in-gaza-13532255\">Man &#8216;tried to break into London&#8217;s Israeli embassy armed with two knives&#8217;, court hears<\/a><\/p>\n<p>16 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.france24.com\/en\/asia-pacific\/20260416-turkey-orders-mass-arrests-over-online-praise-for-recent-school-shootings\">Turkey orders mass arrests over online praise for recent school shootings<\/a><\/p>\n<p>16 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rferl.org\/a\/russia-drones-europe-czech-threat-medvedev\/33733898.html\">Czechs Demand Explanation After Russia&#8217;s Medvedev Threatens Europe&#8217;s Drone Factories<\/a><\/p>\n<p>17 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/news.sky.com\/story\/three-men-arrested-after-attempted-arson-attack-on-persian-language-organisation-in-london-13532534\">Boy, 16, among three arrested over attempted arson on Persian language media group in Park Royal<\/a><\/p>\n<p>17 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/technology\/2026\/apr\/17\/finance-leaders-warn-over-claude-mythos-as-uk-banks-prepare-to-use-powerful-anthropic-ai-tool\">Finance leaders warn over Mythos as UK banks prepare to use powerful Anthropic AI tool<\/a><\/p>\n<p>17 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rfi.fr\/en\/france\/20260417-suspect-in-1982-paris-jewish-restaurant-attack-extradition-goldenberg-hicham-harb\">Suspect in 1982 attack on Paris Jewish restaurant faces judge after extradition<\/a><\/p>\n<p>17 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/news\/uk\/crime\/kensington-gardens-met-police-incident-london-b2959751.html\">Kensington Gardens: Counter-terror police probe claims of drone threat to Israeli embassy in London<\/a><\/p>\n<p>18 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/news.sky.com\/story\/counter-terror-police-lead-investigation-into-arson-attack-on-business-in-london-13533250\">Counter terror police probe attack on former Jewish charity premises in northwest London<\/a><\/p>\n<p>19 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.politico.com\/news\/2026\/04\/19\/britains-chief-rabbi-says-jews-are-facing-campaign-of-violence-after-spate-of-arson-attacks-00879968\">Britain\u2019s chief rabbi says Jews are facing campaign of violence after spate of arson attacks<\/a><\/p>\n<p>19 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.france24.com\/en\/live-news\/20260419-rat-poison-found-in-baby-food-jar-in-austria-as-products-recalled\">Rat poison found in baby food jar in Austria as products recalled<\/a><\/p>\n<p>19 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/articles\/c4gxv3874vjo\">Thousands of Parisians evacuated as WW2 bomb detonated<\/a><\/p>\n<p>20 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.france24.com\/en\/europe\/20260420-bulgaria-s-kremlin-friendly-former-president-radev-wins-parliamentary-election\">Bulgaria&#8217;s Kremlin-friendly former president Radev wins parliamentary election<\/a><\/p>\n<p>20 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/news\/uk\/crime\/kenton-united-synagogue-harrow-arson-attack-london-police-b2960842.html\">Two teenagers arrested over arson attack at synagogue in Harrow<\/a><\/p>\n<p>20 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westmercia.police.uk\/news\/west-mercia\/news\/2026\/april\/46-blank-firing-guns-handed-in-during-firearms-amnesty\/\">West Mercia Police: 46 blank firing guns handed in during firearms amnesty<\/a><\/p>\n<p>20 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rferl.org\/a\/germany-russia-drone-threat-companies-ukraine\/33736550.html\">Germany Tells Russia Threats Are &#8216;Unacceptable&#8217; After Arms Makers List Published<\/a><\/p>\n<p>21 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.politico.eu\/article\/7-people-arrested-over-planned-arson-attack-uk-jewish-community\/\">7 people arrested over planned arson attack on UK Jewish community<\/a><\/p>\n<p>22 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/articles\/cn4vkkxjzyno\">Activist&#8217;s posts encouraged terrorism, court hears<\/a><\/p>\n<p>22 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.itv.com\/news\/central\/2026-04-22\/evacuations-and-100m-cordon-after-century-old-chemicals-found\">Evacuations and 100m cordon after century-old chemicals found at Derby photography studio<\/a><\/p>\n<p>22 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/russia-kazakhstan-oil-pipeline-energy-crisis-strait-of-hormuz-germany-berlin\/a-76895743\">Russia to block Kazakh oil flows to Germany via key pipeline<\/a><\/p>\n<p>23 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/articles\/c75kp15xz4yo\">Palestine Action: Activist says sledgehammer attack &#8216;seemed reasonable&#8217;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>23 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/news\/uk\/home-news\/pfas-ban-chemicals-environment-health-defra-mps-b2963386.html\">MPs push for \u2018forever chemicals\u2019 in uniforms and frying pans to be banned<\/a><\/p>\n<p>23 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk\/news\/northern-ireland\/two-firearm-suspects-released-on-bail-after-suspicious-device-discovered-in-east-belfast\/a\/147242211.html\">Two firearm suspects released on bail after suspicious device discovered in east Belfast<\/a><\/p>\n<p>24 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/articles\/clyedyn6pz7o\">Biobank data incident caused by &#8216;a few bad apples&#8217;, boss says<\/a><\/p>\n<p>24 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/articles\/c1l90g6v2r2o\">Palestine protesters jailed for criminal damage<\/a><\/p>\n<p>24 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.euronews.com\/my-europe\/2026\/04\/24\/judge-sets-trial-date-for-suspects-in-jewish-charity-ambulance-arson-attack-in-london\">Judge sets trial date for suspects in Jewish charity ambulance arson attack in London<\/a><\/p>\n<p>26 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk\/news\/watch-moment-car-bomb-explodes-outside-northern-ireland-police-station-as-new-ira-linked-to-attack\/a\/148935127.html\">Dunmurry: Car bomb explodes outside Northern Ireland police station as New IRA linked to attack<\/a><\/p>\n<p>26 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.southwales-fire.gov.uk\/newsroom\/news\/south-wales-fire-and-rescue-service-responds-to-ship-fire-at-newport-docks\/\">South Wales Fire and Rescue Service responds to ship fire at Newport Docks<\/a><\/p>\n<p>26 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/edition.cnn.com\/2026\/04\/26\/europe\/russia-putin-economy-repression-intl\">Russia is facing a spring of discontent \u2013 and Putin is responding the only way he knows how<\/a><\/p>\n<p>27 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.politico.eu\/article\/different-nato-defense-security-us-donald-trump\/\">Time for a different kind of NATO<\/a><\/p>\n<p>27 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.itv.com\/news\/central\/2026-04-25\/counter-terrorism-police-called-in-after-van-driven-into-gate-at-drone-factory\">Counter terrorism police called in after van driven into gate at Leicestershire drone factory<\/a><\/p>\n<p>27 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/articles\/cn9q9rvwdneo\">Man charged after acid attack at Crawley train station<\/a><\/p>\n<p>28 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/austrian-man-admits-plot-to-attack-2024-taylor-swift-concert\/a-76960278\">Austrian man admits plot to attack 2024 Taylor Swift concert<\/a><\/p>\n<p>28 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thejournal.ie\/man-66-arrested-car-bomb-attack-dunmurry-police-station-belfast-7026136-Apr2026\/\">Man arrested over Belfast car bomb as New IRA claim responsibility in statement to newspaper<\/a><\/p>\n<p>29 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/starmer-russia-london-fire-arson-ukraine-romania-95b6c12c9355ae7b5f0b6041265c596b\">Men accused of being approached by Russian contact to attack Starmer-linked assets in London<\/a><\/p>\n<p>29 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.politico.eu\/article\/two-jewish-men-stabbed-uk-north-london\/\">Two Jewish men stabbed in north London terrorist incident<\/a><\/p>\n<p>29 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/edition.cnn.com\/2026\/04\/29\/europe\/putin-russia-victory-day-parade-intl-cmd\">Putin will host a scaled-back parade in Red Square this year, amid mounting pressures and threats<\/a><\/p>\n<p>29 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/articles\/cgqp80995pgo\">Third arrest over Kensington Gardens powder find<\/a><\/p>\n<p>30 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/news\/uk\/home-news\/homes-evacuated-plymouth-wwii-device-b2967903.html\">More than 1,000 homes evacuated in Plymouth after suspected WWII device found<\/a><\/p>\n<p>30 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/news\/uk\/home-news\/london-fire-brigade-london-british-transport-police-london-ambulance-service-b2968059.html\">London: Fourteen train passengers treated after \u2018smell of chemicals\u2019 reported<\/a><\/p>\n<p>30 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/news.sky.com\/story\/neo-nazi-found-guilty-of-planning-mass-gun-attack-at-supermarket-after-being-caught-in-mi5-sting-13399280\">Neo-Nazi found guilty of planning mass gun attack after being caught in MI5 sting<\/a><\/p>\n<p>30 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/uk-news\/2026\/apr\/30\/uk-terrorism-threat-level-raised-to-severe-after-golders-green-attack\">UK terrorism threat level raised to \u2018severe\u2019 after Golders Green attack<\/a><\/p>\n<p>30 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/news\/articles\/c62650ld8p3o\">Plymouth: German WW2 bomb to be blown up as 1,200 homes evacuated<\/a><\/p>\n<h1>Technology &#8211; Military<\/h1>\n<p>01 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/defence-industry.eu\/nato-multinational-mrtt-fleet-reaches-full-operational-capability\/\">NATO Multinational MRTT fleet reaches Full Operational Capability, strengthening refuelling and support capabilities<\/a><\/p>\n<p>02 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/dsei-gateway.com\/en\/news\/c4isr\/uk-to-provide-belgium-with-mission-data-expertise\/\">UK to provide Belgium with mission data expertise<\/a><\/p>\n<p>04 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.euronews.com\/2026\/04\/04\/german-xxl-frigate-on-the-horizon-but-when-will-the-super-warship-arrive\">German XXL frigate on the horizon &#8211; but when will the super warship arrive?<\/a><\/p>\n<p>06 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.naval-technology.com\/news\/indian-navy-taragiri-vessel\/\">Indian Navy inducts INS Taragiri, fourth Project 17A platform<\/a><\/p>\n<p>06 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.airforce-technology.com\/news\/bae-systems-anti-aircraft\/\">BAE Systems secures $180m contract for TRIDON Mk2 from FMV<\/a><\/p>\n<p>07 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edrmagazine.eu\/israel-mod-to-accelerate-arrow-interceptor-production\">Israel MOD to accelerate Arrow interceptor production<\/a><\/p>\n<p>07 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/defence-industry.eu\/australia-backs-canadas-arctic-over-the-horizon-radar-program\/\">Australia backs Canada\u2019s Arctic over-the-horizon radar program with JORN technology and industry cooperation<\/a><\/p>\n<p>08 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.france24.com\/en\/live-news\/20260408-north-korea-fires-multiple-ballistic-missiles-towards-east-sea\">North Korea Fires Two Rounds of Ballistic Missiles: Seoul Military<\/a><\/p>\n<p>08 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/nextgendefense.com\/ukraine-surface-drone-electronic-warfare\/\">Ukraine Introduces New Surface Drone Built to Operate Through Electronic Warfare<\/a><\/p>\n<p>08 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/articles\/c78rzygn30jo\">UK: Maritime drone sector to get \u00a350m boost<\/a><\/p>\n<p>09 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/news.sky.com\/story\/british-man-in-court-charged-with-leading-fighters-in-somalia-based-islamist-terror-group-13529576\">British man in court for leading fighters in Somalia-based Islamist terror group<\/a><\/p>\n<p>09 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/uk-news\/2026\/apr\/09\/uk-navy-russian-submarines-undersea-cables-north-atlantic\">UK navy foiled Russian submarines surveying undersea cables, defence minister says<\/a><\/p>\n<p>10 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/ukdefencejournal.org.uk\/uk-to-procure-skyhammer-anti-drone-weapons-from-start-up\/\">UK to procure Skyhammer anti-drone weapons from start-up<\/a><\/p>\n<p>10 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnbc.com\/2026\/04\/10\/defense-tech-ai-startup-silicon-valley-ukraine-iran-war-stocks.html\">Defense\u2019s Silicon Valley pivot: Ukraine, Iran wars challenge the legacy playbook<\/a><\/p>\n<p>10 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/news.usni.org\/2026\/04\/10\/navy-to-inactivate-attack-boat-uss-boise-after-1-6b-repair-effort\">Navy to Inactivate Attack Boat USS Boise After $1.6B Repair Effort<\/a><\/p>\n<p>12 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/defence-blog.com\/japan-buys-drones-to-replace-apache-fleet\/\">Japan buys drones to replace Apache fleet<\/a><\/p>\n<p>13 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forcesnews.com\/epic-fury\/typhoon-tests-rocket-system-could-cut-cost-downing-drone-1m-just-20k\">Typhoon tests rocket system that could cut cost of downing a drone from $1m to just $20k<\/a><\/p>\n<p>13 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/thedefensepost.com\/2026\/04\/13\/rheinmetall-expands-cruise-missiles\/\">German Defense Giant Rheinmetall Expands Into Cruise Missiles<\/a><\/p>\n<p>13 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/interestingengineering.com\/military\/australia-fires-domestically-made-gmlrs\">Australia becomes first country outside US to fire domestically made GMLRS missiles<\/a><\/p>\n<p>13 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/defence-blog.com\/new-u-s-autonomous-squire-seaglider-conducts-test-flight\/\">New U.S. autonomous Squire Seaglider conducts test flight<\/a><\/p>\n<p>14 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.armyrecognition.com\/news\/army-news\/2026\/british-army-trials-integration-of-surveillance-and-strike-drones-with-challenger-2-tanks-in-germany\">British Army Trials Integration of Surveillance and Strike Drones with Challenger 2 Tanks in Germany<\/a><\/p>\n<p>14 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.euronews.com\/my-europe\/2026\/04\/14\/mass-drone-warfare-is-europes-rising-security-threat\">Mass drone warfare is Europe\u2019s rising security threat<\/a><\/p>\n<p>15 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/news.usni.org\/2026\/04\/15\/north-korea-test-launches-anti-ship-cruise-missiles-from-first-in-class-destroyer\">North Korea Test Launches Anti-ship, Cruise Missiles from First-in-class Destroyer<\/a><\/p>\n<p>15 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/defence-industry.eu\/northrop-grumman-advances-b-21-raider-testing-with-aerial-refueling-milestone\/\">Northrop Grumman advances B-21 Raider testing with aerial refueling milestone to enhance long-range strike capability<\/a><\/p>\n<p>15 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/des.mod.uk\/879m-apache-and-chinook-helicopters-contract-supports-more-than-1-200-uk-jobs\/\">\u00a3879M Apache and Chinook helicopters contract supports more than 1,200 UK jobs<\/a><\/p>\n<p>16 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/defence-industry.eu\/australia-unveils-2026-national-defence-strategy\/\">Australia unveils 2026 National Defence Strategy with $425 billion investment plan to strengthen security and military capability<\/a><\/p>\n<p>18 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/defence-industry.eu\/united-states-approves-11-9-billion-sale-of-aegis-combat-systems-to-germany\/\">United States approves $11.9 billion sale of AEGIS combat systems to Germany to strengthen NATO naval defense capabilities<\/a><\/p>\n<p>19 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/abcnews.com\/International\/north-korea-test-launches-multiple-ballistic-missiles-south\/story?id=132180013\">North Korea test-launches &#8216;multiple&#8217; ballistic missiles, South Korea says<\/a><\/p>\n<p>20 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/spacenews.com\/pentagon-officially-ends-ocx-program-citing-risk-and-delays\/\">Pentagon officially ends OCX program, citing risk and delays<\/a><\/p>\n<p>20 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.navalnews.com\/event-news\/sea-air-space-2026\/2026\/04\/saildrone-unveils-new-spectre-usv-at-sea-air-space-2026\/\">Saildrone Unveils new Spectre USV at Sea Air Space 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<p>21 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/interestingengineering.com\/military\/northrop-shares-video-of-6th-gen-fighter\">New Northrop F\/A-XX video gives clearest look yet at US Navy\u2019s 6th-gen fighter<\/a><\/p>\n<p>22 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/ukdefencejournal.org.uk\/uk-considers-new-clyde-frigate-order-to-plug-norwegian-gap\/\">UK expected to place Clyde frigate order to plug Norwegian gap<\/a><\/p>\n<p>22 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/news.usni.org\/2026\/04\/22\/navy-tests-long-range-munition-capable-of-maritime-strike-mining-missions\">Navy Tests Long-Range Munition (JDAM-LR) Capable of Maritime Strike, Mining Missions<\/a><\/p>\n<p>27 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.navalnews.com\/naval-news\/2026\/04\/u-s-navys-mq-25a-stingray-achieves-successful-first-flight\/\">U.S. Navy\u2019s MQ-25A Stingray achieves\u202fsuccessful\u202ffirst flight<\/a><\/p>\n<p>28 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abc.net.au\/news\/2026-04-28\/thales-loses-out-strikemaster-missile-contract\/106615362\">Weapons maker Thales loses out on multi-billion-dollar StrikeMaster missile deal after Bushmaster win<\/a><\/p>\n<p>28 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/ukdefencejournal.org.uk\/ajax-vehicle-acceptance-restarts-after-investigation\/\">Ajax vehicle acceptance restarts after investigation<\/a><\/p>\n<p>30 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/defence-industry.eu\/australia-moves-to-establish-domestic-rocket-motor-production-to-strengthen-defence-self-reliance-and-industry-capability\/\">Australia moves to establish domestic rocket motor production to strengthen defence self-reliance and industry capability<\/a><\/p>\n<h1>Technology \u2013Biological \/ Medical<\/h1>\n<p>01 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.the-microbiologist.com\/news\/nipah-virus-hijacks-host-protein-nsun2-to-fuel-replication\/8460.article\">Nipah virus hijacks host protein NSUN2 to fuel replication<\/a><\/p>\n<p>02 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gavi.org\/vaccineswork\/8-things-you-need-know-about-ba32-cicada-variant-covid-19\">8 things you need to know about the BA.3.2 \u2018Cicada\u2019 variant of COVID-19<\/a><\/p>\n<p>02 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/bioengineer.org\/engineered-biochar-harnesses-soil-chemistry-to-degrade-antibiotic-pollution\/\">Engineered Biochar Harnesses Soil Chemistry to Degrade Antibiotic Pollution<\/a><\/p>\n<p>02 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.news-medical.net\/news\/20260402\/Machine-learning-uncovers-thousands-of-unknown-bacterial-immune-defense-systems.aspx\">Machine learning uncovers thousands of unknown bacterial immune defense systems<\/a><\/p>\n<p>02 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/gvn.org\/global-virus-network-annual-meeting-advances-a-science-driven-agenda-for-pandemic-preparedness\/\">Global Virus Network Meeting Advances a Science-Driven Agenda for Pandemic Preparedness<\/a><\/p>\n<p>02 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/news.northwestern.edu\/stories\/2026\/4\/disinfectants-influence-microbes-across-hospital-rooms\">Disinfectants influence microbes across hospital rooms<\/a><\/p>\n<p>02 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/news.rub.de\/english\/press-releases\/2026-04-02-microbial-biology-new-virulence-regulator-diarrhea-pathogen-discovered\">New Virulence Regulator of Diarrhea Pathogen Discovered<\/a><\/p>\n<p>03 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/nrtimes.co.uk\/flu-vaccine-could-protect-against-stroke-even-among-infected-stroke25\/\">Flu vaccine could protect against stroke, even among infected<\/a><\/p>\n<p>06 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/bioengineer.org\/ai-drives-innovation-designing-advanced-biochar-to-eliminate-antibiotics-from-water\/\">AI Drives Innovation: Designing Advanced Biochar to Eliminate Antibiotics from Water<\/a><\/p>\n<p>06 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/stories.tamu.edu\/news\/2026\/04\/06\/texas-am-team-develops-faster-more-accurate-test-for-airborne-chemical-risk-to-human-lungs\/\">Texas A&amp;M team develops faster, more accurate test for airborne chemical risk to human lungs<\/a><\/p>\n<p>07 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umu.se\/en\/news\/three-dimensional-microscopy-reveals-how-tick-borne-virus-replicates_12168960\/\">Three-dimensional microscopy reveals how tick-borne virus replicates<\/a><\/p>\n<p>09 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/bioengineer.org\/utmb-scientists-leverage-ai-to-develop-next-generation-vaccines-against-emerging-alphaviruses\/\">UTMB Scientists Leverage AI to Develop Next-Generation Vaccines Against Emerging Alphaviruses<\/a><\/p>\n<p>09 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/lstmed.ac.uk\/news\/chemical-coatings-mosquito-net-performance\/\">Chemical coatings can change mosquito net performance, highlighting need for broader evaluation<\/a><\/p>\n<p>09 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/bioengineer.org\/new-rapid-and-visual-on-site-detection-system-developed-for-epizootic-hemorrhagic-disease-virus\/\">New Rapid and Visual On-Site Detection System Developed for Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease Virus<\/a><\/p>\n<p>10 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scripps.edu\/news-and-events\/press-room\/2026\/20260410-schief-nature-communications.html\">Improving vaccine design for Ebola, HIV and more<\/a><\/p>\n<p>10 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/news.epfl.ch\/news\/how-cholera-bacteria-swap-defenses-against-viruses\/\">How cholera bacteria swap defenses against viruses<\/a><\/p>\n<p>10 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/phys.org\/news\/2026-04-unraveling-complexities-borna-disease-virus.html\">Unraveling the complexities of the Borna disease virus 1<\/a><\/p>\n<p>14 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/bioengineer.org\/kist-develops-high-efficiency-carbon-catalyst-to-create-eco-friendly-disinfectants-from-waste-wood\/\">KIST Develops High-Efficiency Carbon Catalyst to Create Eco-Friendly Disinfectants from Waste Wood<\/a><\/p>\n<p>15 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/medicine.missouri.edu\/news\/study-reveals-new-way-strengthen-immunity-against-flu\">Study reveals new way to strengthen immunity against the flu<\/a><\/p>\n<p>15 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prnewswire.com\/news-releases\/first-continent-wide-map-of-dominant-avian-influenza-strain-explains-its-spread-302743446.html\">First continent-wide map of dominant avian influenza strain explains its spread<\/a><\/p>\n<p>15 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radboudumc.nl\/en\/news-items\/2026\/global-strategy-to-combat-drug-resistant-fungi-is-about-to-change\">Global strategy to combat drug\u2011resistant fungi is about to change<\/a><\/p>\n<p>16 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/articles\/ce3dp52l70zo\">UK: Vaccines a huge success, but public trust must be earned &#8211; key findings from Covid report<\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/covid19.public-inquiry.uk\/documents\/module-4-in-brief-report\/\">Report in Brief<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p>16 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/phys.org\/news\/2026-04-foxes-birds-early-survey-antibiotic.html\">Foxes and birds could be &#8216;early warning system&#8217; to survey spread of antibiotic resistance into ecosystems<\/a><\/p>\n<p>16 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.the-microbiologist.com\/news\/ancient-viruses-serving-as-gene-delivery-couriers-to-help-bacteria-resist-antibiotics\/8615.article\">Ancient viruses serving as gene delivery couriers to help bacteria resist antibiotics<\/a><\/p>\n<p>17 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.houstonmethodist.org\/newsroom\/blood-pressure-drug-effective-for-treating-antibiotic-resistant-bacteria-according-to-houston\/\">Blood pressure drug effective for treating antibiotic-resistant bacteria according to Houston Methodist researchers<\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nature.com\/articles\/s41467-026-70173-0\">Study<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p>17 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/scienmag.com\/persistent-measles-vaccine-gaps-found-among-emergency-room-patients\/\">Persistent Measles Vaccine Gaps Found Among Emergency Room Patients<\/a><\/p>\n<p>20 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecdc.europa.eu\/en\/news-events\/european-immunization-week-2026-every-generation-vaccines-work\">European Immunization Week 2026: For every generation, vaccines work<\/a><\/p>\n<p>21 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rmit.edu.au\/news\/all-news\/2026\/apr\/antiviral-texturing\">Plastic texturing kills viruses when they land<\/a><\/p>\n<p>22 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nihr.ac.uk\/news\/bird-flu-vaccine-trial-launches-prepare-potential-pandemic\">Bird flu vaccine trial launches to prepare for potential pandemic<\/a><\/p>\n<p>22 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pirbright.ac.uk\/news\/scientists-find-new-way-coronaviruses-can-get-human-cells\">Scientists find a new way coronaviruses can get into human cells<\/a><\/p>\n<p>23 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.phc.ox.ac.uk\/news\/paxlovid-vaccinated-adults-panoramic-trial-results\">COVID antiviral speeds recovery but doesn&#8217;t reduce hospitalisation in vaccinated patients, trials find<\/a><\/p>\n<p>23 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/healthsci.mcmaster.ca\/mcmaster-built-ai-speeds-up-drug-discovery-designs-new-antibiotic-in-early-tests\/\">McMaster-built AI speeds up drug discovery, designs new antibiotic in early tests<\/a><\/p>\n<p>23 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kcl.ac.uk\/news\/detailed-map-of-vibrio-bacteria-reveals-new-target-for-treatment\">Detailed map of Vibrio bacteria reveals new target for treatment<\/a><\/p>\n<p>24 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cidrap.umn.edu\/covid-19\/covid-virus-clears-placenta-weeks-after-maternal-infection-study-suggests\">COVID virus clears from placenta weeks after maternal infection, study suggests<\/a><\/p>\n<p>24 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kent.ac.uk\/news\/science\/37842\/kent-computational-approach-takes-the-guesswork-out-of-drug-development-for-chagas-disease\">Taking the guesswork out of drug development for Chagas disease<\/a><\/p>\n<p>24 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/bioengineer.org\/cinnamic-acid-inhibits-plasmid-conjugation-slowing-the-spread-of-antibiotic-resistance\/\">Cinnamic Acid Inhibits Plasmid Conjugation, Slowing the Spread of Antibiotic Resistance<\/a><\/p>\n<p>24 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/news.osu.edu\/study-of-influenza-d-in-human-cells-tissue-hints-at-spillover-potential\/\">Study of influenza D in human cells and tissue hints at spillover potential<\/a><\/p>\n<p>27 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/scienmag.com\/how-news-sources-shape-public-beliefs-about-vaccines\/\">How News Sources Shape Public Beliefs About Vaccines<\/a><\/p>\n<p>27 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.biozentrum.unibas.ch\/news\/detail\/how-pathogens-switch-on-their-virulence\">How pathogens switch on their virulence<\/a><\/p>\n<p>27 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/phys.org\/news\/2026-04-bacteria-circumvent-immune.html\">How bacteria circumvent plants&#8217; immune system<\/a><\/p>\n<p>29 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/business\/2026\/apr\/29\/astrazeneca-makes-surprise-u-turn-with-300m-pharma-investment\">AstraZeneca makes surprise U-turn with \u00a3300m pharma investment in UK<\/a><\/p>\n<p>29 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lji.org\/news-events\/news\/post\/intranasal-flumist-vaccine-immunity-crotty-study\/\">FluMist influenza vaccine: Your nose is a battlefield<\/a><\/p>\n<p>29 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chalmers.se\/en\/current\/news\/mv-the-handbook-that-can-prepare-countries-for-the-next-pandemic\/\">The handbook that can prepare countries for the next pandemic<\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/research.chalmers.se\/publication\/549809\/file\/549809_Fulltext.pdf\">Handbook<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p>30 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/scienmag.com\/enhancing-veterinary-antimicrobial-stewardship-the-urgent-need-for-robust-monitoring-systems-in-brazil\/\">Enhancing Veterinary Antimicrobial Stewardship: The Urgent Need for Robust Monitoring Systems in Brazil<\/a><\/p>\n<h1>Technology \u2013 Nuclear<\/h1>\n<p>05 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/ukdefencejournal.org.uk\/government-reviewing-fallout-report-after-nuclear-test-concerns\/\">UK Government reviewing fallout report after nuclear test concerns<\/a><\/p>\n<p>06 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/interestingengineering.com\/military\/us-starts-building-450-new-silos\">US breaks ground on new nuclear missile silo prototype for storing Sentinel<\/a><\/p>\n<p>08 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/inl.gov\/news-release\/dome-worlds-first-nuclear-reactor-test-bed-ready-for-privately-developed-advanced-reactors\/\">DOME, world\u2019s first nuclear reactor test bed, ready for privately developed advanced reactors<\/a><\/p>\n<p>13 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/business\/2026\/apr\/13\/rolls-royce-secures-nearly-600m-in-uk-goverment-cash-to-develop-small-reactors\">Rolls-Royce secures nearly \u00a3600m in UK government cash to develop small reactors<\/a><\/p>\n<p>18 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/defence-industry.eu\/u-s-air-force-conducts-first-operational-mission-with-new-payload-transporter-for-minuteman-iii-strategic-missile-system\/\">U.S. Air Force conducts first operational mission with new payload transporter for Minuteman III strategic missile system<\/a><\/p>\n<p>20 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nato.int\/en\/about-us\/official-texts-and-resources\/official-texts\/2026\/04\/20\/north-atlantic-council-statement-on-the-occasion-of-the-11th-review-conference-of-the-treaty-on-the-non-proliferation-of-nuclear-weapons\">Statement by the North Atlantic Council concerning the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons<\/a><\/p>\n<p>21 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/articles\/c5yvm11xrn6o\">The &#8216;dumb machine&#8217; promising a clean energy breakthrough<\/a><\/p>\n<p>28 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rfa.org\/english\/korea\/2026\/04\/28\/north-korea-satellite-yongbyon-nuclear\/\">Satellite imagery reveals increased activity at North Korean nuclear complex<\/a><\/p>\n<p>28 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/phys.org\/news\/2026-04-thinner-hair-stretchable-rubber-shield.html\">New material developed to block both cosmic electromagnetic waves and radiation<\/a><\/p>\n<p>30 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/belgium-seeks-nationalization-of-nuclear-power-plants\/a-76993170\">Belgium seeks nationalization of nuclear power plants<\/a><\/p>\n<h1>Technology \u2013 Other<\/h1>\n<p>02 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/bioengineer.org\/revolutionary-magnetic-biochar-gel-tackles-arsenic-and-antimony-pollution-in-rice-cultivation\/\">Revolutionary Magnetic Biochar Gel Tackles Arsenic and Antimony Pollution in Rice Cultivation<\/a><\/p>\n<p>07 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/articles\/c145enxln0go\">China is winning one AI race, the US another &#8211; but either might pull ahead<\/a><\/p>\n<p>08 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/en.nagoya-u.ac.jp\/news\/articles\/native-bacteria-may-break-down-dioxins-without-genetic-modification\/\">Native bacteria may break down dioxins without genetic modification<\/a><\/p>\n<p>09 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/en.nagoya-u.ac.jp\/news\/articles\/seabirds-reveal-global-mercury-distribution-in-oceans\/\">Seabirds reveal global mercury distribution in oceans<\/a><\/p>\n<p>14 Apr: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.acs.org\/pressroom\/presspacs\/2026\/april\/these-teabags-arent-for-making-tea-they-remove-arsenic.html\">These teabags aren\u2019t for making tea \u2014 they remove arsenic<\/a><\/p>\n<p>17 Apr: <a 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